Reptiles - August 2006

Yesterday i saw a big snapper turtle trying to cross the street. I attempted to stop and save it b4 it got run over but it looked to be snapper turtle. I've heard they can actually reach back with their heads and if they bite you they could take a finger off. I need my fingers to type questions and answers on YA.
Can a snapper turtle really do that kind of damage?

Besides extremely carefully, what is the best way to pick one up?

2006-08-17 09:45:29 · 12 answers · asked by .. 5

annoying
and stupid
am i ruining american
whats ur opinion?

2006-08-17 09:40:51 · 18 answers · asked by ANN COULTER 1

I'm trying to figure this out, does anybody know? I think it's a bunch of turtles.

2006-08-17 09:30:57 · 43 answers · asked by Yummy Mummy 2

I have a garter snake that's a little over 2 years old. Over the past few weeks, she hasn't been eating as many feeder fish as she normally does. I usually feed her 12, but recently she's only been eating about 8. She hasn't shed in a while either. Could it be related to that? If so, should I just let her take her time, or is there something I should do? Are there any other possible causes?

2006-08-17 05:31:21 · 7 answers · asked by corny 3

I need tips on feeding and the habitat!!every thing!!!!!!

2006-08-17 04:46:49 · 5 answers · asked by one_tuff_carter 2

I found a boa in one of my tenants apartments it looks like a columbian python. its about 2 and half feet long. If there are any snake lovers that really knows about snakes I'll give it to you for free.need to respond asap,and be in the new jersy area for pick up.

2006-08-17 04:32:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am actually thinking of gifting a turtle to a child of 9. Those are small inch long turtles given in a box of water... do they grow.. or remain the same size... what do they eat? Will he be able to take care of them?

2006-08-17 04:17:19 · 10 answers · asked by chweetestme 2

I feed him everyday, food like romaine lettuce, carrots, peas, greenbeans, corn, and i try to feed him bannanas, and strawberries, but he usually dosent eat them. Also, i have powder and pellet supplements. I have a UV light, and a day time and nighttime light for him to bask in. I dont have a hot rock, just a big one i found outside. I take him outside during summer(on his harness), he swims and walks around. He lets me hold him, but he seems to be really scared sometimes. I have been trying to get him used to being held by people, but it dosent seem to be working. I dont know the exact size of this tank but it is 3feet(length), 1 foot(width), and 1foot 2 inches (height). Also, he sleeps a lot, it's 10am now and he's laying down sleeping. I feel like he's not happy and i want to make his life better. So PLEASE HELP!!! (and does anyone know how to tell the sex of an iguana?)

2006-08-17 03:06:24 · 6 answers · asked by bettachick6721 2

the snake was a pale yellow with darker yellow rings. it had a small head and was about 2 ft -2 1/2 ft long. it did not have any red or black on it. i was walking across my cattle guard & it stuck it's head up & of course i couldn't move fast enough to get off the cattle guard. i then started banging on the cattle guard to try to get him out from under there. then the snake took off & i watched him leave and got a very good look at it. it was a very skinny and long. it did not seem aggressive or mean, just very scary!!

2006-08-17 02:26:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-16 22:08:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Red eared turtles, green anoles, leopard geckos, any others? I have a 55 gallon viquarium setup with a 14 inch bearded dragon living in there already.

2006-08-16 21:16:49 · 5 answers · asked by joe 2

No offense, I lived in the Bay area and people not from here are as afraid of Earthquakes here as they are of hurricanes in the East but people who live in snake country must have it worst. How the Hell do you live in a place where if you don't close your door or window correctly, you might find a snake in your house, in your toilet or crawling on you when you are sleeping. I have nothing against people owning snakes but I think finding a snake not your own of the poisonous type in your home must freak most people out. Any stories?

2006-08-16 20:02:47 · 8 answers · asked by choyryu 2

Are there any snakes that would stay small enough to be happy in a 10 gallon tank?

2006-08-16 19:28:51 · 6 answers · asked by hoodoowoman 4

2006-08-16 19:25:56 · 6 answers · asked by hoodoowoman 4

It always goes crazy whenver I stroke its shell and I was just wondering why.

It's a little more than 10 years old, if that has to do with anything.

2006-08-16 19:07:27 · 14 answers · asked by blank 4

I have a Male Green Tree Python for sale, about 3-4 years old, NOT TAME. Beautiful, great eater(live), light blue tinge on sides. About 3 feet long. Anyone want him? I don't have pics, but if anyone is interested, I can put some on.

2006-08-16 19:05:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

For the last couple of days my gecko has been acting sort of strange.

She seems to be really confused all the time, and is falling asleep at the drop of a hat. Sometimes it seems like her right frong leg is having difficulty because she cant walk on it for a short amount of time after she wakes up. For some reason she seems to be getting really skinny too. We feed her all the time, and there is plenty of water in her cage for her to drink.

Is this anything to be concerned about? We've had her for over 2 years, and nothing like this has happened before.

We're sort of concerned for her, she's only about 4 years old, and it seems really bizzare for her to act this way.

I thought I'd ask here before taking her to a vet, just incase this is nothing to worry about, or someone had a similar experience and knows if this is normal or a bit odd.

Thanks a lot in advance for helpful, thoughtful answers :)

2006-08-16 18:46:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

dats all da time

2006-08-16 18:38:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a large pond with turtles, and I sometimes find one near the house, about 200 feet from the pond. So I take it back there and it swims off. Thing is I don't want to drown a tortoise, so how can I be sure of what I am picking up?

2006-08-16 18:31:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-16 15:08:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't really fear non-venomous snakes...I've actually grown to like two non-venomous ones that were kept in one of my high-school biology class...One was a black rat snake, the other was a young boa constrictor....
Do you still fear snakes, even those without venom?

2006-08-16 14:38:29 · 22 answers · asked by carledwards99andtonystewart20fan 3

i just bought a beardie and the last week has has gotten really agressive to the point of i cant even pick him up he is bitting me and jumping at my hand i want to stop this before he gets to big can someone please help me with my problem i want to be able to enjoy my dragon.

2006-08-16 13:05:19 · 6 answers · asked by ADAM L 1

i just bought a 2 month old red tail boa and a two month old ball python and they are both shedding right now. Unfortunately were in the third day since they have started shedding and there just shedding in a million peices and they dont want to go in water. im sprayign them down everyday but they seem to still be shedding in little peices. im very worried as my other snakes have never had this problem. ive moved there water dishes under the heat . please help. also my other ball python is in quarantine right now in a 5 gallon plastic tank for 30 days and then it will go in with my ball python. would this be a problem as well.

2006-08-16 12:49:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i keep crickets in a cage because i use them to feed my frogs but the chirping is annoying

2006-08-16 11:15:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 4 leopard geckos for sale in the fargo ND and the moorhead Mn area contact me at spazchow_2001@yahoo.com

2006-08-16 10:38:34 · 3 answers · asked by spazchow_2004 2

2006-08-16 10:32:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok i got him a month or so ago and he has adapted to his tank VERY well. he seems to be heathier then he was when he frist came here concidering he had a lil rot on his back that i fixed with some meds givin to me by the pet store. He seems to be HUNGRY all the time and he neverrr basks.. the temp in his tank is 75 and i have uv light that i put on for him.. but i never catch him on his shelf.. exept once when he was trying to get out.
Everyone i ask about this says i should up the temp but it gets like 80 in there when the light is on... any suggestions?? oh and he shows no sign of this bothering him... he loves the water!!

2006-08-16 09:01:36 · 7 answers · asked by Dee 1

2006-08-16 08:19:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

uhm..... i was wondering why turtles live for a really short period of time? i havent owned any in my entire life but i have a neighbour who had a turtle for his birthday and he seemed to pay a lot of attention to it. But then after less than a year it passed away. So then he purchased another two, which passed away after about 2 monthes. Then once again,he bought another two, which also passed away for after 2 months. Now his parents wont let him get anymore turtles, lol...... hehe, i was just wondering...

2006-08-16 05:13:24 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

They seem to have built a nest there.

Some guy threw is Man Seed in my hair while I was visiting my dad in Prison a few days ago. Do you think they will just eat that and leave?

2006-08-16 03:11:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous