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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
What is a good name for a snapping turtle?
Iron-Jaws, Steel-Jaws, Ripper, Shredder, Mutilator, Amo, Bone-Cracker, Bone-Crusher, Bone-Breaker, Bar-Breaker, Blackjack (lol im just running out of answers now ^_^), Lily (JK), uuum Iron-Shell..... maybe..... :\
What is the average lifespan of a leoperd?
The average lifespan from a leopard gecko is up through 15-35 in proper care. In captivity it would be at the age of around 10.
Do terrapins need their claws cutting?
No but a flat sheet of sand stone helps them grind down their nails.
How often do russian tortoises defecate?
Whenever they need to ! There is no set number of times a day !
Breaded dragon annual food expense?
Depends how much it's eating - and how often ! And - it's a B-e-a-r-d-e-d Dragon not a B-r-e-a-d-e-d Dragon !
Do reptiles have staph and can you get it from handling them?
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.
Do California king snakes swim in water?
Certainly yes. All the snakes can swim even if they are non-aquatic.Since to show defensive approach,to dart after the prey items and to swim fluently are few of their inherited quality gained right from their ancestors,which an individual can perform right from the start,even as soon as emerging from the egg.
High concentrations of radon in homes were discovered by chance in 1985 after the stringent radiation testing conducted at a nuclear power plant entrance revealed that Stanley Watras, an engineer entering the plant, was contaminated by radioactive substances
Does a tortoise's throat inflate and deflate when it breathes?
Since a tortoise cant expand its abdomen (as it is encased in a shell) to fill its lungs it must pump air down its throat. It uses a sack near its mouth to do this.
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They eat cats. Mew.
Why the tortoise shell is not smooth?
Why is a tortoises shell not smooth? It shell is like a stone and god make shell hard because it safe life
What are warm blooded and cold blooded animals?
warm blooded animals are animals that mostly like to stay warm.but cant be in too cold temperatures. like us and mammals. and birds.
cold blooded animals are animals that can go in really cold temperatures and survive
Why is a frog speckled on top but yellow underneath?
The 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 sensitive because its made for that.
Do Royal Pythons usually bite there owner?
Royal/Ball pythons are a very docile species of snake that rarely bite. They usually will roll up into a tight ball hiding their head when scared/threatened. Hence the name Ball Python. Their gentle nature is why they are such a popular pet.
What water monitor would make a good pet?
Water monitors are not the best pet because the are very aggressive and they price very high so don't get one bearded dragons make better Pets for anyone 1. They are easy to care for 2. They are friendly 3. They are not aggressive. So try a bearded dragon for a reptile Pet
How do you tell if a fire bellied newts sick?
When taking care of a pet it is important to know how to tell if they are sick or not. A Fire Bellied Newt would be lethargic, and show no interest in food or water if it was sick.
Frogs eat insects, small frogs eat small insects. Soft bodied insects like flies, or termites are best. Avoid hard bodied insects and anything brightly colored (red, orange, yellow, like lady bugs) as they are probably poisonous.
