Pet Sulcata Tortoise
What do Sulcata tortoises eat? Grass. In its native Saraha, the Sulcata nomadically roams in search of grass, which is critical to its health. "Timothy Hay" is a great substitute if fresh grass is not available. But your tortoise will also need a water source. In addition to the grass, fresh greens, vegetables and fruit may also be offered, but as a supplement. Possibilities include kale, mustard greens, mushrooms, strawberries, bananas, dark green lettuce, pieces of squash, etc. If the Sulcata has access to fresh grass, it will get the nutrients it needs from the grass plus little bits of soil for nutrients.
Romaine lettuce or watermelon on a hot day will prevent dehydration. If your tortoise appears to have "goggles" of moisture around its eyes, it needs water. A large very shallow container of water is also a great idea, especially when the weather is warm. Or a dousing from the hose, or turning on the sprinklers for a couple of minutes.
A Sulcata is not a pet to be kept in a container such as an aquarium tank. It will need plenty of room, especially as it grows into its seventh year or so. The more room your pet Sulcata Tortoise has to move, the healthier it will remain. It may also grow more quickly than a tortoise confined to a small space, because of the exercise.
Always provide warmth when the weather is below 65 degrees, and a constant shade source when the temperatures are over 75 ...
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Fainting Goats
The fainting goat is easy to raise and does well in conditions that other meat goats do not. They can thrive in the damp, sometimes cold hills of Tennessee.http://www.myotonicgoat.com/ Internal parasites can be a problem for all goats and appropriate worming programs need to be implemented for herd management by the breeder.http://ohioline.osu.edu/as-fact/0014.html
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Teacup Pig
Victoria and David Beckham - The two are said to have adopted a pair of teacup pigs, whom they named Elton and David, for about $2,300.http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1945379_1944230_1944237,00.html
Rupert Grint - It was reported in 2009 that Grint had adopted a pair of teacup pigs.http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/pets/2009/10/08/2009-10-08_teacup.html
Paris Hilton - Hilton appeared on the cover of Hello! magazine with her teacup pig, Miss Piglette.http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hiltons-teacup-pig Hilton purchased just one teacup pig, though breeders typically recommend only adopting them in pairs.
updated 2010-08-19 14:03:53
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Pet Tarantula
From time to time, a tarantula sheds its entire skin, right down to the eyeballs. This is called a "molt." When this happens, the molted skin which is more like a shell can look very much like a dead tarantula - on its back, legs in the air. Meanwhile, the newly molted tarantula is very vulnerable and often hides for several days. It's a good idea to leave it alone until it "hardens" up and regains its appetite and its temper. http://www.tarantulaguide.com/tarantula-molting/
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Boa Constrictor
What do Boa Constrictors eat? Boa Constrictors eat small mammals, primarily rodents. When you purchase your pet snake, ask what size rodent it is eating at the time. Young boa constrictors often eat fuzzy mice, and large adults may be fed 3 adult rats or a small rabbit.
It is important to give your new snake time to acclimate to its new surroundings before attempting to feed it. Wait at least two weeks, any earlier might cause undo stress on the reptile.
Start by offering your Boa one pre-killed week to ten day old frozen feeder rodent called a "fuzzy". A smaller sized baby Boa may need a "pinky" mouse or small mouse. Larger Boas can be feed large frozen feeder rodents, specifically rats. It's a good idea to get your pet snake used to eating pre-killed food. This prevents injury to your snake.
Offer food that is no wider then your snake. Foods larger then the snake will result in regurgitation.
Adults should be fed once every 2 to 3 weeks. Younger snakes should be fed once a week to encourage proper growth. Appropriate sized small mammals should be offered. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1256&S=4 Boa Constrictor
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How to Buy a Pet Python
When you are looking for your new pet python, it is usually better to choose a python that was previously captive or is purchased from the actual owner of the snake. This way, your new pet will be already adjusted to handling by humans. A human handled python should be more tame and less excitable than a wild python snake. If you desire to purchase an adult python, it is a good idea to buy one that was previously owner owned. One advantage to this is that the python will be less costly because the owner is wanting to get rid of the snake.http://www.ehow.com/how_2306514_buy-python.html
Be sure to choose a seller that is trustworthy and that will possibly give you some form of guarantee. This way, if you are unsatisfied with your purchase or there is something wrong health wise with the python, you can get your money back.http://www.ehow.com/how_2306514_buy-python.html
If you are wanting to purchase a baby python, the ones available usually have been born in captivity. Usually these pythons come from breeders or individual hobbyists that have hatched the pythons and then resold them to a pet store. They are also sold at pet or reptile shows. This is probably the best way to support not only the reptile show or local pet store, but it is also considered to be more "eco-friendly." Baby pythons that are born in captivity have been shown to be less likely to ...
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Pet Iguanas
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Reptile Food
- Turtles and Tortoises: A pet Sulcata Tortoise or African Spurred Tortoise is a strict herbivore. So is a Leopard Tortoise. South American Red Foot Tortoises eat both produce and meat. So do North American Box Turtles. Red Eared Sliders, a very common pet turtle eat turtle food or turtle pellets, available at the pet store.
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How to Care for Corn Snakes
A good habit to develop is to thoroughly clean the tank when you feed your snake. While your snake is "catching" its rodent and eating it, you can quickly and easily remove all the accessories (climbing stick, rock, dish, hide) and throw away the soiled bedding. Remove all the bedding, and thoroughly clean the tank. Paper towels and water will do the trick. Do not use chemicals. Replace the bedding with fresh clean substrate, clean the accessories if necessary, reassemble the tank with all the items and make sure the water is fresh and the dish full. By the time you are done, so is the snake. Look in the bag or tub. If the "bulge" is at least halfway down the snake, it's ready to return to the tank. If it is still working on the rodent, close the top and give it more time.
Spot clean by removing soiled bedding in between the major cleanings.
Once back in the tank, your snake will probably hide in its retreat while it digests.
