reptiles care

Do Komodo Dragons have any teeth? Can you send pics if they have any teeth?

2010-05-24T08:08:00.000-07:00

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yes

I didn't see any teeth in this pixs

They do not have teeth. They do have slavia that breaks down the tissue. I looked but it did not show teeth but there skull shows it does.

http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10...

I believe that line of white near the edge of the mouth would be the teeth. I had an iguana once, and his teeth were the same; very difficult to see but razor sharp.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eden/images...
http://www.boneclones.com/images/sc-027_...

Do i put the heating mat at the bottom of vivarium or under it? its glass and standing on a wood stand.?

2010-05-24T08:07:00.003-07:00

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Under on side of tank. The other side is for your pet to cool off.

Heating mats always go under the tank not inside.. For one main reason they get really warm and a reptile can actually burn his underside by lying on it and another you do not have the cord up and out an also if it is an animal that needs to be sprayed for humidity you are not spraying an electrical cord, also if you hae a light source put the heat mat and light source on the same side so there is a cool side and a warm side to the tank also put the water dish on oppisite side of the heat for the same reason so they can go in it to get cool and also water evaporates more on the warmer side, so it will run dry quicker..

I would go with, Debbie W's answer, that's the best advise you can get right there!

Always put it under the glass NEVER in your tank.

Always under...otherwise you'll have a scorched lizzie :(
My mat sits on a 12mm thick piece of polystyrefoam, which protects the wood stand (they usally sell this in the sish section of pet stores). I've found that I don't need to leave my heat mat on for vey long, it heats up very fast and can make the glass bottom of the tank quite hot.
Good luck :)

Do I need a bigger tank for my Red Ear Sliders?

2010-05-24T08:07:00.002-07:00

I have two in two tanks. One is "large flat" the other is "large tall".
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pr...
I'd like to get them into the same tank, with a filter and more than 2-3" of water. These turtles are about 5" and I know they will grow much larger. I'm thinking at least a 30 breeder that is 36x18x12. Is this enough?
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The rule of thumb for Red-ears and other pond turtles is about 10 gallons of water per inch of turtle shell length. A 5" turtle by itself should be in 50 gallons of water- or about a 75 gallon tank. to put your two 5" turtles together would be best in about 100 gallons of water, a very large plastic tub, a kiddie pond, etc.
It should not come as a shock that a species that in the wild likes a LOT of space needs big spaces in captivity. While many people, even some zoos, violate this guideline with minimal bad results, there are good reasons for the bigger tanks.
Big tanks help minimize things like stress and stress-related concerns, aggression, excessive shedding, water fouling, disease transmission, and so on.
Sadly, Red-ears get big. Many experts suggest that adult Red-ears should only be kept in very large outdoor ponds.
Yo can learn more about these guys at http://www.redearslider.com

Oh, and the bit about shallow water being good or safer- that is an old wives tale retailers made up a few decades ago to sell those stupid turtle-killing plastic bowls. What logic is there that an aquatic turtle cannot swim if given the chance and a good basking site to rest on?

get a ten to 20 gallon tank !!!

For babies you should be fine, but for a full grown slider you need a pond, they can be 10" across, so maybe plan for that rather than just the immediate future.

very wise a 5" turtle can drown in 2" water if it finds itself upside down it ideally needs 6" water mine like standing in the water at 45 degrees on there back legs with there snout out my 15yr old female is 9.5"long my male is 7" they were in a 36x18x18 for about 12yrs so i would say the tank you propose is fine but bigger is always better ;-).

Here is a list of common glass aquarium sizes.
Note: Volume and dimensions are estimates based on manufacturer information. Try to personally check this information before purchasing any kind of tank.
Gallons L x W x H (inches) Liters L x W x H (cm)
20 long 30 x 12 x 12 76 long 76 x 30 x 30
29 30 x 12 x 18 110 76 x 30 x 46
30 long 36 x 12 x 17 114 long 92 x 31 x 43
30 breeder 36 x 18 x12 114 breeder 93 x 46 x 30
40 48 x 13 x 16 152 122 x 33 x 41
40 long 36 x 18 x 13 152 long 93 x 46 X 33
40 breeder 36 x 18 x 16 152 breeder 93 x 46 x 41
50 36 x 18 x 18 190 93 x 46 x46
50 long 48 x 18 x 13 190 long 122 x 46 x 33
75 48 x 18 x 20 285 122 x 46 x 51
90 48 x 18 x 24 342 122 x 46 x 61
100 60 x 18 x 20 380 153 x 46 x 51
135 72 x 18 x 24 513 182 x 46 x 61

u need a bigger tank if u want a filtr and everything else like that

Yes, it is enough, but to make them more happier you should get a pond in your yard. put a dozen of guppies in the pond and the turtles will eat them. dont worry, all you need is a pond

Do I just clean my turtle's tank out with a sponge and water?

2010-05-24T08:07:00.001-07:00

Or is there some kind of product that I should use?
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Speaking from experience here.sponge and water is good. You can also use vinegar. But make sure you completely rinse it. Vinegar is safer then bleach!! I also have 2 algae eaters in their tank and a flying fox. They haven't bothered them yet...I own 4 of them...
If you have a good filtration system happening you don't need to clean as much.
I have my turtle tank down to a science..Turn filter off...feed.scoop poop and leftover food..turn filter on again.
Use a razor blade to clean the glass!!!!!

This should be fine, just don't use any household cleaning products, eg bleach, detergent as this could kill your turtle. you probably can get special products for the job, but there is no real need for them.

I know that turtles are carriers of salmonella so I would be very careful with turtles. The stagnant water and their body's bacteria can cause this. I would use rubber gloves and use bleach to clean the tank. Bleach is the only thing that kills bacteria, even the Aid's virus and then dries up, not causing harm to the animal. It takes about 15 mins. for sanitation at 10% chlorine to water and then allow it to dry completely and air out before putting the turtle back in. Google it to make sure. Good luck.

You can use a beach-water solution. Do, 3 parts water 1 part bleach. After you scrub it down, make sure you rinse it out really good.

just put ur turtle and every thing else out side and wash out the tank then add water and add every thing else back in the easiest way is to just get a filter

just take it outside and use a water hose and clean it WARNING if you put water in it will be very very VERY heavy

Do i Have to pay for a pet deposit even if it's a lizard?!?

2010-05-24T08:07:00.000-07:00

I'm planning to get a leopard gecko for years! And i have experiences and I have enounter dogs, chickens, rabbits and birds! How can i convince my landlord to let me have a lizard? wat if she say no?
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If she says no you can always sneak it past her. It's not like geckos are noisy animals. But for some reason, a lot of places have quit allowing reptiles. The only thing to do would be to ask and find out what she says then decide what to do from there.

At my apartment complex they only required a pet deposit for cats and dogs. Caged animals did not count in the pet limit, and did not need a deposit.
I don't see why she would say no, they are not a dangerous animal and have to be kept in a cage.

Do i have a good hermit crab habitat?

2010-05-24T08:06:00.002-07:00

i have 2 water bowls with a sponge and fresh water , sand ,some molch thing ,shells ,a fake tree,food,a hermit crab hut , and real wood?
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It sounds good, but one of your water bowls should have saltwater in it. Hermits, except for Ecuadorans, come from the ocean, and need to have some saltwater for bathing and drinking.
See this link for more on the setup: http://www.thecrabbagepatch.com/...

Sounds good! Just make sure they have enough room to roam around.

it sounds nice, in a tank right? with a good lid, right? they can climb, keep that in mind. we have a nice hermit crag named marc..don't ask..and he loved his tank...we have a light too to make sure his temp in there stays at about 75-80 and keep him humid and dont forget to bathe him periodically, not with soap...just a nice water bath. ours hold his sponge like a teddy bear.

The water bowls have to be deep, you really only need a sponge if you're using it to keep the humidity up, the sand should be damp (like that you would use to make a sandcastle) and it should be 4"-5" thick. Keep in mind real wood will probably mold in a few weeks unless it's cholla wood or something. Your tank should be at least 10 gallons and it need a cover to keep the humidity in. You also need a hygrometer to measure the humidity and a thermometer to measure the temp. You also need salt water, it is crucial to hermit crabs survival.

What is the humdity and temp? do you have a hygrometer and thermometer, and good crabitat depends on these things. Here is a caresheet to see if you are really meeting the needs of your pet
Housing/Crabitat:
no smaller than a 10 gallon glass tank, is preferable. A glass or plexiglass lid is also preferable, to keep proper temperature and humidity.
Temperature: 74-78 degrees F (thermometer)
Humidity: 70-80% relative (hygrometer)
Substrate:
moistened playsand, Forestbedding (Eco-Earth, Bed-a-Beast, etc). Moss and calcisand may also be added to the tank, however it is not recommended as a main substrate. minimum 3" deep or 2 1/2 times as deep as your tallest crab is tall if you have anything bigger then a micro.
Diet:
Commercial crab foods, Vegetables (favorites include-carrots, lettuce, parsley, spinach, and corn), Fruits (favorites include-coconut, mango, apples, grapes, and pears), Meats (seafood, silversides and chicken are favorites), Grains, Peanut butter, eggs, seeds, algae and seaveggies. Please see http://www.epicureanhermit.com for a list of other edible foods.
Purple pinchers need both fresh and salt water (dechlorinated %26 salt made with a good marine salt like Oceanic).
Shells:
Turbo, pica/magpie, Sharks eye. Shells with circular openings are favorites
Molting:
-Lethargic before and hyper after molting
-Legs tend to be dry and ashy pre-molt
-Will sometimes molt without a molt sac or other pre-molting symptoms
-Are thirsty and hungry pre-molt and post-molt
Other Characteristics:
-Sweet/nice temperament
-Love to climb
-Love to crowd into piles
-Not as active as other species such as the Es
-Like to hide during the day and are most active at night
-More willing to pinch if they feel threatened/scared
-Love to change shells
-Love to eat and climb on wood such as cholla/choya and corkbark

Do i feed the insects dead or alive?

2010-05-24T08:06:00.001-07:00

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depends on what your feeding usually alive

Alive

I always use alive

you feed them alive so the reptile has to catch them and use thier hunting instinct

Alive...my lizard wouldn't eat anything if the crickets were dead.

when you feed it feed it when it is alive so it won't die.

It depends on what you're feeding them to, whether they can hurt what you're feeding, and how the thing you're feeding prefers them. We can't give you a good answer based on the information you provided.

Feed the insects to your reptile or fish or whatever 'as you get them from the store' ... if they were purchased 'live' feed them to your 'critter' live, if they were purchased 'dead' (and you aren't being 'scammed' into buying something that shouldn't be sold) feed them 'dead.' I know it's really simple and sort of 'stupid' but your question was really a good one ... sometimes the 'simple ones' make the most difference.

You can do either, but I would always give my bearded dragon LIVE crickets. BUt if you buy them live give them live if you buy them dead... you have no choice.

You should feed insects alive not only to entertain your frog, but also to create an illusion of its natural habitat. Feeding them dead would not only confuse your frog, but there might be a small chance that your pet won't be able to find his meal since it is not attracting its attention.

i,would,feed,them,live,until,i... s/q.

depends if it is alive

ALIVE

Alive...

Do gartner snakes eat moth crystals?

2010-05-24T08:06:00.000-07:00

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I don't think so. It's recommended that you use moth balls as a safe way to keep snakes away. I use them under my pool deck. I never found any dead snakes.

Gardner snakes eat mostly small insects such as crickets grasshoppers and things like that they may eat moths and butterfly's but they'd have to be easily caught.

no they like thier food to be live and kickin, they eat soft shelled insects, especially crickets

Do fancy hamsters fight and do dwarf hamsters fight?

2010-05-24T08:05:00.003-07:00

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yes. Hamsters are solitary animals and keeping two together will generaly result in fighting and possibly death
(p.s. hamsters are rodents, not reptiles)

Honey, you posted this in the wrong section. Hamsters should be under the "rodent" category. Not the "reptile".
And to answer your question: hamsters (regardless of species) often are aggressive toward one another

hamsters do not like living with other hamsters they would kill each other so yes.

Do crickets like cardbard?

2010-05-24T08:05:00.002-07:00

I just want to know because i want to catch them with a jar with something to lure them with
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The behavior of the cricket is to try and climb up to where it is warmer (or climb down). They like heat.
One night I woke up to a loose cricket in my hand. It was a bit interesting lol

Crickets will eat raw potatoes. But good luck catching one, they're very fast.

if you want to really lure them get egg cartons or get gut load. you need to watch them to make sure you can catch them.

Do corn snakes lay eggs, even if they are not fertilised?//?

2010-05-24T08:05:00.001-07:00

my snake layed 3 eggs (or what seemed to be eggs) a few days ago. they were yellowish in color and about 1/2 inch long.
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Yes, snakes can lay unfertilized eggs. They are known as slugs and some females will produce them every year even if they aren't bred. As long as she has safely passed them, I wouldn't worry about it. The eggs will not be fertile and you can safely throw them away. Be aware she might do this next year and you might want to provide a nest box for her so that she doesn't retain eggs looking for a suitable nest spot. Many times the female will ovulate and then reabsorb the eggs so next year she may or may not lay them.

snakes wont lay eggs for the hell of it like chickens do...the eggs are fertilized when they are made...meaning, the second that snakes mate, an egg is produced...

No, candle light them to see if they are fertile (put a flashlight under them). It is possible that your snake was gravid when you bought her.

I'm not sure. I have a 9-10 year old Mangrove Monitor Lizard female and she has NEVER been any were close to a lizard, let alone another male lizard and she lays eggs all the time, then eats them. they aren't fertile, they are flat and soft. I have never understood why she does this, but she does. I do not think snakes do the same thing, I would call a herpetologist and ask.

Gallianomom gave you the best answer. Yes, snakes do both, lay eggs that are not unfertilized, and sometimes reabsorb unfertilized eggs. Strangely enough, the same snake will do either...

Do chinese water dragons sleep underwater? or breathe underwater?

2010-05-24T08:05:00.000-07:00

my chinese water dragon keeps on going into the water and there are big rocks in the water. it gets in between the rocks and justs lays there. then i put it back on its sleeping platform thing (a log with a flat top) but it gets back into the water and moves around really fast like it is drowning.
the water is 2 inches deep. the dragon is about 4-5 months old. and it is 3 inches long not including the tail.
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mine is about 8 or 9 months old, and from tip to tail, he's probably somewhere between a foot and a half to two feet long.
but mine seems to hate the darn water. sometimes he'll sit on the edge of his tub, so just his tail is in there, but if we put him in, all he does is climb out as soon as possible.
i STILL have no idea what the heck temperature the water should be at. SOMEONE needs to put that to an exact degree. this whole "pee warm, lukewarm' bussiness is useless. there's huge differences between what i might think is lukewarm and what my boyfriend thinks.
anyways. as we don't have a heater, we assume that the water will become room temperature after a while anyways, but our guy won't ever get in the water. wich is bad, cause he has massive problems shedding. but yeah. how do you trian yours to actually acknoledge the "water' part of their names??

no not really

This behavior is normal. They can't breathe underwater but they enjoy soaking frequently.

both because he is a fish and i asked the petstore and yea just to make sure ask a pet expert!

WAT THE FRICK IS A CHINESE WATER DRAGON (doing in th water??) ???!!!

Check out this website for good info!
http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/...

Do black or King snakes keep away poisonous snakes.?

2010-05-24T08:04:00.003-07:00

I have always heard that you should not kill non-poisonous snakes because they will keep the poisonous snakes away. Like copperheads and rattlesnakes will not come around if there are black snakes,king snakes or garner snakes around your house. Is this true?
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King snakes eat mammals, birds, even other reptiles! Some king snakes live completely on rattle snakes (many of which are bigger than the king snakes!)
-quirks an eyebrow- Let me see if I'm understanding what you're saying: You SHOULD kill poisonous snakes? -scowls- Well sure, let's go and blame the snake and mess up the food chain. Good ra, just leave them alone!

yes ... expecally king snakes they are faster then most of your rattlers or other snakes. they do eat other snakes and rodents.

IM not sure about garter snakes, but i knw for sure king snakes keep ALL snakes away usually poisonous or not. They are just known for killing poisonous snakes like rattlers because hardly any other species will.

It's true that you should not kill ANY snakes, venomous or not.
However, kingsnakes do not seek out other snakes. Yes, they will eat other snakes, including venomous, on occasion, but their diet consists mostly of rodents and birds.
Black rat snakes seldom eat other snakes; Black racers, like kingsnakes, will if the opportunity presents itself.
Garter snakes do not eat other snakes.
One more time: King snakes DO NOT keep venomous snakes away!

Do ball pythons grow to their enviroment and surrounding [how big their cage is]?

2010-05-24T08:04:00.002-07:00

so im more than likely gonna buy a ball python...a small baby one...so if i keep it in a small i think 10 gallon fish tank...will it keep growing to were i have to buy a bigger cage,or do they grow depending on the size of there cages[like fish do]
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first of all... its a myth that fish grow depending on the size of their enclosures... fish (unless they are a small type) will keep growing to their adult size.. (like gold fish... they get around 12-16 inches)...
a baby ball python will do ok in a 10 gallon but a 20 gallon long would be better and you could keep it in the 20 gallon long until it is about 2-3 feet then a 40 gallon would be needed.. and the 40 gallon would be able to be used for the rest of the snake's life unless you want to have a custom tank built

Monty Pythons grow to be 8ft tall

No, that is a myth. An animal that is kept in too small a tank will suffer health problems which will affect it's growth. A full grown snake will need at least a 30 gallon tank (a 55 would be ideal). They typically grow up to 4 feet long in captivity, but can reach 6 feet.
http://www.anapsid.org/ball.html...
http://www.kingsnake.com/ballpythonguide...
http://my.pclink.com/~dkelley/python.htm...

they grow HUGE and you will eventually have 2 get sum really REALLY exspensive cage sooner or later(if you buy it)

No. They will continue to grow eventually they will be too big for the cage.
When they out grow the cage you have to get a new one. But don't worry Ball Pythons don't grow too big. Normally around about 5 feet long. But not much longer.
Good Luck with your Ball Python
Krstl

ball pythons get between 4 and 6 feet long, so a ten gallon will do it for a long time, but it eventually will need a bigger tank, a 30-40 gallon will work great.
BTW technically you could keep it in a ten and it would stop growing before it reached its full size but it would be very cramped and uncomfortable.

You're gonna need a 40 gallon tank for when they get older my boyfriend wants one too we researched them very well. They get up to like 80lbs and can be as long as 6ft in length. Generally tho they wont get any bigger than 4ft.

Diseases?

2010-05-24T08:04:00.001-07:00

What kind of dieases can a snake get? How do you treat them? Are they fatal?
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Various ranging from internal parasites to impaction to external parasites. Home remedies are not the way to treat what you have not even diagnosed correctly. A visit to the vet ends up saving you money in the end, and extending the life of the snake

Snakes can suffer from a variety of things, not just diseases, such as dehydration (demonstrated by longitudinal and vertical folds of skin, an apparent lack of supple appearance when coiled, and by a pervasive "dried" look); ectoparasites (mites and ticks) (ticks are easier to deal with than mites, in that they are bigger and present in only small amounts, and are also readily seen; mites are more difficult, in that they are smaller and are often in large numbers); stress; burns, bites, and abscesses; respiratory distress (prolonged cold temperatures, especially in damp situations, can cause a cold or pneumonia); infectious stomatitis (mouth rot) (areas of white, cheesy-looking material along the gums of the snake and can be caused by stress, mouth injuries, or unsanitary caging); blister disease (caused by a bacterial malady associated with dirty water and unclean caging and also by very high humidity or when the substrate is wet); internal parasites (roundworms, tapeworms, amebiasis (causes extensive damage to the intestinal lining and liver), trichomoniasis (causes inappetence, vomiting, and diarrhea).
Some of the above-mentioned can be treated by over-the-counter medications sold at local pet stores. However, some require a visit to your local vet who specializes in herps. And yes, some of the above can be fatal.
Check out this website that lists other diseases, etc. that I have not mentioned:
http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/repti...

If you go to petco.com you can go to the caresheets and it will tell you about a few diesease and red flags.
Good Luck
*Krstl*

Differance between a tortoise and a turtle?

2010-05-24T08:04:00.000-07:00

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Tortoises are the land dwellers that we know.
Turtles live in the ocean.
EDIT: Yes, not just in the ocean, also in freshwater.

Yes there is a huge difference.

Tortoise lives exclusively on land. Turtles live in the water, fresh and salt.

I believe the difference is that turtles can swim and tortiose are land animals. Not entirely sure.

Tortoises are terrestrial, turtles are aquatic (either fresh water or sea water).

A tortoise is mostly what you see, like where I live in desert, place a turtle is most comman with a area of water more! Tortoise, is a little more hard in schell, then a trutle! They have more of dark color of a brown and trutle has more color of a green tint!

tortoise are bigger and live longer ther lazy and dont live in water turtles are smaller active and swim
this is a turtle
http://www.felixcam.com/

this is a tortoise
http://www.tortoise.org/gallery/picruss.

A tortoise is a land turtle and rarely get wet. A turtle goes in the water and on land. What ever you deside to get you can find it at www.reptilecity.com

Tortoises have penises and turtles have vaginas.
Jeffery the Great has spoken!

Did you know people eat alligators?

2010-05-24T08:03:00.003-07:00

my mom says where she lives there is a resturant where they serve alligator meat and they serve ostrich soup, yuk DX.
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Yes, actually. Alligator is especially popular in the Bayou area, such as New Orleans. It really does taste like chicken, except with a chewier and rubbery consistency. As said by the other person, it isn't that rare. You should consider trying it. As for the ostrich soup, I have heard of people eating ostrich, but not ostrich soup. I've never had it but honestly it sounds kind of gross. People eat a lot of strange things, bugs, kangaroos, dogs, some cats. It depends a lot on culture and what foods people gew up with.
Hope this help!

alligator meat isnt that rare.. its actually not bad and tastes like chicken.

Ew. Maybe their culture is prone to eating that, like Korea eats dog meat (I know, tragic ain't it)!

yummy... i'm hungry now

I didn't know that. Well u know what they say. U learn something everyday.

Well. Alligators been eating people for a while. The alligators say people taste like chicken.

gator meat is actually pretty good.taste like chicken

yup, plenty of people find alligators and ostriches good enough to eat, literally

You won't find alligator steaks on many restaurant menus but alligator is actually very good. And yes it does remind me of Chicken.. So does Rattlesnake...LOL

Yes. People do eat alligators.
I was visiting some friends in florida and we went to a restaurant that served alligator. I ordered fried gator tails. They taste like chicken, but are much greasier. ^^;

Desert King Snake Feeding?

2010-05-24T08:03:00.002-07:00

Does anybody feed their snake multiple pinky mice at once? My Desert King snake eats two in one sitting every week, is it okay to do this? Thanks.
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Snakes can eat prey that is the width of the largest part of their body. If your snake is taking more than one pinky mouse a week, you might want to move up to fuzzies or even larger if he's ready for it.
Eating more than one item ends up being a waste of energy. Your snake has to strike, constrict, then swallow and digest his prey. If he's doing that multiple times, then it's just taking that much more energy from him.
Also, you don't want to make the mistake of power feeding. This is where a snake is overfed to make it grow larger, faster. While the snakes do grow quickly, this type of feeding takes a toll on the heart and other vital organs and can reduce your snake's lifespan.
Don't worry about moving up to a larger size mouse. It sounds like your snake is probably ready for it.

Yes, but you should feed it progressively larger mice, as larger mice have more nutrition and less fat.

Dark black spots igunnas help asap hurry it up?

2010-05-24T08:03:00.001-07:00

over the past few days ive seen my iguana has black spots on hes back wat could this be or does it mean hes healthy? pleaz let me know asap thanks tyler
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Could be a sign of stress. If they go away after it's back in its cage, it may just be that it isn't used to you or it is getting cold.

Just Google the symptoms, I suggest that because it will take less time than waiting for someone to tell you, plus too many people will say different things. If you Google it, and find a few reliable sites, you are more likely to be able to help your iguana if there is something wrong. Personally, I have no experience with iguanas or reptiles at all, but I have a lot of experience looking up stuff. Quick! Google! Or Yahoo!, but I find that Yahoo! is a better homepage while Google is a better search engine.

How old is your ig? How long have you owned him/her? You may be noticing him getting ready to shed (a discoloration may occur - though it is usually a "greying" effect - not black spots). The ig may have mites and you may be seeing the effect of those mites under the skin. If you can't determine if s/he's shedding, then seek help from a vet. If they are mites, they can be treated easily.
If you are new to igs..these things will become less scary over time...Remain calm, as you get to know your animal and what is "normal" for him/her.

You rudely demand people to hurry up. Why don't YOU hurry up and take your iguana to a VET?! Get off your lazy butt, stop wasting time on the computer and do the responsible thing.
It is your pet's RIGHT BY LAW to receive proper medical care and to deny it is abuse. If you can't or won't get your pet to a vet and provide responsible care, then you have no right to have one.

It could be a fungal infection . It could be poop or several other things . Try giving him a warm bath , cleaning the cage and if its still there take him to a good reptile vet for a check up .If its fungus he will need treatment .

Cumberland turtle?

2010-05-24T08:03:00.000-07:00

I have recently bought 2 cumbrian semi aquatic turtles. I'm aware that in time they will need a lot bigger tank. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good website that sells larger turtle tanks?
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i have 3 cumberland sliders and 1 yellow bellied terrapin at the moment, if females your sliders will get to approx 14 inches across the shell. males only stay smaller around 8 inches.
as well as the tank size, please make sure you have adequate UV lighting for them, and more than adequate filtration, for terrapins / sliders, the best way to do it is filter for double your tank. if you have a 4 foot tank, put enough filtrarion in for a 8 foot. terrapins / sliers are dirty eaters and you will need plenty of filtration to keep up with them.

I bought my tank from Seapets, not only were they cheaper there, they deliver free of charge. By the way, what are Cumbrian turtles? I live in Cumbria and have never heard of them. I think this is a leg pull.

http://www.turtlesale.com/home/index.php...

Cross BREEDING AQUATIC TURTLES QUESTIONS?

2010-05-24T08:02:00.002-07:00

Red eared sliders + painted = ?
Red eared sliders + map = ?
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Turtles + you = bad idea

bad idea

dont do it its going to be bad and and if u can do that then the babies will have problems

Cricket Food??

2010-05-24T08:02:00.001-07:00

I have some crickets that im going to feed to my leopard geckos what kind of food is good for crikets that any one can fined in a normal household?
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Oranges, apples, potatoes

lettuce or cabbage

You can buy a kind of food for them.
Apples are good, but they must be peeled, the skin contains something that can kill them.

I feed my crickets a mixture of rolled oats, wheat germ, crushed dog food, wheat bran, and rice baby food. I also keep some veggies or fruit in the container at all times for moisture. Its important to gut load your crickets well before feeding them to your lizard.

You can feed them just about any fruit basically. But you also need to give them water. You can put a moist napkin for a water supply. But I would prefer (like I do) cricket food called Flucker's Cricket Diet.It gut loads them (feeds them) for the geckos, and it provides them water WITHOUT drowning so usually they'll last longer. You can buy the food at almost any pet store for less than $5.
Good Luck

they love apples

I keep crickets for my gecko. I feed them Cricket Water and Cricket food that I get at PetSmart, but also any fruit and vegitable except for peppers and onions. They really seem to like apple slices, lettuce, spinach, cucumber and potatoes. Make sure to change the food alot and ifyou don't offer Cricket Water (its a gel) you can give them high moisture foods or a wet paper towel. They also like placed to hide, I use a half of an egg carton. You should also dust them with calcium and vitamins just before you feed them to your gecko. Those two things you'll have to buy from a pet supply store.

Ah the cricket questions. Just recently went through this whole thing myself.
What I find works best are carrots and peeled potatoes. You can leave them in there at a max of 2 days. (i clean my cricket cage every two days, so this works out perfectly) Whole grains and other such things are good too. I crush up different kinds of cereals and scatter the crumbs all over the cage. Don't use watery fruits like strawberries and raspberries, as they mold quickly.
Don't put anything in there that can get the crickets moist! If they get wet diseases spread through the tank like wildfire. I lost about fivehundred over a week (being the cricket amateaur that I was) ^^ Pet stores sell little water "pillows" that you let soak for a minute. They expand with water and you just place them in the cage. Much easier than trying to keep a paper towle moist. The other great thing: you can reuse them 3 or 4 times! Whoot whoot! ^o^

Lettuce, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, stuff like that. You can also feed them commercial products.

Crested Geckos??

2010-05-24T08:02:00.000-07:00

are crested Geckos nice?,are they easy to handle? how is thair behavior? do they bite alot? do they get mad easy?
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they're very nice and docile. and instead of eating insects they usually eat a mixture of baby food and a calcium supplement. but first, read a book on them.

They arent the most sturdy of all pets but theyre really cool...I wouldnt recomend a baby one though because they are very fragile and they die easily!

They're one of the more easier geckos. I'm gonna get one pretty soon. They should take handling well but they can be fast. They usually won't bite you because by that point they probably would drop their tails if they're getting that stressed. They usually won't get mad unless they have WAY to much handling. You can buy them from anywhere in the $35-55 range as juveniles (babys). They prefer a tank that is more tall than wide though. They arn't like Tokay geckos who are one of the more aggresive speices of gecko. They are easy to care for, lots of fun, and they make great pets.
Good Luck

they're awesome! they just sit their on your hand, they're really soft and fragile though so be careful especialy if its a baby! they dont bite at all. they're very calm and slow moving. but make sure you have all the things you need before you get him. the right lighting, the right bedding, the right temperature etc.. that stuff you can find out from the pet store.

yes they r very nice but they r hard to handle they jump alot an leep in the air an climb up walls quite hard to look after but no my one has neva bitten me an i dnt fink any do they r docile creatures they r nocturnal an bit borin it would be best to handle in the darkish if u wanted to handle it because in the light can hert itz eyes quite expenceive tho i have to admit if u want the truth always active in the night also wen u feed him to prevent the crricets biytin him/her i feed myn in a little container so u can watch him eatin an take him out wen he haz fineshed because cricetes left in the vivarium may byte him/her

Crested Geckos??

2010-05-24T08:01:00.003-07:00

Does any one no the basic setup for a crested gecko??
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http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/r...
http://www.crestedlady.com/crestedcare.h...
http://www.pangeareptile.com/index.htm...

Crested Geckos have what we call "sticky toes"
They are strictly arboreal animals, so most important is height in the enclosure. Bark on the ground, some braches, vines for hiding, and make sure your humidity stays fairly high. Mist it at least once a day, they will often drink the water right off the walls. They are very fast animals, so be ready to catch it when you open the tank, you never know when they'll want to jump out.
Hope this helps...

Crested geckos?

2010-05-24T08:01:00.002-07:00

Does anyone know of any sites where i can purchase baby crested geckos and what is easier for a beginer babys or juviniles.
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juveniles are better for beginners because they are very fragile as babies. I would recommend getting one at a pet store or find a local breader. I have had bad experiences with shipping.

Crested geckos?

2010-05-24T08:01:00.001-07:00

Does anyone know of any sites where i can purchase baby crested geckos and what is easier for a beginer babys or juviniles.
Do they like 2 b handled
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I started out with babies so they could get to know me. But I also rescued one from a Petco that had ripped of her tail, and she has become very sweet. First, they need care but they are not hard to care for. They need at least 20 gallons each, and a tall terrarium. I use those 40 gallon breeders with sliding door, turned on its side it's nice and tall. However, if you get a baby it's better to start with a smaller container so they don't get overwhelmed or have trouble finding their food.
They eat a crested gecko diet you can purchase from petstores or online. They can also eat some crickets dusted with calcium, or certain fruits or sugarfree organic babyfoods also with calcium -- they get sick if they don't get enough calcium so the special diet is a good way to ensure it. They also need humidity, so mist them twice a day. They need room temps, so don't get a heat lamp. Give them a ton of stuff to climb on or their tails can be damaged. give them water dish just in case- but not big enough to drown in.
Their tails come off easily and don't grow back, so be very gentle. They get used to you with time, but never stress them or chase them around, and by no means pick them up by their tail. If they lose it they will be fine as long as it heals OK, but it is nice for them to have to help with climbing and jumping.
Anyway, I like to see mine in person before I purchase, you can rescue one from a petco or petsmart, or find a local reptile dealer. There are a variety of good dealers online also. Good luck!

A beginner should never try to start with a hatchling lizard; they are too delicate. I would choose a juvenile or sub-adult. Also, Crested geckos are delicate and have very specific habitat needs, they are not the best lizard to start with at all. Most of them do not like being handled; I've heard of some that do but for the most part they're very tempermental and will squirm and bite to get away from you. I would suggest you try a leopard gecko, fat-tailed gecko, or bearded dragon as your first lizard, and move up to Crested's when you have more experience. Lastly, you don't want to order reptiles online and have them shipped, it's not always safe and the reptiles can easily die during the process. Find a local breeder or reptile expo in your area and purchase them that way.

I Have never had one but a beginner needs to start with an adult that can be hand fed so then it will be used to handling www.lllreptiles.com Is the perfect place for reptiles

check out this site
they have them all the time

You will probably want a juvenile. Cresties usually don't mind being handled, but you have to watch for jumping, as their suicide specialists. Crested Geckos make ideal starter geckos, as they subsist at room temperature, and don't feed exclusively on insects. This makes them easy and affordable to maintain, and as long as you mist their enclosure a couple of times a day, they usually do fine.

Crested geckos can i keep 2 pairs of breeding crested geckos in the same enclosure?

2010-05-24T08:01:00.000-07:00

they are all the same size. one of the pairs are a little older than the other pair
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With Geckos, you are not advised to have two males in the same cage ever as they might hurt each other or kill the other one.

If your cage is big enough, and I'm talking 55 gallons or bigger. Males are aggressive towards each other, but you can keep multiple females in with one breeding male.

No that would not be a good move on your part.
1. because you cant keep 2 guys in the same tank
2. because if you do then one of the geckos might get hurt.

CRESTED GECKO?

2010-05-24T08:00:00.003-07:00

WHAT SHOULD I FEED HIM??
wHATS THE BEST TO FEED HIM??
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Cresties will typically eat fruit and insects in the wild. You can feed them crickets and soft fruit such as banana or the different fruits from baby food jars.
A much better diet choice, however, is a product called CGD or Crested Gecko Diet. It comes in powder form and when mixed with water will supply all required nutrients. You can purchase small bottles at most reptile supplied pet stores or get larger bags online.

Crested geckos usually do best on a diet that is mostly crickets an occasionally some meal worms and wax worms. You'll want to feed only live food as geckos will ignore food that isn't moving.
Bring the crickets home, put them in a separate cage, and feed them slices of orange. They will get both food and liquid from the orange and will take in the calcium which will give your gecko a boost also.

Don't listen to the person who says crickets and mealworms! Mealworms WILL kill your gecko. He is thinking LEOPARD geckos.
Here is what cresties eat: primarily fruit! You can purchase a crested gecko diet at any pet store and mix it with water. They will also eat some crickets that must be dusted with calcium, butI would not make that their entire diet. And you can sometimes add sugarless babyfood with calcium as a treat. No mealworms! They're too hard

Baby foods no citrus

Crested gecko breeding?

2010-05-24T08:00:00.002-07:00

do you need any sort of a license or anything to be able to breed crested geckos and maybe sell them to a reptile store I know?
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No, no license is required to breed cresteds, as long as you do it on the hobby level. Once it becomes your main source of income, you'll need to get a Business License.

I would add that you may want to find a source to sell first, as most pet stores won't buy from local hobbyists. There are lots of wholesalers who will buy all you have, but they wan't pay anything near their value.
You should pick his answer as it's clearly more to the point! ;)

Creative Box Turtle housing.?

2010-05-24T08:00:00.001-07:00

I am the proud owner of a couple dogs, a cat and a Three Toed Box Turtle. I dearly love Mr Chang and want to build him a nice home. I am considering building a home big enough to add another turtle or two.
Here's my problem... I want to keep him in the living area of our home and I want to make the living area a nicely decoated space. How to integrate a nice turtle house with a nice decor?
I found a design online a long time ago. the man converted a beautiful wood chest into a nice turtle home and used it as a coffee table. I cannot find the design anymore.
Does anyone have any ideas on how/ what can be converted into a beautiful turtle home that will look nice in my home? Links to plans, pics etc would be very helpful.
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I had the same delimma when building a home for my russian tortoise. I tried to create a home that was functional and nice to look at...I mean, if my tort lives a full life I'm going to have to see it's home MY entire life right.here's what I came up with =)
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/d...
Here are a couple of interior shots...
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/d...
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s81/d...

My friends turned a bookcase into a turtle enclosure. They took out the shelves and put it on its side so the open side was facing out. They attached a screen with hinges and it looks really good.
I like the idea of a coffee table too.

Cow skull in king snake vivarium??

2010-05-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

i was wondering if this could be used as a hiding place for a snake, since it is hollow in the eyes/brain area, sanitized of course. also i think it would be a great decoration, but i was just curious if there are any problems that may occur
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It would be great and would look good in the aquarium as well! I've seen it done before and it really adds to the "badass" look of the snake.

As long as you're sure it's sanitized. I'd suggest actually baking it at about 450 degrees for 15 minutes in the oven.

the problem with anything having a hole is that snakes go in the hole and often out the hole getting their body stuck in the hole. most commercial snake homes are designed to lift off the snake rather than offer a hole (or two) that a snake can get himself stuck in.
you may find it difficult to cut off your snake should he get stuck in it

I see no problem with this as long as it is sanitized...

Make sure it's anti- septic %26 let 'er rip. I've raised snakes for years %26 have NEVER had one get "stuck" in a hole!

No it should be fine

Could you name some species of chameleon that are found in the pet trade?

2010-05-24T07:59:00.003-07:00

im not talking about exotics, just regular chameleons you can find a petsmart or anyother petstore
the only species that i know they sell are veiled and jackson's, and ive always wanted a chameleon but i would need to know more about them before then, so im trying to educate myself now
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Jacksons, Veiled, Dwarf, Panther, Fischers, Rudis, can all be found at petco, or ordered there depending on stores availability.
I added links below in the sources that shows pictures and short descriptions.
However, here is some friendly advice from a former petco employee, if you started learning about chameleons then you know they stress VERY easily. I would advise ordering one instead of buying one that is already in the store!!
The reasoning behind this is this, the shipping of a chameleon is very stressful, however if they are in the store then they've also had to endure the stress of small children banging their fists on the glass screaming MOMMY LOOK AT THE PURTY LIZARD!! And dogs barking and close confined, illy equipped cages.

All species of chameleons are exotic. There are no chameleon species found in the United States. That being said, the previous post listed several species that are available commercially.
I would recommend against keeping one as a pet. They are very delicate animals that require high maintenance to keep healthy and alive, including proper heat and humidity, proper habitat, a variety of live prey items, and quiet. They stress very easily and are often infested with various parasites that can quickly debilitate them if they aren't kept in optimum conditions (unfortunately, almost all of the chameleons in the pet trade are still wild caught).
If you insist on keeping one as a pet, research thoroughly. Read everything you can find on their care and husbandry and realize that it will take a lot of initial work to keep your pet alive. Be prepared and be responsible or you'll end up spending several hundred dollars on a lizard that will die in two months.
That being said, Jackson's and Panther chameleons are among the hardier of the family.

http://www.junglewalk.com/info/chameleon...
http://www.flchams.com/
http://www.chameleonsdish.com/index.html...
Many chameleons are now bred in captivity. Mine came from a local breeder. You want to really educated yourself, as they are a bit fragile compared to some other reptiles. Large airy cages, lots of places to hide and climb, good humidity, heat lamp, UVB source, a variety of insects, etc. Not good if you want a pet to hold, but very interesting to care for. I bought mine as a tiny baby only a couple of inches long and now he is huge!

Could you feed frogs to a king snake?

2010-05-24T07:59:00.002-07:00

i was wondering if store bought frogs, tree frogs or fire belly, would be able to be fed to a snake. i dont remeber if fire bellies are poisonis or not, and i seen a vid. on youtube.com of a pacman frog eating a white's tree frog (i think it was a white's) and i was curious if these frogs, or any others, could be fed to a snake since they like a varied diet.
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Yes they can eat frogs. However, frogs, toads and lizards all carry huge amounts of parasites and you would end up having to treat the snake for those. Feed commercially grown frozen/thawed mice. They are safer and will keep your snake healthy.

I tried to feed my boa a toad before, but he wouldn't eat it, I would just suggest feeding him or her rats, or mice depending on the size. I have also heard that snakes like gerbils a lot.

Stick to rats and mice. They have all the nutritional value needed for a snake.
Gerbils, rabbits, etc cause a fatty liver.
Frogs, I don't know exactly what problems or nutritional value they have, but they certainly aren't part of a King Snake's normal diet.
Try not to mix things up for your poor boy.

yes of course... even a garter or a rattle snake! They eat all sorts of things!! Even squirrels!

NOOO!! sorry but i have frogs!! and the tree frogs cost like 20 bucks where i live! thats like feeding buying a dog and feeding it to your snakes! no offense, but don't do that!! stick with it's normal foood

Could my tortoise be blind?

2010-05-24T07:59:00.001-07:00

I have two spur-thighed tortoises that I have had for a year and a half. I've had them since they were babies. I am afraid my youngest may be blind or partially blind. Although in her (talullah) pen she is very active, she constatnly hits the wall or the other tortoise (rosalie). When I take her outside or let them roam in the house (supervised of course) Talullah will not move except for a step or two. She seems unable to see when we place food in front of her, only eating it if we hit it against her mouth. If she hears me drop food, she kind of roots around like a baby looking for it and depending on what i'm feeding her can make quite a mess all over her face. She startles easy when i pet her, although she is the more loveable of the two and has recently she began using her nose to smell things and then bump them with her head like her food even my leg. She tries to eat it then jumps back if I move and she realizes its me. Any suggestions would be appriciated.
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maybe she just likes to bump her head..check with a tortoise specialist and see, love her anyway. :-) being blind isn't the end of the world,

I'm not a tortoise expert, but I would suggest you give your exotic vet a call and maybe bring your tortie in for a check up. It could be that she indeed is blind, but she will learn to adapt as will you.

This is typical behavior for a shy or stressed tortoise. A blind tortoise would usually have visibly unusual-looking eyes (usually gummed closed or pale blue).
"Hears me..." is an interesting phrase- tortoises are nearly deaf- she can feel vibration, but not hear most noises.
One thing I note is that you move them a lot. Tortoises are VERY neophobic- they dislike new things, being handled, new habitats, new foods, etc. They should have a home that fits all of their needs- and few tortoises do well roaming freely in a human house.
You do not describe the diet, housing, etc. but you may want to check at http://www.tortoisetrust.org for good care info.
Just out of curiosity- are these African Spurred Tortoises (Geochelone sulcata) or Greek Spur-thighed Tortoises (Testudo graeca)? The term 'spur-thighed' is often mistakenly used for Sulcatas and the cares for the two are very different.

Could a Texas horned lizard, a flying gecko, and an armadillo lizard live together in the same cage?

2010-05-24T07:59:00.000-07:00

All three of the lizards are the same size, so I was wondering if I got the three of them, if they could live together.
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Ohhhh boy! You making all the wrong decisions. I don't know where to start. My primary area of research/husbandry is with Phrynosoma ( Horned Lizards ), and the picture on my avatar is of a Texas Horned Lizard. I am a member of the Horned Lizard Conservation Society, and run a reptile rescue.
First, the Texas Horned Lizard is protected in every state where it is native except Az., but Az. still requires a hunting permit. It is unlawful to possess, transport, buy, or sell; a Texas Horned Lizard without permit. Only THLs legally obtained from Az., or legally captive bred through commercial propagation permits can be bought or sold to the public...and not many people actually have those permits or can prove the legal origin of the lizard. I suggest you check that out before buying, as it is more likely than not that any THL you find on the market, is on the market ILLEGALLY.
Next, the Texas Horned Lizard ( or any other Horned Lizard )does not make a good pet for anyone without experience, and by that I mean A LOT of experience ( I have 20 years of herp experience ). Of the 14 recognized species in North America, the THL is one of the hardest to keep alive in captivity. They are highly prone to stress and this will kill them without a proper habitat and other conditions such as diet being properly met. It sounds like you haven't done enough research to have such as proper habitat, and don't have the experience.
Horned Lizards also primarily eat harvester ants as a large percentage of their diet. They are obligate ant eaters in the wild, and need harvester ants to be healthy. There are too many biological reasons for this that I won't go into detail here, but it suffices to say that you will have to mail order large quantities of harvester ants in order to feed a Horned Lizard. Typically they run about $20 per 1000 ants, and the typical HL can eat 1000 ants in one week, so think about that. There is a reason that not many people have Horned Lizards and that they are pretty much left to the experts and those with money. That's because they are expensive to feed, and they have very high mortality rates in captivity. More than 90% of all Horned Lizards taken into captivity will die in inexperienced hands. They are closing in on the brink of extinction, and I would prefer if you left this genus of lizard to the experts to be honest.
First general rule of reptile keeping is that you don't keep different species ( or different GENUS for god's sake ) together without a good deal of experience, an outdoor habitat, and being damn sure they are compatable, and certified healthy and free of parasites. The lizards you are talking about keeping together don't even live in the same parts of the world together! Jeez!
The Armadillo and THL have similar climate preferences, but are from different continents. The Flying Gecko is from jungle habitat and could never live in the climates the other prefers.
ALL of these lizards would HIGHLY STRESS if you placed them together. The Armadillo and THL are very shy and will always be scared of one another. The Armadillo will stay curled up in a ball, and the THL will probably be constantly climbing the walls trying to get out and eventually break it's tail. The gecko would be running around stressing and somebody would end up getting a respiratory infection; either from too little or too much humidity!
Please...until you get some real experience...try sticking to an easy species. One species. And just one of that species. Leopard and some other geckos make good herps for beginners, as well as Anoles, or a Cornsnake. I guarantee you, based on your question, I have confiscated Horned Lizards from people who had more experience than you do. That's just the facts, sorry, but I have to say it because I care about herps and I'm a conservationist and rescuer.
My pages:
http://freewebs.com/wichitafallsreptiler...
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/horne...
HLCS page:
http://hornedlizards.org

NO.
You cannot mix species of reptiles, and you really shouldn't keep any reptiles together unless they are breeding pairs. Reptiles are solitary creatures and will fight for food and territory. One of the three would kill off the others in no time. Not to mention they have different habitat and temperature requirements, and you probably don't have a cage large enough to comfortably accomodate them. So definitely no. It would be stressful and they'd probably fight.

Yes, but not for very long. War will break out soon. Don't do that.

dont do it just buy 3 20 gallon aquarium

Yes if they don't try to eat each other.

Could a red earslider turtle survive outside n a garage in the winter with (clean)warm water n food?

2010-05-24T07:58:00.002-07:00

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First RES are aquatic and need an area to swim. Also they need heat lamps so unless those are provided than no way can it live happily out there. It really shouldn't be outside in the winter anyways... even if it's in a garage.

if they are in a habitat outside and you have mud and dirt at the bottom, then they'll probably dig a hole and bury themselves under to escape the cold.They go into hibernation.

I have an outdoor pond that has red earsliders in it, I leave them there all year round as they hibernate in the winter in the mud along the sides. To answer your question I wouldn't as it would not be hibernating and unless you have a heat lamp and can keep the temperature at a certain degree your turtle will probably get sick. I do have a few that do not hibernate and I bring them inside for the winter as I have a tank with a heat lamp and they are fun to watch and in the summer I put them back out in the pond.
I don't know if this helps you but I would check some sites on red earsliders like exotic pets have good infor.

i dont no but the reptile vet would ask him/her

You need enough room and water a heater you definitely need a heater (75 degrees) and food , and a UV light or any lighting you can get in its tank
in the winter i keep it in my room >%26lt;

NO... They are aquatic turtle and they always need to be in the water.
Besides why would you keep it in the garage not in the house.
Good Luck
*Krstl*

Cornsnake egg problem- urgent- help!?

2010-05-24T07:58:00.001-07:00

i have a cornsnake that bred for the first times almost 5 months ago, and laid eggs about 2 months ago. they should be due to hatch aug. 5th. however on of the eggs did not have the leathery covering shell on its bottom side, all that is there is membrane. i have been keeping a close eye on that egg and appart from being smaller than te others eems healthy. however, the membrain where there is no shell keeps getting a small hole and it leaks fluid, but it heals withing a minute. tonight though when i went to check on it i noticed a large mass of a kind of fatty tissue has pertruded out of the egg where it usually breaks. it looks kind of like a tumor. should i be worried? with the baby hatch early? what can i do to fix this or keep it so no farther damage is done? please help!
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It is normal for two or three eggs to not delevop normally, or not hatch at all in a cluch because of the number of eggs laid or improper pre-breeding conditioning of the female. Bad shell development can be caused by mineral deficencies in the mother, improper incubation or simply a trick of genetics.
Eggs should be incubated at the proper temperature and humidity (90-100% humidity and 78潞F - 84潞F) to ensure the hatchlings don't develop birth defects. After the snakes hatch, they should not be removed from their shells. They will slit the shells and stay in them with their head hanging out for up to 24 hours as they absorb the last of the yolk.

Corn snakes. What temperature is optimum for a baby corn snake to digest its food?

2010-05-24T07:58:00.000-07:00

I have had the snake a week and set the tank up so one side is 22- 24 degrees C and the other 27- 29 degrees C. It struck for its food well. ( two pinkies) as previously advised to feed it once a week. It is twelve weeks old. Any other advice would be welcome as this is my first snake. Also I dont intend to use it to breed so is it likely to bruminate if the tank is at a constant temperature range as I have set it up?
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those temperatures are just fine. see, the great thing about snakes, is given they have a good temp. gradient, they will take care of finding the perfect temperature within the tank. the only thing that might change with your snake is during the spring, and usually only if its a male. he may stop feeding for around 3 months. corns are not extremely variable, but this may happen, but more as he gets older. once a week is perfectly fine to feed, although if its that old i usually feed mine more wen they are that young, about every 4 days.

Your set up and temperature range sounds fine but if your warm end is thermostatically controlled you could bump it up just a couple degrees. Make sure you are not feeding directly on loose particle substrate to avoid accidental ingestion. Your baby will be shedding regularly so if you don't already have a humid hide then you should provide one. They really help avoid shed problems.
As your snake approaches maturity (1 1/2 to 2 years) then you may notice a natural slow down in appetite and activity as the days shorten. He will not technically brumate unless you expose him to cooler temperatures.

you have the optimum temperatures in your tank already. My warm spot in my tank will get up to 30 degrees in the late day, so you should have no problems at all with digesting.

The only thing I might add, is that since your baby is taking two pinkies, it should be able to feed on one larger item instead. A small fuzzy should be fine. Unless you drop the temperatures and place the snakes in a cool place, they will not brumate. I only brumate my breeders. All others are kept at normal temperatures. Males do go off feed sometimes at breeding time. Usually around the age of 1 1/2 - 2 years old.

Corn snake?

2010-05-24T07:57:00.003-07:00

how much wud all the stuff for a corn snake be not inculding vivarium/uv/cornsnake
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Not including the vivarium, uv light,or the cornsnake? Well, you'd need the bedding (a bag would probably be around $7(but it'd depend on how large your vivarium is), a glass water bowl would be a nice investment ($8-ish), a "house" just a plastic snake home that pet stores sell so that the snake can be protected ($6), other than that any other types of "decoration" (logs/ rocks/ ect.) could be bought or picked up from you backyard. I'm not sure if you mean the food too b/c that could vary. All in all expect to pay around $30- $35 bucks.
Good Luck.

You can get a bag of aspen bedding for about 10 dollars, you need a bowl a few sticks for it to crawl on, a place for it to hide, food, ofcourse a tank. The cheapest setup for tank, lid, bedding, shelter, bowl, lighting, food could run you just under 100.

Cornsnakes don't require UV so you don't need that. You would need an under tank heater for around $13 depending upon the size, you can make hides from paper towel rolls cut in half, kleenex boxes or just a small pot turned upside down with a doorway in it for next to nothing. You can buy a small dish for water at the dollar store. Aspen you already know about, but if you want you can house on paper towel or newspaper, although it doesn't look as nice.

I paid around $100 for a set up, but i did make my own rock hide outs instead of paying 30 bucks each for them.

Corn snake?

2010-05-24T07:57:00.002-07:00

iv got a 22litre old fisha tank nd i want to get a corn snake dz it need a uv light..? and iv gt a underwater heater that i used for the fish wud that work nd wt else do i need n e help great..
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cornsnakes will get to be 4-5 feet long after 3 years. The smallest tank that should be used is a 25 gallon. The snake will need heat from both a uv light and an undertank heater- make sure the underwater heater is placed below the tank and not inside to prevent burning. Research cornsnakes thoroughly before bringing one home. Make sure you understand all about respiratory infections, what to feed (frozen mice preferably), how often to feed and at what temperature to keep their tank. (You will need to buy a temp. gauge from the pet store) Good luck

Yes, corn snakes requre full spectrum uva/uvb light.
Your fish heater will not work for your snake. You need a heater on the outside of the tank, one on the inside will burn your snake.
Use an under tank heater or a clamp lamp with a red or blue colored bulb in it for heat. Keep the heat on one side of the tank so the snake can move between warmer and cooler temperatues.
You can use newspaper to line the bottom of the cage.
You will need a water dish big enough for the snake to sit in.
A rock to help with shedding
A hidding spot
A small branch for climbing.
A tight fitting screen lid. Snakes are good at escaping.

Corn snake?

2010-05-24T07:57:00.001-07:00

hi im goin to get a corn snake i have a 20littre old fish tank i understand that this is an ok size whilst the snake is young wat else wud i need nd hw much will it all cost together..?
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You will need a hide box.YOu can use a small cardbord box for that if not wanting to spend alot of money.A small water dish.And you can use some newspaper on the bottom of the cage because easy to clean up.Money spent on it probably 15.00 for the stuff I said.And a heat pad on the bottom of cage to keep warm.

it will cost about 250 for everything depending on how much your snake is and what you use for heating (heating pad is the best and its cheaper then a heating rock) And a 20 liter is way to small. you should buy a 25 gallon tank and that will last the snake for its whole life.

A 20 gl. tank is plenty big enough for an adult. I'm not sure if that's what you meant. Fish tanks usually are fairly tall with little floor space, which is what you want for cornsnakes. You can always turn the tank on it's side and have the sliding lid open upwards. That will give you more floor space. The under tank heater and thermostat are probably the most you'll spend besides the tank and the snake of course. As mentioned, hides can be made from anything. I use old boxes, kleenex boxes, even plant pots turned upside down with a door put in the side (make sure the edges are smooth) can be used. You can purchase a shallow bowl from the dollar store for water. The under tank heater will probably cost you around $20 and a cheap thermostat from Zoo med is around $15-$20 Keep in mind, that if your snake ever gets sick, you'll need a vet. If you can't afford the tank, how are you going to afford veterinary care? Owning a pet is more than just purchasing the initial stuff for it.

Corn snake?

2010-05-24T07:57:00.000-07:00

He is 3 weeks old and in the pet store they fed him live mice. Can I now feed him frozen?
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My babies all take frozen thawed immediately and are not fed live at all. Your baby should readily take f/t pinkies. I'm appalled that a store would have such a young snake. It couldn't have had more than a couple of meals at the most as most of us feed after first shed when they are around a week old. This is typical of pet stores unfortunately. I hope he eats for you! I don't sell any baby until they've had at least 3 meals in a row without refusal. Make sure you heat the pinky well in hot water and dry thoroughly. I find I get better feeding responses if I feed them hot. Live mice have body temps of 100-101 degrees so the mouse needs to be warm.

Yes, but it may take him a while to start accepting frozen/thawed mice. If he is hungry, he will eat! Just make sure you warm (thaw) the mouse evenly and thoroughly (NOT in the microwave). It is best to either feed the mouse to the snake using long tongs, or to lie the mouse on the floor of the tank in front of the hide box (if the snake is in it).

Eventually, let them thaw and wiggle it on the ground or in the air with long tongs so it looks like its alive and he should eat because he has to eat eventaully!

I dont really know try it itf it eats them regularly let it if not keep feeding it live mice and then try frozen ones again later!!

Corn snake!?

2010-05-24T07:56:00.003-07:00

i am goin to get a corn snake i have a 20littre tank i no this is small but i no it is ok whilst its a hatchling what else wud i need?
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*Read this,
Corn Snake Care Sheet
Corn snakes, Elaphe guttata guttata are one of the hardiest species of snake to keep in captivity. Corn snakes come in a huge variety of colors and patterns and as Joe Pierce of Snakes Alive! says "They are the guppies of the snake world". Corns snakes are bred by the tens of thousands each year by private breeders and hobbiests and I STRONGLY recommend that you buy a captive born animal. This not only helps the survival of the species in the wild, it also greatly increases your chances of getting a healthy, feeding animal.
Basic Setup
I'm going to give you two pieces of information. The first is what is essential to keep your snake healthy. The second is what would be ideal for your snake. The first thing you need is a cage with a SECURE lid. Corn snakes are good climbers and escape artists. For baby corn snakes I use plastic shoeboxes that I buy at Target. With a soldering iron I burn small holes every centimeter on all four sides of the box for ventilation. These cages are not very aesthetically pleasing, but they suit the purpose and are useful when you have multiple animals to take care of. Be sure to tape the lid down with duct tape so that there are no escapes. A five gallon aquarium with a locking lid also works well for young snakes and looks better in your living room. Medium sized snakes can be kept in sweater boxes.For adult snakes I have 1'x2'x1' cages, but if you only have a few animals my suggestion is to get a 20 gallon aquarium with a locking lid. This will provide all of the room your snake will need. As a substrate for the cages I use newspaper because it is clean, it is cheap, and it is easy to change. Newspaper is not aesthetically pleasing either so alternatives include pine shavings (NOT CEDAR) and outdoor carpeting. The pine shavings are easy to clean just by scooping out any that is soiled by waste. The carpeting will need to be washed, but if you keep an extra piece on hand this should not be a problem. Each cage should also contain a water dish that is large enough for the snake to sumerge itself. This will be very important during shedding. The water should be changed at least once a week or sooner if it gets soiled. Probably the most important thing in the cage, at least for hatchling snakes, is a hide box. This can be as simple as a piece of bark or an empty macaroni and cheese box, or you can go to the store and spend $20 on some fancy ceramic hide box. If you don't have much money, remember, the snake doesn't care what its cage looks like as long as you meet its basic needs. The final thing in the cage, and I admit I don't have one in all my cages is a branck for climbing. Corn snakes love to climg and if a branch is provided they will often be seen climbing on it. Also realize that the snake will use the branch as an opportunity to get closer to the lid and as something to brace itself against as it tries to open the lid.
Heating
Heating is a situation where much confusion seems to arise. Cornsnakes live in Florida, granted, but they also live in temperate zones like Kentucky. I have been keeping and breeding corns snakes for seven years now under a variety of conditions. Every book swears that corn snakes need a temperature gradient to thrive. This is not true. Corn snakes prefer a temperature gradient, as do we all (everyone likes to choose how hot or cold their environment is), but it is not essential. If it is within your means to provide a temperature gradient then by all means do so, but don't have a heart attack if you can't. There are two common way of providing a temperature gradient. One is to put an under tank heater or heat tape under part of the cage so that one part of the floor of the cage is warmer than the other. I do not recommend heating pads because they were not designed to be left on all the time and may be a fire hazard. I also do not recommend a hot rock because they have a tendancy to bake animals. You should not make the mistake of putting the hide box on the warm side of the cage so that a shy snake will stay on the warm side whether it wants to or not. The same is true for the cold side. Either put the hide box in the middle, or better yet, provide two hide boxes. A second method of heating is to shine a lamp or a spotlight or a heat emitter into one side of the cage. If you choose to provide a temperature gradient, or ANY supplemental heat for the snake, ALWAYS have a thermometer in the cage to warn you if the cage is becoming too hot. They have very nice digital remote thermometers at Radio Shack for about $25; I highly recommend them. So what temperature is right for your corn? Adult corn snakes will do very well at temperatures between 75-85 F (25-30 C). They will tolerate temperatures as low as 70 F (21 F), but at this temperature they probably will not eat very well. Baby corn snakes prefer a temperature slightly warmer in the 80-90 F (26-32 C) but again will tolerate cooler temperatures. I believe it is best to keep smaller corns as warm as possible to insure good feeding and digestion habits. A common cause of regurgitation in young corn snakes is a cage that is too cool for the snake to properly digest its meal. When I lived in an apartment I kept all of my corn snakes (juvenile and adults) at a temperature of 73-75 F. This was the temperature for the whole apartment and I did not have supplemental heating for the snakes. I did not lose a single snake, but it took up to three years for the snakes to reach proper breeding size. I currently keep my corn snakes at approximately 80-85 F during the day and 75-80 F during the night. I do not provide my corn snakes with a temperature gradient. Despite what some people would lead you to believe, corn snakes do not require UV light to thrive. Incandescent light and a healthy diet are all they require.
Feeding
The proper diet for a corn snake is dependent upon the age and size of the snake. Corn snakes will eat mice, rats, lizards, and small birds, but it is not necessary to feed them all of these types of food. I will begin with what I consider to be a good diet for hatchlings. Hatchling corn snakes should be fed one to two pinkie (newborn) mice per week. Hatchlings will probably accept up to four or five pinkie mice per week, but this is probably too much food and can lead to some problems later. As the corn snake increases in size, the one to two mice per week should be increased in size proportionately. The mouse fed to your snake should not be so large that it makes a huge bulge in the belly of the snake. If a food item is too large, the snake will have problems digesting it and it may be regurgitated. It is much better to feed two small mice than one big mouse because it will be easier for the snake to digest the smaller mice. When possible, feed your snake pre-killed food items in order to avoid injury to your snake. A frightened mouse can do considerable damage to a snake that is not hungry. Obviously, snakes in the wild are not eating thawed frozen mice, but rarely in the wild do you find corn snakes that do not have a few battle scars. There are a ew exceptions to the above feeding rule. The first exception is for males during the spring breeding season. Male corn snakes will often lose interest in food during the breeding season, especially when a receptive female is present. The second exception is for gravid females. Gravid females should be fed up to three or four small mice each week prior to egg laying. Females may quit eating prior to egg laying. It is also essential to boost the food supply of females who have just layed their eggs. Remember, in order for corn snakes to properly digest their food they need some heat. The higher the temperature in the cage (see above) the better your corn snake will digest its food and the more willing it will be to eat again. A common cause of regurgitation in corn snakes is that the cage was kept too cool.
Breeding
Corn snakes are a very easy species to breed. Every breeder has his or her own recipe for success. I'm going to give you mine. On Nov. 1 I stop feeding the corns I intend to breed the following season. On Nov. 15, the corns are places in a small sweater box (no matter their size) with a newspaper substrate, a large water bowl and a hide box. The corns are placed in a corner of my basement where it stays between 55 and 65 degrees F. There is some natural sunlight, but for the most part the room is dim. The corns are left in this room until February 14. I like to bring my snakes out of brumation on the most romantic day of the year so they will know what to do. It is very important to make sure the water does not spill or dry up or get contaminated with feces during the brumation. It is also good to keep the temp above 50 degrees F. If you don't have a room cold enough, try to keep the snakes as cool as possible, but slip them a few meals if they are in a room that is 70 degrees or above. (Remember that corns reproduce in the Florida Keys where there is very little seasonal change in temp. There, corns may rely on other cues such as seasonal changes in day length.) After the corns are warmed up I immediately start feeding them as much as they will eat without regurgitating. Sometimes the males will refuse food, but the females usually never do. As soon as the females go through their first shed I put the male in their cage. Some people put the female in the male's cage, but I haven't seen a difference between these two methods in my collection. Both snakes may start twitching and you may be able to witness copulation, but I have had snakes that I have never witnessed breeding produce offspring year after year, so don't panic. After 3-5 days I remove the male. Just to be safe I add the male back to the female's cage after a week and I leave him there for the next three days. Once breeding has taken place the female will start eating like crazy for a period of two to three weeks and then just stop completely. Don't try to feed a female you suspect is gravid. Sometimes you can feel the eggs as the female glides over your hand, other times you will notice that her cross sectional shape has become triagular where the eggs push up on the spine. The time between breeding and egg laying is 3-4 weeks. For laying, I use a plastic shoebox with one inch of moist vermiculite and one inch of sphagnum moss. The females usually lay 8-14 days after their post mating shed. I keep the eggs half buried in moist vermiculite in a closed tupperware container at a constant temp of 83 degrees F in a hovabator incubator. I also fill the bottom of the hovabator with water to raise the relative humidity. The eggs generally hatch in 45-50 days and the babies are kept together in a sweater bow with a large bowl of water until their first shed, which happens in 7-10 days.
Commonly encountered problems
The most commonly encountered problem that I hear about is regugitation. THere are a number of causes for this. The most common cause is that the cage is not warm enough. The prey item can literally rot in the stomach of the snake, and this causes the snake to regugitate. The second most common cause is that the prey was too big. Corns have appetites that are sometimes bigger than their stomachs. The obvious solutions to these problems are to turn up the heat and feed smaller prey items. The second most commonly encountered problem is that the corn refuses to eat. Both of the above causes can be the cause of your snake not eating, and again, the solutions are stated above. Another reason for a corn not eating is that it is either in a mating cycle or a brumation cycle. Male corns especially will stop eating after coming out of brumation if they think there will be some hanky-panky going on. Females will stop eating if they are full of eggs. Both males and females may stop feeding if there has been a steady drop in the average temperature in their cage, or if there has been a progressive decline in day length. This is especially true for wild caught corn snakes and emoryi rat snakes. I would not worry about a healthy corn snake that has not eaten for a month, and I would probably not start worrying until about two months. The last reason for a corn to not eat, aisde from medical reasons that I won't even try to describe, is that it does not feel secure in its surroundings. Baby corns will often refuse to eat when they have been removed from one cage and placed in a new one or a larger one. The solution is to provide the corn with a hide box, or more thatn one hide box. Try feeding dead prey, then live prey. Try feeding during the day, then at night. Try putting a towel over the cage for feeding. My last resort, which works 75% of the time for hatchling corns that won't eat, is to cut open the brain of a pinkie, squeeze out some blood, then try feeding this to the corn.
Good Luck, and remember, there is no substitute for research. Do not rely solely on this page. Find other care sheets, buy some books and ask some questions.

Sorry not sure but ask when you get the snake at the store what kind of set up the snake will need, they will help you find everything to set up your tank.

A tight fittling lid
A heat light
A UVA/UVB light
a water dish big enough for him to soak in
A rock for shedding
Branches to climp
A hidding spot
And newspaper for bedding

You can probably find all you need on the site below,i have 2 male corn snakes they are 7yrs old and about 5 feet long.Hope you find what you need.Good luck.

that is only a 5gallons nere in the US you should double that and you should be perfect for now those are only 10$ in the US you would need a substrate a source of heat and termometer

he're some great sites telling you about corn sakes and how to keep them:
http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/r...
http://members.aol.com/kathandcam/hawkhe...
http://www.reptilehabitat.com/corn_snake...
http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/snake...
Hope that helped : )

I have a corn snake and this is what I needed.
A heating pad that i put on the side of the tank
A wire topper for the size of your tank
A substrate like sand or Aspen Shavings
A water dish
A climbing branch of some sort
A hideout spot for your snake
A thermometer.
You should buy a 30 gallon tank to accommodate a 4 foot plus snake comfortably.

Corn snake seems aggressive? Help?

2010-05-24T07:56:00.002-07:00

I have a corn snake, I've had him for about a year. I have experience with snakes but I don't know whats going on right now. The snake is about a year old (he was a couple months old when I got him). He is about 2.5 ft.
Yesterday I changed his cage because the one he was in was starting to get to small so I bought him a bigger one. All of yesterday he was normal and he was enjoying the new cage. A couple of hours ago I went to check up on him and when I walked into the room he sprung up and tightened when I walked closer he tried to attack me! I didnt know what he was doing... I put my hand on the glass of the cage and he attacked me again! He kept doing that all the time. Then later I checked on him again but then he was really calm, kind of. If I looked close at him he just moved his head up and down really quick a couple of times, then he went back to what looked like sleeping.
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It has been recommended that when introducing a snake to a new environment (such as a new cage), that you leave him be for at least 2 weeks without feeding or handling. The snake needs this time to get acclimated to the new cage, get used to his new surroundings, and used to the room that he now has. I never had this problem with my ball python when I changed him from a 10 gallon tank to a 40 gallon, he ate and let me hold him, but it has been known to occur in other snakes. But, just give it time and soon he should calm down. Make sure you add the same cage furniture to his new cage that you had in the old.

Maybe he was hungry or in a bad mood??

They eat mice or 'hoppers' and require water. If they are hungry or dehydrated they don't like it.

make sure he is on th eright bedding wat kind of beddng is it

The behaviour will pass, it is just the change of the environment that made him nervous and defensive. Snakes are very aware of different smells and the fact that they are no longer in their own "territory". He will adjust and calm down, make sure he has adequate hide spots for the feeling of security.

Make sure the cage has the same equiment as the old one. For instence, have you changed his heat lamp for a stronger one? Or changed it entirely for mat heating? Mat heating is not a suitable heating system for snakes as they bask in the sun, from heat comming from above, not below. Something as simple as that could disorientate the snake. Is it's hot side of the cage on the same side of the cage as the last one? Have you rearranged it's materiel? Foliage is the same? Make it so that the snake doesn't think for a minute that it's in a new vivarium.
You helped me recently on my "snake fattening" question so I only feel I should return the favour. Consider yourself with 10 points and a 12th best answer.
Hope I helped!
Nathan S

Corn snake seems aggressive or agitated during the past week.?

2010-05-24T07:56:00.001-07:00

I have a corn snake that seems to be agrivated dring the past week. I took it outside to slither around for a while and when id pick him up to move him away from the bushes he'd tense up and hiss at me. I also noticed he is bleeding from where he poops. I'm not sure if it's a male or female so I was wondering if it might be menstruating, I don't know the cycles of a snake or if they even do have periods during the time of year they would usually be mating. I don't know when snakes do mate. Aslo, I had the lid to his cage sitting on my bed with a frozen mouse sitting on the lid to thaw, I was playing a video game with the snake around my shoulders not paying attention and he got the frozen mouse so I was thinking maybe that could have caused some damage to his body. I'm hoping thats not the case though. I would really appreciate some help.
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Not to be rude, but you really do not need a snake. If he/she is bleeding, something is wrong. It could be serious. Not knowing what kind of bedding you are using for the tank, I would say it could be an impaction. You really need to take this snake to the vet.
He should have never been put on the ground. That is a good way for him to pick up parasites.
If the mouse was still pretty frozen, you could end up with a dead snake. If it was thawed completely, you are lucky.

Ok..
The aggresiveness could just be coming up to shedding. Even if he/she doesn't usually get aggressive, they have once offs. Hey, I bet you get a bad day once in a while. :)
Err, female snakes don't menstruate.. no blood. Blood should never come from a snake. :(
I'm afraid you're going to need a reptile/exotics handy vet. Luckily corn snakes are common enough that most vets have experience with them.
Good luck, hope your nake is ok!

you need to take the snake to vet asap. snakes should never bleed from any where. dont put your snake on the ground, can pick up paracites. the bedding your talking about is called asto turf. ihave had 5 corn snakes and never ran into this. the attitude is from you bothering it when it is looking for a comfortable spot to hang out , and it doesnt feel right(its sick). also try feeding it live mice, they enjoy the hunt, may make it happier.

I've got a four or five month old corn (can't remember ^.^;) as well as a 3 1/2 ft ball python. The python's incredibly docile and shy while the corn is hell-bent on taking over the universe. Both get EXTREMELY pissy up to a week before they shed.
The blood I'm not so sure about. It sounds like parasites to me. The vet thing is a good idea for that. I'm not trying to sound bossy or anything, but I wouldn't put the snake on the ground outside. It's extremely easy for snakes to pick up parasites. We have a screened in porch so I let mine wander about out there. Perhaps try finding a place like that?
I doubt the thawing mouse was the problem unless it was rock hard solid frozen. Sneaky little buggers, aren't these corns of ours? ~.~

Ok, no hurt full comments intended, you are asking for help
So you say you called a vet - good. I haven't heard of a snake go through some menstrual cycle so I would say the bleeding is definitely something serious. Yes the frozen mouse could have caused a lot of damage. One of the reasons as to why one should not handle a snake once its just eaten is that the food item can cause damage. So in your case now this item is harder as its frozen and could have caused a little more damage - I would suggest not handling him until the vet seen him.
I guess a snake can become aggressive when about to shed but that still wouldn't explain the bleeding.
Best thing I would advise is to get him to the vet asap and I'm sure you've learnt from your mistake. (you only human).
Good luck. - Let me know please.

Okay i'll try to help:
Man i can't find anything on the web about bleeding? Humm i keep digging butt nothing comes up? This is all i could find for you:
Most illnesses in snakes can be attributed to a lack of heating or of a regular thermal regimen. This means keeping a constant temperature of around 72 degrees is important. Regurgitating food can be a sign of improper digestion due to thermal problems. Snakes can also be susceptible to respiratory and intestinal infections. These can be eliminated by thoroughly cleaning the cage on a regular basis. Snakes can also get skin mites. These can be treated with a shampoo or powder.
DO NOT give your snake Supplements or Nutrition because it will cause an overdose of vitamins will result.

good luck with your snake i hope the little guy feels better!

use more insects,not too many big meals,get a bigger cage,and it could be a female trying to find or make a nest.it might have a condition called egg binding,where the eggs get stuck and sometimes the shell breaks inside,it is probably wants to be left alone to make a nest,but i would bring it to a vet for a simple x-ray and that should solve your problem.the egg binding is much like a human having a c-section.the eggs don't come out right so it may need a little help from the vet,don't do it on your own.good luck.

In a recent Reptiles magazine, there's a picture of a king snake bleeding from its cloaca. The caption said they do that sometimes after being probed. Perhaps corn snakes do this too as a reaction to stress.
I "walk" my pets around the yard, too. I've noticed that they'll get defensive when I approach to pick them up. Perhaps we simply seem so much larger to them when their on the ground.
As for the frozen mouse, don't be surprised if your snake regurgitates it. If the mouse starts to go bad during digestion, the snake will simply get rid of it.
If you don't already have it, I recommend getting The Corn Snake Manuel by Bill and Kathy Love. It's full of great information including health and breeding, as well as beautiful pictures.
I'm glad you cared enough to have a vet check your snake out. Sounds like he's in good hands.

I have a Colombian red tailed boa constrictor, and I have had her for two years.and she has never once been aggressive. I know you talked to the vet, but i have some tips on what might cause this aggressive behavior.
first..how often do you handle your snake?...you should be handling her at least 4 times a week so that she gets accustomed to the human scent..but NEVER handle her after she eats...this can not only irritate her, but make her regurgitate her food,hence making her sick! Second...are you handling her food before you handle her?...if a snake smells ANY rodent on you while being handled this WILL make them bite, it puts them into hunt mode.so ...WASH UP!
and last but not least...how is she shedding?...snakes are suppose to shed in one full piece.if she is not doing so ..soak her in a tub of water to put moisture in her skin helping her shed!..( you can tell when they are going to shed because their eyes go blue..or a blue like glaze this is called"in the blue" and will happen before she sheds!)if you are doing all this.and them some...then it would have to be her prior owners that gave her these traits...BUT DON'T WORRY!! if you keep doing all the above she will eventually become tame! it is a common misconception that snakes are aggressive! they are actually VERY docile!..oh yeah...I'm in school right now and becoming an animal care specialist.if that puts you at ease! if you have any more questions I would LOVE to help!
oh yeah..snakes dont get periods...lol

Corn snake question?

2010-05-24T07:56:00.000-07:00

what plant can i put in a corn snakes cage or fake and how would you stirlize a stick you found outside and can corns get an illeness from it being too humid
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Any houseplant that doesn't grow too rapidly will be a good choice to put with a snake, and although the snake probably won't take a bite of anything, it's better to stay away from the more poisonous varieties, like pothos, and stay with the non-toxic variety. These include the Aluminium Plant (Pilea), most Dracaena species which include 'Lucky Bamboo', Jade Plants (most Crassula's, which include cultivars like Gollum and Hobbit, both of which are very interesting to look at), and Aeschynanthus (also called lipstick plant) all of which will tolerate the bright light required of a snake enclosure and don't have specific humidity requirements. In lower humidity environments, you may have to water the plants lightly every few days, but most are succulents that shouldn't be watered too often.
Corn snakes should have 40-60% humidity, a little higher if they're shedding and don't have access to a large contaner of clean water where they can bathe. They're not picky about humidity. Our corn snake lived many a year in Texas where the daytime humidity was over 70%. Watch it when winter rolls around, especially if using overhead heating, because the humidity will fall and may need to be supllimented with a warm water spray bottle.

Corn snake help?

2010-05-22T06:30:00.002-07:00

witch hide do you prefer the small or medium raptile cave from exo-terra for a hatchling corn snake here are the pictuers of them
http://exo-terra.com/en/products/reptile...
and i also need a name for a sunglow corn snake
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The smaller the better. Snakes feel more secure in tight spaces and are much more at ease when they can feel the walls of their hiding spot on their skin.
I prefer naming my pets after mythological entities, so I would go with something a sun god's name like Ra (Egyptian), Helios (Roman), Apollo (Greek), or Freyr (Norse).

Small. Snakes like dark places to hide in that surround them at all sides. Oh, and a good name for a sunglow is... Sunny!! lol

Corn snake help plzzzzz?

2010-05-22T06:30:00.001-07:00

Corn snake help plzz?
can i put damp driftwood that ive boiled and then cooked but is still damp
Additional Details
for my baby corn snake that should shed anytime
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no it is proubly to hot for the snake it might burn it so please don't do it it sadens me when animals are hurt by some one that does not know what he / or she knows what there doing

If it is still damp then it wasn't cooked long enough. The wood should be completely dry, otherwise you risk growing mold and captive-bred sakes are prone to respiratory infections anyway.
Since it's August, I'd say put it in the sun for an afternoon and it should dry out. Your snake shouldn't HAVE to rely on the wood to shed, it's more of an assistance than a necessity.

Corn snake help plzz?

2010-05-22T06:30:00.000-07:00

can i put damp driftwood that ive boiled and then cooked but is still damp
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Ya.. But if you boiled then baked..it shouldn't be damp..

Yes it should help him shed faster.

Just dry it out a little in the oven first then put it in and it will be fine. your snake will find this useful when rubbing off his old skin.

Corn snake habitat?

2010-05-22T06:29:00.002-07:00

what plant can i put in a corn snakes cage or fake and how would you stirlize a stick you found outside and can corns get an illeness from it being too humid
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I put live plants in all my cages. I think it's healthier for them to have live stuff than a sterile cage all the time. I use pothos plants. It's important that they are repotted in clean dirt that has no pesticides or fertilizers and that you wash the leaves well to remove any pesticide sprays. I usually wash any branches I get from outdoors in a water and bleach mixture and then I either microwave them while wet (if they'll fit) or bake them in the oven for a while. You can also use silk plants if you want. I use those also. Wash before placing in the tank.
Excessive humidity can cause blister disease and respiratory infections.

to steralise a stick you find out side, fill your bath with water and submerge the stick under water for around a hour, then place your oven on, at around about 120-140 and then place the wet stick in the oven. the temperatures in teh oven and the steam coming from the wet stick will kill anything that is on or in it :)
i do this will all mine and have no problems with mites etc.
and yes. a cornsnake can have problems with too high humidity, scale rot being one of them. a corn snake only needs around 40-55% humidity. even less would be fine, but idealy no more than 55

the plant of intercourse .

*It says here never put real plants in their cages, here are some good sites
http://www.icon.co.za/~mvdmerwe/care.htm...
http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/snake,%2...
http://members.aol.com/kathandcam/hawkhe...
http://ecoterrariumsupply.com/corn-snake...

Corn snake feeding ? first one to answer correctly gets 10 points?

2010-05-22T06:29:00.001-07:00

my snake got out of blue a day and a half ago and has not ate his food it has been in there for 5-7 minutes how long should it be in there for ?
plzz
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ok...Depending on the age of the snake...Get pinkies (small, baby hairless mice) and put one in the cage. The snake is going to have to adapt to the tank you put it in and it may take some time.(Heat, light, movement in the room all affect the amount of time...)
Corn snakes are usually pretty mellow and will feed pretty quickly but don't try and force it. You may find your snake will feed when you are out of the room or it's night. Some of mine in the past would only eat when I took the mouse and wiggled it...Good luck!

Some corns will continue to feed at this stage in the shed process while others will not. If he has not located the food (I'm assuming you are feeding frozen/thawed) and started feeding after 15 or 20 minutes then he is likely not going to feed until he has completed the shed. Personally, with a snake that is usually a consistent and reliable feeder, I would not let it remain in there any longer then 30 minutes.

Has your snake actually shed it's skin yet? If not, it may or may not eat. It's fairly common for snakes to not eat while getting ready to shed. Some, however, will eat no matter what. Since I have a few hundred snakes to feed, I don't have time to wait for them to eat. They get to keep their meal until the next day when I go through the collection a second time. I use newspaper as a substrate so don't have to worry about my snakes accidentally swallowing something it shouldn't. But if you're feeding in a separate container with a lid, you can safely give your snake time to eat, especially if it's a young snake that you recently got and don't know how well it eats yet. Many of my snakes do eat their meal right away, but I have some that won't touch their mouse until after I have left and turned the lights out in the snake room. But if your snake doesn't eat, don't panic. Just wait until it's next scheduled feeding to offer another meal.

Corn Snake Anger Help?

2010-05-22T06:29:00.000-07:00

my 1-1/2 foot corn snake is hostile when you try to pick him up. he shakes his tail and coils up, occasionally hissing. what should i do??
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He may be moulting -just leave him alone-snakes were not meant to be loving pets.

I'd totally toss him a mouse.

he needs to be handled more often

One of my adult females was much like yours was when she was younger. I have a few other yearlings that act like that as well. I've found they eventually mellow with age. I did not handle these excessively as I had plenty of others that stressed less and one day, they just got mellower. I didn't do anything special, just left them alone mostly. Eventually they've become some of my mellowest animals. I would keep the handling to a minimum and for short duration. You will find as the animal ages, it will mellow out.

Corn snake ?

2010-05-22T06:28:00.003-07:00

my corn snake eyeys changed back from blue a little over a day ago but he dodnt look like he is even about ready to shed should i try to feed him
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Hi,
This is actually pretty common. Try increasing the humidity or or providing the snake with a tepid water soak to facilitate the shed. The shed should come in a few days. I have never had a problem with feeding snakes during a shed while their eyes were not milky.

IDK!Sorry.

We were told with all our snakes (well my husbands snakes) that as long as their eyes are not clouded over (white) then it is okay to offer them food. It is when their eyes are covered you should not offer them food

raise your humidity or give him a warm soak -- he will probably shed anytime now -- you should keep a daily log with dates and events then you will be able to look back thru it and know roughly what his shed schedule is --- there is no problem feeding your snake when it is in shed - it is just that sometimes they will refuse the food. that is why most of us wait till they shed then feed them - i feed my snakes every 7 to 10 days depending on the animal -- if one misses his meal then sheds lets say 3 days later i will wait till his regular meal time comes up then feed him to stay on schedule -- thats me though others feed them as soon as the shed then again 7 to 10 days after - i just like feeding them on thursday or friday with one girl 3 days after that - missing a meal while in shed will not harm your snake as long as he is healthy to begin with

you can, I have fed my snake right before shes about to shed and she does fine with that. It really depends on what your snake likes.

Copperhead viper pet? PLEASE RESPOND!?

2010-05-22T06:28:00.002-07:00

Our nearest pet shop currently stocks copperhead vipers (Agkistrodon contortrix). it's the most beatiful snake i've ever seen. and i'd love to buy myself one. They are fairly cheap. AND YES I KNOW IT'S VENOMOUS! and I KNOW I'M NOT YET A PROFESSIONAL SNAKE HANDLER, but i am used to snakes and i know how to work with them. i've owned many snakes before, but none that has lethal venom. what should i know about this copperhead viper? Housing? Feeding? and what size do they grow to? please help me with all you can. i'll apreciate it so very much.
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Copperheads prefer leafy areas with lots of cover and privacy--you might consider lots of real or artificial plants and multiple objects for him to hide in or under. His primary residence should be at least 150% his length at maximum growth, and wide enough for him to turn around in.
Copperhead bites can be serious, but are rarely fatal. Keep an appropriate first aid kit on hand--endothermic ice packs, lots of ice in the freezer, a large basin to put a bitten limb in and cover it with ice and water, a constriction band, saline or peroxide to wash a wound...and the number for local emergency services.
He'll want live food no more than 1.5 times his own diameter--rats and mice are good. Do not give him to many at a time; if they are left alone with your snake, they will bite him, and possibly cause serious harm. Try giving them a light whack on the head to stun them; they need to be alive and moving, though. Use pinkies for a very small snake.
As a pit Viper, he'll be interested in warm objects. Try turning on his heat lamp and dipping your hands in cool water before putting your hands in the cage.
You might also check on licensing or other requirements in your community; many areas require special licenses to own or handle exotic pets.

Don't get a poisonous snake. What if it escapes and bites you or a family member or another pet?
I just don't understand why people have to have things like that. Is it a man thing? Does it make you feel more masculine?

Housing? Something it can't get out of, like an aquarium with a locking, re-enforced lid.
Feeding? Live prey, rodents, small children, etc.
I don't believe they get any bigger than 6-10 feet.
If you are not a skilled venomous snake handler, regardless of the "cool" value, I recommend not obtaining such an animal. Your town, neighborhood, or residence may not permit you to keep venomous animals, particularly without a license.
I had a friend who caught a couple rattlesnakes and kept them as pets. One of them got out and almost killed his dog.

First of all, you should check to make sure that keeping venemous snakes is legal to do in your state and your community/city and county. Keeping venemous snakes is a very big responsibility, and you should be ready for some serious consequences if you or someone else should be bitten by your pet, if it escapes from it's enclosure, or anything adverse resulting from you decision to keep a venemous snake.
Copperheads, Agkistridon contortrix, are indeed a beautiful and wonderful pit viper. They are closely related to rattlesnakes, but their closest relative is the Cottonmouth or Water Mocassin, Agkistridon piscivorous. Of all of these snake species, the Copperhead has the least potent venom.
However, their venom is haemotoxic, so a bite would be very painful, but seldom lethal. Of course, if you had the misfortune to be bitten in an artery, the venom would be brought directly to the heart. Or if you had a particular allergy to their venom, things could be particularly bad for you.
Copperheads actually make wonderful captives, provided you never touch them. They don't get much larger than 3 and a half feet in length, big ones rarely exceed four feet. They are a heavy bodied pit viper, who prefers to wait in place for it's ambush technique.
Copperheads will readily eat mice in captivity, and because of their heat sensing pits, this is an ideal prey for them. Of course, make sure you pick healthy copperhead. If it doesn't want to eat the mouse, then you have to remove the mouse from the cage, because the mouse will eventually make a meal of the snake.
Housing: an escape proof cage with a hide box and a water dish and newspaper substrate should suffice. Neodesha makes a nice front opening cage made of durable plexiglass and plastic. Get the big one, the three foot model with front sliding glass. It's easy for viewing, cleaning, and maintenance.
One note about handling a venemous snake. Don't touch them. Make sure you get yourself a hook and a pair of tongs, either pilstrom tongs or whitney tongs. Always handle your snake by remote control.
Statistics about people who get bitten by venemous snakes show that they are either trying to handle them, or trying to kill them.
One last piece of advice: think of this question: do i really need to keep a venemous snake?

Copperheads are fairly common were I live and I would never in a million years suggest having one as a pet. It is incredibly irresponsible of this shop to be selling them as such. They are not as bad tempered as some snakes, but venomous snakes are more aggressive than non-venomous snakes, especially the boas and pythons that are most commonly kept as pets. If you are dead set on getting one, first get a big aquarium, because they can get to be as big as five feet long, though most won't get that big. They live in the woods but seem to really like living around ponds. It will like to burrow in dead leaves. You can probably feed it live mice. Copperhead venom is not that toxic in comparison to other posionous snakes, but it can make you very sick and potentially kill you, so you should check with your local hospital and make sure they have anti-venom and have a plan in place about how you are going to get to the hospital if you get bitten. And never ever handle the snake. While you can handle boas, pythons and domesticated rat snakes without distressing them too much, copperheads will naturally bite when touched. You are probably better off just getting a ball python or other small boa with similar marking.

First, I don't have an idea regarding the legality of that pet store to stock venomous reptiles, being illegal in most states.
Second, unless you are suicidal, if you just want stunning colors in a snake, look up the morphs of corn snakes. They are fairly harmless, very tame, and can leave you breathless with their color variations!
Also, they leave you alive...

No way should uyou get one. unless you are a proffesional snake handler or keeper, don't. the only reason you should get one is if it has it's fangs removed. i can understand why you would want to get one, but you shouldn't. think of what would happen if you were bitten! and, venemous snakes are very hard to take care of. if you want a cool looking snake, find a corn snake breeder. corn snakes come in hundreds of different colors. I hope i have helped. Just please, please, please listen to me. DO NOT GET A VENEMOUS SNAKE!

Please take a look at this website and read carefully before you decide to purchase the snake:
http://arachnophiliac.info/burrow/copper...
The copperheads can be de-venomed by an experienced herp specialist.

Copperheads are beautiful snakes . Their bite is only fatal if you have a allergic reaction to the venom but can cause serious tissue damage . I would defiantly think about it and read up on owning one .Heres a good web site with venomous snake forum where you can ask questions http://www.repticzone.com
You would never want to have one devenomed.

Copperheads are NOT for beginners.
YOU are a beginner.

Considering ackie?

2010-05-22T06:28:00.001-07:00

well i have a place to put it
wondering tame ness and other stuff so i yall could give sites and info i would appreciate it :)
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Please excuse my ignorance, but what is an ackie?

dont know its up to uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu..

Confused about the birds and the bees?

2010-05-22T06:28:00.000-07:00

My daughter Mary had a baby?
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Was it parthenogenesis, reptiles and lesbians have been know to do this.

I thought it was "Mary had a little lamb...."
%26lt;wink>
xoxo
Cat =^..^=
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Does the baby turn breast milk into soda?
Lol :)

Love must have been in the air!

hope she didn't have scales!

woot!

shesh, reptile baby from V

Well Cheney-sen. Seems we have a shotgun wedding to attend.

Turn it into water.

With the advancements made in the field of Jesus-Magic these days, nothing is impossible.

Some damned feminazi sent the baby an "I peed on Cheney" t-shirt. And he's wearing it!

congratulations.

I'm not the father, I SWEAR!
Don't come gunning for me..
*cowering in fear*

Birds are far too tight and bees just plain hurt. Of course, I was much younger then.

what about the worms and the hunny?

Cocoa my iguana?

2010-05-22T06:27:00.003-07:00

I like to take my iguana every where like the beach and places where she can hang from me, So I was wondering How often do they pee or need to eat?" she is a baby iguana
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just have to wait for the surpriswe lol...t

Normally, iguanas will go to the bathroom every day or every other day and need to eat every day, sometimes every other day. How they eat and go to the bathroom is up to how much they eat/drink. Make sure she does not get too hot by providing some sort of shade if she starts panting (or opening mouth) and make sure you have water on hand. Take a dish of greens or juvenile pelleted food for her to snack on, or you could try setting a time aside each day when you feed her, but be consistent with this. Eventually, she will expect her food/water at that time. What you do depends on you.

I agree with Kimmy. You can train them, just like you would a dog or cat, to expect food at a certain time. The main thing is consistency. You can also use it as a time to bond by giving her a hand fed snack.

Cilantro for iguanas?

2010-05-22T06:27:00.002-07:00

im sure all the reptile owners are tired of seeing my question on this bored lol,but i have been reading and i dont see alot of fresh produce i want to give my iguanas mentioned and i asked a question about food ealier to.i spoil my green iguanas with all kinds of different produce .anyways can they have cilantro is it ok for them to have.thanks
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my iguana eats cilantro and the stuff in shrimp cocktail without the shrimp or any of the meats just the juice and veggies

Here's a good site that gives plenty of information about your question:
http://members.aol.com/mmcart3475/chefoo...

Here is another great site for all of the food they can eat and how much should be fed to them

http://www.greenigsociety.org/foodchart.

Chinese Water Dragon, should i grind up its food before feeding. It's about 6 in.?

2010-05-22T06:27:00.001-07:00

I know the rule is to not feed anything to a lizard that is bigger than the space between its eyes, so should i cut up the worms, greens, and fruit?
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With my lizzards I am always cautious with food, live worms etc. I will usually cut and get them into the enclosure as quickly as possible so there is still movement and it's more enticing for the lizzard but I generally find with fruit and veg that my guys will bite off portions to suit themselves. I'm not necessarily sure with chinese water dragons but I have eastern water dragons and one fo their favourites is mashed boiled egg with some grated carrot and greens. (One thing I do know is that lettuce is a green not recommended for most lizzards)!

I don't have a Chinese Water Dragon, but I have a bearded dragon and would assume much of their feeding requirements are pretty similar.
I've always heard that the rule of thumb is not to feed them anything bigger than half the size of their head. This is usually for live feed; veggies and fruits they can bite into smaller pieces. The other reason this applies to live feed is because it also usually reflects the lizard's ability to digest the insects' exoskeleton. Larger insects have harder exoskeletons, which is why they should be a certain size. If there is no danger of choking in the first place, which hardshelled worms like mealworms usually do not pose (I can only think of an earthworm posing a choking hazard :o), the exoskeleton is the only problem and won't really be avoided by making them smaller.
Leafy greens are not a problem; I feed mine huge pieces of collard greens. Since they're flat, they go down his throat like that rather than in such a way as to choke him. Since there also isn't the rush on fruits and veggies like there is on live feed, your lizard can take his time eating these. I know mine spends a lot more time chewing fruits and veggies than he does crickets!
I think grinding is a bit extreme either way, and probably doesn't make the food too appealing. (Also, I never see lizards scoop with their mouths; they use their tongues, so make sure they can grab pieces). I would chop veggies and fruits into managable sized pieces if that's what you're worried about, and mashing would be okay for such things as eggs.

Chinese water dragon help?

2010-05-22T06:27:00.000-07:00

I have a chinese water dragon and I just want to make sure im taking the best care of him that i can, what are some signs of mouth rot? he has a black spot underneath his chin on the skin and how do i know if hes happy and healthy? can someone give me some answers and advice? i just want him to be as healthy and happy as he can be suggestions and info highly appreciated! p.s. ive had him for about 2 months and it doesnt seem as thow hes grown to much any idea why?
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everything you can ever want to know and more about water dragons is located at tricia's site at http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/dragon...
some things to be aware of with problems around the mouth and nose is rubbing more than mouth rot. unless the cage has been used by another herp or he got it as a youngster when around other babies it is pretty difficult to cultivate the bacteria required to cause mouth rot. it is not impossible but less likely if proper precautions are being taken basically keeping the tank clean and filtering the water. if you see him running along the edge of the glass and rubbing his nose etc. along it. try using about 5 inches of wrapping paper or newspaper to cover 1 inch below the substrate and 4 inches above. CWD's have difficulty with the consept of glass and why they cannot get through it. I could go into some care but tricia's website is much more eliquint than I and probably makes for better reading. if you have specific questions or need more advanced answers than what she provides feel free to ask. but she has done a great job.

Mouth rot is the common name for stomatitis. It is a bacterial infection which settles into the gum tissue, palate or tongue. If left untreated, it can invade the jaw bone; advanced cases may require resectioning of the bone or tissue. One important fact often overlooked by pet owners is that mouthrot is not a disease itself - it is a secondary infection triggered by a systemic infection.
Stomatitis presents as yellowish-whitish plaques, or irregular blotches on the gums. If poked, it is somewhat soft, rather like curds. In fact, iguana pus is referred to as caseous as it rather curdish or cheesy in nature, rather than what is produced by mammalian abscesses.

Chinese Water Dragons are omnivorous, but eat meat more often than not. The majority of their diet should consist of feeder insects. When young, small crickets and small pieces of vegatables should be offered every day. When older, larger insects (crickets, butterworms, waxworms, silkworms, etc.) and pinkie mice can be eaten, and they should be fed every second day. Make sure to dust the food with a vitamin supplement / calcium powder prior to feeding. All insects should be gut-loaded with nutritional foods.
As you can tell from their namesake, Chinese Water Dragons love water. They need water in their enclosure at all times. They will swim in it if there is enough water. The only problem in this is that the Dragons will consistently defecate in the water, and this needs to be cleaned everyday. It may easier to use a large pan filled with water. They will drink from the pan as well, but a daily misting and a drip system is also recommended.

Lighting, Temperature %26 Humidity
You should keep the temperature during the day between 83 to 88 degrees F. There should be a basking spot reaching 90 degrees F. At night, the temperature should be between 75 to 80 degrees F. Keep the day light on a 12 hour cycle, and 14 during the colder months. You should keep the humidity in their enclosure around 80%. Do not let it reach above 85 to 90% under any circumstances, as high humidity may cause respiratory problems. Your Dragons will need full spectrum lighting. Having both UVA and UVB light will allow the Dragon to get the vitamins it needs.
Housing
A large enclosure is a must for dragons. The length of the tank should be at least twice the length of the dragon. Since they need water to swim, a glass aquarium is a good option. The top must be fully screen. You could easily provide a screen enclosure, but would have to make sure to supply enough water for the dragon. Screen enclosures also provide good ventilation to avoid stagnant air. If you are not using water on the bottom of the enclosure, potting soil, sand and peat moss are good substrates. You must provide large branches and other objects for the Water Dragons to climb and perch on.

here is a website that can anwser most any question that you may have later on.
http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/dragon...

Try a variety of different diets like crikets, wax worms, phoenix worms, carrots.

Chameleon Care Help Please?

2010-05-22T06:26:00.003-07:00

Well firstly, I do not reccomed you getting a chameleon if you have no experience with reptiles. Chameleons are one of the HARDEST lizards to care for!! They need a lot of care and watching after and all that stuff. If you are new to this, I suggest you get either a Bearded Dragon or a Geko. (Any type of geko is fine) Both of those animals are very easy to care for. They are both highly dostile and are easy to bond with. Plus they do not need as much "attention" and are not high maintenance. I prefer beardies myself because they are hardy animals and very VERY dostile. The only time you'd ever get bitten is if you were trying to feed it by hand and accidently did not pull your hand away fast enough!! Other than that, they make fabulous pets. But be warned: THEY EAT A LOT!

Chameleon Care Help Please?

2010-05-22T06:26:00.002-07:00

Hi I am thinking of buying a chameleon but I have no clue which type would be be best, what, how much and how often to feed them, how big of a cage and what to put in it, the right way to hold, treat, ext. it, and where to put the cage when I have two fully grown cats. Please help, and thank you so much :D
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There are more than 135 different species of chameleons known today
http://www.chameleonsonline.com/species.

http://www.veiled-chameleon.com/care-she...
http://www.martinsreptiles.co.uk/ukchams...
http://www.geocities.com/chameleoncreatu...
http://www.bright.net/~a1rep/a1jackcare.
http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/cha...
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try these two websites:
www.animalarkshelter.org/cin
www.chameleonsonline.com

Oh how exciting! Chameleons are SUCH great pets! I have three right now, and they are SO AWESOME! I have two Senegals, very VERY sweet, like little puppy dogs. I also have a Jacksons, really cool looking, but just a hair more aggressive. Now there are Panther Chameleons, they to me can have some of the coolest colors and patterns, BUT I have heard that they can sometimes be more aggressive with YOU and each other. IF you do get more than one chameleon, you cannot mix two types of chameleons. As far as keeping them, one of my enclosures is like a 1.5 foot wide, and 3 feet tall screen cage. I took various fake foliage that comes in like a "rope" form, and string it throughout. Bottom line, they need all they can to climb on, and depending in the size of their hands, get something that they can comfortably fit their "hands" around. They need to access water and crickets or whatever food you choose, 24/7. I even mist mine throughout the day, but some people don't. They REALLY are great pets, and are SOOOO neat! Good luck, and feel free to email me for more info @ villebaby32@bellsouth.net

They make interesting pets but have some special needs. Here are some helpful websites before you decide:
http://www.chameleonsdish.com/index.html...
http://www.junglewalk.com/info/chameleon...

Chameleon - nearve or small brake?

2010-05-22T06:26:00.001-07:00

she can still move her leg but cant garb hard. does`nt look swollon. do she need vet view?
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Since it still moves, I don't think anything is really broken. It's probably sprained or fractured. I would suggest a vet view.

are you supp with calcium? Maybe its the beginnings of MBD? a trip to the vet would help you :)

Carpet Pythons?

2010-05-22T06:26:00.000-07:00

So I have decided to get a Carpet Python, after hearing many things about blood pythons having nasty temperments.I was just wondering if anyone on hear has experience with them and could tell me what to expect from them. I have read that they can be a bit nippy when young though but have extreamly good temperments when the mature! So im just looking for someone to fill me in on them. What is the size/temperment difference between a Coastal Carpet, Jungle Carpet and a normal Carpet? Thanks in advance!
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its all down to the individual snake, if you get one from a baby, then you are more likely to have a 'tame' snake as it grows.
We have 3 costal carpets, and they are all wonderful. our larges is well over 6 foot now, and i trust him enough to let my 2 year old son help hold him (supervised of course!) as long as we let him sniff our hand before reaching for him he knows its us and he is placid as any boa i have owned. The two females are a lot younger than him, but again, as long as they know its us and not food they are fine, although i wouldn't let my son hold the females because they are more likely to bite if he makes sudden movements, but this rule of nippy when young applies to almost every snake.
The jungles are known to be a little bit more aggressive. but again i am a strong believer in its all down to the individual and the respect you have for the snakes, you can't expect a snake that is pulled and poked all the time to be the firendliest.
Since having our largest carpet from a hatchling, he has only bitten my partner once, and that was my partners fault, the mouse wasn't warm enough, and he wasn't using tongs to feed.
These are amazing snakes, one of my faves, out of all the snakes i have owned which is quite a few (various boa's, corns, spotted python, bull, hognosed, anaconda, african rock python, burmese, and the list goes on) i think you have made a great choice of snake to own!!

hi there
carpet pythons are nasty as well .. nippy isn't the word for it.. ... they get to about 5-6 feet ... beautifully snake but i will never have one again... if u want a good temperament snake get some kind of boa or ball python... most boa's are extremely tame even the larger red tail boa's.. I'd rather have a Burmese python then a carpet python any day ... my option ... good luck

I've only worked with Jungle carpets and most were fine. They were aggressive in the cage and required a snake hook to remove them, but once out, they were fine. There are different temperaments in all species.

i have 2 coastal carpets both tame as but can get "moody" when shedding. I live in the Australian bush (NT) and was fortunate enough to have a juvenile Children's python, slither across my verandah, my two dogs pounced. once my 5yr old son laid his eyes on it ,it was his. "Trolley" has NEVER bit or even struck at anyone, extremely placid, had him about 6 months now my son takes him out of the tank unsupervised, hes only as thick as my ring finger %26 abot 30cm long. Childrens pythons only ever grow to abour 1.2-1.5m a managable size until you get a little more experienced %26 confident. good luck snakes rock xx

CANT FIND MY MICE!! careful where you step... HELP!?

2010-05-22T06:25:00.003-07:00

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Check the cereal boxes.

put out some cheese : D

Set live (havaheart type) traps near walls and bait with peanut butter. They'll be caught before long.

Are they pet mice you have food for? A trick I learned when I had hamsters and the like was set up some books into a stair-like structure and then lean a fairly deep plastic bucket against them. The pet will climb the stairs and go down the bucket to get the food, but then not be able to get back up the slippery incline. Then again they sound like they may be feeders. In this case the same trick might work, but you may have to be creative about what you use for food

Well, they are now inside a reptile lol, careful where you tread cos a tail just slithered off into the next category

Hey there!
If u have closed the doors in ur house and ur door in ur room, then i can help u. If u didn;t close ur door, don't proceed to the next step.
Ok, i bet that ur mice had hid under somewhere dark, or a place that contained contaminated cheese (lol) or something. If ur room had holes, then don't proceed to the next step.
I suggest u to find where it;s dark and have a place one side entrance and exit for the mice. If i had to anologize this, something like a box with one side of a hole.
Search and search, and maybe u can find it.
Good luck finding ur mice, and
Have a good day!

Don't worry.
Your mice move out of your place.
It's managed to find a better place to stay.

one time, my hamster got out, he was in my dads work boot, maybe you should check your shoes.

Oppps..i think it might be on the bottom of my shoe!! Sorry

you better look in small places
maybe they hide there

When my hamsters ran away, they tended to stay in places such as under the refrigerator or behind the washing and drying machine.

set out some special treats for them, then check the dresser drawers, this was my rat's favorite place to go when allowed to run free in my room. Check any dark small spaces. Once you eliminate a room shut the door and go to the next one. good luck

Here kitty, kitty!

Can you use chlorine conditioner in a turtle tank?

2010-05-22T06:25:00.002-07:00

can you use chlorine conditioner for a turtle like you can for a fish? Cause if i use bottled water every time i clean the tank it will start to cost alot of money.
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Yes you can, the basic conditioners down your pet stores fish isle are just fine and if they have the reptile specific conditioners then even better... but you dont have to. I have never dechlorinated my turtles water. Some people say it irritates their eyes, but Ive never had any problems, my turtles are happy and healty. Its cheaper, easier and it helps control the algae. Basiacly, conditioners arent really overkill if thats what you want to do, but theyre not necissary either.

i suggest not

NO! It hurt the turtles eyes and skin. Filter the water. No mater what you do, you're still going to end up changing the water sometimes. Take from a guy with experience! :)

Yes. Here is a good link to water quality.
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/care/wa...

I guess you can , but ill rather not risk it, cause when i do it my turtles blink ALOT and scratch their eyes . I would use tap water and let it sit for like a day or so
but if you wanna use chlorine thats fine also

Can you use a chameleons cage for a ball python?

2010-05-22T06:25:00.001-07:00

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No, you need at least a 20 gallon tank. Ball pythons require at least a 20 gallon tank, but a larger tank is preferred (30-40 gallons), considering that ball pythons grow to 3-5 feet in length. They require sufficient humidity and heat (humidity between 25%-75%, and heat temperature between 82-86 degrees F). They also require long tanks instead of tall ones, because ball pythons aren't much of climbing. The chameleon's screen cages will not hold the humidity that the snake needs (and humidity levels should be increased while the snake is in the shedding process).
Just a fact that needs to be made: NO HEAT ROCKS! Heat rocks have been known to cause severe burns on snakes!

I wouldn't recommend it, because ball pythons need a certain amount of humidity and a chameleon cage (the types I've seen) have all been screen, preventing the ability to keep the humidity high for your snake.

No I wouldn't. you need to find a large aquarium and a heat rock. A cage won't be able to trap any heat. Snakes are poikilothermic....(cold blooded).they can't maintain thier own body heat.

Can you see mites?

2010-05-22T06:25:00.000-07:00

what color are they are they white or balck and can i see them in driftwood
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YES, YOU CAN SEE THEM! They are reddish brown engourged on the blood of your beloved pet!

You mite be able to if you look real close.

If you are going to use driftwood, I would get it from a pet store. To many possibilities for chemicals as well as mites. And, mites a usually so small they are impossible to see.

You need a microscope and they'll be in b%26w

yes! they are tiny brownish-black things that will first appear around the eyes and corners of the mouth. if you see them, quarantine the affected reptile immediately. you probably can see them on driftwood,too. do not hesitate to take it to a vet for proper treatment, and be ready to clean everything in the cage and change the substrate. mites multiply fast, so you need to act fast if you see them.

yes they are dark and you will see them around the mouth and eyes or in the water dish after a soak in there -- if you do not take care of a mite problem they will kill your animal eventually -- mites are not that hard to get rid of if you follow some basic instructions and remeber you must kill the eggs too! go to www.bobclark.com enter the forum and ask this question - there are many seasoned handlers that use this site and they can give you the advice you need.

Yes, they are black or red. some are a little bigger than others.

Yes i toatally agree with lizard lover
yes! they are tiny brownish-black things that will first appear around the eyes and corners of the mouth. if you see them, quarantine the affected reptile immediately. you probably can see them on driftwood,too. do not hesitate to take it to a vet for proper treatment, and be ready to clean everything in the cage and change the substrate. mites multiply fast, so you need to act fast if you see them.
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One way to get rid of mites and/or ticks from driftwood or anything else is to boil the driftwood in a pot for maybe 15 mins. as for if the mites/ticks get in the snakes cage i would again take the animal strait to the vet and get them to fix the problem. I would also remove anything in the cage and clean the cage and any ornaments , hideboxes ect with bleach and thouraly rinse them after and throw out the substrate.

Mites to me look like poppy seeds, except they move. They're very good at hiding in bedding, driftwood and in the plastic borders on tanks. After you treat your pet for the mites, be sure to clean the tank very thoroughly, change the bedding, wash the food/water dishes and freeze or bake the driftwood. Be careful if you have other reptiles. Mites can spread quickly. Wash your hands well between tanks. Even then, they may come back and you'll have to start over.

Can you replace the clamp for my turtle?

2010-05-22T06:24:00.002-07:00

Can you replace the clamp on a Fluker's Clamp Lamp? I have a turtle and the clamp is broken. Can i replace the clamp? if i can, where can i buy it?
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Why not just buy the cheapest one, 75watt and unscrew the clamp off of the new one, and replace it for the broken one? It's like $10.

Can you put plants from around here(BC) in with my house gecko?

2010-05-22T06:24:00.001-07:00

im worried i wont make him sick or sad or sumthin?
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House geckos most likely won't eat the plants so your safe from that. It wold be better to have plants in your enclosure because that's kind of there natural habitat. Water usually stays on the plant so they can drink of that. Why would it make the gecko sick? As far as I know, they only eat crickets, mealworms, etc. The plants would more likely make them happy. But if you are really worried, you can buy fake plants that don't need any attention, or plants from a local store.

i think it would make him sick only because it has been outside and gecko don't really climb a lot, i think that you should just buy some and then he will be safe and you don't have to worry

it shoudnt eat the plants so i say its ok

Yes, you should be able to. Because they don't eat them, just ensure that the plants you put in there with him aren't poisonous and all should be well.

Can you put frogs in with geckos?

2010-05-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

if the answer is yes(i have a house gecko)can i put fire bellied toads or squrriel tree frogs?
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meow

no they will kill ea ch other please dont

yes for sure they wont eat each other if thats what you think

I'd recommend not.
Even if they get along, they NEED different climates. The extra moisture would hurt the geckos and the frog wouldn't like the dryness and heat rock at all, probably kill it.
Frogs aren't reptiles, they are amphibians. I would think the geckos would try to kill the frog.

No, fire belly toads give all a toxic when they feel threaten and it kills most animals near it. I have a few myself, I keep them with a few other kinds of toads but I wouldn't mix a gecko because beside the toxins they don't like the same climates and surfaces.

The frogs may get too large for the gecko's down the line, and could possibly eat them. Best bet, for similar habitat needs, would be a green tree frog, or my favorites, the red-eyed tree frogs. You'll have to make sure not to get really small frogs, but not overly large compared to the gecko either. This should be a pretty good match, and add some additional life to the party.
Don't go with the fire bellied toads, their habitat is way different and they secrete a slight poison through their pores that can harm the gecko. The squirrel tree frog should be a compatible match also, but the red eyes are still my fave.
Good luck!

no, unless the tank is like a super big aquarium tank.

Treefrogs are ok, as they have the same basic habitat and feeding requirements.
Fire-bellies prefer a semi-aquatic environment.

ummmm .
please dont b/c house geckos r frog and insect eaters
so the gecko will eat the frogs!
then there will be no more frogs that will be sad!!
ok!
please dont!!!

Can you pick up a ball python while it's in a ball?

2010-05-22T06:23:00.003-07:00

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well if your snake is in a ball its obviously because it is feeling a little scared. if the snake does this every time you pick it up you may need to handle it more. at the same time, dont handle it every day because if the snake is timid you dont want to stress it out to much. so handle the snake every other day for lets say ten minutes at a time. eventually you can start to lengthen the time you handle it at a time. this should help with the shyness. so to answer your question, yes you can handle your snake when its in a ball, because you want to tame it a little more, but not too often as it will cause stress also. which could, throw the bp off frozen thawed rodents... but just keep a good balance and all will be fine.

yes as long as you don't go fast and try to pick it up from underneath it . ... don't go towards it head.

Yes, you can! But it's best to touch the snake first to let it know you are there.

Yes, the ball position is defensive and not aggressive.
As they mature and get more used to you they will relax more and you will see the ball less and less unless something startles them.

Yes, technically you can.
Though I don't like to because the snake is feeling incredibly vulnerable at that moment. The only time I pick mine up while it's in a ball is if something (like my dog who likes to lick him) is scaring him. His head pops back up right away when I do so, cause I've "saved" him from those frightening things. ^^ So cute.
Like someone else said: always touch the snake before you pick it up so you're sure it knows you're there. Otherwise it doesn't know what the heck is going on.

Yes you can, pick it up from underneath not from where it's head is, also pet it so it knows that you are there and you don't scare it.
Krstl

Of course you can

I'd leave it a bit if I were you. Ball pythons get into a ball when they feel threatened, so leave it alone for a while.

Can you over feed a corn snake? how can you tell how old it is?

2010-05-22T06:23:00.002-07:00

my baby corn snake has been feeding on pinkies but i changed to fuzzies bout 3 wks ago, and he is eating 2 each wk. but a friend has a adult corn that only eats 2 adult mice per month so i am wondering if i am feeding my snake to oftern or will they only eat when hungary?
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2 fuzzies a week is fine for a corn snake, as long as that are both given at once, dont give him them in two seperate feeds.
once he has taken 6 feeds on 2 fuzzies, try upgrading him to 1 small mouse, then after 6 feeds, 2 small mice, etc. just make sure he gets his food in one sitting rather than 2.
my adult corns, take 2 or 3 adult mice per week, and doing it this way is how i got them to do so.
dont be tempted to over feed otherwise powerfeeding will make them obese and reduce their lifespan, corns can live anywhere up to 25 years, a powerfed one is lucky to reach 10.
carry on as you are and things will be ok

The proper diet for a corn snake depends upon the size of the snake. As the corn snake increases in size, the one to two mice per week should be increased in size proportionately to the size of your snake. My large, adult, corn snake occasionally eats a small rat. I usually feed her every 10 days but this changes as the seasons change. I think that your friend is underfeeding his snake by only feeding it once a month.
The mouse that you feed to your snake should not be so large that it makes a huge bulge in the belly of the snake. The snake will have problems digesting it and the mouse may be regurgitated. It is better to feed two small mice than one big mouse because it will be easier for the snake to digest the smaller mice. Feed your snake frozen mice that you defrost in order to avoid injury to your snake.
Sometimes male snakes will lose interest in eating during breeding season, and female snakes will want to eat more.
In order for corn snakes to properly digest their food they need lots of heat (80-83 degrees is ideal). Your corn snake will digest its food and be more willing to eat again. A common cause of regurgitation in corn snakes is that the tank was kept too cool.

-rolls eyes- My corn would eat forever if I let him. Yes it's quite possible to overfeed a corn snake. What I do when I have a question about specific care of my snakes, and all my sources contradict one another, is I look up a knowledgable breeder on the internet. Most are happy to answer any questions you may have.
It's hard to tell how old a corn is due to how often/much the snake is fed. Some people want their snake to grow quickly so they feed it more. -shrugs-
Two adult mice per MONTH? -eyes suspiciously- That seems a bit long for a corn, to me.

Once my babies are off pinkies, they are fed once a week. One appropriately sized animal that is 1-1 1/2 times the width of the widest part of the snake. Babies will not get fat like adults will as most of the food is put into growing. Once they reach 2 years old, they should be fed every 7-10 days, and once they are adults of 3 years or older, I feed every 2 weeks. The exception is during breeding season, the females are fed every week, and after they've laid eggs they are fed weekly until they recover their pre-lay weight. Then they are back on a 2 weeks schedule.

you should only really feed it once per week maximum, if you feed it too much too quickly it will grow too quicky and could die

2 fuzzies a week, you're defenately over feeding it. I have a 2ft californian king who's 4 years and he gets 3 'large fuzzies' a month. As a baby I gave him a pinkie every sunday for about 7 months and then as he went on to Fuzzies I gave him 2 a month and now he's on the bigger ones he gets 3 a month. I either give them to him all in one go or 1 a week (on sundays then I can't forget!)
Remember - If the snake isn't hungry it won't eat ... snakes are suppost to be out in the wild and therefore they eat if they're hungry not when they're fed.
You can always check with your local pet store, if you can measure your snake as they will want to know how long he/she is. As for telling the age - you estimate it from around the time you brought it. That's the only advice I can give for that. Snakes are so lovely!

Cut its head off and count the rings same as a tree.

clairew1207 is definently wrong he nos nothing

With all snakes when given a chance to eat they will. Obesity can be a problem with any pet snake and most snakes in captivity are over fed.
Krstl

Can you move around a ball python's cage while he is in it?

2010-05-22T06:23:00.001-07:00

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Yes, but you must be very careful that there isn't anything in the cage that could fall over on him. I prefer to take my snakes out before moving the cages just because they're used to being handled but aren't used to having their cages hover about. ^.^;
I can't move my ball python's cage while he's in it. It's a fifty gallon and is too heavy for me to lift by myself. In order for two of us to lift it we have to take everything out of the cage first.

You sure can. Just make sure there is nothing in there than can roll on to the snake, cut or abrade it.

ya but he might not like it

Sure as long as you don't shake it around too much. Snakes sence small vibrations in the ground so as long as you dont shake her/him around too much it should be okay.

I would recommend taking him out and either holding him in one hand or putting him in some kinda container with ventilation . You do not want anything to accidentally fall on him or stress him out . I do spot cleaning when my Ball Pythons are in their cages and change the water but that's about it .

Yes, you sure can! Just make sure that there isn't anything large and heavy that can roll around in there and crush him, as someone else has already said, and try not to bump it around and cause it too much stress.

I dont see any problem with it. It all depends on how far, or what type of moving you are doing. It also depends on how large your snake is. If you have a larger snake, remember when you are moving it, that you have to be able to move that weight. If you are doing moving that will slide the snake around or that could be harmful, be careful or take the snake out. You dont want to injure the python. I think if you are just moving it a little or something like that your snake should be fine.

*Yes but take out the water dish and anything else like branches ect ect so it doesn't get hurt.

Can you keep your red eared sliders outside?

2010-05-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

I live in Houston where it gets incredibly hot And can freeze slightly one week out of the year. I want to build a small pond for my two RES's and keep them outside. Would they cook? Are there ways to keep the water cool? What about when it gets cold? How do they survive it in the wild?
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res turtles are native to your part of the country so they are used to being outside all year. they hibernate in the winter underground in holes the dig out and at the bottoms of lakes and rivers. make sure if you have an outdoor pond you give them a little fenced area to get out and walk around, they may dig a hole and hibernate but im not sure if it gets cold enough there. you should check out austinsturtlepage.com, bet you can find your info there :)

In the summer it would probably be warm enough.. I'll find a factsheet stating the temperatures they need in a minute. You'd have to build some kinda of pond with out of water levels for them, without them being able to escape. If you can do that, and keep temperature high enough, they should be ok. In the winter they'd probably have to be inside somewhere though.. maybe just for a couple of months, I'm not sure.
Factsheet: http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/turtl...

Can you keep an anaconda as a pet?

2010-05-22T06:22:00.003-07:00

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*Have a look at these sites
http://www.newenglandreptile.com/careyco...
http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/907...
http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/112...
http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/163...
http://www.boasandpythons.co.za/anaconda...

Yes you can. I've had a few, and never liked them. If you want a large snake, there are others with better temperaments. Anacondas have nasty tempers, and quickly grown to a dangerous size.

Until it eats you.

Yes never had one but they can get expensive with all of the feeding

My son had a friend that got an Anaconda when it was very young. He kept it till it was about 8 Ft long and then when he was feeding it he ended up getting bitten. Needless to say he got rid of the snake. Anacondas are notorious for having bad temperments. I love snakes but would not keep that particular snake. I don't know that you could ever really call it a Pet. I enjoy snakes that I can handle without worrying that it is looking at me like I was it's next meal.

Yes you can but it is a very complicated husbandtry you have to have a bucket full of water for a water dish and a "swimming pool" big enough for it to relax in and you have to have a cage big enough as well... I'd stick with something less temperamental than an anaconda if you have never had a snake maybe a ball python(small python) or a burmese python or maybe a red tail boa just to get started into anacondas and if you are gonna get an anaconda get a Yellow Anaconda they are smaller 12-14 ft insted of a green anaconda which can reach the length of almost 30ft the anacondas are not the longest snake but they are the heaviest so you're gonna have to have other people help you carry it. anyways good luck...

PS Bob Clark of Oklahoma sells Green Anacondas

Get a grizzly to go along with it. That's one way to keep the in-laws away.

Yes and no. Yes because when they are still young (probably 1%261/2 ft. long or less) they appear cuddly and tame and easy to control and carry. However, once they grow to several feet (5ft. or more) that's the time when things may turn unpredictable, nasty and out of control.
We had had a python before (a cross between Indian and Burmese) which we bought at a very young age (less than 1ft. long) and appeared lovely and tame (the breeder told us that it was hatched in his farm and not in the wild). My family and I have learned to love him, not only because he was easy and inexpensive to maintain (he eats only once a month on a cheap throw-away chicken heads) but also for the fact that he appeared to respond to our affections.
Not until I've seen a number of incidents shown on TV (such as 'Believe It Or Not' and 'Pets Gone Wild') where snake pets had turned against its owners (a good one was the one caught on TV at a restaurant where the python bit the owner near his right eye). I had one similar incident too with our pet python (anacondas and pythons are cousins, aren't they?) when he was already three feet long but it was not as serious as the one caught on that TV programs. It was not his fault though (our pet python) because I knew that he was caught unguarded and unaware of what he did. I felt that it was just his 'wild' side manifesting itself.
Eventually, when he has grown to more than 9 feet, we've concluded that his size could post a danger to us and decided to donate him to a zoo in our area where he can be better taken cared of. We visit him occassionally because we are entitled to a lifetime free entrances to the zoo park for our donation.

Technically, yes. In some states you need a license to own large snakes.
I highly suggest you NOT get an anaconda as a pet. They're the second longest snake in the world--rectic python has set new record at 38 ft!--and are the most muscular snake in the world. They are also aggressive by nature.
DON'T DO IT.

yes and this is a good site to check out.

Can you help us name our baby bearded dragons?

2010-05-22T06:22:00.002-07:00

My boyfriend and I just got two1 month old bearded dragons on Monday and we still have not named them. We want something unique but all ideas are welcome, funny is a plus. We were thinking of naming them Cheech and Chong or Bonnie and Clyde but we are not sure of their sex for they are only about a month old. We are hoping for one boy one girl, we will find out later! Thanks:)
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LOL, I was gonna say Cheech and Chong!
I had two hamsters back in the early eighties named Leather and Lace (muffled laugh)...
How about Chuck and Larry?

Nahnook and Nevaeh

You...have...DRAGONS? Holy cow! Ha, that was just a joke. Uhh, just name them what feels right or borrow from what they look like. I get ideas from baby naming sites that show you meanings of names.

Lilo and Stitch

Pete and Repete.

Babe and Hun

pork chop and sam bone

Abe and Leo

Starsky and Hutch.
Mr Smith and Ms.Smith
Hackle and Jackal
Chip and Dale
Dragon and Peacock i don't know what in Chinese word...hi hi

Yin and Yang...

slayer %26 player slayer for the agressor and player for the other

buffy spike dawn anya xander giles jessica jessie jesse jess sharky

Can you handle a turtle?

2010-05-22T06:22:00.001-07:00

i thought you wern't supposed to handle turtles but i don't know
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I have 4 aquatic turtles and had 2 tortises at one time. Even though all turtles have a tendency to snap and bite (some more then others) they will release. There is no need to worry, you can definatly hold them, wether they like being held is totally up to the turtle lol! They may be shy but will eventually come out of their shell and wait on their food most everyday. Enjoy your turtles, but please for my sake remember how much care they need. You may think it is easy now (like I did) but I have spent over $1000 on just one turtle alone! Thank You!

aquatic turtles sometimes bite. tortoises though, you can hold alot. but, i think you can hold it!

yes. i have 2 of my own. you can take them out and hold them but you should allways was your hads befor and after

You can handle any turtle, even those massive alligator turtles, just be careful with it and sometimes they will attempt to bite you. They became more tame with more handling, just dont OVERhandle it.

Yes, and as mentioned it best to wash your hands after.

yes you can handle turtles, some are quite friendly and fun to play with

many water turtles (and other reptiles) carry Sal Monella (probably not the correct spelling), tortoises are safer but its still possible for them to be carriers.

Yes. I found 2 turtles before and took care of them but this girl has my turtle becuase somehow the turtle got out of my yard. But anyways it lived fine off of lettuce and my really really big backyard for it to walk around

yes you can but only when necessary. They don't really like to be handled they'll sometimes bite.

Ive had three turtles for over five years. A musk, red-eared slider and a malayan leaf. I pick them up occasionally(as in once every few months) to do a health check. Sometimes I put them in a tub outside so they can get some sunlight. Occasionally take them out when doing a complete water change/tank cleaning. Other than that I just leave them alone. They seem healthy and happy.
If you want an animal thats going to "enjoy:" being petted/handled get a rat/bird/cat/hamster. Reptiles just don't fit the bill. Any reptile owner who is IGNORANT enough to think that "their pet likes being held" is only considering the situation from their own selfish point of view and not that of their reptile.

Can you give me ways to convince my landlord to let me have a leopard gecko?

2010-05-22T06:22:00.000-07:00

I need oyur help only rea people who would help!! I'm really a responsible owner! hOW CAN I CONVINCE HER IN A POLITE WAY?!
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i don't know were u live but in Ontario Canada u can have a pet even though in the lease it says u cant .. it's in the law as a human right to own a pet .. but if ur lease says no dogs or cats then they can stop u from having one .. but if they say no pets they can't stop u from having fish, reptiles or birds...find out what ur human rights are in ur bylaws and then bring it up to ur landlord... or just sneak it in and hide it when the landlord comes in i know here they have to giv u a 48 hour notice b4 entering in ur apartment unless it's a emerg. hope this helps.. good luck

a small reptile should not bother the landlord.it won't hurt the place at all! i would offer to put down a deposit for damages...maybe 200 dollars.

All i can say is that you can prove to her/him in other ways that you are responsible. But if you moved in to these apartments, you need to respect their rules. Also, you probably signed a lease that states that you cant have certain animals, anyways, so it would be hard to get around.
Otherwise just get it and hope they don't notice i guess.

Has she already said no you can't have one? Most landlords don't even count "caged" pets like reptiles. read your lease %26 see what it says, you might not even need permissio

It's a lizard.
It doesn't make any noises and it can't destroy anything.
It just lives in a glass box.

It'll eat the bugs
It won't pee on the carpet
they don't make much noise
they live in a tank
your responsible
they don't scratch up the house
they're cute ^^
you'll be a polite quiet little tenant that doesn't cause problems... rofl
hahaha. thats all i got. best of luck ^^

Tell her:
1. They are small and easy to look after
2. They don't stink like dogs!
3. They don't make a racket - well mine do but shhh!
4. They'll eat all the insects
5. Get and aggresssive one it'll scare away the burgelers!
6. Give her 50 quid more for the first few weeks
if they don't work just go ahead and buy one if you really are a responsible owner which i'm sure you are!

Simple, its small, doesnt smell mainly because the pee is solid! =P Quiet whick means will not disturb other residents. Its unlikely to escape because its so lazy but don't underestimate it! Don't need to let it out so it won't bring in anything you don't want in. Whatever you do don't mention the live bugs or its a no!

tell her that owning a lizard is essentially the same as a fish, they live in a tank and dont really come out much. Tell her thta they dont make a mess, and you will keep everything clean, and that there is no smell from it.

easy...dont tell him....i have two corn snakes., two beared dragons, two frogs, and two geckos...and im not suppose to have any pets in my apartment....

Well, a Leopard Gecko isnt running around the house damaging things. They sit in a tank..how harmful is that? Just explain to your landlord how calm of an animal it is and how it "won't" come out of its tank.
p.s. Do you even have to let them know your getting one?
Good Luck!
-I might run into the same problem w/ my landlord!-

Can you get your iguanas teeth removed?

2010-05-22T06:21:00.002-07:00

can u getm them removied or filed down? cause they dont use their teeth to eat really, so can u get them removed?
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No, you can't They regrow teeth throughout their lives. And yes, they use them for tearing up their food.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/steve.woodw...
http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/teeth.html...

Why would you want to do this to begin with? If there wasn't a reason for them to have teeth they wouldn't be there in the first place. They do use them to eat.

Why the heck would you put them trough that. The vet would probobly refuse to do so anyways. AND YES THERE TEETH ARE FOR EATING. Quit coming up with ideas to torture your pet.
Do you need your hair...NO YOU DONT. But we dont just yank it out cus we dont need it do we?

They DO need their teeth.
If you are afraid of being bitten by your pet, get goldfish instead!

Yes they do use them to chew..also bit becareful they can bite also. I was feeding mine and he accidently clamped down on my finger and cut me bad.

No. lol. That would probably hurt them. If you're iguana is biting it might feel scared and sometimes if they're a male and a female is on their period they get very Dominant and may bite. If it's a smaller iguana than it's normal for them to whip and maybe try to bite because they're scared, they need constant attention to become tame.

Only if we can remove or file down your teeth!!?

I didn't know they had teeth. I've never been bitten by mine. Iguana's are very delicate creatures. The slightest of change and it could make a major impact on them. I would try to do as much as possible to make them live naturally.

Can you feed turtles( RES) lettuce and if you can how do u introduce it?

2010-05-22T06:21:00.001-07:00

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of course you can. make sure its not too big for the turtle to eat and also try to just give me the leaf. just put the lettce in the water or a feeding area and if its interesting in it, it will eat it. keep in mind
Commercial diets
(Less than 25% of the diet)
-Commercial floating pellets or sticks for fish, reptiles, or turtles
Animal protein
(Less than 25% of the diet for adults)
-Live feeder fish (occasionally)
-Earthworms
-Finely chopped raw lean beef or beef heart
-Cooked chicken
-Snails
-Tubifex worms
-Mealworms
-Waxworms
-Pinkie mice
-Crickets
-Bloodworms
Vegetation
(50% or more of the diet)
-Collard greens
-Mustard greens
-Dandelions
-Carrots (shredded root and top)
-Squash
-Green beans
-Sweet potatoes
-Apples (shredded)
-Melon
-Berries
-Bananas
-Grapes
-Tomatoes
-Plums, peaches, nectarines

Put it in its Cage, %26 Yes you can, =]
Good Luck.

u sure can. they eat vegetables .. drop it in their cage.. if they don't eat it for a while then take it out.. my baby ddnt like it :(

As far as I know, turtles love lettuce. I don't think introducing it will be a problem.. but they may need some more nutrients than just what's available in the lettuce. Ask your local pet store expert!
Good luck!

No no and NO!!
Lettuce has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. You will end up starving your RES to death by feeding it lettuce. Even if you only give it occasionally. Lettuce is absolutely one of the worse things you can give any reptile!

If all you're going to do is feed it lettuce, why not just stick the turtle in the freezer and save it from the suffering?

just chop it into little peaces and put it in the tank

Can you feed bearded dragons earthworms?

2010-05-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

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Your kind of getting mixed answers here so to sum it up
Earthworms or nightcrawlers are best for very young or older(because of high fat and protein)
Only a couple a week is usualy good
Only get them from a pet store, my store sells them in container that kept in the fridge. 50 earthworms or 15 nightcrawlers.

It's not suggested. If you must, use only ones raised for animal consumption, ie, those in a petstore, not your backyard. Only very young beardies should be getting large amounts of protein, as they get older, their diet should consist primarily of fresh veggies.

Yes! just dont over do it because they are high in fat and make sure nowone in yer area fertileizes their lawn

It's best not to because the ones sold at stores for fish bait are not nutritious and the ones in your yard can be poisoned from pesticides or lawn fertilizers. It is best to stick with crickets as their live food.

Q. Can You Feed Bearded Dragons earthworms?
A. Yes certainly ! They are an excellent food for Beardies, particularly growing juveniles as worms have a high protein content, do not feed exclusively as a varied and balanced diet is essential to good health. Medium Dendrobaena are the best.
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Can you feed a leopard gecko wild crickets?

2010-05-22T06:20:00.003-07:00

It costs entirely to much to keep buying crickets i mean I need to pick up crickets almost every 2days and 2 dozen that costs actually alot of money after a while so can you feed a leopard gecko wild crickets.
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online is much cheaper 250 crickets is like 5 bucks

not after midnight

no, because u dont know if they have been exposed to pesticides or any other dangerous substance, therefore, I would not suggest it.

Leopard geckos can be fed wild insects, crickets and also 'sweepings' (insects caught by sweeping a net through long grass). A varied diet is good for them, and this would be cheaper for you.
But, if you are going to do this you need to be sure you are catching them in places that haven't been sprayed with insecticides - as it can be harmful to your gecko.
Hope this helps.

Order crickets online. You can get a lot of them. Get smaller ones and they will live a long time. You can get 250 or more. Keep them in a large rubbermaid container (no lid--they need lots of air and can't climb out). Use papertowels on the bottom, a few cardboard rolls or egg crates to hide in, a dish of gutload (not the gel kind) and a shallow water dish. I order from reptilefood.com or premiumcrickets.com.

Can you feed a Corn Snake crickets?

2010-05-22T06:20:00.002-07:00

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*No! It has to be mice, they can not live on crickets.
Have a look at this site.
http://members.aol.com/kathandcam/hawkhe...

NO I WAS READING ONLINE DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!!!HE SAID THAT WAS REALLY STUPID TO ASK CORN SNAKES
CAN NOT HAVE CRICKETS!!!!

I highly doubt that...
Go to a pet store and ask for baby frozen mice or live baby mice...
that is what they eat

I keep corn snakes and a general rule of thumb is to not feed food items greater in size than 1.5 times the diameter of the thickest part of the snake. Feed one suitable sized item (mouse, rat etc.)once a week and do not handle the following day. Allow the snake to digest the food. If there is not sufficient heat in the tank, the snake will not be able to digest the food item properly and may regurgitate it. It will also do this if the food is too big. I tend to feed frozen food items bought from the shop (captive bred so they have no parasites or disease). Thaw out prior to feeding, also no risk of food item injuring snake (mouse bites etc.)
Go to snake web sites and try and find out what snake it is and find a relevant care sheet. Try http://www.petsnakes.co.uk/gallery/galle...
This site has helped me out no end over the years, the guy is also very helpful when asked a question.

Can you feed a babie grass hopper to a long tailed grass lizard?

2010-05-22T06:20:00.001-07:00

i was just wondering if you could feed a babie grass hopper to a long tailed grass lizard. it just came acrossed my mined this morning when i was out side saw a babie grass hopper on my porch
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Sure !!

i assume you could. im not 100% sure, but my guess is yea, its fine...

Can you buy frozen bunnies at the pet store?

2010-05-22T06:20:00.000-07:00

i need a bunny to feed to my snake. i cant feed him live ones because hes a whimp he always gets bit every time a feed him live
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go to rodentpro.com

U can buy frozen Guinea pigs at an Ecuadorian food mart.

Feed your snake mice....not bunnies, like normal people. And why would they have frozen bunnies?

A lot of pet stores sell frozen rodents. I don't know where you are from so I can't be of too much help. I'd try calling around to pet stores in your area and asking. If by chance you can't find frozen, you could always try an INHUMANE way of knocking them out or killing them. Mice and rats only require a thump on the head and they're gone but it would take much more to kill a bunny.
The first person suggested frozen guinea pigs; those could work.
And I don't think chicky above me has ever come in contact with a snake larger than a ball python. Can't imagine how many mice it'd take to fill a big snake. Sorry...ranting

u dun have to buy frozen bunnies my dear friend! juz buy a live ones and then store in your freezer.. dat should do the trick

Some pet stores dont carry frozen bunnies, you may need to check at a snake or reptile store.
But you can check online i get my mice from cajunmice.com

Most of the big stores dont carry them but a smaller reptile specialty shop in your area probably would, or at least would be able to tell you where to go. Try locating one of them and giving them a call.

I just wanted to add to the posters here, ask the workers how the rabbits died, be sure they were killed and did not die from disease, because there could be something in the rabbits that you could contract or even your snake could get. When an animal dies of disease they don't always check to see what it was so you never know what it had.

sorry i don't know a place. I just wanted to let the ejects up there know that after a snake reaches a certain length you HAVE TO feed it frozen rabbits. NOT MICE. because of their size, a mouse wouldn't fill them up.

buy them online ( google search ---) there are alot cheaper .and they come with dry ice if you want to have some fun ( but be careful with the dry ice..)

sometimes

Can we feed baby turtles(red slied turtles) goldfish flakes?

2010-05-22T06:19:00.003-07:00

Help please tell me what can i give my baby turtles to eat Thank you!
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Fish flakes are OK for tonight.
Tomorrow, go to the pet store and get turtle food. There are special kinds, get one for omnivores. RES eat both meat and vegetables.
At the grocery store, get Romaine lettuce, squash, zuchini. Cut it up small and put it on a rock out of the water.
Feed him twice a day, but only leave the food in for about 30 minutes. Leaving it will cause bacteria and bugs which can kill baby turtles.
PLEASE do research before you get a pet from now on.

It's not going to be a very good diet for them and won't sustain them for long. Head to a pet store and buy some turtle food. (it will be with all the other reptile stuff usually). Since it's a baby, you might have to break the pellets into smaller pieces so they can eat them well but they shouldn't have much of a problem.

you could. but they would rather have turtle food. go to your local pet store and explain to them that you have turtles. also, turtles really like fish. it's a bit expensive but sometimes we buy some sushi fish like tuna and we feed it to them. since they're babies, you'll have to cut it extra small.

If they are babies about the size of a half dollar, freeze dried blood worms make a GREAT starter food. If they are bigger, Tetramin floating stick for turtles can be broken into the right sized pieces. The flake food just won't sustain them and it will make the water dirty quicker.

i have been feeding my turtles with fish food, and they got used to it and they're okay.

when i had my turtle, he would eat fish flakes. a varied diet is very good, but only fish flakes will not fulfill his needs!! guppies, turtle pellets, vegetables, are all good, and i guess feed him fish flakes occasionally, just for a varied diet. my turtle liked them

feed it regular turtle food it will eat it i have a red ear slider that is under an inch long that eats live feeder fish on top of his regular turtle food

they can but theyll probably get sick

Try this article: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/article...

No. Not enough substance. Try moist cat food. Meat or fish flavor. Just small amounts. Do not overfeed.

No it is for goldfish common sense would be to buy food for turtles if you feed it goldfish flakes it would cloud the water and also it doesn't have calcium. Also try feeding it mealworms, feeder guppies, minnows, feeder fish carrots, you getg it a variety it shouldn't always be food stix. For food stix i would recommend Reptomin baby food stix since they're little here is a picture of what it should look like. http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/... good luck =)

nooooooo they need baby turtle food!
DUH!

Can water turtles eat fish food?

2010-05-22T06:19:00.002-07:00

my turtle ran out of pellets and i cant get more until maybe monday or tuesday and i was wondering if they can eat fish food because i have lots of it
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I have 4 turtles in the same tank with 2 algae eaters and a flying fox. I need to feed the algae eaters and flying fox too..so yes I put fish food in the tank. The turtles munch on it all the time along with their regular diet. Mine think of it as part of their treat of the day! AND my turtles are very healthy...
It will not hurt the turtle. How old is the turtle. If it is a baby or young one you can't starve it until Tuesday.
Other suggestions would be...do you have any romaine lettuce around. That will work too... or try some dandelion leaves...

Not sure. But I feed mine lean meat of all sorts. Hamburger, hot dogs, even sandwich meat. I also dig up garden worms for them. I've had them for 10 years. Good luck.

He'll be fine until Tuesday without food. You may have suitable foods in the house--check out the feeding part of this site:

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/care/ca...

yes

YES!!the pet store man said it can and turtles

i would not do it
just buy feeder fish only 12 cents each

Your turtles can stay without food for a WEEK!! so you dont really need to feed it pellets, but you can try feeding veggies instead
fish food has almost the same things as a turtle pellets so its fine ! but doesnt mean they will eat it >%26lt; mines dont like it

My turtle ran out of pellets so I tried it feeding with fish food and nothing bad happen to them.

Can u use bark as hermit crab bedding?

2010-05-22T06:19:00.001-07:00

I was woundering, can u use reptile bark from Petsmart, or, Petco, as hermit crab bedding, in the cage? Here are some links that I was thinking of:
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
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Pine is poisonous to hermit crabs. Most bark is pine so I would not use it.
I use playsand. The best source is toys r us, but they are seasonal. You can also get play sand from home depot or lowes. Some people use a coconut based bedding called bed a beast or ecoearth. My experience with those is that they end up with a lot of gnats. This meant I changed the coconut based bedding more often.

Why don't you just use sand instead? Not kitty litter, not bark, not dirt, not moss... use SAND. If you don't want to deal with cleaning or buying the sand, then don't keep the hermit crab, because that's the type of bedding that they need.

Sand is really the best. My brother and I had hermit crabs %26 tree crabs for years. They did soooo much better with sand : ) Good Luck!! )

No. Bark is not good for hermit crabs, as they cannot dig a hole in it to molt. Sand is ideal, and it makes it easy for hermit crabs to dig. Also, sand is really warm, so it keeps their tank nice and warm for them. And no, you cannot keep a hermit crab in a cage, as it will not keep in any heat at all. Buy a sturdy glass/plastic tank with a sturdy lid. My friend's hermit crab has escaped before, so a lid is a must.
Hope this helps!
Good luck!

dont use bark when they mote they can NOT dig. i love to use play sand $5. at wal-mart. they love play sand, and it is cheap.
hope this help's.

NONONONONNO!! They cannot molt in bark, please do your research on hermit crabs! They need SAND!

sand is better for hermit crabs because its from their natural environment but if you want to use bark have it shredded.please

Can u feed frogs frozen shrimp?

2010-05-22T06:19:00.000-07:00

i found a frog in my back yard and my mom let me keep it. we got salt water fish can i feed my frog the frozen shrimp my mom gives the fish.
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If you want a frog for a pet you should go and buy a captive breed one not take one from the wild. I suggest you take that frog and put it back where you found it. How cruel is it to pick this creature off the earth and stick it in a tank.nice

Can turtles live in watter you get from your hose?

2010-05-22T06:18:00.001-07:00

have a prob I need to know if the live in watter you get from
your hose, I don't live in a city, I live in a town... well anyway I am
thinking of getting a small turtle from my friends pond. I am
getting different animals and i figure out how you take care of
them, how you feed them and stuff like that, so I really need
help on this one cause I have looked online before about this
Question and never found an answer for it so I really need alot
of ppl to answer this one.
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First what you want to do is find out if it lived in warm water berfore, room temp. water, or cold water.you could do it from the hose if you want it thats the type of temp water it was in before. But just make sure you now the temp. of the water the turtle was in before.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Tap water is fine. Just don't shock your turtle by changing the water temperature too quickly. In other words, you want the water to be a little bit cooler than "lukewarm." Most water from a garden hose is very cold. The solution is to fill buckets of water in your sink (testing the temperature with your hand) and pour them into the tank one by one.

Sure. Just make sure you change it daily and keep it clean...

yes but use a water conditioner

Can turtles live in watter you get from your hose?

2010-05-22T06:18:00.000-07:00

I have a prob I need to know if the live in watter you get from your hose, I don't live in a city, I live in a town... well anyway I am thinking of getting a small turtle from my friends pond. I am getting different animals and i figure out how you take care of them, how you feed them and stuff like that, so I really need help on this one cause I have looked online before about this Question and never found an answer for it so I really need alot of ppl to answer this one.
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It slightly disturbs me that someone could think that leaving their turtle out baking in the sun for hours in a container of water, unable to get out of the sun, until they literally cook to death is funny. Obviously, that person is the last one who should be giving out information of how to care for living things.
First of all, to answer your primary question. Yes, you can use water from your hose, or tap water, for your turtle. I'll assume that since your taking this from a friend's pond, that it's some kind of slider or similar water turtle. As long as you make sure that water is dechlorinated, it will be fine for your turtle.
You can feed him a simple canned dry turtle food (it's packaged just like fish food) that you can get at any pet store. give him a tank with about 4-5 inches of water in the bottom, a rock or log to bask on, and a basking bulb that's the right wattage for the tank size over it (DO NOT simple take him outside once a day... he needs to be able to access a basking spot all day, not just when it's convenient for his owner.) feed him about once or twice a day, and clean his tank out once a week. If you get a filter for his tank, you can clean it once every 2-4 weeks.
I hope this helps you.

Turtles need the water to be treated just like fish would. You need to remove the chlorine and other chemicals that are in the water.

Prepare the water just like you would for a fish...declornate it!

yeap you can use water from your hose, jsut make sure is not too hot when you put it, your turtle can live inside but you will need to take them to take a the sun once a day just dont forget them or they will boil , he he (happened to me once) you can also get a calcium rock they sell it at the pet stores usually has a turtle shape, and the bigger si the space where you have it the bigger it will grow, water changes, mmm that will depend on you and your turtle if you feed it in the same place it lives you will probably need to change it every day, but you can also get a filter (like the ones you use at the fish tanks) and the water will be clean for longer. good luck

Can turtles eat regular store bought turtle food?

2009-08-02T17:20:00.000-07:00

like can you buy pellets for a red painted turtle, or do u have to feed them crickets and such?
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They sure can, these are made especially for them, but as others have said yes you do want to supplement their diets with a variety of other things. when they are babies, they are generally more carnivourous, but as they get older you can introduce vegetable matter like romaine, and there are water plants they like i believe. mine also love grapes and strawberries.

They need a large variety of food items, and pellets are a small part of this. Here's a good link for good food!
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/care/ca...

you can give them store bought turtle food (hence the name turtle food) but you should give your turtle vegetables too like lettuce and stuff.

You can try regular turtle food and see if they will eat it.

yes you can.Depending on how old the turtle is you should give him other things too, like meat when hes a baby because they need nuitritian and veggies like lettuce when hes grown

well turtle pellet is only part of their diet
Commercial diets
(Less than 25% of the diet)
-Commercial floating pellets or sticks for fish, reptiles, or turtles
Animal protein
(Less than 25% of the diet for adults)
-Live feeder fish (occasionally)
-Earthworms
-Finely chopped raw lean beef or beef heart
-Cooked chicken
-Snails
-Tubifex worms
-Mealworms
-Waxworms
-Pinkie mice
-Crickets
-Bloodworms
Vegetation
(50% or more of the diet)
-Collard greens
-Mustard greens
-Dandelions
-Carrots (shredded root and top)
-Squash
-Green beans
-Sweet potatoes
-Apples (shredded)
-Melon
-Berries
-Bananas
-Grapes
-Tomatoes
-Plums, peaches, nectarines

u can use both best would be fish or mealworms

Can turtles cry??

2009-08-02T17:19:00.003-07:00

i mean if dogs can cry, can turtles? not that i'd want them to cry. i love turtles!
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No, turtles do not cry. Unlike other animals. However, if they are basking under the sun or light for long, you might see them with wet wet eyes. (but this is not crying). Cheers, enjoy watching your turtles bask. They love it

no they dont have eye ducts to produce tears

i doubt it.
they wont cry because they are upset and have emotional feeling, but possibly if something gets in their eye..

no animals have the mental capacity to cry, theyre brains aren't complex enough to process emotions

I don't know! Why should they cry?

No i am sure they can't, they do have feelings but not the same as we do. By the way what kind of turtles do u have?
I have 4 red eared sliders and a bunny.
Annika

NO. Turtles do not have Tear Ducts...

they don't literally cry, but water does come from their eyes at times. And they do this only to cool off.

nope but if their eyes are swollen it looks if they have just cried
but yea they dont cry

I'd assume that they could but I'm not sure cause when I saw a turtle a couple of times I thought that I saw one crying.

Can turtle experts help me!?

2009-08-02T17:19:00.002-07:00

I have a turtle (red eared slider) and whenever it sees me it fly's back in its tank, goes to the other side, or stares at me as if i am going to eat it. I want it to not be afraid of me and like me instead of thinking that i am some evil monster that is going to eat it.
What can I do?
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RES turtles are shy animals anyway and should have a place to feel safe. Our turtles are startled sometimes when we walk into the room, esp if they are basking on their dock. You can handle him more, our oldest turtle likes to have its neck rubbed like a cat. Be patient.

pull it out of the tank every other day so it gets used to you
maybe even introduce it to other turtles
just let it knows its your freind
if it tries to bite or claw you keep holding it so i knows "you are the Master" after a while a holding it it should get used to you

you can hold it more but wash your hands before and after or put gloves onhttp://www.austinsturtlepage.com/banners...

hope this helps

pick it up more wash hands before and after everytime you
want to pick it up maybe even hand feed it to let it know that
you are its owner and you care for it you dont want to give it a
negetive vibe try to talk if you want it to get used to its name
call his name more often even let it interact with other turtles
of the same species ... hope i helped ,you can email me if
you have other questions good luck with your turtle! bye

PS: here is a link to a website that mite help
www.anapsid.org/reslider.html

Mine did that when I got him for the first few months. It does think you are going to eat it =). Just walk near the tank slowly (they don't associate things that move slow as a threat) and drop a treat like a chunk of strawberry in for him when he sees you so he can associate you with food. I did this for my Painted for about a month and now every time he sees me he will jump in the water and swim like crazy to try and get near me to get food =) It will take time but soon he will see you as a friend.

I am not a turtle expert, but I raised a red-eared slider from when it was the size of a quarter until I released it into natural surrounding after it was 9.5 years old. If you want your slider to get used to you then start feeding him by hand. My slider would eat lettuce right out of my hand and it knew when it saw me that it was chow time. I could even give her live crickets by hand, so after a time she became very people friendly. Not too friendly that she could not be released back into her natural surroundings, as I kept her in a natural setting outside in a pound until she out grew it. She was 14 inches in diameter when I released her, most sliders do not live to be that size in captivity, most only live a few short years.

yeah u can hold it more but wash hands or use gloves
what my brother said i told him to type that

They naturally flee, as they consider you to be a predator.
The turtle will gradually become bolder, as it get used to seeing you.
Several posters recommended that handling the turtle will make it less afraid of you, but that is incorrect. Turtles do not like to be handled, and doing so will actually make them fear you MORE.

Can toads get high from marijuana?

2009-08-02T17:19:00.001-07:00

smoked a bowl, blew a few hits at a passing toad. The toad stuck around. Captured him in a small trash can and blazed him up. he moved slow
Answers:
Don't kill the toads brain cells, obviously you have none left! Turn the poor thing loose and find a trash can for yourself.

LMAO! i guess they can

Hell yeah! I was just in a house where everyone was blazing it up, and if I can get a contact high being there, your toad definitly can too!

You know that could be Reported as ANIMAL ABUSE!! Your terrible, If you have to ask the question then you shouldn't do it!!

The real question is will they trip if they lick themselves?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...
I understand it turns them into "horny-toads".
Geez! What a question. Man!
Nad

lmao. i guess they can you never know maybe its just a slow toad...

your so wroung get a life thanks for shorting your life by smoking marijuana

More likely, what you did was deprive the toad of oxygen. His decreased movements were probably due to asphixiation by smoke in the small area.
I have heard of people smoking out their iguana's, but I wouldn't trust their reports. Cats, dogs, other mamals are more likely to feel the effects of THC than reptiles.
Please release the toad, as it won't appreciate being high anyway.

You friggin disgusting pig. Smoking will kill you. You sicken me so much I am at a loss for words. All I can say is that you are a f%%^^%26%26*g pig.

WOW, you are a special case, Horrible to do this to a Reptile. I have 3 Red Ear Sliders and would never think of doing somthing like this.

What is your problem, you going to kill the toad and yourself. Have a great short f!@#$%g life!
Krstl

If it works on lower life forms such as yourself, I don't see why not.

anything that breaths can i get all my animals high

Can someone post some pics of frog aquarium/terrarium set-ups?

2009-08-02T17:19:00.000-07:00

topic^^^^
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There are some pictures here
http://www.amphibiancare.com/frogs/galle...
info here
http://allaboutfrogs.org/info/housing/ha...
both here
http://www.froggyville.com/habitat.htm...

i have three frogs but no camera sorry

http://www.blackjungle.com/terrarium.jpg...
Here is a what I thought is kind of a good picture.
Good Luck
Krstl

Can someone help me concerning fire belly toads.?

2009-08-02T17:18:00.002-07:00

I want a spectacular looking set up, so if you know of a website that contains info on building and setting up a terrarium for fire belly toads please post it.
thanks
Answers:
For inspiration:
http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/index.php...
http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/index.php...
But you may get better responses by going to a forum like Kingsnake.com and posting your question there.
Or go to a pond store, and ask there about terrarium set-ups. A fish store will try to sell you the tank - a pond store will try to sell you the accessories (plants, etc).

Firebellied toads are pretty hardy. I don't have a website but I did have a firebelly toad setup for quite a long time. I had a half ground half water ten gallon setup with a submersible water filter to keep things clean. They poop large quantities. I added some guppies to the water and the guppies would breed and the toads would eat them when they could catch them. You need a lid, of course, other than that you have a lot of leeway to be creative. Good luck and enjoy.

you could go to this web site they have good set ups
go to kingsnake.com in the classifieds under cages,racks
Exo-Terra Glass Terrarium
also purchase a reptile magizine they have lots of set ups in there

Can someone give me a few tips on geckos?

2009-08-02T17:18:00.001-07:00

im planning on getting the blizzard gecko and i wanted a few pointers on when to feed? how long does it live? what to put in the tank? can you handle them for long periods of time? and a anything else you think i should know about getting a gecko. ( first time buying a reptile)
Answers:
Feeding: Babies must be fed every night, Adults must be fed every other night. Make sure the insects are large enough to fit between their eyes to prevent choking or impaction.
Leopard Geckos live 15-20 years.
Inside the tank, you need a cool hide, a warm/humid hide, a shallow dish of water, a shallow dish of calcium powder (leopard geckos regulate their own calcium), and if you'd like to leave food, you can leave a dish of mealworms if you prefer. Outside, you must have a UTH on the warm side to regulate digestion.
Leopard geckos can become hand tamed, but must not be left out for long periods of time because they can cold. You can handle them, but just not too long.
Tips: Always gutload your feeders 24 hours in advance with healthy food. If you just toss insects in there without being gutloaded, your gecko won't get any good nutrition. Wax worms must only be used as treats as they are fatty and very addicting, if you overfeed waxies, your gecko may refuse all other food.. it's like junk food to them. Dust feeders with calcium every few days and with multivitamin powder 1-2 times per week.

try exotic pets as I don't know if they have blizzard gecko on there but they do have geckos

I dont know if they are similar but I had a Tokay Gecko and it was very mean and pretty large. It would bite if it had a chance. I fed it crickets and a pinky every now and then. Make sure your pinkys are not too old when you feed them or it can get pretty gross. One time he couldnt get the whole thing in his mouth and just ate the head yuck! I wouldnt handle a Tokay Gecko or most lizards you just watch them. I had a heat rock and some plastic plants and a water dish. The water dish should be pretty solid or the lizard will tip it over. They have new cages now that are mesh so air can go through them I would use those instead of an aquarium. If it is a rain forest lizard you have to spray it with water every now and then. They sell misters that will spray out water at certain time intervals. I am thinking of getting another lizard but not a Tokay. I had to give away the Gecko so I dont know how long he lived. Getting crickets from the pet store got to be alittle annoying. Good luck.

The best sites to read are:
http://www.drgecko.com/index.html...
http://www.thegeckospot.com/index.html...
http://www.reptilerooms.com/

Can sombody show me a picture of a ball pythons teeth?

2009-08-02T17:18:00.000-07:00

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Answers:
Here you go: http://www.sakr-design.com/web_pdc/skull... Just click on the picture of the Ball Python skull for a closeup.

Do they have fangs and not teeth?

Look here: http://rcreptiles.com/blog/index.php/200...