Reptiles - December 2006

Hello, I was thinking of getting a 13 foot Albino Burmese Python or a 7 Foot Anaconda. I read some stuff online, about how "Dangerous" a albino is, I realize they do pose a threat but I know have of the stuff I read is ******** written by snake haters. Heres a sample "Why would you want to care for a 89 million foot snake that craps and pees big and lives really lo0o0ong!?"
I have read some real facts as well, I want to ask what should I get? (PS: I may be 14 but I am not a begginner in the snake game ;)

2006-12-19 15:00:22 · 8 answers · asked by jeremy_moore_50 1

I'm learning how to take care of the two I was given and I'm wondering where they are native to so I can make their habitat more natural. I'm guessing Mexico or other warm places. My friend says North America and they are very common.

2006-12-19 14:56:44 · 8 answers · asked by mary e 2

Examples: Dog/Cat Food, Beef, Chicken, Liver and some Fish. He won't eat any fruits or greens. Also he sleeps in his waterbowl everynight ans comes out only when the Light is on to sun himself.....All of this Normal?

2006-12-19 14:42:53 · 5 answers · asked by yp_mike_moon_township 1

I've had this ball python for two years and I've tried to rouse him several times but to no avail. He hasn't eaten for about five to six weeks and he didn't respond to any of the mice when I fed him.

2006-12-19 14:39:04 · 12 answers · asked by Elude 2

2006-12-19 13:38:02 · 6 answers · asked by dede 1

I have been mixing up nightcrawlers (bloodworms) and mealworms coated in calcium every other day. I'm wondering if that is enough...a mealworm each every other day and a half of a night crawler the next day.

2006-12-19 13:35:41 · 8 answers · asked by Loc 1

my youngest brother bought turtles but he really doesnt take care of them and me and my parents know that they are getting too big for the tank and that we are wasting too much money on them. what should i do with the turtles. should i put them in a man made lake or do i sell. if i should sell them, where should i sell them.

2006-12-19 12:57:58 · 14 answers · asked by calrain07 3

About a week ago to help my snake shed, I put him in a tub of lukewarm water. It wasn't hot and I had something for him to climb on in the tub. When I put him in his cage and checked up on him in the morning. His new eye caps looked rough and he can barely see. His eyes themselves don't look like they are punctured but the caps look like they were dried and cracked(possibly from rubbing?). Will this be gone the next time he sheds or did he permanently damage his eyes?

2006-12-19 12:29:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-19 11:42:24 · 8 answers · asked by Meliza p 1

I just got a baby corn snake and i need a name for it. Do you have or can think of a cool one? please tell me!

2006-12-19 11:28:24 · 14 answers · asked by braniac 1

My scorpion died today and I have absolutely no idea why. He's been refusing to eat for a few weeks now. The pet shop said it was probably due to the winter or molting. Is it possible that he had an internal parasite or something? Any ideas would be appreciated, as im baffled.

2006-12-19 11:14:55 · 18 answers · asked by StrongBoy 1

2006-12-19 10:25:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive heard alot of ppl say not to use sand if not sand then what? i would prefer not to use paper towel. and i really like the way the sand looks, but dont want to make the bugger sick either.

2006-12-19 09:53:29 · 7 answers · asked by eve 4

he sometimes goes to the bottom of his cage and sits there for a long time? what can i do to make him come out and "play" when i want him too?

2006-12-19 09:41:52 · 6 answers · asked by Brittany S 1

i've done all the reading on care for a gecho, now i'd like to hear from those of you that do have or have had one. it's a gift for my 11 year old. any info on why he should or shouldn't get one would be appriciated.

2006-12-19 08:33:23 · 9 answers · asked by eve 4

Just idly curious, but not really interested in discussions on snake keeping in general so please stay on topic. I wonder why it seems more heinous to feed another snake to a snake than to feed the little furry mouse....although I am sure the mouse would have a different point of view. It does seem like an efficient solution to dealing with overpopulation, culling, etc. if you breed snakes. I was just wondering what reptile keepers thoughts were on the topic.

2006-12-19 07:52:00 · 6 answers · asked by hoodoowoman 4

2006-12-19 07:14:40 · 11 answers · asked by popeye 1

Serious Answers Only

2006-12-19 07:06:41 · 10 answers · asked by Jack Havok 1

2006-12-19 05:56:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-19 05:55:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where do Tortoises come from

2006-12-19 02:41:42 · 22 answers · asked by Richard K 1

2006-12-19 00:11:05 · 6 answers · asked by T-NEE 3

2006-12-18 16:45:21 · 18 answers · asked by winder1time 1

My daughter said she learned this in school. If yes, what kind of frogs?

2006-12-18 16:15:49 · 17 answers · asked by briggs 1

i just bought two baby turtles, they are about 2in right now, but they will get much bigger. Right now I have them in a ten gallon tank. I know i will eventually need a larger one, but that's what i have for right now. Anyway, i was wondering about a few things.

First... the water seems very dirty. i have a filter in there and treated the water prior to putting them in there, and I even changed out the water twice this week but it is still pretty foggy. Is this normal and if not what should i do?

Second, there are A LOT of bubbles on the top of the water. To the point that i thought there was soap in there, but there is no way there could be soap in the water. Anyone know what these bubbles are? How do i get rid of them?

Also, what type of heater do I put in there? i have a regular UVA/UVB light and a heating lamp (50w) but the water still seems pretty cold. Do I need a water heater too?

2006-12-18 15:37:07 · 10 answers · asked by Elizabeth M 3

2006-12-18 14:41:13 · 7 answers · asked by Arwen73 3

2006-12-18 14:35:19 · 5 answers · asked by Arwen73 3

I found a frog living in my basement, but I'm afraid to touch it in case it's poisonous. If it's not I might keep it!

2006-12-18 13:57:10 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3

do eastern milk snakes eat fishes???
i know they eat rats but thats just mest up

2006-12-18 13:10:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two four month old bearded dragons. Last week I noticed a bad smell coming from their tank. I clean it daily. I tried changing from sand to astro turf. I even cleaned the tank with bleach. The tank still smells bad, and now they smell bad too.

2006-12-18 10:10:01 · 9 answers · asked by Red F 2