Reptile Research Information » Pets

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dwoo — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:50:30 +0000

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Red Eared Turtle as pets

dwoo — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:31:16 +0000

If you choose a red-eared turtle, you will need an environment that mimics that of their home in nature. An aquarium that is approximately 5 times longer than he is as well as 4 times wider should be sufficient enough. They will need a warm area that is dry to bask in and water for swimming. Provide him with some sturdy large rocks that will absorb heat and provide a stable place for him to bask. Your pet red eared turtle will eat, sleep and reproduce in his habitats water so it is imperative that this water be filtered and kept as clean as possible. You should also invest in a submersible heater. Plan on keeping your pets water at approximately 75 degrees. Provide your mature red eared turtle with approximately 10 gallons per inch of shell. Younger hatchlings should be able to stand with their heads out of the water until they are proficient at swimming. Provide plants and environmental features for the hatchlings to rest on. You should also invest in a submersible heater. Plan on keeping your pets water at approximately 75 degrees. The top of your aquarium should be equipped with a fluorescent light (full spectrum) that should be on most of the time your pet is awake. Your turtle will die if the above isn’t done.

Supplies you may need:

A 40 gallon tank (size will depend on your turtle) with a secure lid

A water filtration system

A submersible water heating unit

A full spectrum fluorescent light

A large flat rock that will absorb heat for him to bask on

A thermometer

A heating pad (some people use this to help regulate temperature in the tank)

Appropriate diet materials

Turtles can be a bit costly, but very worth it.

Kids first reptile pet .

dwoo — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:37:02 +0000

One of the best reptiles for kids is a California King Snake. Housing must be at least 36″ by 15″ of floor space is the minimum required to house a King Snake. Height is not as important as floor space for this largely terrestrial snake but should be at least 10″. They can be housed in a variety of enclosure types including wooden cabinet style vivariums, aquariums or suitably sized and well ventilated plastic storage boxes. Security is of high importance and the enclosure must be free of gaps or pushable lids to prevent escape. As said earlier King Snakes should be housed separately to prevent cannibalism. Heating is a key component of your king snake’s habitat. Reptiles are exothermic, which means they heat their bodies from external sources like the sun. We humans, on the other hand, are able to heat our bodies from within. But snakes cannot heat themselves from within, so they must rely upon external heat sources. They depend on external heat for life functions such as digestion and circulation. So you need to factor heat into your cage setup plans. If your snake’s cage is too hot or too cold, it might seem that everything is okay at first. But in time, your snake’s health will begin to deteriorate. It will likely stop eating. It may develop any number of illnesses, such as respiratory infections. This will continue until the snake dies. Cal kings reach adult size at between 3 and 4 years of age. For most specimens, this amounts to just over 4 feet in length. However, 5 and 6 foot individuals are not unheard of. Luckily, due to their slender build, even a 5 foot king snake is a completely manageable pet. In captivity, king snakes can live for well over 20 years, with 10 to 15 years being average. It’s a great starter pet for a child over the age of 9 .

Bearded Dragons as pets.

dwoo — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:12:18 +0000

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 dragons are social and easy to tame and handle, and show a range of fascinating behaviors that make them interesting to watch.Having two bearded dragons is usually better for them.The expected life span of a bearded dragon is close to around 10 years if cared for properly, although longer life spans have been reported.

Corn Snake as pets

dwoo — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:06:12 +0000

Corn snakes are an excellent choice as a first time reptile beginner. Pet corn snakes are generally docile, relatively easy to care for, and do not get too large. They are excellent escape artists, make sure their cage is secure. Corn snakes reach a mature size of 3-5 feet (occasionally up to 6 feet) They can live around 15-20 years, sometimes longer.When choosing a snake, a captive bred specimen is the best choice and shouldn’t be too difficult to find since corn snakes breed fairly readily in captivity. Look for a snake that is well fleshed with clear eyes, no cuts or scrapes, no signs of mites or ticks, a clean vent, and one that is alert and flicking its tongue.

How big are Burmese Pythons?

dwoo — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:28:37 +0000

The Burmese python is a serious contender for any size competition, and it is famous for being one of the most popular large snake pets in the world. Legend says that Burmese pythons can grow to up to 50 feet. The truth is that Burmese pythons are more likely to be between 16 and 25 feet. The thing about the Burmese python is that they get extremely fat. The heaviest known snake in the world is a Burmese, and she is over 400 pounds. Most are only about 200 pounds. Not an ideal pet after full size has been reach.

Do lizards have emotions

dwoo — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:21:44 +0000

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, stressed, angry, defensive, and, in rare cases, lonely. I bring up lonely, because I’ve owned snakes before that would, if seperated from their cage mate (they were corn snakes), would never come out of hiding. But as soon as their cage mate was put back in, they would explore together and coil up together (never on different ends of the tank, always together). Of course, there may be a scientific reason for this “pack” behavior that I don’t know yet, but everything else I know for sure.

If you’re really interested in a reptile’s emotions, you have to look at their body language. In your case, the lizard has probably seen hundreds of people all doing what you’re doing trying to get its attention, and it doesn’t respond to it anymore. I’ve played nodding games with bearded dragons before (I nod my head, they nod their head, back and forth).

Second best pet lizard

dwoo — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:44:33 +0000

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 actually an easy pet to find at sale.

The Bearded Dragon is a sociable, rather expressive pet that suits as an ideal lizard for contemplating purposes. It is also probably one of the best lizards when it comes to interaction with its owner. Besides interacting, it also tolerates being handled quite well, especially if you consider that this is a cold-blooded animal. It is a quite active pet in its terrarium.

Being an omnivore animal, the Bearded Dragon eats both insects and vegetables. This means its diet is a little more complicated to be followed by inexperienced owners. The ratio between the amount of insects and vegetables varies throughout this lizard’s lifetime. It is also recommended that you set a diversified feeding plan.

Best first reptile Leopard Gecko

dwoo — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:43:03 +0000

The Leopard Gecko is a great choice for beginners on dealing with lizards. It is a small reptile, with 18 to 25 cm. of length when kept in captivity, and you can easily house a pair of them on a 60×40x40 cm. terrarium. They are not aggressive almost at all and are quite tolerant when handled. These are insectivore animals, whose diet is mostly based on crickets. They will accept, however, a great variety of insects, which actually should be introduced on their diet in order to widen it up a little more. They could turn out to be expensive pets to keep, since they need to be fed until they reject the food. Adults can eat up to 10–15 insects in one day, every two days. You can now easily find leopard geckos for sale, including in several color patterns and phases. The only thing that might be difficult is for you to choose one. Advantages: Given that the leopard gecko is a night-time animal, it doesn’t need the same lighting care that day-time reptiles do, which means you can either use a weak potency UVB lamp or not even use one. Disadvantages: Having a night-time pet also has its inconveniences, especially when it comes to compatibility with the owner’s “schedule”. Given the fact that these lizards’ highest activity period is opposite to most humans’, their owners will be asleep at the time when their pets are most active.

Why do corn snakes make great pets?

virginia — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:27:51 +0000

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, they are calm and easy to handle. Like any pet, they take a little time to get used to you, but with handling and just being around you, they quickly fit into your life.

Don’t be misled by the skiddishness of a baby cornsnake. These hatchlings, come genetically disposed for self protection. So, even though they hide and try to get away when handled, and even sometimes nip at you, this is just the baby instinct in them that helps to keep them alive in the wild.

For the most part they are very nice and gentle animals once they get used to you. So have some patiences.
Corn snakes are not venomous, and the nip of a baby cornsnake doesn’t even hurt. As they get older, they naturally become more tame and more docile. All of my adult snakes are great to be held, and none of them would ever think of biting us. I have seen some pet corn snakes that seem to have gotten so used to people that they are happy to just sit on top of a cage and not even try to get away.
Corn snakes have many advantages. First, they are very low maintenance. Baby cornsnakes only need to be fed every 3 to 7 days (depending on how fast you want them to grow), and adults only eat every 7 to 10 days on the average. So the cost of food for the cornsnake is very low. Also, if they are kept at the proper temperature and you give the cornsnake the right care, they will usually stay healthy and will seldom, if ever, need to go to a vet.
Corn snakes can go a very long time without eating. So if you are going on a short trip, you don’t need to worry about finding someone to baby sit your snake, like you would with a dog or cat. Just make sure that they have a nice big water bowl filled with clean water before you leave.
Cornsnakes come in a variety of different colors and patterns, so once you get one and see all of the possibilities, then you may just want to get another one, or two, or three. Some of us find it difficult to control our desires for just one more different type.