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The Joys of a Pet Lizard
To be honest, I never could have imagined writing an article with this title. I am not a fan of creatures that slither, have scales, and are cold-blooded. In a moment of total confession, I will share that at pet stores I won't go near the snake tanks. I even will use my husband or 13 year old son as a barrier between me and the tank. (Please note that my 13 year old son has 3 inches and several pounds on me, so he can handle the responsibility.)
Regardless to my fear and dislike, a few years ago I...
Crested Gecko Care
I have now had Gonzo (my New Caledonian Crested Gecko) for more than a year. I've found caring for him is a little tricky (sometimes!), so I've made a care sheet for new owners of Crested Geckos.
Listed below are some of what I consider important elements of care for Crested Geckos:
- Housing: Because Crested Geckos are so versatile and hardy, they can be kept in a number of different types of enclosures. First, a single adult Crestie needs a tank of at least twenty gallons. It is better if the tank is longer than tall, as Cresties are arboreal. If you...
- Housing: Because Crested Geckos are so versatile and hardy, they can be kept in a number of different types of enclosures. First, a single adult Crestie needs a tank of at least twenty gallons. It is better if the tank is longer than tall, as Cresties are arboreal. If you...
Myrtle da Turtle
In my science class, we have two turtles, well loved turtles. One is a land turtle of an unknown species (it was adopted) named Schleiden, and the other is a water-going, painted turtle named Myrtle. Myrtle was nicknamed Myrtle da Turtle by my friend. So, after a science class, I feel like writing about turtles as pets.
Turtles are a type of reptile belonging to the order Testudines. They are ectotherms (in layman's terms, coldblooded), breathe oxygen, lay eggs, but do not lay their eggs in water. They live in water or on land, but the largest species are aquatic. Turtles have two separate...
In my science class, we have two turtles, well loved turtles. One is a land turtle of an unknown species (it was adopted) named Schleiden, and the other is a water-going, painted turtle named Myrtle. Myrtle was nicknamed Myrtle da Turtle by my friend. So, after a science class, I feel like writing about turtles as pets.
Turtles are a type of reptile belonging to the order Testudines. They are ectotherms (in layman's terms, coldblooded), breathe oxygen, lay eggs, but do not lay their eggs in water. They live in water or on land, but the largest species are aquatic. Turtles have two separate... Gonzo!!!
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About half a year ago, my old gecko, Harry, whom I have written about on this site, passed away. After a while, I decided I wanted another gecko. So, I went to the pet store and bought a two year-old New Caledonian Crested Gecko who I named Gonzo.
First off, I have a little science/history lesson on the Rhacodactylus ciliatus (New Caledonian Crested Gecko). They were thought to be extinct until they were found by independently researching herpetologists in 1994. They were found on the island of New Caledonia (obviously!), which is off...
Merritt Island: Earth and Space
Many people don't realize, until they've actually been there, that the space shuttle takes off from the middle of a wildlife preserve. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is officially an “overlay” of the Kennedy Space Center, and has been since 1963. At the Space Center, you see vultures landing outside the exhibit halls and alligators swimming in the pond in front of an office building. One of the tour bus drivers calls the 5000 gators an “unpaid security system” and says they're doing a good job. (They're also the only part of the security system you're...
Many people don't realize, until they've actually been there, that the space shuttle takes off from the middle of a wildlife preserve. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is officially an “overlay” of the Kennedy Space Center, and has been since 1963. At the Space Center, you see vultures landing outside the exhibit halls and alligators swimming in the pond in front of an office building. One of the tour bus drivers calls the 5000 gators an “unpaid security system” and says they're doing a good job. (They're also the only part of the security system you're...