If you are thinking of keeping a tortoise or a frog or even a snake, you must be aware of proper steps of reptile care. Reptiles can be ideal pets as they are quite easy to keep and don’t require much attention. They also don’t require regular cleanings and you may even miss a day’[...]
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November 16th, 2011 - 3:12 pm § in Bearded Dragons, First Reptile, Information, New species, Pets, pet reptile
Bearded Dragons as pets.
Popular as pets, bearded dragons or are moderately sized lizards While they are generally considered great pets even for beginner reptile owners, they do have fairly complex nutritional and environmental requirements so need special equipment and plenty of time to care for them properly. Bearded dra[...]
Where do alligators live ?
American alligators live in freshwater environments, such as ponds, marshes, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and swamps, as well as brackish environments.Southern Florida is the only place where both alligators and crocodiles live side by side. The Chinese alligator currently is found only in the Yangtze R[...]
Tortoise lifespan
How long will my Tortoise live ? After doing some research I found out that generally they have lifespans comparable with those of human beings, and some individuals are known to have lived longer than 150 years. Because of this,they symbolize longevity in some cultures, such as China. The oldest to[...]
Do lizards have emotions
Yes, they do have emotions, but not in the way you’d normally interpret them. Their emotions are very limited, when compared to mammals. This is mainly due to the evolution of mammals, which use emotion to communicate in different ways. Snakes, for instance, can be satisfied, curious, scared, [...]
Second best pet lizard
The Bearded Dragon can still be viewed as a small animal if you consider lizards’ highest possible dimensions. With a 50–60 cm extent, the Bearded Dragon needs to be housed in a considerably sized terrarium: 90×50x50 cm is the ideal size for an adult specimen. This kind of lizard is actuall[...]
January 5th, 2011 - 11:36 am § in Information, Turtle
South Atlantic Trip
Researchers have found that the Leatherback turtles swim thousands of miles across the South Atalantic to get to their feeding grounds. The trip can take up to 150 days to complete. The five year study is important because the turtles travel through alot of routes that are high risk from fisheries[...]
September 15th, 2010 - 10:28 pm § in Information, Turtle
Tortoises Get New Home
The San Diego Zoo gave its tortoises a new home. Not just any regular home. A new $1 million upgrade. The refurbished digs are meant to be more comfy for the animals, more eye-catching for zoo visitors. The zoo has 17 of the Galapagos species, most having arrived as part of one of the first [.[...]
August 4th, 2010 - 4:08 pm § in Information, New species
Unusual Reptile
Accordingly to the Associate Press, an alligator-like reptile has been found in the Patapsco River, just south of Baltimore. The 2.5-foot to 3-foot caiman was found near Glen Burnie. The Anne Arundel County Animal Control is contacting area zoos in hopes of finding a home for it. [...]
Why do corn snakes make great pets?
Cornsnakes (Pantherophis guttatus) are enjoyed around the world by numerous peoples of all ages. Once you are introduced to your first corn snake, any misconceptions and fears about snakes will vanish. Corn snakes make wonderful pets. I should know since I have had one. By their very nature, the[...]