Care of Reptiles
No longer just the snake or lizard captured from your back yard, pet reptiles have become a major industry with exotics imported from all over the world. Reptiles are ectotherms and must back in the sun or find a warm spot to get warm and become active. Keeping reptiles as pets requires equipment, knowledge, and special care. To learn more about how to properly provide the needs of pet reptiles, come into our Pet Reptile category.
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Julie A. SowinskiNo, but the do have lots of sharp, little teeth and they can draw blood when they bite, but they are harmless besides a few pin...
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I have heard that it they have two bends on the belly of their shell it is a female and only one for a male. But whenever I heard...
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Bearded dragons will mostly eat any leafy greens. Although dragons can eat leafy lettuces, they consist of mostly water and hold...
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The agama head turns blue when the shlong is too short to reach the first part of the moosie. This could result in...
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if it is not eating and its skin is diffrent color forsay pale or weirder than usual
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Of course not! The only venomous lizards in the WORLD are the Gila Monster of the extreme American Southwest, the Mexican Beaded...
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It's likely they think the shiny surface is a lake or river.
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Yes they do - they cannot reproduce asexually. Except for I believe 3 species of Southwestern U.S. whiptail lizards which have an...
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like other cephalopods the nautilus moves via "jet propulsion" by shooting water out of its hyponome (funnel). Unlike other...
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Snakes appear to have evolved during the Cretaceous which lasted 135 - 65 Million years ago.
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about 40 to 50 years if properly taken care of
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skinks get parasites especially if there wild caught. Get a fecal done first if your female is swollen. If there is no male she...
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There are different kinds of sea turtles, and they have different diets. These are the ones that I know of: Loggerhead Turtle: ...
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depends.... If its a baby it should eat once a day If its a adult it should eat every other day. ANSWER. Feed your dragon...
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No. There is no living animal (or known extinct animal) that can breathe fire.
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Difficult to be specific about this one !Reptiles mainly shed their skin to grow - as it doesn't stretch like ours does. The...
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Thick hemp rope will work and if you don't have pets or very small children around then glass stucco (2 inches wide) around the...
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Yes they do sleep. That is exactly what mine is doing right now. He sleeps a good bit during the day and whenever.
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3 reasons why it i an amphibian i can only think of 2 1.It lays it eggs in water (I think) (not sure) 2. it i exothermic...
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There are some places you could look. Tree frogs do like to climb up in trees, so that's one idea for a place to search. Pot...
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To keep them warm through the incubation period. During this time she will never stray too far from her nest and will protect it...
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Their diet consists of leaves, and soft fruits.
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12 hours, or just like it is outside. Turtles need their sleep too.
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Yes, but its simple to avoid by washing your hands. Not all animals have it, so it's best to wash your hands just to be safe.
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Probably not. Many Adult turtles could easily hold their breath for 15 minutes or much longer. Small turtles would likely be able...
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Well, you wouldn't really need it, but I'm sure that it wouldn't harm the Beardie. In fact, he'll probably like it.
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you can have at least two or three and no more Depends. If you have the bare minimum of a 40 gallon tank (for an adult), then...
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no because its a stupid idea, they both need there own seperate cage since they have different living conditions This is true.
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Certainly yes. All the snakes can swim even if they are non-aquatic.Since to show defensive approach,to dart after the prey items...
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turtles usally eat small bugs or plants,but you can also got to your local pet store an ask about turtle food,which usally only...
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nope...but i wouldn't suggest trying that out
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Turtles cannot tell girls from boys, so the one patting the face of the other is a male trying to find a female so he can...
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Male geckos have a have an upside-down "V" shape (which is actually a vent) in the general area, and a bulge right before the...
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AnswerIf you can't take the time to read this you can't take care of a tortoise I'll just provide care for the very common...
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AnswerThe frogs belly is very sensible and it's where it lies on the ground the whole time, so that's why it's yellow and...
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well, then my friend, your in trouble. go get help. This happened to my beardie........you can try a warm bath ....... but it...
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Answer7.4815488000000005 gallons Absolutey none. The water would run out between the bars. They are talking about a glass...
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i have heard anywhere from 5 to 12 inches
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No common at all. However, if you have cats they like to bring them in the house to play with them. very common in southern...
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They don't need it. They're a desert species and wouldn't encounter water sprays in their natural habitat.
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No, worms should not be coming out. He more than likely has parasites and needs to be seen by a vet.
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AnswerYou're going to need a lot more than an aquarium for a snapper... so might as well start off right. An aquarium just isn't...
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This may not be highly accurate, but essentially: cold blooded just means that it's not "warm blooded". Warm blooded creatures...
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They are capable of eating insects, small fish such as goldfish, small mammals such as "pinky" mice, and certain vegetation. Some...
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I also live in California and I got my leopard gecko from petsmart (not petco) He's healthy and active n he's fat! which is what...
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=== Most land based tortoises are herbivores, feeding on grazing grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some fruits. Pet...
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Why is a tortoises shell not smooth? It shell is like a stone and god make shell hard because it safe life
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It is possible but it takes a lot of patience. They are slow learners.
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All lizards breath through their noses.
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I wouldn't know for sure... but my guess (PURE guess) would be to check if the egg has the right hardness... or something?...
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What type of question is that? I think they can.
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No ! WHY would you want to feed a RES on something that is NOT part of its NATURAL diet !
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Yes you should spray water every 2-8 hours so they can drink water droplets from plant(s)-walls.
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Bearded dragons were here since the olden days. When Sir Lancelot was alive. actually, been round for tens of thousands of...
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Bearded dragons are not native to Arizona so it is either a pet that got loose, or it isn't a bearded dragon. I see no reason it...
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Snakes don't usually show paternal or maternal attachments for their offsprings.So once the eggs are hatched every snakes becomes...
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It really depends on the snake and lizard There are some that can live together but most will not get along because most lizards...
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First, it should be kept in a container with at least a cubic foot of space that the gecko can't escape from. Make sure it is...
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Most freshwater tropical community fish will get along with African Dwarf frogs, as well as some of the more docile tropical...
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Sure. Some beardies don't like the texture though. The only way to find out about your individual beardie is to try.
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I just found a small round object next to some brush in my back yard. I thought it was a small ball, when I kicked it it broke...
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No you can not put them in a cage together because its possable the Leo would eat the tree frog !
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no, leopard geckos are solitary animals , they will kill and probably eat the other animal
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I believe garden snails do sleep. Not like I know it from experience, but I find that my garden snails often go into their shells...
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Tokay geckos natural region is located throughout southern Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia. They have been able to adapt to other eco...
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good names for a red eared slider should be based on their personality/what they're like. hope this helped.
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The amount of time it takes can very mine usually takes about a week. you can speed it up by misting your Beardy while he is...
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1. you need at least a 10 gallon tank for a single bearded dragon baby. 2. substrate can be paper towels or reptile carpet...
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mine actually has a boyfriend! And when they play they run around together and kiss each other on the cheek or lay on top of the...
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It is possible ! As with most animals, when they're confronted by something frightening, their immediate response is to flee. If...
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That depends entirely on what size vivarium you're housing it in ! A smaller enclosure will need a lower power bulb than an...
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AnswerWhat kind of company? Turtles are not aggressive and will tolerate the company of humans other animals and, depending on...
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AnswerIt is recommended to feed bearded dragons at least once per day. If you run out of crickets and can't get them in time for...
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Yes, a Lined day gecko is active during the day, as hints the name.
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They talk in some way but to each other not to us.
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Frogs eat insects, small frogs eat small insects. Soft bodied insects like flies, or termites are best. Avoid hard bodied...
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Technically speaking, anything with a mouth can bite. if by garden snakes, you mean Garter Snakes, then yes, they can bite if...
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It depends on whether or not he has Geico car insurance.
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It probly means it is sick or dieing.
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Not usually - but they WILL have a good appetite once the shedding process is finished.
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i dont think it depends on the breed... some cats like it and want you to rub their belly all day but some cats just hate it and...
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i know that they canb eat the moths that waxworms hatch into.
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Most reptiles sleep about 75% of the day, but not all at once. They will sleep a few hour here and a few hours there. A turtle...
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I have raised baby snappers of that size and they did great. However, with yours it depends on how squashed it is. If the shell...
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Truth is they can't be trained as far as doing tricks. You can train them that when they see you putting your hand in they will...
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I've been trying to figure out if there's another name for sun turtles, since I don't recognize that name. Without knowing for...
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it takes 10 years
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The largest known alligator in the world is Bomber at the St. Augustine alligator farm, he is 13 feet long and weighs around 700...
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Disease, old age, wounds, the usual.
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No. Though they do spend a lot of time in the water, they are reptiles. Amphibians lay their eggs in the water, and reptiles lay...
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no, they are perfectly harmless, they cannot invenimate you, however the bite can hurt pretty bad.
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A group of rattlesnakes is called a rhumba
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You're the guy that asked god knows how many questions about red eared sliders aren't you? Sorry. Anyway no one can tell you what...
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i googled it cuz I'm about to give some to mine right as i type. someone online said theirs likes them. I'm giving it a shot....
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Ring-neck snakes like earthworms and salamanders. They may eat frogs, small lizards or even smaller snakes.
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