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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.

999 Questions

Does a tortoise have a tail?

Well, as a matter of fact, it is thought and believed that sea turtles do have tails, but, they are occasionally (more often then not) hidden within their shells -being that they are so small. Occasionally, the tails can be seen, but can still be hard to spot due to their size. :)

Can you keep 3 baby corn snakes in the same tank?

Absolutely not ! Apart from the fact they require different humidity and temperature ranges, - They would never co-habit in the wild, and you should never force them to live together ! Additionally, the Boas will grow to be very heavy snakes compared to the Corn, and will probably crush the Corn snake if they laid on top of it for any length of time !

Why tortoise moves slowly?

Tortoises are cold-blooded - just like other reptiles. They have a relatively poor diet - consisting of (mainly) green leafy vegetable matter in the wild. The poor nutrition, coupled with the fact the need to bask in sunlight to give them enough body heat to allow them to move, makes them sluggish. However - once warmed enough - they can actually move at a fairly rapid pace !

Do Australian frilled lizards bite?

All lizards are capable of biting. It really just depends on whether or not they have raised in captivity or like people. If so, you should have no problem as long as you don't stress out your lizard or hurt him.

What bedding do you put in a turtle cage?

Because of the ferrets natural instinct for burrowing, soft bedding material is recommended that they can get underneath or cover themselves for sleeping. Bedding you can purchase for ferrets are sleep sacks and they particularly like hammocks

Bedding for ferrets - do not use wood chips, straw, etc. Ferrets like soft materials - you can use t-shirt type material, flannel type material - something that is easily laundered - it is suggested to launder bedding about twice a week to reduce ferret odors. Avoid bedding material with a loose weave - ferrets nails sometimes split when they get too long and tend to hang on loose threads (they need to be trimmed every 2- 3 weeks). I have read where ferrets nails have hung on threads with the owner unaware, and the ferret wrapped the thread around its leg cutting off circulation that resulted in amputation.

Ferrets love to sleep in anything soft and warm such as cat beds, old clothes, blankets, towels etc. Avoid typical small animal bedding such as wood chips.

What kind of tail do tortoise have?

Lizards have tails for the same reason most other quardapedal animals do. It's used for balance. Many animals would be a bit topheavy without one. In the case of lizards, though, the tails double as other things as well. Monitors and frilled lizards have notably long, whiplike tails they use to lash at each other or predators. Lizards in arid climates like leopard geckos and Gila monsters use their tails as fat reserves. Chameleons have very prehensile, flexible tails that can be used to grip tree branches. Anoles, some geckos, and several other lizards have detachable tails that are used to distract predators, and regrow once the lizard escapes.

What is a good name for a frog?

Cordeelia,Bugweiser,Brittany,Lily-pad,hoppers,jumper any name you want actually!!!

What do cold-blooded animals do it the winter?

with their feathers, fur, or hugging each otherYou can also be together with somebody and not be able to keep warm and just stay cold.

How much should a two year old corn snake weigh?

All corn snakes grow at different rates, I have 2 corn's both the same age. One is 304g and the other is 56g, that's a huge difference! On average though it's thought that a corn should gain roughly 100g per year so a two year old should be around 200 grams

What kind of snakes make good pets?

The ideal snake varies from person to person, depending on several different things: the amount of time and money they have to spend on the snake, how much room they have for the snake and its tank, etc. If you ask a hundred different people for a list of the best snakes to keep as pets, you will get different lists. It all depends on how much you are willing to commit to your pet snake. Here is my personal list of the best snakes to own as pets:

1) King Snake--very docile, 3-4.5 ft long, will readily eat frozen food, which is easier to acquire and feed, come in many beautiful colors

2) Milk Snake--very similar to king snakes in terms of size, temperament, and feeding habits, almost always come in some color variation of yellow, red, and black bands

3) Corn Snake--extremely docile, sometimes even more so than the king and milk snake, are good escape artists from their tanks, easy to feed either frozen or live food, come in many colors, generally about 4-5 ft in length

4) Ball Python--about same length as a king or milk snake but are very thick snakes, generally very docile and will not move so much in your hands like the colubrid snakes will (king, milk, corn, hognose, etc), generallly do not come in the amount of color variations that the other snakes do but are still very beautiful, can be difficult to feed because they may only prefer live or frozen mice and may be hard to get them to eat the other, they may also not eat for long periods of time for seemingly no reason

5) Western Hognose--generally very small snakes I've never seen one over 2 feet long, very entertaining and cute little snake they have an upturned nose (hence the name) and will play dead if scared, I've only ever heard of/seen the regular brown spotted coloring but it is still pretty looking, very docile and eat frozen mice easier than live, this is the snake I would recommend most for someone who has never owned a snake before

These are my top five favorite beginner snakes that I have owned myself. There are definitely others that you could try, but whatever you choose, make sure to do the proper research and not just use answers such as my own to make the decision. Talk to local breeders and other experienced snake handlers. DO NOT GET ADVICE FROM MAJOR PET STORE CHAINS SUCH AS PETSMART AND PETCO! THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE WORKING THERE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT! I have heard them give ridiculous advice to people dumb enough to listen to them, such as one man working there saying that corn snakes are usually "very feisty, aggressive, difficult to feed, and not a good choice for a beginner."

***Whatever snake u get, make sure to find out the life expectency and current age of the snake! Many snake can live to be 20 years old or even older and are a big commitment!!!***

Some other snakes that I have not personally ever owned but have hear from experience snake handlers that r said to be good beginner snakes are:

1) Gopher Snake

2) Rat Snake

3)Kenyan Sand Boa

4) Bull Snake

5) Pine Snake

6) Garter Snake (NOT WILD CAUGHT EITHER! PLEASE DO NOT GO OUT AND CATCH A GARTER SNAKE FOR A PET!)

Whatever you decide to get, I hope it works out for the best and you enjoy your new pet!

Are black racer snakes dangerous?

No, they are not. They are very fast, and despite common myth, they do not pursue humans that provoke them. They may strike multiple times to defend themselves, but only if provoked, and given no other choice. They will eat frogs, small rodents, and other snakes, so can be very helpful to your garden and around your home.
Black Racers are non venomous, but they will bite when threatened.

How do you tell difference in the sex of terrapins?

Male adult terrapins are smaller than the female and have long claws on their front flippers. The females are much larger and the rear openng on the shell is larger than the males to pass the eggs. The females tail is shorter and fatter than the males, the male uses the longer tail to inseminate the female. male terrapins have longer tails and nails

Can red bellied turtles eat lettuce?

I have found many different websites that say many different things that they do eat

but i have found two food that all the websites have in common........turtle food and fruits.

hop I have helped you out!

Why is the pinta island tortoise endangered?

It is a species of Giant tortoise. There is only one known Pinta tortoise left in exsistense, he is known as 'lonley george', he weighs approximately 90 kilograms and measures over 100 centimeters across his carapace. His exact age is unknown, but is predicted to be between 60 and 90 years. When "Lonesome George" eventually dies, his species will probably end with him. He will join the other species of giant tortoises that have become extinct in Galapagos.

Poor lonesome George...

Do corn snakes make good pets?

Probably the best begginer snake.

They aren't verminous because they kill their prey by strangling them. Their diet is mainly rats and mice. Although they can eat bats and birds

How does a snake detect a mouse?

depends on the snake most use sent with there tongue some use heat sensores like vipers and rattle snke other way hearin seen felling vibratings

How long are black snakes?

That depends. The term "black snake" can apply to any number of snakes that are black. Species of snake described by the term range from less than 2 feet long to as much as 10 feet long. Other snakes of black coloration may be even smaller, barely reaching a foot in length.

Do tortoises shells grow?

Yes, tortoises' shells do grow. They don't go looking for an abandoned larger shell as they grow, like some sea creatures do. Their shells are attached to their spines.

What is the most poisionou s snake?

The most venomous snake in the sea is the belchers sea snake.

The most venomous land snake is the Inland Taipan found in Australia

P.S.venomous snakes are not poisonous,they are venomous

How long do hermann's tortoise live?

Depending on their diet they can live up to 80 years if fed well on weeds mostly.

Tortoise's age can be as much as halved if fed uncorrectly.

Also torts can knock years off their life if depressed often the case when young kids are involved. Don't ever wake them from sleeping and always spend time with them when awake bath them twice a week, always change their food type.

Always love your tortoise and beware of fire with heat lamps

I lost my poor Shelly and my house to a fire.

Hope I can save someone elses tortise.

What is the largest crocodile?

The saltwater crocodile (crocodylus prosus) is the largest specie of all the crocodiles and the largest reptile in the world.

The saltwater crocodile is not only the largest reptile and crocodile in the world is also the most powerful of all the reptiles in the world.

An adult male saltwater crocodile's weight is 600 to 1,000 kilograms (1,300-2,200 lb) and length is normally 4.1 to 5.5 metres (13-18 ft), although mature males can Be 6 metres (20 ft) or more(there's records that full grown males reach 25 feet And over that) and weigh 1,300 kilograms (2,900 lb) or larger.

It is possible that 7-metre (23 ft) crocodiles are alive today

Guinness has accepted a claim of a 7-metre (23 ft) male saltwater crocodile living Within Bhitarkanika Park in the state of Orissa, India,although,due to the difficulty Of trapping and measuring a very large live crocodile, the accuracy of these Dimensions has yet to be verified.

A crocodile shot in Queensland in 1957 was reported to be 8.5 metres (28 ft) long, But no verified measurements were made and no remains of this crocodile exist. A "Replica" of this crocodile has been made as a tourist attraction.

Many other unconfirmed reports of 8+ metres (28+ ft) crocodiles have been made But these are highly unlikely.

The largest size saltwater crocodiles can reach is the subject of considerable controversy. The longest crocodile ever measured snout-to-tail and verified was the skin of a dead crocodile, which was 6.1 metres (20 ft) long. As skins tend to shrink slightly after removal from the carcass, this crocodile's living length was estimated at 6.3 metres (21 ft), and it probably weighed well over 1,200 kilograms (2,600 lb).