This isn’t reptile news, but a lot of us with reptiles have some other pets. I know I personally like rats, which might be partially why I do not want a large snake. At least the frozen rats we feed to our snakes are humanely killed.
Here’s an article from CNN
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Posted: November 29th, 2007 under News.
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Picking out a new reptile can be tough. There are so many different colors, shapes and sizes. Some reptiles have legs, like lizards and frogs, while snakes slither. Before picking out the type of reptile you will want, you must decide on the space you are willing to devote to this animal, and the amount of money you have to put towards it.
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Posted: November 27th, 2007 under General Information.
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Drs. Foster and Smith, http://www.drsfostersmith.com, is an online vendor servicing all types of animals. This is a great way to order things if you are purchasing for more than just your reptiles. If you are located in Wisconsin, you can visit their retail outlet in Rhinelander. Read more »
Posted: November 19th, 2007 under Vendor Reviews.
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Ghann’s Cricket Farm (http://www.ghanns.com) is a seller of live feeders. Besides selling feeders, Ghann’s sells feeder food and housing. In order to purchase from them you can order online, or attend some local shows. The Ghann’s themselves go to several shows and sell the feeders there. The prices are pretty much the same, but you might save a few dollars and subtract the shipping cost.
Posted: November 15th, 2007 under Vendor Reviews.
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Tokay Gecko’s (Gekko gecko) are nocturnal gecko originating from
Posted: November 14th, 2007 under Care Guides.
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Leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius), are a nocturnal gecko originating from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Western India, and Iran. One feature that the leopard gecko has over most other geckos is the eyelid. They grew between 7-10 inches and come in many different morphs. Read more »
Posted: November 13th, 2007 under Care Guides.
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Superworms, a great feeder for larger, adult reptiles, including bearded dragons and adult leopard geckos. These worms are easy to maintain and should be housed together, as if housed alone in individual containers they will turn into beetles. Read more »
Posted: November 12th, 2007 under Feeding.
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ThatPetPlace.com is an online vendor as well as a brick and mortar store located in Lancaster, PA. There’s a lot of reasons to purchase through them, but also some bad parts. Here I will discuss the pros and cons I’ve experienced while using ThatPetPlace.com.
Posted: November 12th, 2007 under Vendor Reviews.
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Iguana Salad, great for bearded dragons as well. I use this when gathering my food for my dragon. Just make sure to have a varied diet.
Posted: November 10th, 2007 under Feeding.
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Depending on what you are incubating, the temperatures will vary. Here is a list of some of the temperatures needed for certain reptiles. Some reptiles have the ability to have the gender determined by the temperature they are incubated at, also known as temperature sexing.
Posted: November 10th, 2007 under Incubation.
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