Reptiles - October 2007

so i was out at this reptile zoo thing and asked the guy what kind of mite medication he uses. because my ball python has had a few mites for a couple weeks now. and i cant get rid of them. i have been using zoo-med mite off. and it seems like crap so far. anways, he said he uses a product called provent-a-mite. he says its illegal in canada and has to import it from the states. so i was just wondering if it was safe for my snake or not? does it actually work(and he said hed import a can for me for 50 bucks cdn) which is pretty pricey considering i payed 12.50 for the zoomed stuff.
it just seems kinda scary that it is illegal in canada..

should i buy it or no? has anyone ever used it?

2007-10-15 14:21:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 12:26:46 · 2 answers · asked by Theresa I 1

i really want a turtle and can totally handle the responsibility and everything, so just to let you know that's not what i'm asking, but what i do want to know is when can i get one? There's usually a bunch at the lakes around here but i haven't seen any lately, like since late summer i guess, maybe a bit b4 that. i called the pet store and one din't have any, the other was like 90 bucks for one(not paying that) and i think 20 for another but it needed to constanly b n water. i want one that can run around. ^_^ Anyone know when i might start seeing them again? Also, about how much does it cost per month to keep it fed and everything. Someone told me they're not very clean, so don't try to tell me that, i know and don't care. i keep my stuff clean. ^_^ thanks! btw, srry if i sound like irrated or anything, long day... blah. thanks in advance! ^_^

2007-10-15 10:53:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't think I do.

2007-10-15 04:46:14 · 16 answers · asked by LEMON the good life 7

My Sulcata tortoise is about 6 years old and had a male friend over a couple of days ago for about 2 1/2 weeks (he was a friends, same kind). So now we are starting to wonder if they had any interaction and if shes pregnate.

and please dont give me any comments like "When the eggs are coming out" or something stupid like that

2007-10-14 16:21:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Sucata Tortoise and we live in minnesota, so during the summer we let her outside all the time and during winter, we have a cage set up for her inside. But during fall, its not to hot or cold, so what degrees (F) can she be allowed outside?

2007-10-14 16:15:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was riding my bicycle and I saw a turtle next to the road. It's not a box turtle, it's a snapping turtle. It was too big to carry with one hand while riding my bike. I left it there, but I was afraid it might wander into the road and get hit by a car.
I asked some people , and they said it is probably looking for a place to hibernate. I know these things can bite, so I didn't try to move him. We had six inches of rain the other day, and he was moving toward higher ground.
Should I take the turtle to a wildlife sanctuary? The neighborhood he was in has 10 to 15 acre homes, so I think he has space, but he was only two feet from a road.
He's more than a foot long.

2007-10-14 12:10:27 · 11 answers · asked by AviationMetalSmith 5

2007-10-14 12:09:01 · 9 answers · asked by Mike Hart 1

Ok, so I was walking my dog today and he likes to go to the irrigation pond near my house and watch the frogs jump in the water. =) well today when we were there, we saw a yellow bellied slider out basking (about a foot long). I got about 3 feet away from it and just watched it, the poor thing must have had a rough life, it is missing an eye AND has a fish hook embedded into the left side of its head. It is so infected that it looks like the poor thing ate a ping pong ball. I felt so bad for it that I went to go grab it and try to help it, but as soon as I got close enough to grab it, it bolted back into the water and as it tried to submerge, it just floated back up. I feel so bad for it. I don't want to take it out myself, I just want to take it to the vet and have them take it out. And if worse comes to worse, I will keep it with my other turtle. So how can I catch the turtle?

2007-10-14 08:31:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter has been asking for a turtle from santa and we are considering because this would be her first real pet,and we think she could handle one better then say a dog.but before we go out and get one i want to learn as much as i can about them..my problem is that i havent got a clue on which would make a better pet and i dont know what breeds would be suiteable for her.so which would be better...a turtle or tortoise and what species would be good?...thanks for all or any help!!

2007-10-14 07:50:52 · 9 answers · asked by lovedove662000 3

We are itching all over but haven't been around anyone with Scabies. Just started itching after we aquired mice to feed the snakes. Or can fleas make you itch all over your body and feel like something is crawling in the corner of your eyes. I'm going to bomb today because I did see a couple fleas. Could they make this feeling? Usu. when I've had fleas, I visibally break out but I haven't like that.

2007-10-14 04:12:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i really want one i just don`t think they`re mean what do u think?

2007-10-14 03:40:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it safe?
What should and should'nt I do?
etc. etc.

Yes, I'm serious :)

2007-10-14 03:34:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey I was thinking about getting 2 cumberland turtles, and it was all going well until I read somewhere that they grow to the size of a dinner plate, and that the tank you need is so big that it cant go upstairs. I was just wondering, is this true? And also can you give me anymore info on them please? Thanks xx

2007-10-14 00:41:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got 2 tortoises about 3 weeks ago. 1 Sulcata and 1 Red-footed ( I think he's less than a year). The Sulcata is very active and eat a lot, while the Red-footed eat very little and seems to sleep a lot. Today, when I came home and saw the Red-footed looks like he's sleeping, but when I pick him up and touch him he's not moving at all. I saw there's saliva came out from his nose. I'm worrying about my tortoise. I don't know what happen to him and I don't want him to die. Please tell me if you know why my tortoise is like that. I really appreciate that. I might have to take the tortoise to a vet when the morning come. Thank you very much for taking your time to answer my questions.

Regards,

PAL

2007-10-13 21:03:29 · 16 answers · asked by Worrying about my tortoise 1

2007-10-13 16:49:44 · 4 answers · asked by justinhchase 1

2007-10-13 15:19:44 · 4 answers · asked by cedric m 1

i dont know much about pet turtles and have tried to find stuff on the internet but i cant. i want to get one and ill ask my petshop about them but just for now can anyone tell me if theya re good pets to have and what species you can get. also if anyone has anygood turtle sites please leave them. ok thanks!

2007-10-13 15:06:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a small red eared slider turtle. I now keep him in a small aquarium with rocks at the bottom with just about 2 1/2 inches of water. Can I put him in deep water? Can they swim?

2007-10-13 14:20:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-13 13:42:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,
I am going to get a ball python pretty soon and want to save some money. The branches at the pet store are like $12 each and to get two of them can be anywhere from 20-25 dollars. We recently cut down a tree by our house and had a lot of extra branches, I know the branches at the pet store are probably treated with something, is there anything I can do here at home to treat the branches? Anything I need to soak it in? Or is it better just to go ahead and buy them at the store?
And also, just some advice for a first time snake owner would be great. I know ball pythons are great for first timers. Just some facts would be great!!
Thanks : )

2007-10-13 13:29:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help me! I'm VERY worried! Is there something wrong? Maybe it's not hot enough? The temps dropped quite low outside but not in his 30 gal tank. Could it be that maybe she needs more water? or should have more salad everday? maybe she overeated???

PLEASE HELP ME! I'm VERY worried! :( :( :(

2007-10-13 13:07:17 · 6 answers · asked by C M 1

And house them togeather in a 4 foot vivarium? I know two males would fight but I would like a female to go with my male dragon. My male dragon is 3-5 month old and 10 inch long. If you have personal experience what are the pro's and con's of pairing them togeather?

2007-10-13 11:30:20 · 12 answers · asked by solidreckoning 2

i just got the snake today

2007-10-13 11:01:31 · 6 answers · asked by van p 1

We have traps out as i dont want the poison to affect my snake. Whats the best trap or thing to use? And just to say i caught a dead mouse, do u think i could feed it to the snake or is that a bad idea? Any answers will be great?!

2007-10-13 10:54:17 · 8 answers · asked by samjanecase 1

My mom doesnt want to take my turtle to the vet if its sick or your worried about it, becuase its expensive. What can i do? I told her it will die if u dont take it to the vet when its sick. ANd how much does a vet cost in canada, Ontario, Hamilton? I dont want it to die. :'(

2007-10-13 10:15:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just picked up my red eared slider and one of his plates on his shell is coming off... is this ok??? if it is should I help him shed it faster or should i just leave it be??? Thanks!

2007-10-13 08:22:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a male adult Russian tortoise and have only owned it for a few months. I was wondering if anyone can give me some information on his hibernation habits. Specific dates for hibernating and how captivity affects them is important as well. Thanks.

2007-10-13 05:46:00 · 5 answers · asked by mharrington888 1

dont get mad when you answer my question! if you do, i will report your answer!

2007-10-12 19:49:28 · 14 answers · asked by Love of Nature 3

Ok, so i wrote an question a bit ago and it was about getting a chameeon, and everyone is \saying not to get one.

So im taking that into consideration, but what other type of REPTILE other than snakes would be good...

brent

2007-10-12 16:13:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous