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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
How long does the average western rattlesnake get?
The average western rattlesnake typically measures between 3 to 5 feet in length. However, some individuals can grow larger, with reports of specimens reaching up to 7 feet. Size can vary based on factors such as habitat and availability of prey.
What happens if a red ear slider eats gravel?
It's not dangerous. In fact, it's actually good for them! Turtles swallow small stones to aid their digestion. The stones help grind up the food in their stomachs. Turtles only have a beak-like mouth to help them break their food into smaller pieces. Since they don't have teeth and saliva to help break down the food before it reaches their stomachs, when it reaches their stomachs it is practically whole.
There are other reasons they might swallow stones, too (see the Related Link). I always thought my turtles were just really stupid, and were swallowing the stones because they thought they were food. Not so!
What kinds of snakes can eat people?
Mostly boas and anacondas. They can swallow people whole by shoving them down their throat. That's technically how they eat.
There are many different types of snakes in India, including cobras, Indian rock pythons, and the red sand boas. Depending on the type of snake and its size, it can eat different foods like frogs, lizards, birds, eggs, rodents, jackal, and boar. The Indian rock python can even eat a small deer because it is a large snake that measures up to 20 feet in length.
Where do horsefield tortoises come from?
They were originally from Russia and central Asia - many specimens were taken into captivity and bred in private collections. They quickly became a very popular 'pet' species.
Who died when hit on the head with a tortoise?
Ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus
Also Holy Stephen in an episode of CSI.
DO tortoises like having baths?
No no no!!!! Do not bath the turtle because turtles are actually alergics to the water!!! That is why they shells is green because they are made of copper and stoopid peeple like to tarnish their shells
keep your turtle dirty!!!!
No. Rat snakes never grow large enough to eat something as big as a rabbit.
What is the reasons for terrapin eyes swollen?
It could be infected - It may have been scratched, allowing bacteria to get into the wound. If in ANY doubt - see a VET !
Yes ! A secure vivarium - that is large enough to accommodate the snake at its adult size, a heat source & thermostat to maintain the temperature to that of its natural environment, hiding places - most snakes are secretive creatures, suitable substrate - bark chippings etc (NOT newspaper), climbing branches for arboreal species, a bathing pool for semi-aquatic species, a humidity pump for those who need high humidity.
Does a pit viper have a vertebrae?
Yes, according to scientist's recent studies on pit vipers, they uncovered the truth that they do have a vertebrae.
How often do baby gardener snakes eat?
Depending on the size of the meal, they will eat every other day to every 3 days. Baby garter snakes eat small worms, fish, slugs,Wieners,babies, leeches, and tadpoles. Garter snakes have a higher metabolism than most snakes, and because of this, and their diet, they need to eat more often than most species.
An open space that is behind your home or house. This space is generally covered with grass, ornamental plantings, play equipment and/or relaxation equipment. It it the outdoor equivalent of a living room or den.
Some homes have both a front yard and a backyard. These "yards" are the property on which the home sits, the space that separates the houses. Some are very small, others are very large. The common denominator is that it is an open space where no permanent structure sits.
Can a dented red slider egg still hatch?
It's amazing what reptile eggs can survive. Eggs may dent in if humidity is not high enough. They will dent in close to hatching time as well.
Badly caved in eggs with no room inside are probably dead--texture will clue you in on this as well, if they become hard, dry, and light.
They may also turn a variety of nasty colors and smell bad, if they are dead.
However, some moldy reptile eggs that do not have a decay odor will go on to hatch, so don't throw anything away until you're certain beyond any shadow of a doubt that it is dead.
Are there any types of snakes that only eat fruit?
NO ! ALL snakes are carnivores - even those who eat fish !
Why is the caecilian an amphibian?
Caecilians are are amphibian as they possess all amphibian characters . Practically we can distinguish amphibian and caecilians by the fact that they are vertebrates and tetrapodes with naked slimy skin .
Why would a red ear slider bury itself in an aquarium?
Maybe it is too cold, and it is trying to keep warm. Does the instruction manual say to provide a separate heat lamp at one end to raise the temperature significantly? I bet it does. If you have such a lamp, you could try putting a red bulb in it so it is warmer radiation than a white one. Maybe you have one, but the tank is too tall for the heat to reach the bottom of the tank. Check online to see what the ideal temperature should be in that tank and get a thermometer and measure it.
Maybe it is laying eggs?
Phil
Glass snakes, also known as jointed snakes eat anything from insects, small reptiles, or any type of small rodent. Most glass lizards come from Asia, North America and Africa.
Why do bearde dragon puff up in water?
the bearded dragons (depending on the size and how long in ) will absorb the water.
