Reptiles - February 2007

Im in the UK and i would really like a tortoise. Ive seen a few sites with 'garden tortoises' for sale, is this still alloud for tortoises of 4 years old? I dont really want the hastle of a vivarium things like that just a nice pet tortoise....

Any advise on how to buy would be very helpful, thank you xx

-Cameron

2007-02-13 04:02:09 · 9 answers · asked by § gαввαηα § 5

I want to buy my boyfriend a snake, one of those tiny little green ones but I have no idea where to even begin! Can I just go to PetSmart or would it have to be special ordered!? Help!

2007-02-13 03:22:56 · 4 answers · asked by nhsgrad2004 3

I am an elementary science lab instructor, and I would like to have a pet that is reasonably easy to care for and WONT DIE. I have already had a chameleon, whcih kicked the bucket after about 2 weeks! I did not realize that our heat gets turned off at night and the poor guy got too cold! If I got a frog, which kind should I get? I am wanting to keep it in a 10 gallon terrarium. Do I need a heat light or rock (it gets down to about 65 degrees in here at night)? Should I get more than one? I guess, what I really need to know is if anyone has a type of frog they really like, or suggestions on what kind to get; I could get a book to learn the rest. Thanks for any suggestions!

2007-02-13 03:15:15 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer H 2

2007-02-13 03:09:40 · 4 answers · asked by tamikahlaws01 1

2007-02-13 03:03:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi everyone, at how old should a chinese water dragon should turn green at because i know that my dragon is perfectly healthy but only has bright green o her tummy and sides of her face! remember though that i just got her 3 days ago at petsmart and they told me that she is probably about 5-6 months in age....is this true because she is also about 8-9 inches long ( from noze to tail)..... please help me out and answer both questions as best as u can!!!:) thankyou



-jake-

2007-02-13 02:29:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two females in a 4ft by 2ft enclosure. They are a little over 4 inches, and both of them are healthy. During summer, they will be in a VERY large enclousure outside. (Its about 15x12ft)

My questions are:

Can aspen bedding be used as a bedding? I have it for my feeder insects, so I was wondering if Russian Torts could use it too.

Can alfalfa hay be used as bedding? Or timothy hay? Right now they are on paper towels for hygenic purposes.

I feed them a handful of greens a day. (each) Thats not too much or too little is it?

Their basking area is always between 85 and 94 degrees, and the rest of the cage is 70-80. This is not bad? They always move around and are mostly under the basking lamp.

Sorry for all the Qs. I researched these guys for about three months before getting them, and I want to make sure I'm doing it all right.

Thanks in advance!

2007-02-13 02:12:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

what should i do if stung by a scorpion?how does it affect the human body?how dangerous are they?

2007-02-13 02:10:02 · 4 answers · asked by Ibrahim I 2

Hello, I own a Chinese Water Dragon, but I am looking into buying a tank about the size of 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 2 feet tall, I know that this is 120 gallons but I need to know how much this kind of tank would cost. The average price, well thankyou and have a good day!

2007-02-13 02:09:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My kids have 2 pet turtles ... HAD... one (somehow) got out last night and I can't find him anywhere!! They live inside and no way he got outside....

2007-02-13 00:24:19 · 9 answers · asked by megonjay 3

its 18' x 10' by 10'. I want to get a reptile of some sort... thinking bearded dragon.

2007-02-12 23:39:40 · 14 answers · asked by Nice_lady 2

i have a baby turtle and i have heard that you should give them lettuce through the day if they get hungry and they have said not to give them iceburg lettuce and give them romaine lettuce. what is romaine lettuce?

2007-02-12 18:37:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-12 17:50:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-12 17:27:08 · 4 answers · asked by Meh 2

2007-02-12 17:04:03 · 3 answers · asked by MArtyMAr12345 1

2007-02-12 15:24:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neighbor has a 12 foot anaconda snake, he is keeping it in his house.
He also has scorpions. Are these legal in the State of Michigan?
Just concerned for my children and other children in the neigborhood.

2007-02-12 15:07:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It won't be for a couple months to a year, but I have a real fascination for snakes. I'm a girl, and I know that kind of factor in to atkd snake that I should get because I can't nd up with one that grows to be 10 ft long. I'm just kind of looking for suggestions right now, I don't think I want to get one that has to be live fed, maybe more just cricket feeding, but it can be fed live mice or whatever (i'll just have other people throw the mouse in there). Something that's "nice". I'm not afraid ot get bitten but I don't want it to be something regular. Well I think I've rambeled on long enough now.

2007-02-12 14:41:42 · 15 answers · asked by ifoundapennyonheads 2

My wife found a turtle in the garden, under the dirt. The shell is kind of greyish-brown, about 6'' long. It has a red stripe on its head, sort of an elongated diamond shape, with a yellow stripe below that. She's been feeding it lettuce, but I figure it must need/prefer other foods. What else will it eat?

2007-02-12 14:19:06 · 11 answers · asked by Charles d 3

I caught an Earth Snake in my yard.He is really nice and is an aquarium with good dirt like substrate with wooden logs and a nice water bowl.He is very good temper mental and nice.I tried to feed him a gerbil pinkie but he just attacked and left it alone.What should i do?

2007-02-12 13:46:57 · 6 answers · asked by Jesse E 2

I am currently getting a Bearded Dragon from a woman who can no longer care for it, and though I know my dragons, I'm not really certain which one this is.

She had gotten him from a pet store and so she really has no clue, so I thought I'd ask.

He's about 8 months old, 10-12 inches and definitely has ridges down his back, sides of his face and legs. His tail is about the only place smooth. His markings are red, gold and tan with slightly darker patches of brown swirled throughout his body. He's quite sweet and pretty gentle, though fast.

I thought maybe an Inland Bearded Dragon, but I wondered if someone could help me?

Thank you!

2007-02-12 13:43:03 · 3 answers · asked by Aleria: United Year Of Faith 6

Do I have to cut/trim my turtles' nails?
How long can they grow and can it harm the other turtle in the tank?
Thanks :)

2007-02-12 13:26:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My turtle sees her reflection in the glass of her tank. Then she digs the gravel and claws on the glass. Is there somything wrong with her I would hate to lose my Shellby!

2007-02-12 13:25:52 · 5 answers · asked by Teh Otaku 2

2007-02-12 13:16:14 · 11 answers · asked by Kelly S 2

My red eared slider comes up to the edge of his tank and stares at me is that begging? By the way she's doing it right now. Please help me!

2007-02-12 12:20:31 · 6 answers · asked by Teh Otaku 2

I have a 2 year old hermanns tortoise and her tank seems pretty bare. She has a background with plants and things on just to make it look a little more exciting. But other than that she only has a hut to sleep in and her water and food dishes. I'm not sure on what other things i can put in because I don't want to provide any hazards eg - rocks etc where she can climb on and may fall on her back. HELP!

2007-02-12 12:05:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got a fire belly toad about 2 days ago the guy said to feed him a cricket once a day but he hasnt eaten since i got him, the crickets are alive and they set right next to him! one even poked his eye and he just jumped away, so its not like he has a hard time catching them.

2007-02-12 11:39:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just cought 2 blue tailed skinks the other day and i want to make sure their fed properly!

2007-02-12 11:27:30 · 3 answers · asked by Bess 3

2007-02-12 11:07:34 · 7 answers · asked by ballin_227 1

who on this forum feeds there baby corn live pinkie mice, i just got a baby that has been getting fed live pinkies from pets smart, should i keep him on live pinkies or switch to thawed? Also what would be cheaper?

2007-02-12 11:06:34 · 7 answers · asked by sneakmonkey42 1