Turtles are very interesting pets, and your child can learn a lot from them. They can be a good companion for children who have allergic reactions to cats or dogs. But they aren't necessarily the most inexpensive pets because they require a lot of unique environmental equipment to ensure their health.
The turtle is a fascinating creature because of its hard shell. Despite its reputation for being slow in fairy tales, it is actually quite surprising at how quickly it can actually move. It also can bite despite the fact that it has no teeth. There are a few things
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Confession of a Former Anti-Reptilian
by Michele October 13th, 2011 | Reptiles
Five years ago, my then 10 year old son requested having some sort of a reptile as a pet. I agreed to this with a certain amount of hesitation. You see, I have a huge fear of snakes, and while I don't fear lizards, I also find them unnerving. However, my son made a case for the acquisition of this new pet, and I decided to find a way to make this work.
In order for my son to have a reptile, his new pet had to meet the following conditions:
In order for my son to have a reptile, his new pet had to meet the following conditions:
- It could not be a snake. No matter how small
Crestie Healthcare Problems
by Jacob P. August 16th, 2011 | Reptiles, Various Pets
Recently, I had a bit of a health scare with Gonzo. Before leaving for several days, I noticed that he was bloated and acting very skittish. I continued on my trip and left him alone, because there are no reptile vets in my area and he could get better from some time alone. Fortunately, he is fine, but I figured I should provide some information on the common health issues crested geckos (Rhacodactylus ciliatus) may suffer from.
- Obesity is a major and very common problem with crested geckos. Most inexperienced handlers overfeed geckos thinking that they should be plumper. Like
Beginner Pets
by Jacob P. July 19th, 2011 | Amphibians, Pet Adoption, Reptiles
When people meet Gonzo for the first time, I hear these questions a lot: "Is he easy to take care of?" and "Where can I get one?" People always seem to meet him and instantly want one of their own. It really doesn't surprise me, I am the only person I know who owns a Crested Gecko, so he is exotic to most people. But when people ask me where I got him, I redirect them to other species. In the realm of reptiles and amphibians, there are some good beginner pets.
Good beginner lizard:
Good beginner lizard:
- Leopard Geckos. These pets are fun
Dealing With the Weather
by Jacob P. June 23rd, 2011 | Animal Health, Reptiles
With the summer comes a gift to some and a scourge to others: the heat. You see reactions to it everywhere. People turn on air conditioning or go to the beach. Dogs sprawl on the ground and pant. Cats hide in the shade or you just never see them around. Chickens spread their wings in the sand, dig holes to hide in, and keep their beaks open. Turtles retreat into the water. Sadly, not all animals can easily keep themselves cool. Geckos have almost no way to efficiently deal with the heat. So, you will have to take some
