Category : Reptiles : Pets & Animal

How to Keep a Blue Tongue Lizard

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Blue tongue lizards, or skinks, are native to Australia and can live 20 years. It is illegal to keep wild reptiles, but captive-bred blue tongue lizards are available at some pet stores or from a reputable breeder. Get your terrarium ready prior to bringing home a new pet lizard. Furnish at least a

Pet Turtles for Children

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A pet turtle can be a great learning experience in responsibility and pet care. It can also provide an insight into the reptilian world. Smaller turtles such as box, mud, slider and painted turtles are a perfect house pet. These slow moving creatures need a lot of love, care and respect so make sure

Tortoises & Salmonella

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Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious illnesses in humans and lead to death if not treated in time. Reptiles such as tortoises have a bad reputation for carrying and spreading salmonella, which is only partially deserved. While reptiles have the potential to carry salmonella, so do many ot

Boa Information

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The word Boa is the name for snakes in the family Boidae, which are capable of bearing live young; they are found mostly in America (North and South). The family Boidae also contains Pythons capable of laying eggs, along with some of the largest snakes on the planet, and some of the smallest ones. S

Leatherback Turtle Information

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Leatherback sea turtle information and facts are widely available, and once you start to research these extraordinary beings, you will uncover some surprising facts. Leatherback turtle is the biggest living ocean turtle in the world. It can grow up to 8 feet. These beautiful animals are, sadly, on t

African Fat-Tailed Gecko Habitat

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When a low, clicking sound fills the night air in Nigeria, an African fat-tailed gecko hides nearby. The nocturnal lizard enjoys hiding under rocks, between the crevices of bricks or burrowing under moist foliage in his native West African habitat. When kept as a domesticated pet, the gecko makes a

Is it Safe for Geckos to Eat Moths?

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Moths are part of the natural diet of many gecko species and make an excellent, healthy treat for pet geckos. Unlike other wild-caught feeder insects, moths do not have chewing mouth parts and feed only on flower pollen or liquids -- if they feed at all -- so there is no risk of pesticide ingestion

How to Identify Frog Eggs

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Frogs are part of the classification known as amphibians. They live on both land and in water and are indigenous to every area of the planet except Antarctica. You can typically find frog eggs between the months of March and June. They vary in color, size and shape depending upon the frog species t

List of Reptiles of Italy

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Reptiles are one of the most widespread animals on the planet.reptile image by Oleg Leshchev from Fotolia.comReptiles are among the most widespread animals on the planet, being found in rich, tropical jungles to arid deserts. They inhabit nearly every country on every continent, including...

What Kinds of Fruit Do Geckos Eat?

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Geckos are lizards classified under the family Gekkonidae, due to their ability to vocalize in squeaks or clicking noises. Numerous gecko species are sold as pets; the most common in the United States include the leopard gecko, the day gecko and the crested gecko. While many individual geckos may e

What Types of Lizards Don't Bite?

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Lizards tend to bite in self defense. A well cared-for pet lizard shouldn't bite, especially if it's socialized. Wild lizards may bite to protect themselves or their territory with some, like the Mexican bearded lizard, being poisonous. A few breeds of lizards tend to be more gentle or couldn't hurt