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Have You Thought About A Turtle For A Pet ? -
Robert Esmund (68)    
Turtles, particularly small terrestrial and freshwater turtles make for rather interesting pets. They are fairly slow moving but elegant reptiles of an age old order Testudines characterised by their bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs and that acts as a shield.
Turtles are... ( added 16 days 22 hours ago.) |
How To Care For Your Pet Turtle Or Terrapin -
Robert Esmund (68)
When it comes to pet turtles it may seem that they are all pretty much alike, but in fact there are several different types. Each type has its own unique features, habits, and requirements. Some of the most distinctive differences across the types are the colours and markings on their shells.... ( added 14 days ago.) |
Keeping Snakes As Pets -
 - Billy Deakin (192)
Ask most people to name a pet and you'll tend to get similar responses. Cats, dogs, goldfish, rabbits and hamsters will come up time and time again. Parrots, ferrets and chinchillas will be mentioned occasionally, but rarely will anyone mention snakes. While they may not be as popular as cats or... ( added 18 days 2 hours ago.) |
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The Tale of the Wilmore Snake -
- Charles "Catfish" Pole (63)  
Charles "Catfish" Pole
Can you recall an episode from your past that you don't particularly enjoy rehashing? I am sure we could all come up with a few examples. It's possible you may not feel at ease reminiscing about the incident, or maybe you sense your audience feels even more uncomfortable listening to the details.... ( added 77 days 18 hours ago.) |
Are Rattlesnakes Becoming More Poisonous? -
- Steven French (128)  
Steven French
This article is dedicated to my daughter Jasmine. Jasmine is nine years old as of August, while staying with her Aunt in Pueblo, she was bitten on her ankle by a Rattlesnake. Jasmine and a dog named Shirley had been walking through a field to go pet some horses, with her Aunt keeping close watch... ( added 1 year 87 days ago.) |
The Essential Components of a Proper Iguana Cage -
Inspired Solutions (499)
When people think about buying an iguana, different questions come to mind. More often than not, one of these questions is: Where do I keep it? People then try to find out the components of an iguana cage. If you are trying to find the best iguana cage for your pet, here's a guide for you: 1)... ( added 2 years 87 days ago.) |
General information on Snake and Reptile Cages -
Mark Chapple (2,560)
If you are new to keeping snakes then I suggest you talk to snake keepers, pets shops that specialize in reptiles and read as much as possible. You should also understand that it will cost money to set yourself up properly to care for your reptile. Our home page has snake cage plans designed to... ( added 4 years 16 days ago.) |
The importance of a plan when building a reptile cage -
Mark Chapple (2,560)
Would you put together a model plane without looking at the finished plane's picture or looking at the plans? Does a builder build a house without a plan?
The answer to these is pretty clearly no. A homemade reptile cage is so much simpler though, you say. I can just put it together as I go.... ( added 4 years 16 days ago.) |
Materials for Reptile Cages -
Mark Chapple (2,560)
What kind of materials should you use when constructing a reptile cage? This question was posed to me once by someone wishing to build their own reptile cage. They were particularly asking about pine and cedar as they had heard these were no good. But it did raise the question about what are the... ( added 4 years 217 days ago.) |
Five Snake Care Tips for Beginners -
V Berba Velasco Jr PhD (564) 
V Berba Velasco Jr PhD
If you’re looking for an unusual, eye-catching pet, it’s hard to go wrong with a snake. They’re exotic enough to catch people’s interest, yet hardy enough to require minimal care. Nevertheless, uninformed first-time owners tend to make some basic mistakes, some of which can be quite costly. Here... ( added 4 years 363 days ago.) |
Pet Turtle Care -- 4 Treats Turtles Love -
Greg Benjamin (171)
The most important part of owning a turtle is to make sure that you fully understand pet turtle care. When you know how to care for your turtle properly, you will be able to enjoy many long years with your little friend. You of course want to make sure that your turtle is a happy turtle, since it... ( added 65 days 8 hours ago.) |
Pet Turtle Care - 3 Things You Must Do When Setting Up a Pet Turtle's Home -
Greg Benjamin (171)
If you plan to acquire a turtle as a pet you are sure to be pleased with this new addition to your household. Just remember turtles are the kind of pets you spend most of your time watching and not handling. Turtles need some special attention and you should learn the basics about pet turtle care... ( added 70 days 20 hours ago.) |
Reptile Egg Incubator -
- David Fishman (266)
Lizards and Amphibians are becoming popular pets these days, and many people like to try to raise their own instead of just buying one from a pet store. If you are trying to hatch a reptile egg in an reptile egg incubator, there are some important procedures you need to know first.
Choose Your... ( added 182 days 8 hours ago.) |
Snakes Are Generally Friendly Unless... -
- Alexander Simon (0)
Snakes are typically friendly creatures unless they are feeling hungry or invaded. You do no want to get in a snakes face. They will snap at you. Also, when snakes have cloudy eyes that means that they are shedding their skin so don't bother them then either. When or if you ever get bitten by a... ( added 1 year 19 days ago.) |
3 Watering Methods For Chameleon Care -
Mary Ann Porsuelo (405)
Dehydration is one of the most common health issues when it comes to caring for your chameleon. You will know when your chameleon is dehydrated by checking if it has sunken eyes. Then check if its skin does not go back in place when you lightly pull it. If the skin doesn't go back into place... ( added 1 year 32 days ago.) |
Types of Snake Venom, Symptoms and Treatment -
- David Meisel (169)
WARNING ALL THE INFORMATION ON SNAKE-BITE TREATMENT IS THERE TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO MANAGE THESE EMERGENCIES. I HOLD NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY LOSSES OR HARM DONE. Cytotoxic venom (cell destroying) Symptoms:
This venom destroys blood vessels, cells and tissue.
The... ( added 1 year 70 days ago.) |
A Guide to Bearded Dragon Diseases -
Sarah Munn (1,353)
When properly fed and with appropriate UV light, the bearded dragon is a robust and healthy creature, typically living 8-12 years, occasionally even 15. However, like many reptiles, they will try to hide illness or injury. The first danger to deal with is substrate. Impaction is an issue where... ( added 2 years 227 days ago.) |
Why Bearded Dragons Make Great Pets -
Sarah Munn (1,353)
Reptiles are fast becoming the most popular pets around, and in the number one spot in the popularity stakes are the bearded dragons. If you don’t know a lot about these reptiles, you may be excused for wondering what all of the fuss is about. Bearded dragons make great pets for a number of... ( added 2 years 228 days ago.) |
How And Where To Find Your Chameleon -
William Wright (14)
Chameleons How And Where To Find Them
Chameleons are very fascinating and interesting as pets. Choosing a chameleon could be tricky though. There are many ways and sources to get a chameleon for you.
You can get it from the pet store or reptile shows etc. It is however very important to... ( added 3 years 225 days ago.) |
Iguanas: the Intensive Care -
EmsWild4Reptilz (14) 
EmsWild4Reptilz
IGUANAS:
THE INTESIVE CARE PLAN
The most frequent causes of death for captive Iguanas are a combination of poor health due to improper diet and inadequate lighting and heat. ( added 3 years 270 days ago.) |
When Lizards Will Not Eat, They Have to Eat -
The Lizard Lounge (115)
Like any animal, lizards at times in captivity will need to be force fed. There are situations and conditions which will result in a lizard not eating on their own. Some diseases lizards can get will result in seizures, or a similar condition. It is imperative not to feed them during an incident... ( added 3 years 289 days ago.) |
Tortoise Information -
Ellie Bear (180)
When you are looking for authoritative tortoise information you may be forgiven for becoming confused as to which information to trust! There is so much information on the care of tortoises that separating the wheat from the chaff can seem an awesome task.
What to look for when researching?
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Tortoise Table For a Small Tortoise -
Ellie Bear (180)
If you are thinking of getting a smaller variety of tortoise you will be able to keep it happily in a well equipped tortoise table. These are relatively easy to make if you have a little D.I.Y. knowledge and some wood, a hammer and a screwdriver.
The basic design includes somewhere for your... ( added 48 days 21 hours ago.) |
Tortoise Vivarium -
Ellie Bear (180)
A tortoise vivarium can be a show piece for your prized pet! However, there are a number of factors to consider before you decide it is right for you and your pet. There can be some confusion amongst pet owners as to exactly what a vivarium is.. Specifically a it has both land and water... ( added 60 days 18 hours ago.) |
What Do Tortoises Eat? -
Ellie Bear (180)
When you are trying to decide what do tortoises eat you should firstly do a little research on where your particular tortoise comes from. In order for your tortoise to remain healthy good nutrition is paramount and knowing what type of natural habitat your pet originates from will help you to... ( added 61 days 20 hours ago.) |
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