Category:Reptiles & Amphibians

Iguanas can make phenomenal pets. While you won’t be required to give them long walks outside and potty training will not be an issue that gets you out of bed at 3 a.m., there are other things you will need to know to be a responsible iguana owner. The three major care areas are going …
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Many people are squeamish at the idea of feeding live food to their pets. However, with many pet reptiles, live food is necessary for their health. If you follow these steps, you can easily feed your reptiles the live food that they need. Determine what type of food your pet requires. Many small reptiles, such …
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Mites are fairly common problems for iguanas. However, taking care to get rid of them is very important because left unchecked the parasitic mites can actually kill your iguana. There are several steps that must be taken in order to get rid of the mites and often it is a battle between your will and …
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Box turtles make great pets. Unfortunately, most of them are kept in aquariums. Turtles would be much happier if they had an outdoor enclosure that mimicked their natural environment. These tips will help you create such an enclosure for your pet box turtle. Step 1 Select the right location. Find a spot in your garden that receives a good amount of sun. Morning …
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Leopard geckos are a good choice if you are looking to care for your first reptile. They are also suitable for more experienced reptile keepers. They are easy to care for so long as you understand their requirements. Here’s how to care for leopard geckos: Choose your supplies. You’ll need at least a ten-gallon tank …
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Green iguanas can be wonderful pets, given that the proper care is provided. Not only are they beautiful animals, but they are also very easy to maintain if you know what their basic necessities are. The average lifespan for a green iguana is approximately 25 years, with some known to live longer with proper care. …
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Turtles are amazing creatures. They can make excellent pets and turtles offer many educational benefits for youngsters. I adopted my first turtle in 2001, an American box turtle that was living in a yard of a neighbor and being harassed by their dog. Adopting a turtle is quite easy thanks to the world wide web. …
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Almost every home has a cat, dog, fish, turtle and so on.  Occasionally you will stumble across a home that has a bearded dragon.  More people are getting away from a cat or dog and are buying exotic animals as pets.  A bearded dragon is one. Bearded dragons are becoming a popular household pet, because …
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Reptiles are popular pets nowadays as an alternative to cats, dogs and birds. You can choose turtles, tortoises, chameleons or crabs as pets. The more adventurous ones can opt for frogs, geckos and even harmless small snakes. Your reptile however needs to be cared for as you would for any other pet. The habitat for …
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Turtles can be seen in ponds and seas. Keeping a pet turtle can be expensive. You will have to spend for the aquarium, the accessories and of course, the food that you are going to feed your turtle. Most of your money is going to be spent on the food. You must always make sure …
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