Reptiles - May 2007

I was holding my turtle and he kinda jerked and I dropped him by accident. He hit the side of my dresser table, but not that hard. Although he's small so it he might have had more of an impact. Anyway, e wouldnt shut his mouth or move. Now he's still very much in shock, moving very little and barely opening his eyes....Im really scared. Is he going to be okay or what, is he just in shock? What can I do???! thanks

2007-05-21 06:53:00 · 3 answers · asked by Satellite Eyes 6

its a girl .... i think. how do u tell?

2007-05-21 06:51:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

my brother got a snake and is wondering what a good name for him. He is a boy and is going to get preety big so what is a good name.

2007-05-21 06:43:50 · 31 answers · asked by angle1 2

2007-05-20 17:39:39 · 9 answers · asked by stmsam3 1

2007-05-20 17:03:27 · 5 answers · asked by nonexistant 3

I have a small turtle who has been in my family for over 20 years. He is about 3 inches long. He is a land turtle but likes the water too. I wanted to set up an aquarium that is half water and half sand or something. Can I put a goldfish in the water? Any ideas or pics for my aquarium? Thanks

2007-05-20 15:28:08 · 9 answers · asked by Kyle 2

I really need to know.. I think its ophiophobic, am i right and did i spell it right?

2007-05-20 14:13:28 · 15 answers · asked by Franceey 2

My snake is really sick and i know its going to die soon... I want to put it out of its misery before I leave for the army. What is the best way to do it without putting the snake through any pain?

2007-05-20 12:58:58 · 11 answers · asked by bobby m 1

So I am starting my own feeder mice, and I would like to know a few things before I start.
1. How long should I keep the male and female together to be sure that the female was inpregnated? I was thinking three days.
2. How long will the female be pregnant for? A week, two weeks.
3. How many containers should I have. I am estimating three, or four. One for the male after mating, one for the female and babies, and two for seperating the male and female mice when ready.

2007-05-20 10:25:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

just wondering

2007-05-19 18:11:05 · 13 answers · asked by mike r 2

I am looking for an Iguana cage, no more than 100 dollars. Between 20 to 50 gallons. Any links, please, this is urgent!!

2007-05-19 17:16:10 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3

I just got my beardie a new cage that includes a plant holder. The holder probably can't be reached by the beardie or its tounge, but I'm not taking any chances. I want a plant that is okay for him to eat and decorative, too. A list of plants would work, too.

2007-05-19 16:14:40 · 5 answers · asked by RetrieverGirl10180 2

When I bought my Mali yesterday the pet store told me that the heat lamp should not be left on when I am not in the house since they are not a completely safe light and to just leave my Repti Glo light on. This seems like it will not make the tank stay at 120 degrees throughout the day. I'd like to know what your experiences are and some suggestions on what to do if I'm gone 8 hours a day and need to keep the light off and the lizard warm.

Thanks in advance.

2007-05-19 15:33:17 · 4 answers · asked by BoarderChik 2

Its still alive, of course, but ever since i borrowed him he doesn't feel like doing anything. He can't be hibernating because its late May. He's very small and i put him in a small, squared container with an ornament, some leaves, and fair water. He deosn't eat too and he's always sleeping. Am i treating it well or is he sick?

2007-05-19 12:03:46 · 4 answers · asked by gingerandcinnamon 2

For around how much will i pay to buy a baby alligator with its tank???

2007-05-19 09:34:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

she had eggs in her tank and i dont now what to do? should i leave it there? remove it and do ssomething elese? I dont know im just really confused?!?!?! help?

2007-05-19 08:14:09 · 4 answers · asked by kamila a 1

I noticed alot of people on here have leos. I am looking into purchasing one. I am new to the whole reptile thing and I heard that leos are great for beginners. I wanted to gather as much information on these little critters as possible. i always go into things whole heartly. I always want to know as much a possible, before I get into something, because pets are something to commit to. Plus I do not know any one who would purchase a pet just to have it die. I have read many care sheets, but I find the best info comes from experienced owners. My eperiences in reptiles include. Caring for 6 Firebelly toads, and caring for a Russian Tortoise...

2007-05-19 06:24:38 · 7 answers · asked by Pellie M 2

2007-05-19 06:24:24 · 14 answers · asked by sexxi 2

2007-05-19 03:59:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got about a 8 inch Mali Uromastyx. I tried to do most of the research before purchasing him but now it seems I might have still been off on a few things. I have him/her?? in a 20 L gallon tank with a Repti Glo 8.0 long light (gives off 33% UVA and 8% UVB) and a 100w infrared heat glo bulb inside a glow light housing. I have a stick on thermometer which I am now realizing was a waste of $4 and I now have to find another better one. I realize now that the 20L will be too small soon, but how fast do these guys grow?? and how often can they be taken out after his few days of getting used to his new environment (I have also given him a piece of wood, a silk plant that he likes to hide under and a slate slab that he slept under last night.)

Is there anything missing that I need besides a larger tank? and is the 100W really the right one to have for him?

Thanks so much!

One more question: I bought him reptivite reptile vitamins to sprinkle on his salads. Is this enough??

2007-05-19 02:45:48 · 4 answers · asked by BoarderChik 2

2007-05-19 01:22:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter's turtle will not eat anything except romain lettuce.

2007-05-19 01:21:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend and I were debating this. I say the alligator because it is known for being very aggressive. idk anyone want to add to it?

2007-05-18 16:50:21 · 11 answers · asked by Jordan A 1

I just purchased an 8 inch uromastyx and got a 20 L gallon tank to start with. I now have a 100W infrared light on him and got a new uva/uvb bulb into a 10gallon strip light I had lying around. I have a black sticky thermometer about 3 inches up from the bottom of the tank and near the heat lamp and it only reads about 82 degrees. Is this normal or is the thermometer off or do I need to get a bigger watt bulb. I tried to do all the research first but something still isn't working out correctly for his heat. Also I was told the heat lamp was dangerous during the day when I'm not home.. so what can I do when I am away from the house and need to keep him at 110 degrees??

Thanks in advance.

2007-05-18 16:42:57 · 3 answers · asked by BoarderChik 2

2007-05-18 16:36:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you really trip?

2007-05-18 16:26:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its probably about 1 1/2 feet long. and i just found it right now in my backyard. i currently have it in a box. and i dont knowif its a boy or a girl.

i was thinking about letting it go. but my nephew wants to keep it. (i would take care of it ofcourse, i also have a ball python)

would it be better to let it go and just buy a snake from the local pet shop????

and are gopher snakes in any way poisonous

2007-05-18 15:40:13 · 11 answers · asked by Crazy_Beautiful 2

2007-05-18 13:00:25 · 6 answers · asked by Brian 1

how often they get sick? how big tank is required for a turtle about 4cm by 2cm? are they poisonous? Are they hard to handle? What type is best? What do they eat?

2007-05-18 12:42:29 · 9 answers · asked by Secret S 1

I live in Australia and have been wanting to get a turtle for some time now but I have no idea how to go about getting a licence. Where can I get one?

2007-05-17 23:13:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous