by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Lizards, Reptiles
Red eared sliders are semi aquatic turtles that are very commonly kept as pets. Unfortunately, lack of understanding what they require means that many red eared sliders have died from improper care. While they are not overly demanding as pets, many unsuspecting owners...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Lizards, Reptiles
The scientific name for leopard gekos is Eublepharis Macularius. They may live 20 or more years and grow to be approximately 8-10 inches long. Their common coloring is yellow and white with black spots (hatchlings start out striped, and gradually change to the spotted...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Lizards, Reptiles
Species: Anolis carolinensis.Sometimes also called American chameleons, although they are not true chameleons. They can do a color change from green to brown, especially when stressed.Quite readily available in the pet trade.Life span averages around 4 years,...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Reptiles, Turtles
North American box turtles are mainly terrestrial turtles, although they do spend some time in shallow water (Asian box turtles tend to be a bit more aquatic). Compared to aquatic turtles such as red eared sliders, they are more challenging and complex pets, and are...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Lizards, Rabbits
Blue tongued skinks are quite and gentle, and quite easily tamed and handled. It is reported that even wild blue tongued skinks will sometimes allow themselves to be picked up without a struggle. Popular as pets, blue tongued skinks or “skinks” are...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Rabbits
Food Feeding pet rabbits is easy because nutritionally complete and balanced commercial pelleted diets are readily available. One of these pelleted diets and fresh water are all a pet rabbit requires. The pellets should be offered at all times unless overeating and...
