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Turtles Tortoises and Terrapins
Pet turtles are commonly referred to as ‘terrapins’ in the United Kingdom and include all kinds of turtles. However, there are some terrapins that are specific to a certain kind of environment, such as the diamondback terrapin which lives in and near brackish water.
Terrapin, in the rest of the world, also refers generally to a kind of turtle that lives exclusively in fresh water. Terrapins are usually more similar to sea turtles with their webbed feet and thinner shells than to other kinds of turtles.
But depending on which country you’re in, like the UK for instance, if terrapin refers to pet turtle than there are many different kinds you’re likely to hear about.
A quick overview of each type should give you some idea of what kind of care it would require as a pet. As far as sea turtles are concerned it’s generally not easy or cost-effective to keep as pets and seeing as many are endangered you probably wouldn’t be allowed to anyway. But the box turtle is yours for the taking.
As is the red-eared slider, the yellow bellied terrapin and the painted terrapin. (The yellow bellied is simply a painted terrapin with a yellow plastron.) The red-eared slider is also known as the Chinese terrapin in some locales and the box turtle (in the United States) is also known as a tortoise in the UK and Australia.
The red-eared slider is a semi-aquatic reptile which means it needs both land and water masses to be comfortable and healthy. Similarly, the painted terrapin is also semi-aquatic and both types of turtles need warm temperatures to thrive in as well as a lot of natural, unfiltered sunlight daily for shell-health.
The box turtle or tortoise, on the other hand, is a purely land-based reptile and does not need water except to drink occasionally. The box turtle does, however, require much greater care while handling than the other species and it is not recommended as a pet for small children.
It generally isn’t recommended as a pet because box turtles must live around the area they were born in. So if you don’t breed turtles and it wasn’t born in your garden, don’t make it live there.
However, if you do get your hands on one then make sure it has an outdoor (and very safe!) enclosure as these chelonian critters need plenty of sunlight.
Apart from that, do some basic research on the kind of pet you want and the kind of habitat and care you can provide for it and, well, you’re set to own a pet!
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Turtles, tortoises and terrapins
How to tell turtles, tortoises and terrapins apart?
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Some types of turtles, such as the leatherback turtle can swim at speeds up to 23 miles per hour. Turtles, as opposed to tortoises, live in or around water.
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Aquarium Water Tests
Cloudy aquarium water will mean testing the water to esablish the cause.
Once you know what you are dealing it is relatively easy to keep the water clear in your turtle aquarium. Although most test kits talk about aquariums for fish the water in your turtle tank can be treated in the same way.
Test kits can be expensive, although it’s possible to save some money if you purchase a master test kit.
How do aquarium test kits work? The process is very easy – all you have to do is dip the strips in a test tube containing your aquarium water, and compare the color on the strip to the information cards that come with the package.
Another type of test kit comes with liquid droppers containing a solution you drip into a test tube of sample water. Then you just shake and wait a few minutes for the results. Again, match the color in the test tube to the color on the card to find out what the results mean.
Saltwater master test kits look for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, and even alkalinity.
Ammonia builds up in a saltwater aquarium from fish waste and leftover food that has begun to rot. It’s extremely important to keep your tank free of ammonia, as it’s the main reason why fish die. Readings should always be 0.
Nitrite develops when bacteria present in the tank feed off ammonia. In new tanks that have not been cycled, nitrite levels are very high. Nitrite is toxic to fish just like ammonia. To remove nitrites from the water you have to conduct a water change. Bacteria in the water and filters eventually transform nitrites into nitrate. A nitrite reading must be 0.
Nitrates are produced, as mentioned above, during the natural cycling process. While not as toxic as nitrites and ammonia, nitrates can cause your fish stress in high amounts. A partial water change will get rid of nitrates, which should be less than 20 ppm. Reef tanks should have a reading closer to 0.
pH refers to a water’s acidity or alkalinity. The pH scale is between 0 and 14. Zero is the most acidic, seven is neutral, and fourteen is alkaline. Water changes can raise or lower the pH level, as does the addition of specific chemicals to the water. The right pH level depends on the type of fish you have in your tank.
An alkalinity kit tests the stability of your water in regards to a changing pH level. Essentially, this type of test specifically looks for your aquarium’s capabilities for stabilizing the pH in the water. The reading in saltwater tanks should be between 7 and 12 dkH.
Testing the water in your aquarium is an important part of maintaining the tank and keeping your baby turtles safe and healthy. Regular maintenance will ensure your aquarium continues to run smoothly, but you always have to double check by carrying out the required tests.
Ammonia Problem
Can someone help my ammonia wont go to 0 ppm it always stays at .25 and 1 time I got it to 0 for a few days
All About Aquarium Fish: Water Test Kit
Whether you are a serious or casual pet fish hobbyist, an ammonia, nitrate and nitrite water test kit is definitely a must-have item for your aquarium.
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Water Turtle Aquarium
If you are looking to keep baby turtles then a ‘must have’ is an aquarium. We take a look at various solutions you can find on the net to look after your new turtles.
Aquarium is a piece of enclosure material that can house a little habitat. It is a vivarium filled with water with a collection of aquatic animals of one or several species. Corals and aquatic floras can also be added into the aquarium.
Fish keeping is one of the purposes of the existence of aquarium although keeping of crustaceans, amphibians and marine mammals in aquaria can is a growing hobby. Thrre is a rising interest in keeping turtles, particularly baby turtles as these are one of the few exotic pets that can be kept quite cheaply. Aside from keeping of marine creatures, aquariums are constructed for research and breeding. Different aquariums of varying sizes can be found in marine research institutes. Some of institutes exhibit the aquariums filled with different marine species from small to large ones to the public.
Aquarium is one of the materials that can be kept in homes. It is a man made habitat for fishes and other marine animals inside a living space. The size of the aquariums can vary in a wide range. Shapes may also differ. The aquarium design can vary according to the preference of aquarium hobbyist or fish-keeper.
The glass is the popular materials for making aquariums. Glass panes are bonded together with silicone to form an 
enclosure. Acrylic is another material that can be found in aquariums. Acrylic aquarium is less fragile than glass and is much lighter. Laminated glass, which is a combination of acrylic and glass, could be used for the construction of aquarium. Fiberglass-reinforced plastics are stronger materials for use in the construction of large aquaria.
The aquarium design can be different depending on the likes of the keeper. The tropical aquarium design can be preferred if the species of fish placed in an aquarium are tropical and colorful ones. Decorating the home aquarium can also be made. Lighting can also enhance the beauty of the aquarium and is one of the considerations in aquarium design. Remember that if you are to keep baby turtles or other turtle species you must provide a dry solid land area for them to bask and rest. You can browse the Internet for different aquarium designs that you can find. There are different sites that offer tips and the possible materials for designing an aquarium.
If you choose for simple but beautiful aquariums, it is important to consider the filtration system and plumbing. Filtration system is significant for keeping the algae to exist or multiply in numbers inside the aquarium. The plumbing system is also relevant for providing a steady flow of filtered water inside the aquarium.
If you want beautifully-crafted aquariums for your homes, you could consider hiring an aquarium designer that can supply, construct and decorate a magnificent aquarium that can complement the interior dcor of modern or classical homes. You can find the offers of aquarium design contractors at the Internet.
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Baby Turtle Aqurium design is varied with a lot of choice. See one approach here…
A little more info on building and maintaining an aquatic turtle aquarium…
The Complete guide to Aquariums
They are built to withstand the different sizes of tanks so you can get generic aquarium cabinets usually up to about six feet long and they are usually sold in maple, black or pine and the style of design is usually a cupboard.
Turtle Aquarium: A Nice Addition to Any Home
When people think about an aquarium, the first thing jump into their mind is maintaining the tropical, freshwater, or saltwater fish. However, aquariums are not just for fish. A turtle aquarium is a very interesting thing to maintain.
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What Do Turtles Eat
Turtles are often kept as pets. They can be carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Here are a few tips on what turtles eat and where you can buy from.
Turtles are reptiles, and similar to all reptiles they are ‘cold blooded’ or ectothermic.
Plus, turtles being amniotes, they do not lay their eggs underwater and breathe air. The largest sized turtles are aquatic animals.
Basically, there are three types of turtles: Herbivores, which eat primarily vegetation and plants; Omnivores, which eat plants and flesh; and Carnivores, which eat mostly meat.
So, What do Turtles Eat?
First of all, you need to know which species of turtle you are feeding. The natural habitat of the each species of turtle determines its diet as well as other facets of its care. For example, Map Turtles prefer eating meat, on the other hand the River Cooter’s diet comprises primarily of plants, then the Malayan Box Turtle’s feed should include lots of plants with only a small amount of meat, while the American Box Turtle is an omnivore which eats just about everything, and the Chinese 3-Striped Box Turtle’s diet comprises mostly of meat. Then there is the Red-Eared Slider, which begins by eating worms and bugs, but turns into an omnivore as it matures.
One of the best ways to make sure that your turtle stays healthy and happy is to feed it its natural diet as much as possible. Turtles in their natural habitat eat a wide variety of foods according to the season; hence, variety is the key to feeding your turtle.
Feed Your Turtle Adequate Amounts of Calcium
Minerals like vitamin D3, phosphorus, and calcium are extremely important for the health of your turtle. While turtles get enough phosphorus, since most of the food they eat contains it, it is their intake of calcium that you need to pay attention to. Crushed oyster shell, eggshells that are boiled and crushed, plaster block, and cuttlebone are all good sources of calcium.
However, merely providing enough calcium is not sufficient. Dietary calcium cannot be utilized properly if vitamin D3 is absent. Vitamin D3 is produced in the Turtle’s body if it is exposed to direct sunlight or any good reptile light such as Reptile D-Light or Reptisun. Or, they can be given vitamin D3 in their diet via a supplement.
However, certain foods can block calcium being absorbed because they contain high amounts of oxalic acid, hence care must be taken not to allow your turtle to eat too much of them, although being natural vermifuges, they could be somewhat beneficial. Certain foods, like cabbage, which have goitrogens can cause a deficiency in iodine if too much of them are given to your turtle. But, feeding your turtle with cuttlebone can overcome this problem since it has trace amounts of iodine.
Go Easy on the Protein
Too much protein in the diet causes stress on the kidneys and is thought to cause deformities, like pyramiding, in the turtle’s shell. Therefore, it is advisable not to feed your turtle high protein foods like dog food or cat food or meats that humans eat.
When protein is fed sparingly along with a varied diet, it does not cause any harm, but it should not be a staple. In fact, it is recommended to feed your turtle as wide a variety of foods as possible, without overusing any single type of food. Keep in mind that plants too provide protein; hence, getting enough protein in the diet is not difficult.
Foods Omnivorous Turtles Eat
Protein - cooked fish,; boiled eggs; cooked turkey or chicken; mealworms; waxworms; slugs; shrimp; snails; crickets; earthworms; and silkworms. Lean beef, dog food or cat food can be given occasionally. Avoid using raw meats due to the danger of contamination and fatty meats like hamburger should be avoided.
Leafy Vegetables - tufted vetch; sow thistle; grape leaves; fig leaves; endive; red clover; carrot tops; plantain weed; chickweed; dandelion; lettuce, both green and red; turnip greens; collards; and aquatic plants like water lettuce, duckweed, and so on.
Vegetables - corn; wax beans; green beans; beets; sweet potatoes; carrots; okra; green peas; and squashes.
Flowers - rose; dandelion; chives; pansies; petunia; lilies; carnations; hibiscus; hyssop; borage; nasturtium; and geraniums.
Fruits - pumpkin; kiwi; mango; apple; strawberry; banana; tomato; blackberries; cantaloupe; blueberries; grapes; figs; and citrus fruits.
There is also commercially made food available for turtles as well as supplements.
Foods that Turtles Should Not Eat
- Milk products cannot be digested by reptiles because they do not have the enzymes required for breaking down lactose, hence dairy products like yogurt and cheese should not be fed to turtles.
- Processed foods and canned foods are usually high in preservatives and salt, the effects of which are not known fully. It is advisable not to feed your turtles these foods, or use limited amounts, if you must.
- Even though turtles may eat certain poisonous plants in their natural habitat, the specifics of this feeding habit are not well known, hence, to be on the safe side, it is advisable not to have poisonous plants where you keep them, such as avocado plants, rhubarb plants, and poison ivy.
Be careful to find out the type of turtle yours is before feeding it anything. Feeding it the wrong kinds of food can make it sick.
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Green Sea Turtle Facts
The green sea turtle is not actually green in color, but the name exists because of the greenish color of the turtle’s fat. Read on to know more interesting facts about the green sea turtle.
The green sea turtle, also known as the Chelonia mydas, is a large sea turtle that exists in the tropical and the sub-tropical seas around the world.
The breeding colony populations of such green sea turtles, in Florida and the Pacific coast of Mexico, are almost endangered. Since these species are recognized as endangered; it is therefore illegal to harm or kill the green sea turtles in any such way. In most cases, the green sea turtles are hunted down for their flesh and at times it is the polluted waters that harm the turtle population, which results in the depletion of their numbers.
Facts about the Green Sea Turtles:
The green sea turtles grow to a size of about 4 feet and weigh around 200 kilograms. The green sea turtle has a heart shaped shell with a small head and single clawed flippers. The snout of the green sea turtle is very short. The carapace 
has 5 central scutes. Scutes are shiny and bony external plates on the shell (carapace) of a turtle. Under this, the green sea turtle has around 4 pairs of infra marginal scutes. The heads of the adult green sea turtles are generally light brown with yellow markings.
The hatchlings generally have a black or sometimes a dark brown to an olive shaded carapace. These also have white margins on the shell and limbs.
The green sea turtles are generally found in shallow waters. This case is exceptional when these are in the process of migration. The green sea turtles are found in reefs, bays and inlets. These are also found in close proximity of lagoons. This is because; such areas have an abundance of algae and marine grass.
Another interesting fact about the green sea turtles is the nesting area of such species. These beautiful creatures are known to be very particular about their nesting ground to the extent that, these often go back to the same feeding and 
nesting areas the next time round. The nesting generally occurs at 2, 3 or 4 years interval. The first five years for the young green sea turtles are spent in deep waters, which is why these are difficult to spot. The eggs of the green sea turtles hatch after about 40 to 70 days. These hatch during the night and once these hatchlings emerge from the eggs, they instinctively head out towards the waters edge. Most of them are not fortunate enough to survive, due to the laws of nature. Such hatchlings are often the meals of gull and crabs that are known to pick them up immediately.
Another interesting fact about the green sea turtle is that unlike other sea turtles, these prefer to crawl onto secluded beaches during the day since they love to bask in the sun. These species are also known to live up to 80 years in the wild.
These species are also known to migrate long distances between their chosen feeding sites. The mating season for the green sea turtles is around the months of June to September. The adult turtles are also known to return to the same beach where they had been hatched, even if they swim long distances.
The females can lay 100 to 200 eggs at a time. Once the eggs are laid, the female green sea turtles covers the nest with sand and returns to the sea.
For the survival of these species, one has to really be sensitive towards their conservation issues. This is when the public can themselves help in the conservation by avoiding crowding in such nesting areas and avoiding littering the beaches with plastic and cans. The sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish.
Any illegal poaching activity should be reported at once and one should also avoid having any food item that involves the meat of these species. Having an overabundance of the fishing activity in these areas can also cause harm to the green sea turtles; these can get trapped in nets and drown. Since, the humans continuously threaten the existence of sea turtles, it is left up to each one of us, to make a difference.
Hawaiian Sea Turtles video…..
Below are links to more sea turtle facts with supporting photographs…
Green Sea Turtles, Hawaii Photo
Green Sea Turtles, Hawaii. Wonderful shot! Gotta love Hawaii and it’s turtles.
Adult Green Sea Turtle Photo
Adult Green Sea Turtle by ecocentrikGuy. Chelonia Mydas.
Sea turtle to eat plastic bag?
Because plastic bags in the ocean resemble jelly fish, and sea turtles eat jelly fish, turtles like this Green Sea Turtle, eat plastic bags that clog up their digestive tract and even kill them.
Sea Turtles Wonders of the Sea
Most sea turtles spend the majority of their lives underwater, they can replenish their oxygen supply with a large breath. The green turtle can dive/submerge for around 4 – 5 minutes then renew oxygen within 1 – 3 seconds.
Green sea turtle Crawling Out of the Surf Photo …
Green sea turtle (honu) crawling out of the surf at Laniakea Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, February 2009.
Students Learn About Endangered Sea Turtle
Miami Seaquarium will release Axel, the endangered green sea turtle to the wild on Friday, March 6th, 2009 in Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne
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Different Turtles
The world is full of turtles. But how many different kinds of turtles are there? Many turtles are on the brink of extinction and others are on the endangered list.
Let’s take a look at the different kinds of turtles that can be found around the world.
1.Sea Turtles – These kinds of turtles are truly marine creatures. They wander the waters of tropical oceans and only the females come ashore to lay their eggs in nests. They range in size from nearly 2 feet to about 7 feet in carapace length. The shells of these kinds of turtles are heart shaped or oval in appearance. Their limbs are flippers instead of legs and are not able to support the turtle when on land. Sea turtles can no longer pull their heads back into their shells like other kinds of turtles. The sea turtles are one of the most endangered of the turtle families as urban development has infringed on their nesting sites.
2.Snapping Turtles – There are just three species in this family of turtles. They can be found throughout North America, in the southeastern regions of Asia and in South America, to the north. These kinds of turtles all have big heads and a strong jaw with the upper jaw being hooked. They cannot fully retract their limbs or head into their shell and have fairly long tails. These kinds of turtles have been roaming the earth for 65 million years. They have quite a diverse habitat as well as mating habits and diet.
3.Pond Turtles – This is the largest group of turtles and can be found all over the world. Some species of pond turtles are carnivores while others are herbivores. They have many predators such as alligators and raccoons. These species are typically the kinds of turtles that are used in the pet trade.
4.Mud or Musk Turtles – These kinds of turtles emit an unpleasant odor when they are disturbed. They vary in size but all are strictly carnivorous. They feed on aquatic insects, small fish and amphibians as well as any crustacean they can find. The adults are rarely preyed upon by other animals; rather their eggs are coveted by a variety of animals.
5.Tortoises – These kinds of turtles can boast the distinction of being the largest turtles that live on land. Tortoises feed on flowers, grasses and fruits though they have been known to feast on carrion. Typically, tortoises have heavy scales and feet that are not webbed. Their closest relatives are the pond turtles.
6.Softshell Turtles – These kinds of turtles can live in many types of waters with a soft bottom being required. Their shells are not hard, but instead are covered with a leather-like skin. They spend most of their time buried in mud. They can be omnivorous but most species are carnivores feeding on mollusks, insects, amphibians and fish.
7.The Leatherback Turtle – These ancients are the largest turtles in the world. Though they are sea turtles, they are a class unto themselves. They can be found swimming the waters of the world no matter if the waters are warm or cold. Their jaws lack strength so feed mostly on jellyfish. The adults have no known predators, instead it is the eggs and the hatchlings that are most vulnerable to predators. The leatherback is a truly endangered species because of erosion and development of the beaches where the females land ashore to make their nests and lay their eggs.
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A video showing different types of turtle
What others have to say on the different types of turtle and baby turtles around the world.
Exotic Types of Turtles
If you are going to get a turtle as your pet then you will probably visit a local pet store. The types of turtles that you will find in common pet stores around,
Types of Turtles | Turtle Care Guide
There are several types of turtles that thrive in different parts of the world.
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What You Need To Know About Pet Baby Turtles
Contrary to popular belief, turtles and tortoises are not easy to care for and should be carefully thought out before adopting one. Although they are not as demanding as other pets (dogs … cats … hamsters … fish… etc) they do need proper care.
Remember aquatic turtles can live thirty to forty years and box turtles and tortoises can live to be 20-50 or more years with proper care and it takes a person that’s committed to care for them a long time.
Before purchasing any turtle or tortoise as a pet, careful research should be done. Many sellers get their stock from the wild and this is contributing to reduced populations in their natural habitats. Many turtles and tortoises get sick or die before reaching the sellers because they are shipped in inhumane conditions. Many of the personnel in pet stores do not have the knowledge to recognize disease symptoms
A customer not suspecting anything wrong can go home with a sick turtle and later, when symptoms are advanced, realize it is ill.
The more common pet turtles are the small terrestrial and freshwater turtles The red-ear slider (also known as the terrapin). Even though many are purchased as pets for children, children should always be supervised by an adult.
Female terrapins grow to be 10-12 inches in length and males 8-10 inches. They are generally shy around people.
They will eat both plants and animals as their primary food source. Pet terrapins diet should closely match their natural diet ( crawfish, tadpoles, snails, and numerous aquatic plants). Other foods such as feeder fish, dead, earthworms, cooked egg with the crumbled shell included and leafy greens. Commercial turtle foods should be used sparingly due to insufficient scientific research and vitamin and mineral imbalances. Providing a wide variety of foods is the key to successively raising captive turtles.
Some common problems that often arise with pet turtles and tortoises are caused by lack of care by the owner.
Neglect causing bacterial infections and shell rot, fungal infections, respiratory infections, and low quality of life are not unknown.
When considering a turtle for a pet there are certain human health issues that should be known. Turtles can carry the salmonella bacteria in their digestive system without becoming sick and can shed it periodically.
People should thoroughly wash their hands after handling turtles. They can become sick if they do not. The ones that usually suffer the most when exposed are children and those with weak immune systems. Death has been known to occur but its rare.
Pet Turtle Care
They are sold at pet stores, but you can also make one using wood or stones. If you decide to keep plants in with your turtle, just make sure they aren’t poisonous to them. Try to pay attention to your turtle’s behavior.
How do you take care of a pet turtle?
I’m interested in having a turtle as a pet, but I don’t really know how to take care of one. I want a small turtle that is easy to take care of.
Pet Turtle Diet
Today you will get different nutritious commercial foods for your turtles in the market. You can feed those for healthy figure of your pet turtle.
How-To Buy a Pet Turtle Turtle Care Guide
When you already have a pet turtle, you can now focus on turtle health and general turtle care . Make sure the tank is kept clean and your turtle is fed the appropriate types and amount of food each day.
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Lizards & Reptiles As Pets
Although turtles and terrapins are classed as exotic pets they are probably the easiest to care fro. If you fancy something more ambitious we take a look at the options available.
Pets are a source of enjoyment and fulfillment for most people. Pets like dogs and cats serve as loyal companions to people and are rewarded with tender loving care by their owners. However, there are people who pour out their affection to exotic pets.
Exotic pets are named as such because they aren’t domesticated and tamed and are most often found in the wild. However, the popularity of exotic animals as pets has encouraged pet stores to stock up on exotic pets to meet the rising demand in the market.
When a person hears exotic pet, the first thing that comes into his mind is an animal that is uncommon and maybe wild. There are quite harmless exotic pets like hamsters, mice, guinea pigs and rabbits. On the other hand, there are also exotic pets that may seem ferocious and wild at first glance.
Reptiles are one of the most favored exotic pets especially people who have a love for the outdoors. There are different kinds of reptiles but the mere sound of their names can evoke fear from people who don’t know an iota about their nature.
Among the common reptiles that have been purchased or adopted as exotic pets are snakes, crocodiles, turtles and iguanas. The frightening lead character in the legend of the Loch Ness is said to be a reptile. No one can of course validate this belief and scientists are still at a loss as to the truth behind claims of people who have seen the monster.
But not all reptiles are scary. The misconceptions people have about the nature of reptiles that are often regarded as exotic pets came from ignorance and lack of willingness to accept reptiles as exotic pets.
A person who is planning to buy a reptile as an exotic pet should bear in mind that most reptiles eat meat but there are reptiles that eat plants. Make sure that you know everything about the chosen reptile because there are reptiles that can be considered venomous. There are people who believe that keeping snakes as exotic pets will bring them luck. Some prefer to keep snakes because they are a natural deterrent to the thousands of rodents living in the neighborhood.
There are plenty of reptiles to choose from and anyone with a penchant for these strange and eerie creatures can choose from a variety of reptiles that can be found roaming in the environment or being sold in pet stores all over the world.
A collection of exotic reptiles as pets….
Canadian Reptile Breeders and Exotic Pet Expo – Events Calendar …
Canadian Reptile Breeders and Exotic Pet Expo.
Caution Urged With Exotic Pets
The dangers associated with keeping exotic animals as pets have been in the spotlight the last several weeks after a 200-pound chimpanzee, who had been the pet of a Stamford woman for 14 years, went berserk and attacked the owner
Reptile Pets
Snakes, frogs, turtles, and lizards are the most common types of reptile pets that you will find in today’s pet stores. Prices for such exotic pets are usually a little bit more depending on what species and type of breed
Impulse buying reptile pets
Reptile shows are a great place to buy a pet reptile or amphibian (also known as a herp or herptile). You should be prepared before you go. Do some research in the days before the reptile show.
What Types of Lizards make Good Reptile Pets?
Suppose your well-meaning relative decided it would be a good idea to give you an exotic pet for a gift, not thinking of the reptile’s welfare should you be unable to care for it or uneducated about its care.
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To learn about basilisk lizard and types of lizards, visit the Lizard Care website.
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