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Basic Supplies for a Bearded Dragon Lizard |
The most preferred housing for a bearded dragon is a glass tank with a screen as a cover. The screen will ensure that enough air circulates in the tank while keeping the lizard securely inside. Glass is preferred for two things also: maximum visual pleasure for the owner and added light absorption f...
Published: Saturday 11 November, 2006 |
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Garter Snakes - Educational Info |
The garter snakes of the wild will feed on invertebrates aquatic, birds, mammals, and amphibians that are small in size. These snakes like eat frogs mostly. In case of not availability of the same, they never mind feeding on other animals that are mentioned above.
Published: Saturday 11 November, 2006 |
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Choose a Good Vet for Your Bearded Dragon Lizard Pet |
First things first, just how do you choose a good veterinarian for your reptile bearded dragon lizard friend? The decision of who to choose could be tough yet when a good bearded dragon lizard vet is found, you can rest assured that your reptile will have a healthy life ahead of him.
Published: Friday 20 October, 2006 |
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A Beginner's Guide in Choosing a Bearded Dragon Lizard |
First off, where are you going to put your Bearded Dragon? They are usually housed in glass aquariums with a screen as a roof to allow enough air to circulate. The minimum size of your aquarium should be 91 x 46 x 36 cm. This will ensure that your lizard has enough space to grow and exercise in. Mak...
Published: Sunday 15 October, 2006 |
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How to Feed Your Bearded Dragon Lizard |
How to feed Bearded Dragons. Bearded dragon food. What do bearded dragons eat? This article covers them all.
Published: Thursday 28 September, 2006 |
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Bearded Dragon Lizard Behavior -- Quite Interesting Actually! |
Article on Bearded Dragon Lizard behavior. Bearded Dragon Lizards are extremely gentle and docile. They make great pets for children and adults. They are very trusting and it may be possible to carry these lizards the first time and they wouldn't mind at all. This makes them very ideal as pets.
Published: Saturday 23 September, 2006 |
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Caring for Bearded Dragons |
Bearded Dragon Lizards are hardy pets. They are found all over Australia and can survive in the desert, in wood lands, or even in populated areas. In fact, these lizards don't mind if there are people in its vicinity. It doesn't even mind if they are animals in its vicinity.
Published: Tuesday 19 September, 2006 |
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Nile Monitor Lizard Information |
The Nile Monitor lizard is one of the largest within the Monitor class of lizards. They can typically reach up to 7 feet in length. They are brown in color ranging from light to dark brown. As for an enclosure a full room is typically suggested. This is due to several factors including their desire ...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Green Iguana Information |
Housing
Normally, adult Iguanas can grow to 5-6 feet and thus should be housed in a larger cage. Tall cages or optimal for this type of lizard as they are tree-dwelling and consequently would prefer to be as high from the ground as possible. It is very important to sterilize all branches that will ...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Iguana Care |
In the cage you will need to have branches set up for your iguana to climb on. Iguanas live in trees in the wild, so branches are a necessity. The branches should be large enough so that the iguana doesn't have trouble laying on them. Hot rocks are not recommended because they can cause burns.
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Western Hognose Snake Care (Heterodon nasicus) |
If you decide to go for a large enclosure, you must provide plenty of cover and hiding areas. A hiding place can be anything from an ice cream tub with a hole cut out to a naturalistic piece of cork bark. There are many brands of fake plants and d?cor you can use which is both safe for the animal an...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Viper Boa Care (Candoia aspera aspera) |
Viper Boas are a wonderful species of snake to look at. They are very robust, with tough ?keeled? scales and an arrow like head. They are usually a fairly dull brown, although can be a wonderful bright red or orange. They do however, change colour with seasons, temperature and perhaps mood changes. ...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Royal (Ball) Python Care (Python regius) |
Royal pythons have become an extremely popular pet snake, particularly in the last decade. With the proper care, the reward of keeping these beautiful snakes is enormous, but I would like to stress that many individual specimens can be very fussy feeders. For that reason alone I believe this species...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Dwarf Burmese Python Care (Python molurus bivittatus) |
For lovers of the huge Burmese pythons we all know and care about, who cannot afford the space that they need, a fantastic alternative has arrived. Dwarf Burmese Pythons were imported into the UK and USA for the first time in 2003. They occur from a small off-shore Island in South East Asia and grow...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Leopard Gecko Care (Eublepharis macularius) |
Leopard Geckos are the most commonly bred lizards in captivity. They are small, 20-25cm and make an ideal pet. In the past decade, they have been reproduced in huge quantities and due to this, a large number of pattern and colour mutations have evolved.
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Corn Snake Care (Pantherophis guttatus guttatus) |
For an adult corn snake, a vivarium 90cm Length x 45cm Width x 45cm Height is ample. Contrary to popular belief, and propaganda spread by various campaigners, you can actually have too large of an enclosure for corn snakes. The reason for this, is that snakes are very prone to stress, and being in a...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Boa Constrictor Care (Boa constrictor constrictor) |
Boa constrictors have always been a popular pet snake. Similar to Burmese Pythons in that they are considered a ?friendly giant? of the snake world. Luckily though, they do not quite reach the size of Burmese Pythons. Boa constrictors usually average 7-9feet in length, females being the larger of th...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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African Fat Tail Gecko Care (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus) |
Fat tail geckos are common in captivity, although are not bred as efficiently as the leopard gecko. They are slightly harder to breed and are slower growing than leopard geckos. They are however, wonderful lizards and make excellent pets.
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Californian Kingsnake Care (Lampropeltis getula californiae) |
Californian kingsnakes are the most commonly seen and bred of the kingsnake family in captivity. They are now available in a number of colour and pattern mutations, and have even been hybridized with many other species. They are a reptile eating species and are voracious feeders, but commonly take r...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Burmese Python Care (Python molurus bivittatus) |
Burmese Pythons have long been a favourite among reptile keepers. Their large size and excellent temperament has made them a very popular pet snake. Unfortunately, for many keepers their sheer size eventually proves too much. They often become very tame with handling, but are aggressive feeders. Adu...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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General Care and Maintenance of Sand Boas (Eryx & Gongylophis) |
Creating a naturalistic vivarium setup can be very satisfying, but one rule should always apply: Safety first! All heavy objects must be carefully secured so that the snake cannot make them move ? by climbing, pushing, or burrowing ? and possibly be crushed. The layout should also be sensible. Howev...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Reticulated Python Care (Python reticulatus reticulatus) |
For an adult Reticulated python, a vivarium 3m Length x 1m Width x 1.5m Height is ample. These pythons are one of a few species which are generally not worried about the size of their enclosure. The more room you can provide; the better. Many keepers decide to dedicate a whole room to their beloved ...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Calabar Boa (Formerly Python) Care (Calabaria reinhardtii) |
Snake enclosures can be made from a number of materials. Most commonly used is a melamine coated wood which covers all sides except the front, which has glass sliding doors. Aquariums can too be used, although a specialist lid should be bought or made rather than the original aquarium lid. It is ess...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Breeding Eurasian Sand Boas (Eryx jaculus, Eryx miliaris and Ery |
Of the numerous species and subspecies that I keep, the European and central Asian sand boas are my special focus. These species occur across huge ranges, making considerable variety even within subspecies inevitable. Every individual sand boa is unique, and can be easily distinguished from others. ...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Solomon Island Boa Care (Candoia paulsoni paulsoni) |
If you decide to go for a larger enclosure, you must provide plenty of cover and hiding areas. A hiding place can be anything from a tupperware box with a hole cut out to a naturalistic piece of cork bark. There are many brands of fake plants and d?cor you can use which is both safe for the animal a...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Halmahera Island Boa Care (Candoia paulsoni tasmai) |
D?cor in your tank serves two purposes. First being extra cover for your snake and second, allowing for a more natural and pleasing appearance. When choosing d?cor, think about the safety of the snake. Make sure that whatever you decide to use, it is securely fixed and that no rocks, wood or anythin...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Green Tree Python or Chondro Python Care (Morelia viridis) |
D?cor in your tank serves two purposes. First being extra cover for your snake, second making the vivarium more aesthetically pleasing. When choosing d?cor, think about the safety of the snake. Make sure that whatever you decide to use, it is securely fixed and that no rocks, wood or anything heavy ...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Frog Eye or Wonder Gecko Care (Teratoscincus scincus) |
For a naturalistic environment, rocks, wood and plants can all be used. Although some live plants are safe to use, I suggest fake plants and cacti. Live plants will require more care and many give off toxic fumes. Be careful when placing heavier objects into the enclosure. Frog eye geckos like to bu...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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Australian Water Python Care (Katrinus Fuscus) |
D?cor in your tank serves two purposes. First being extra cover for your snake and second, allowing for a more natural and pleasing appearance. When choosing d?cor, think about the safety of the snake. Make sure that whatever you decide to use, it is securely fixed and that no rocks, wood or anythin...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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What to Look for When Buying a Snake |
If you are looking at a snake in a pet shop or other premises, do not look only at the snake. Look inside and outside of the cage for signs of dirty, unhygienic surroundings. No matter how good the shop is, inevitably you will find sloughed skins, feces and other dirty materials in the cage. However...
Published: Wednesday 13 September, 2006 |
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