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Issues with keeping Lizards as Pets

staff — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:32:22 +0000

Lizards are cold-blooded reptiles belonging to the Squamata order. They have four legs, visible ear opening and maneuverable eyelids. Their size can vary from few centimeters to as long as three meters. They are also very-good inexpensive pets. But if the owner wants to get the right type of equipments, the whole affair can become quite expensive. The cost can be cut down a bit by not relying on the pet store completely and doing some self-research.

Exotic Pets: Chameleons

staff — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:46:16 +0000

Chameleons belong to the lizard family. Chameleon has been derived from the Greek words chamai and leon meaning earth lion. The structure and size of chameleons varies a lot. They can be from one inch to thirty-one inch long. Chameleons are kept as exotic pets because of their characteristic color changing capability. They change colors so as to camouflage, communicate with each other and to regulate temperature. They also have a very long tongue to catch prey.

Exotic Pets: Crocodile

staff — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:24:50 +0000

Crocodiles belong to the Crocodylidae family. Crocodiles can be traced back to the Cretaceous period and the Triassic period. This family also includes alligators and caimans. Crocodiles are huge aquatic reptiles and live in fresh water bodies such as rivers, wetlands, lakes and brackish water. They are found in America, Africa, Australia and Asia. Crocodiles are often confused with alligators. Crocodiles have a V shaped head and alligators have a U shaped head.

Exotic Animals: Alligators

staff — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:51:55 +0000

Alligators are the most dangerous of the exotic pets. It is a crocodilian, which comes from the family of Alligatoridae. The name was derived from Anglicization of a Spanish word, which was used by Spanish explorers who were settled in Florida, United States. Alligators are found mostly in America and China.

Having a Ball with Your Pet Ball Python

staff — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:50:59 +0000

For some reason the name Ball Python strikes fear into the hearts of many people, often times people associate the name python with a man eating giant snake that is silent and deadly. This could not be further from the truth, as pythons and Ball pythons in generally are very meek and passive snakes. While it is true that there are some species of python in the wild that can reach lengths of 25 feet, that being the reticulated python there are species such as the Ball python that grows to no more than 6 feet in the wild. A ball python will more than likely not grow to its 6-foot potential in captivity and will be more apt to shy away rather than bite someone. It is said that your common house cat would be more likely to bite you than a pet ball python. For this reason, more and more people are turning to this lovely snake as a household pet, and are enjoying this animal for its unique lifestyle and traits.

Top Reasons Why Iguanas are not a Good Choice as an Exotic Pet

staff — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:16:57 +0000

Iguanas are probable the number one fad pet on the market today as far as lizards is concerned. Many pet stores are now carrying iguanas at low prices and telling the world what wonderful and easy pets they are. Well, this is not the case. Iguanas do not always behave well and can be very difficult to keep. You iguana will require a very specific diet that must be adhered to at all time as well as very strict housing requirements. Any old cage just will not do, no matter what the pet store sales person tell you. They just want to sell you something. Iguanas can grow extremely large if cared for right. Many die due to lack of proper care. If you are thinking about an iguana as a pet you will really need to make sure you know this reptile well and what its needs are prior to purchasing.

The Snake: Every Boy’s Dream Pet

staff — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:13:52 +0000

Most girls and moms have an adverse reaction to having a snake or any other dangerous animal as a pet, however with proper care and the correct selection even those with aversions can become quite fascinated by the snake as a pet. The key is to do a lot of research when buying a snake. Most pet shops will sell the harmless snakes and teach you how to feed them. If you always wanted a snake as a pet when you were a boy, you might choose something a little more exotic. Tips to finding the right snake for you or your child can come in handy when you are faced with the task.