Reptiles - September 2007

My female red eared slider is eating her platform! Why is she doing this and how do I make her stop?

2007-09-14 10:45:45 · 4 answers · asked by sabbycat76 4

2007-09-14 08:33:34 · 6 answers · asked by Science Bob 1

I know! I know! "The turtle will eat them" or something or other about feeder fish.

BUT how big compared to the turtle's head would comets need to be for predation immunity?

2007-09-14 06:42:21 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. Effusive 2

I currently have a massive rock in the tank with him, i'm having lots of problems lifting it in and out for cleaning. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas about a floating rock my mates heard of it but don't know where to get it from. Or does anyone else have any ideas what i could use?

2007-09-14 05:37:49 · 4 answers · asked by weekirsty 1

i was given a turtle in really bad condition, it has swollen eyes, fungus around its jaw and it wont eat even if i put the food in front of its face. what can i do to help my turtle because i don't want to give it away

2007-09-14 03:17:47 · 4 answers · asked by maggy s 1

2007-09-14 03:03:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes, I come to know chidren falling ill after consuming food in which a lizard has fallen. I hear people saying that such children fell ill for other reasons than the falling of the lizard as this animal does not have any poison. I am baffled.

2007-09-13 20:44:40 · 12 answers · asked by Vinayagam M 1

2007-09-13 19:43:07 · 3 answers · asked by Dallas C 1

We found a snake on my patio. He has dark shades of green and is very small and resembles a boa I think. Does not seem aggressive but after being held too long did try to bite (and he does have teeth).Has a light line going long ways down his top.

2007-09-13 15:32:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Serious question.

2007-09-13 14:42:39 · 6 answers · asked by ..zach zealous.. 2

im becoming a desert horned lizard breeder, and do you need a license to breed?

2007-09-13 14:04:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 13:48:06 · 9 answers · asked by SwatCSI 2

I found a small gecko on the wall at my work and brought it home to my son. What do they eat?

2007-09-13 13:09:13 · 3 answers · asked by Pink Cowgirl 4

I just got soft water and I am wondering if it is ok to fill my tank with Soft water i have a (red bellied slider cooter) turtle if so do i put a certain conditioner in to the water

2007-09-13 13:03:46 · 4 answers · asked by stephenprince5217 2

Fed up with trolls, multiple account users, answers bashing, voting, thumbs ratings, and so on.

I have found a few forums where the members take their Q & As more seriously in regards to education and shared knowledge. There are no best answers, just blogs where a member can recipocated with others indefinetly. Thank you

2007-09-13 12:41:12 · 7 answers · asked by ? 6

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2007-09-13 11:45:19 · 8 answers · asked by Erick 4

I participate in a weekly photo contest for Chinese Water Dragons. I have two, Diego and Lego. This week's theme is "nap time" or "lazy" And so I have to have a picture with good quality, fits the theme, and is still cute. I got 4 pictures that fit the theme I need your help as to which one to enter here are the links.

1) DIEGO
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd172/WDcontest/Diegouno.jpg
2) DIEGO 2
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd172/WDcontest/DiegoDos.jpg
3) DIEGO & LEGO
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd172/WDcontest/DiegoLego.jpg
4) LEGO
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd172/WDcontest/Lego.jpg

I like all of them but 1 & 4 the most. REMEMBER I need quality as well as theme. This is a very hard contest I have a sucky camera compared to other peoples' on the contest. Anyway THANKS Y'ALL!

2007-09-13 11:29:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 10:58:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Red Devil Cichlid and i want to know do any of you know what are the odds of him sharing a tank with a turtle.. i have had him for two weeks now and at the moment he's in the tank with a shubunkin and two algea eaters....

please i know turtles eat fish.. i just want to know in this senario would the turtle get hurt or the fish still be eaten.. or is there a chance that they'll be able to live together????

for those of you curious its a 55 gallon tank..

2007-09-13 10:11:08 · 5 answers · asked by ynotsallimay 2

about 2 years ago my dad found a turtle in the road and its a very populated area so it was a obvious pet so we kept him after trying to find owner here is a pic...http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb283/eminemfreak101/turtle.jpg we keep him in a 10 gallon aquarium with about 3 inches of whater on one end and rocks on the other take him outside in the sun and let him walk around yard exc anyway we cant get him nore have we very got him to eat anything but red apples and we have no clue what type of turtle or tortuse he is i know he isnt a water turtle but what can i do to change his diet into something better for hima nd find out what type he is?i have never had a heat lamp for him he sits near a window in summer and in a very worm room in winter i know he needs a 30 plus gallon tank he is around 5-7 inches side to side and 4 tall so i know that but i need some answers on diet and other stuff i mentioned to make him happy and health a pet store has already told is ....(continued)

2007-09-13 07:43:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What small turtles are not babies but are still small?

2007-09-13 06:43:47 · 6 answers · asked by 484-769-0741 E 1

2007-09-13 06:24:42 · 5 answers · asked by paul w 1

I have had my turtle for about 7 months now and he has been doing great. Recently I noticed that the underside of his shell has been peeling a little bit, but yesterday it was like the 1st layer was all coming off and hanging just about off. He still seems perfectly fine....is he just shedding?? Or is there something I should be worried about, other than that he's acting perfectly normal.
I don't want to take him to the vet if this is normal, please help

2007-09-13 02:12:09 · 5 answers · asked by fairylover 4

I love my snake. What irritates me is when people look at you and then tell you how cruel you are because you keep it in a cage, you should let it go.

Now i know that you can't release captive bred animals into the wild but my question is: how does one respond to these ignorant attacks? What do you say in one or two short sentences without being nasty (if one could say this without getting rude).

Tell me about your experiences, please. Thanks.

2007-09-13 00:36:26 · 25 answers · asked by Jenna 3

when a turtle lays her eggs in the sand, does anyone know if the baby turtle breaths in the egg? or does any one know where i can fined this information? Thanks for your info

2007-09-12 23:15:39 · 6 answers · asked by sarahEJW 2

am waiting for my reptile liscence to come in from the parks and wildlife services, but i do not know of any reptile groups whom i would be able to buy a terrapin (pet turtle) from.
anyone know?

2007-09-12 19:17:42 · 3 answers · asked by deaity 3

We recently became the owners of an 8 week old beardie (and are borrowing a 23 gallon long tank, light fixture, and bought the rest of our needs from big box and smaller pet/reptile stores). After hearing the substrate debate over and over, we began to hear a debate over what wattage and type of bulb we needed for our little Vrti (short for Vrtra...if you are into mythology...). We have the long bulb (seeming to be the only agreement we found amongst "experts") but as far as basking and/or night heat lamp. Our little girl's highest (and usual basking spot) is about 6 inches from the lamp. We finallt took one breeder's advice and bought a 60 watt broad spectrum bulb and a 50 watt red night heat lamp. We also have heard a 50 (and from another source a 75) watt basking light.

Being a first time owner I am paranoid about my beardy's well being. I constantly find myself feeling for enough heat but I can never be sure.

But if I can find good advice I might be able to stop freaking out.

2007-09-12 18:04:07 · 2 answers · asked by Don B 2

ok my female beardie already had a name when i got her and him...her name is Bindi...can anyone think of a name for my male that goes with Bindi

Thanks,Jordan

2007-09-12 17:57:48 · 12 answers · asked by tiggergurl1357 2

Everything I've read says they dig a burrow to sleep in or you can make them a burrow. I made him one and left him substrate to burrow in..but he just doesn't. He sleeps out in the open. Why? Is this okay or is he sick?

2007-09-12 17:52:05 · 5 answers · asked by SantisMommy 1

2007-09-12 15:58:23 · 3 answers · asked by wolfgangmark2000 1