April 23rd Newsletter
Description: Small but beautiful day gecko that can be kept in groups of one male and a few females (2 or 3). They reach approximately 3.55 inches (9cm). They will eat small crickets, fruit flies, and other small insects. They are not for ... [... more]
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Reptile Glossary
C.B. or Captive Bred: This term is used to refer to reptiles and amphibians that were born or hatched in captivity. Captive bred animals are the ‘animal and environment friendly’ method of keeping herps. Do you have a question about what a ... [... more]
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Reptiles As Christmas Gifts
The biggest reason not to give animals as holiday gifts (especially Christmas) is safety for the animal. They may be initially neglected. The holidays are busy times, and the pet may be neglected starting off on a bad food for both you and the ... [... more]
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Alternatives To Reptiles As Christmas Gifts
Whatever you do, please make an informed choice. More and more reptiles are dropped off at rescues every year, and the majority of them are there because of irresponsible or uncaring owners. Of course, there are legitimate reasons to take a ... [... more]
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May 1st Newsletter
Review: This is not the most reader-friendly snake care site, but it has some great information. One reason I chose to list it in this newsletter is its inclusion of quite a few potential health issues in snakes and other reptiles. The language ... [... more]
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Bearded Dragon Housing Tips
Housing for beardies is relatively simple to arrange, as a 15-gallon aquarium will house a juvenile to start. As the dragon grows his cage needs to grow with him or her. No less than a 55 gallon aquarium will do for up to two adult dragons. ... [... more]
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Mud And Musk Turtles
Many of them make excellent pets. All of them are fascinating. The least promising pet turtle would be Snapping Turtles, of course! Sliders tend to be on the large side and unsuitable for someone seeking a first time turtle. Painted turtles also ... [... more]
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The Popular Python - Ball Pythons
You’ll need to keep the temperature around 90 degrees F in the basking area of the cage and it can safely drop to the lower 80’s and upper 70’s on the cooler side. Ball pythons are nocturnal UVB light isn’t needed so a heat lamp during the day in ... [... more]
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Product Of The Week - Apogee Reptariums
Clean-a-bility: While you may be wondering just how you would clean this screened in cage, let me assure you, it’s easier than you think. The ‘door’ opens large enough to carefully move items and animals in and out and the bottom can be lined ... [... more]
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Florida Herpetological Finds
In the two afternoons and evenings I spent with my grandparents sitting in their living room, I saw a brown anole, some sort of tree frog, and a house gecko. The gecko was running along the front of the house. It didn’t stop to be viewed with any ... [... more]
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How To Raise Meal Worms
A good way to get food without needing to go to the pet store every day is by breeding your own food. The way to breed mealworms is by getting a small or medium sized container and putting some oatmeal or chicken feed in it, then put in some ... [... more]
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Feeding Your Snake
Prey Sizes – Determing the correct size – Smaller is better. Generally, prey items should not be much larger than the size of the animal's head. This is especially important with smaller snakes such as ball pythons, kingsnakes, corn snakes, and ... [... more]
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