Reptiles - September 2007

I am getting either a ball python or a corn snake sunday. What all things do i need for his cage? Please be specific in lighting.... Do i need to have an under tank heating pad? I have heard that they are useless in larger tanks (im getting him/her a 40 gallon tank)

Once again... what kind of lighting does he need? I was planning on getting 3 lights, 2 days on the left and right, and the middle would be a black or red night bulb... sound good?

2007-09-28 11:45:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello, I am a new owner of 2 bearded dragons( 1 male, 1 female). They came into my care when a friend of mine was evicted last week. I know they are no where near the health of a normal bearded dragon. I feed them crickets every other day, and salads every day with Romaine lettuce, yellow squash, and carrots. Their substarte is ground english walnut shells. Their cage is about 2 feet long, and they have a little cardboard hide box, and a big branch thing. They have a 100 Watt heat bulb for lighting.

Here are my questions:

1) I believe these dragons are over a year old, but are still very small, about 9 inches each. Can they still grow?? How can I help them do this?

2) The female has what looks like bags under her eyes that look veiny - is that normal?

3) How can I get them to eat their veggies?? They seem to mope until it's cricket time.

4) How many crickets is a good number to feed them? Should I be feeding them crickets every day?

5) Is it true one could stop brumation? Is it a safe idea to do so?

6) How often should I change their substrate? What is the best substrate to use for them?

7) What are some products I can use to promote better health?

Thank you to anyone who can help answer these questions!!

2007-09-28 11:41:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-28 11:36:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have never had a pet turtle before, and I have always been curious to whether or not they are affectionate. I have heard that they have pretty long life spans. I am just curious to hear from people that have pet turtles if they like to be stroked or talked to or givin attention, or for the most part are they just pets you take care of and watch? Don't worry I am not thinking about getting one. I am a cat person, like I said I am just very curious.

2007-09-28 10:43:40 · 14 answers · asked by sjhockeyfan 3

2007-09-28 09:39:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

While I'm finding much info about turtles shedding shells, nothing specific re: my baby spiny soft shell. Not sure how to determine if he's shedding or developing fungus on shell. Have provided dry basking area; he chooses not to use it, submerges body in the sand most of the time, swims occasionally. Eating well commercial pellets. No longer very shy. Just want to keep him healthy. Using water from local underground natural spring (brought up to his tank's temperature, changing about 1/3 of water every 3-4 days) "Power pusher" aerator going constantly, except at feeding time, not filtering due to sand. Just concerned about fungus, if that's what it is, don't want to let it get away from me, but also don't want to put him at risk using "adult" remedies. Any input helpful. Thanks, nan

2007-09-28 05:04:56 · 2 answers · asked by miz.bhavin 2

HELP...

2007-09-28 04:23:42 · 7 answers · asked by me 1

i want to catch a pet toad for sciens and studdy its eating habets and stuff like that for exstra credid but ware do i keep it what do i feed it and how do i play with it i dont relly wanna buy a toad or buy a cage food ect. i live in north eastern C.T. so what kind should i catch and maby some good books on toads or a website and anyone who knows any thing about toads please help thanks a lot

2007-09-28 04:20:01 · 4 answers · asked by zoow98 2

HELP...

2007-09-28 04:16:09 · 16 answers · asked by me 1

I have given them a wide variety of greenstuff but it all gets left and only the cucumber is eaten. They are seven months old.

2007-09-28 01:23:35 · 7 answers · asked by janpiggie 2

I'm new at owning my very first snake and i was wondering what does snake regurgitation look like so I'll know what to look for?

2007-09-27 16:27:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Could a water dragon live in an aquarium?

2007-09-27 16:20:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

the humidity in the cage is fine but i was just wondering does suran wrap help keep in humidity i read that it did im just wanting to take pre percautions on everything in case somthing happens

2007-09-27 15:48:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was opening my Iguana'a cage and putting his food in his bowl, when he "exploded" from his bottom area, it looked liked alot of clear liqued, and it just like came out all at once, and then he made a normal looking bowl movement, that was brown, is this how they pee? Iv'e never seen him pee, before, and Iv'e never had to take care of an Igauna before so Im new at this, and I have done ton's of research, and talked to lot's of proffesional people, about him, he was given to me for free, cause the owner was to lazy to take proper care of him, and he is 10 years old, I change his water every day and feed him all the good, fresh vegetables, and few fruits he is allowed to have, and keep his cage clean, I even give him calcuim and vitiman supplemant's he needs (for Iguana's) and he has a heat lamp and uvb light, and a HUGE cage, that could fit 6 people inside standing up easily, so I don't know how he could get sick, if he is indeed sick, so I just wanted to know if this was normal?

2007-09-27 15:46:24 · 1 answers · asked by leah j 4

2007-09-27 15:27:09 · 5 answers · asked by happyguy555 2

i have a hide hole good bedding a place for him to climb a water bowl is that good if not what else do i need?

2007-09-27 15:20:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What size aquarium? What do i need if they cant? What kind of thing do they need?

2007-09-27 14:46:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

If i were to get a corn or ball python, what all lighting would they need? What about a bearded dragon?

**I am going to buy a rheostat for my UTH to regulate the temp in the tank too...

2007-09-27 14:42:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

He's being picky. Any ideas on some new food I could try that he may like?

2007-09-27 14:04:27 · 5 answers · asked by jacquie 6

I am going to purchase two cornsnakes that will share a tank. Is it ok if they are the opposite sex? Will it stress them out or will they be fine? I don't mind if they breed but I am just wondering if there are any risks to their physical or mental health?

2007-09-27 14:02:11 · 4 answers · asked by MaskedMaster 1

I just bought two baby turtles yesterday that I absolutely love. Squirt is roughly the size of a quarter not including appendages and Bullet is slightly larger.
I have a water dish for them and the bedding is reptile bark. They seem to be liking it, althought they aren't eating, which I heard is not uncommon after a big change in a young turtle's life.
I have a water dish that they can access but the problem is they have to climb INTO the water to drink and when they get out they get absoultely COVERED in bark, so excessively they look like little porcupines. ;)

How do I get it so that they aren't covered with bark when they get out of the water?

2007-09-27 14:01:45 · 7 answers · asked by x10 2

I am going to purchase two cornsnakes possibly from differant places. How should I go about introducing them or, should they be fine if I just put them in together? They will most likely be the same sex.

2007-09-27 13:59:52 · 4 answers · asked by MaskedMaster 1

2007-09-27 13:46:22 · 4 answers · asked by willdanceforboxtops 1

I don't live near a lake or any other body of water but for some odd reason I found a turtle in my yard. I don't know what to do with it but what I did do was put it in a tub that is about 7 times its width wide and 3 times its length wide and the water i put in it can cover it. I also want to know what kind of turtle it is its about 5 by 7 inches long and it has orange spots on its head plz help me I don't want to kill it.

2007-09-27 13:38:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a turtle set up in my basement in one of those bathtub size plastic outdoor plastic ponds you can buy at a garden center. Outside of the area under his basking light, most of the pond surface does not get a lot of light and any of the aquarium plants I have tried tend to die. Can someone suggest any water plants that can tolerate low light conditions?

2007-09-27 08:30:36 · 2 answers · asked by pschroeter 5

I'm taking my BD into the vet today. Do I need to bring a fecal sample with me? Or can the vet make the beardie defecate? My beardie is sick and hasn't ate, therefore, I haven't seen her poop lately. Help!

2007-09-27 07:18:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband got a red tail boa almost two weeks ago, he tried to feed her and she want eat, she ate before he got her and the rat that she has eatten has not exactly digested and passed through yet. What should I do? Should he wait a little longer to feed her or what? Can somebody please help me out. How long does it take to actually digest? What all do I need to know about how to raise a snake? Please tell me what I need to know about feeding also.

2007-09-26 15:45:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What should their daily salad consist of?

What would be the best bedding? Right now I'm using paper towel

Are they best kept alone, or with another?

Thank you!!! :)

Just got him/her yesterday(feel bad I left the other one all alone but they were $75 and I would only get the other if it would be for the best) he/she is about 3 in.

2007-09-26 15:34:44 · 4 answers · asked by C M 1

I have a 4 week old baby bearded dragon, he eats well, and seems healthy except when he is basking or being held, he falls asleep a lot, or at least closes his eyes. Is this nornal? How much should they sleep, other than at night?

2007-09-26 15:18:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

How old is my Red Eared Slider if its shell is 2 1/2 inches in length? Also...why is he eating his own poo????

Is there any kind of correlation between shell length and age?

2007-09-26 14:56:40 · 3 answers · asked by ges6431 3