Exotic Pets - The African Fat Tailed Gecko - Exotic Pets
I have always been partial to companion animals that interact with their humans versus being a curiosity tucked away in a tank or cage. There is something awe-inspiring and just plain "cool" about having a lizard creeping up your hand and arm [... more]
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Feeding Your Snake - Exotic Pets
When it comes to feeding your snake you have two options, live (fresh or freshly killed) or frozen. Which is right for your animal? It's important to remember that your pet snake is captive, snakes in captivity do not have the same need and ... [... more]
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Turtle, Tortoise or Terrapin? - Exotic Pets
A turtle is a turtle and a tortoise is a tortoise, right? What is a terrapin? Is a turtle a terrapin? Is a tortoise a terrapin? What exactly is a terrapin and what are the major differences between a turtle, a tortoise and a terrapin? All ... [... more]
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Leopard Gecko, the Gateway Reptile - Exotic Pets
Leopard geckos, eublepharis macularis, are small reptiles found in parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Iran. Leopard geckos are widely known as a "gateway reptile", that is a reptile that is ideal for first time lizard owners. What makes . [... more]
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Russian Tortoise Care - Exotic Pets
Many years ago my husband took me to a specialty pet store for my birthday. Assuring me all of the animals were captive bred locally he instructed me to pick out anything I wanted. I chose a Russian Tortoise that I named Ily. Ily was our first ... [... more]
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African Spur Thigh Tortoise (Sulcata) - Exotic Pets
The African spur thigh tortoise (Sulcata) was given its name because of the characteristic "spurs" the tortoise has on its legs which are present from hatching. Spur thighs are a common pet tortoise and are usually captive bred for the pet [... more]
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Snakes for Beginners - Exotic Pets
If you're thinking of getting a pet snake, you may be wondering where to start. There are a few species that are generally easier to care for, and are recommended as "starter snakes". Of course, as with many things, if you ask different people, [... more]
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