Reptiles - January 2007

how can you tell if your ball python is a female or a male

2007-01-17 04:46:25 · 4 answers · asked by austin p 1

2007-01-17 04:43:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter (15) told me that she saw a snake this evening, apparently somewhere near the eaves and hanging down in the back doorway. She described it (what she could see) as multi light brown/orange, the bit "dangling down" was about 8 cm and she saw the eyes.

I have no idea what to do or who to call. I am not even sure that she DID see this. She has a history of either overdramatising things or making things up etc. She is genuirnely scare though - as am I !

I am in suburban Perth, Western Australia, about 3 km from the city centre. Is this likely ? She was all for calling the police but it didn't seem quite the place to call. But who ? It was pretty late by then anyway - about 10pm.

I know this sounds really strange and helpless of me. I am a single Mum and have dealt with quite a few "emergencies" and strange things before - but not really prepared for something like this ! Any ideas ? Or just forget it, put it down to her imagination ?

2007-01-17 04:37:05 · 5 answers · asked by Lilliana 2

are they bad pets i dont really want my arm bit off i had pythons iguana almost all reptiles whats the downside of a gator or croc are these you buy from the pet store get real big or what

2007-01-17 03:39:28 · 11 answers · asked by josh e 1

2007-01-17 03:04:39 · 5 answers · asked by arturo m 1

I adore most reptiles but do have a soft spot for just a few...especially tortoises. Does anyone here run a reptile rescue and can anyone tell me how to go about starting one? It would be a small scale operation (I can house around 10) I would not be rehabiliating any animals (I am not qualified for that) but I would take in surrendered healthy animals.

2007-01-17 02:52:10 · 3 answers · asked by KathyS 7

i have a iguana,yesterday i change him a new tank,but today its skin change into black/dark. why this happen to him.im so worried bout him,please help.

2007-01-17 00:21:03 · 7 answers · asked by ccty007 3

I was wondering how much do Albino Ball Pythons sell for and how long they will sell at the price they do, thank you.

2007-01-17 00:05:37 · 6 answers · asked by jeremy_moore_50 1

it is for a 7th grade project to teach the class for one class periode

2007-01-16 23:55:06 · 4 answers · asked by zactictac 1

i have 2 RES. one, most of the time underwater (the shy one). the other one, most of the time on the dry area. so, i don't know if it's too hot or too cold for them.

i live in tropical climate. the temperature is about 80 degrees all year long.

2007-01-16 23:51:18 · 2 answers · asked by T_T wiiin T_T 2

ITS A BOX TURTLE...HE DONT WANNA EAT AND WAKES UP FOR A FEW SEC. THEN GOES BACK 2 SLEEP..DO TURTLES HIBERNATE??? THATS THEM IN THE LINK.....TURDY 2 AND TURDY 3 http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i299/young_turo/1547089554_l.jpg

2007-01-16 19:06:51 · 6 answers · asked by Turo 1

i would like to know if anyone could send me pics of there cages and homes i would like to get some ideas to add to my new iguana's cage...

2007-01-16 18:20:15 · 5 answers · asked by donna_26_2005 1

2007-01-16 16:30:19 · 6 answers · asked by RoCkStAr 1

my ball python has been in shed for way too long!! his skin is starting to peel off in sheets rather than all rolling off at once, is this normal?? my main question is tho, i read that misting a tank is really bad for the snake cuz it can get blisters and cause bacteria but i also read other forums that misting helps the snake shed. if i do spray alittle water in the tank do i actually spray it onto the snake directly or do i spray the items inside the tank????
any answers will help me a lot. thank youuuuuuuu.

2007-01-16 13:57:50 · 9 answers · asked by domlococokills 2

do they? I mean pet as in: that i am pick it up and cuddle with, carry them around, and friendly. Do they recognize us?
I used to have them a LONG LONG time ago when I was little, and I loved them. I had them with me EVERYWHERE :]]]]

2007-01-16 13:53:18 · 9 answers · asked by Alexander P 1

2007-01-16 13:50:46 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5

I have a baby Sulcuta tortoise and he is very sick. He has not eaten anything for about 5 days and he will not open his eyes. I have been soaking him everyday and I am giving him a Ampicillin soak right now. Is there anything that I can do. If something doesnt happen he is going to die soon. He has also pooped out a white pussy substance twice today.

2007-01-16 13:33:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been using large rocks as land in my turtle tank, which is what I have been doing for turtles in the past for a long time. My newest turtle has been eating and pooping out rocks. They are very large, I didnt think they could even fit in his mouth. Why is he doing this? I'm worried that my turtle has more rocks inside of him. How do I know if he has rocks in his stomach and cant pass them? Should I take him to the vet? And what can I use for land as an alternative?

2007-01-16 13:11:13 · 9 answers · asked by Laurie 3

I Have Recently Purchased A Read-Eared Slider Turtle and lack knowledge on its habitat, and eating conditions. I would like to know if a Red-Eared Slider Turtle needs a food dish or Water Dish to drink out of or does it drink water from its swimming water? I walso would like to know if turtles eat food pelets I bought some and my turtle doesnt seem to eat it front of me, maybe it is because I jsut got him yesterday (Monday) or if he just doesnt like the food. Also what are the conditions in what it eats? Please help Thanks!

2007-01-16 12:25:46 · 9 answers · asked by John Exsavior 1

are red-eared sliders ok to take out of their terrarium? Also is it ok for them to sleep upsideown on their shell? Mine did that last night for about a few seconds then got back up. I also would like to know, if they eat alot? I know im supposed to feed them once a day (younger ones) but do u usually see them eat their pellets? I would also like to know do u have to get them drinking water because my turtle doesnt drink its drinking water and i am afraid something will go wrong. Also for experts how long do you think it will take a re-eared slider to get used too a 14 year old boy and his freshmen yeared brother in the same room? I just got my turtle on Monday (this week) and have many turtle questions if you could leave ur messanger Y! messanger or a AIM so i can talk to you about these turtles if you know of these turtles well, I would really Like some knowledge on them.

2007-01-16 11:47:01 · 6 answers · asked by John Exsavior 1

I have had my ball python Eden now for about 3 weeks, the first time I held em' was the day I got him/her...... and I got bit. Now I try and hold em' and it seems like I'm gonna get bit again..... I keep his/her belly full, cage clean and warm, everything that it needs..... but whenever I reach in to pick it up, it acts as though I'm trying to hurt it and starts goin into attack mode. As the owner I would like to hold em' sometimes and not be paranoid.....I put on gloves and hold em' for a few seconds at a time but i do it inside the tank so he/she can just chill on my hand for a minute then go where it pleases. I just wanna be able to hold it without being bit....what should I do?

2007-01-16 10:56:16 · 7 answers · asked by ixamxthexwalrusx 1

Its a bet... and he doesnt believe me..lol

2007-01-16 10:44:56 · 8 answers · asked by intense 2

I bought two iguana's and they are juvenile (the little ones) and I was wondering if I could see if they are male and female

2007-01-16 09:48:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much does the average corn snake cost in the u.s.?

2007-01-16 09:39:07 · 7 answers · asked by Ashley 2

2007-01-16 09:12:50 · 6 answers · asked by James 2

I have a bearded dragon, about 4-5 months old. Recently (about 3 days now) she has had her eyes shut an awful lot, and when they are open the secondary lids won't open all the way. Also, she only opens one eye at a time. She doesn't eat too much when presented with food, and only does so with lots of coaxing. She's become very lethargic, and does not resist or squirm or make even the slightest movement when I pick her up. If I pet her and stroke her head, she will barely open her eyes for but a few seconds, and lift up her head until I stop, then lays back down in my hand.
I've tried giving her plenty of water by misting and even a few warm baths in the tub when I noticed she became ill. She seems fine for about 30 minutes after that, but shortly returns to her previous condition.
Another thing, she never eats her vegetables, no matter what I offer.

So is there anything I can do at home or should I take her to a vet?

2007-01-16 08:18:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 08:03:18 · 9 answers · asked by Zinda 1

I have a female African Bullfrog, and she is appx. 9 months old. How long is the typical lifespan of an African Bullfrog in captivity? In the wild?

2007-01-16 06:49:34 · 4 answers · asked by Spanky 2

I can't even look at them on tv!
They look so scary, and slimy.
I don't want to be so afraid of something like that though. If i think about them when i'm trying to go to sleep then i'll see them when i close my eyes. lol Then i can't sleep. wats wrong with me?

2007-01-16 05:22:21 · 17 answers · asked by Cheer=♥! 2

2007-01-16 04:54:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous