Reptiles - July 2007

I'm looking into getting a bearded dragon, but I've had some serious problems with buying pets (fish) that die very soon after being bought, like they were already sick when purchased. I'm terrified of spending the money on a bearded dragon and then having it die within weeks from some weird disease it got in a pet store.

Does anyone have any tips for selecting a healthy beardie? Are there any warning signs to look for?

2007-07-10 13:55:05 · 3 answers · asked by Kristen J 4

I'm going to buy a snake but I'm not sure which one to buy i want one that will be good with kids cause i have kid from 10 and up at my house all the time what snake would we all be able to handle and take care of on a small budget???

2007-07-10 13:25:31 · 11 answers · asked by Amy S 1

2007-07-10 13:06:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 13:02:52 · 4 answers · asked by ycast_82 1

is it safe? the pixie is about 3 in big. the frog from my yard is about the same. is there any danger in my pixie getting sick?

2007-07-10 11:05:57 · 8 answers · asked by Hello Kitty 3

My Son had 2 Green Iguannas and on just recently died and we need to know what to feed them?

2007-07-10 10:50:52 · 12 answers · asked by hellerhoney 2

wild snakes
corn snakes
ideas to catch one
quick traps

2007-07-10 10:22:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

she is a red eared slider and is pregnant. she is picky for the places to dig in the yard. she only lays them in my room and on the bed. i don't no how she gets on my bed but any advice?

2007-07-10 07:08:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have 8 three toed box turtles.and i want to know when and how they will mate

2007-07-10 06:29:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 05:13:28 · 3 answers · asked by Christy C 1

they get on my porch and around my gutters - and toads get all in the yard... do you know of anything that repels them or gets rid of them - also,what attracts them so i can get rid of that(besides water) i am terrified of them and need them to go away...its a phobia.

thanks

2007-07-10 04:49:59 · 6 answers · asked by ♥livingdeadgirl♥ 6

I rescued a turtle that was in the middle of the street and have had it around 5 months, is it too late to release him back to a creek or river? He is only about two or three inches in size. Will he still know how to live on his own?

2007-07-10 03:47:17 · 10 answers · asked by ~Lizzy~ 3

I have 2 baby RES turtles, in a ten gallon tank for now, and I went to the pet store looking for basking lights. The pet store owner told me that it was fine to get a 60 watt bulb and it also offers UVA. I'm just afraid that it might not be hot enough for my turtles.

2007-07-10 02:33:36 · 5 answers · asked by krisv 2

its not even a day since i bought the tank and it has started to stink!..i had bought it yesterday only..had cleaned it up thoroughly and today in the morning when i smelled it..it was like..yuck!!!!..smells like ****!
what could be the reason..i even have a strong filter fixed in there..what is making the tank stink so badly??

by the way..i had put small pieces of cabbage leavesand tomato in the tank today..cud it be the reason?

(i have 2 trtles(both res)..one is 1 inch long while the other is 2 1/2 inches long)

2007-07-10 00:46:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 18:26:38 · 7 answers · asked by Bru. 1

Help, one of my RES loves to burrow itself in the cracks of the rocks I have in the water and I know it's not stuck because I've seen it get out, but now it looks like it's asleep and it's face down in the water. Will it drown? I thought RES needed air from time to time as they are only semi-aquatic....help!

2007-07-09 16:36:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know what filter to buy...i know it should be at least 300 gph but what type should i get? the tank is outside so i dont know if aquarium filteres would work

2007-07-09 16:07:53 · 4 answers · asked by Snuggle Monkey 1

What is it and how do I prevent it? I was looking at a food chart and I noticed that almost all of the greens had high calcium and oxalates. I know that the two mixed together can cause MBD. How do I feed my bearded dragon these greens without him getting MBD? (I might be overreacting, I'm just stressed about him. Please tell me if I am overreacting)

any other tips would help. I do have a vet for him

2007-07-09 15:59:06 · 6 answers · asked by animal luva 3

well chip died and i decided to het an iguana so i need to kno breed w. llength and diet and all that good stuff

2007-07-09 15:11:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

His name is G, and he is like a year old! very special to us in the family!
He is eating and stuff just not much movement.
I took him to the VET but I think more could be done to help G.

2007-07-09 15:09:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone have any tips on how to care for them housing food etc. I just got one they are awesome!!!

2007-07-09 15:09:03 · 1 answers · asked by guy f 2

My litlle brother wanted to no where you could find images of frogs?!?

2007-07-09 14:19:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just bought him 8 days ago. As far as we know he's about 6 months old. The pet store wasn't quite sure his exact age. They said to feed him mealworms and crickets along with his fruits and veggies. He won't touch the veggies or the fruit. He's eaten a couple peices out of my hand, but that's it. He will eat about 10 crickets a day on the average. The mealworms he was eating, but not so much anymore. Should I be worried? He's still as active as he was when we first brought him home. What are the best things that I should feed him? Every pet store I have been to has told me mealworms are great for them, but when I look around in these forums everyone is saying absolutely no. I'm confused. I just want to make sure that I am doing what is best for my beardie.

I appreciate any help you all can give. Thanks.

2007-07-09 14:14:06 · 4 answers · asked by endless_sky1981 1

ok i just bought some red eared slider turtles 4 days ago and i can't get them to eat? what can i do to get then to eat?

2007-07-09 13:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by crescentmoon93 2

clear today but i dont see any skin at all around the tank its that normal?

2007-07-09 13:48:43 · 5 answers · asked by CARLOS A 1

Just curious to find out why they say that.

2007-07-09 13:33:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Already had a corn snake, white, silver and black... sweet snake... I want something different, but don't know about any other reptiles besides snakes. What's a good starter reptile besides a snake for a 10 gallon terrarium?

2007-07-09 13:25:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do i need for a bearded dragon? Can you list everthing the cost of everthing and including the bearded dragon?

2007-07-09 12:14:29 · 4 answers · asked by Carter 2

i got him a week ago an i pick him up and put him on it buthe just jumps off into the water its a red eared slider.

2007-07-09 12:12:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

this morning i found a wierd bubble in the tank.. you think its an egg?>

2007-07-09 12:10:57 · 1 answers · asked by g_ramirezjr 1