Reptiles How To Guides, Tips & Instructions
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What do We do to help a Pet that has Gone Through Trauma?
by susieq450 in > Reptiles
Whenever our pets have to go through any kind of traumatic situation, it seems to have a lasting effect on them but with a lot of patience we can help them through.
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The Difference between Alligators and Crocodiles
by PandiPanda in > Reptiles
A guide to telling the difference between alligators and crocodiles
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Zinc poisoning in dogs
by Alison in > Reptiles
The causes signs and treatments of Zinc poisoning in dogs
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Summer Dog Walking Tips
by RhiannonCKnight in > Reptiles
Walking your dog during the summer can be an enjoyable experience. Working as a veterinary assistant for several years and seeing dogs come into the hospital with heat exhaustion and other problems during the summer months taught me a few things.
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How to Care for a Pet Iguana
by Chasov in > Reptiles
Learn how to raise and take care of a pet Iguana in this guide. Find out all the necessary information and important tips on successfully taking care of this exotic and beautiful animal.
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Why Keep a Snake as a Pet?
by shellybarclay in > Reptiles
A look at some reasons why snakes aren't just creepy critters, they also make great pets.
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Venomous Snakes
by Mort89 in > Reptiles
Venomous means poisonous! Take 5 giant steps back when you see a snake; then run and tell a grown-up.
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Goanna Lizards
by shellybarclay in > Reptiles
Information regarding Australia's monitor lizards and their behavior.
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Arizona Game and Fish Sued Over Death of Last Wild Jaguar in United States
by jason2994 in > Reptiles
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is at the center of a legal debate over the death of a jaguar back in March.
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The Most Poisonous Animal in the World - Phyllobates Terribilis
by severshergil in > Reptiles
Despite it's cute and innocent appearance, the Golden Poison Dart Frog happens to be the most poisonous animal in the world. This particular frog's poisons are so toxic that even 1 gram would be enough to kill 10,000 people. But surprisingly enough, scientists have also managed to harness the poison into a painkiller that's 1000 times more potent than morphine.
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Aquatic Turtle Tank Cleaning Made Simple
by momofive in > Reptiles
Aquatic turtles tend to make a mess of their environment! If you have one, you know this is an understatement. I have two and have found a fairly simple cleaning process that does not drive me insane!
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So how to you tame a Lizard?
by mommyhen42 in > Reptiles
If you have a lizard of any species for a pet you really should take the time to properly tame him. Tame reptiles make good pets if this is the sort of pet you like to keep. No one wants an angry 4 ft + lizard who tries to bite or constantly whips with that impressive tail!
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How to Raise a California Coastal Rosy Boa
by KristieRaburn in > Reptiles
A California Coastal Rosy Boa makes a wonderful pet. They are easy to care for and very gentle, and are considered harmless to humans. Rosy Boas are about 10 inches long when born and can grow to a length of 44 inches but their girth is about the thickness of your thumb. A Rosy Boa is a great first snake!
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Is A Russian Blue Cat For You?
by Becca1962 in > Reptiles
Certain types of cats don't affect human allergies the Russian Blue is one. Originally known as the Archangel Cat or Foreign Blue some believed that they were brought by sailors from the Archangel Isles to England and Northern Europe in the 1860s.
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Gila Monster: The Venomous Reptile of the Southwestern US
by thestickman in > Reptiles
A venomous reptile that is found in the southwestern United States and northern regions of Mexico, it is the only venomous native to the U.S. and is just one of two venomous lizards known to exist in North America.
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What So Special About Chameleon?
by chanleepeng in > Reptiles
Chameleons are amazing animals. They can play many excellent tricks.
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Goanna Lizards
by shellybarclay in > Reptiles
Information regarding Australia's monitor lizards and their behavior.
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How to safely and properly pack, transport and move your reptile.
by SpencerBrown in > Reptiles
At Rent A Green Box, we have seen our share of moving related pet issues: sad pets, missing pets and pissed off pets. With over 80,000 moves completed, we’re constantly asked the same question “How do I safely move my Reptile”. We’re happy to share with you, our free reptile friendly moving tips.
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How to Raise a California Coastal Rosy Boa
by KristieRaburn in > Reptiles
A California Coastal Rosy Boa makes a wonderful pet. They are easy to care for and very gentle, and are considered harmless to humans. Rosy Boas are about 10 inches long when born and can grow to a length of 44 inches but their girth is about the thickness of your thumb. A Rosy Boa is a great first snake!
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What So Special About Chameleon?
by chanleepeng in > Reptiles
Chameleons are amazing animals. They can play many excellent tricks.
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Aquatic Turtle Tank Cleaning Made Simple
by momofive in > Reptiles
Aquatic turtles tend to make a mess of their environment! If you have one, you know this is an understatement. I have two and have found a fairly simple cleaning process that does not drive me insane!
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How to Breed Mealworms For All Your Pets
by cancerrawwr in > Reptiles
This guide will teach you on how to breed and raise mealworms for your reptiles, birds, hedgehogs and many other rodents. The guide will also tell some pros and cons fo breeding and raising your own mealworms
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Gila Monster: The Venomous Reptile of the Southwestern US
by thestickman in > Reptiles
A venomous reptile that is found in the southwestern United States and northern regions of Mexico, it is the only venomous native to the U.S. and is just one of two venomous lizards known to exist in North America.
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Everything you need to know about Argentine Ants
by faraz1995 in > Reptiles
The Argentine ant (Linepithema humile, formerly Iridomyrmex humilis) is a dark ant native to northern Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil.
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The Four Types of Reptiles
by Jessica in > Reptiles
Reptiles are scale covered, air breathing, cold-blooded vertebrates. Then can be found in all types of habitats with the exception of the polar ice of Antarctica.
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So how to you tame a Lizard?
by mommyhen42 in > Reptiles
If you have a lizard of any species for a pet you really should take the time to properly tame him. Tame reptiles make good pets if this is the sort of pet you like to keep. No one wants an angry 4 ft + lizard who tries to bite or constantly whips with that impressive tail!
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The Most Poisonous Animal in the World - Phyllobates Terribilis
by severshergil in > Reptiles
Despite it's cute and innocent appearance, the Golden Poison Dart Frog happens to be the most poisonous animal in the world. This particular frog's poisons are so toxic that even 1 gram would be enough to kill 10,000 people. But surprisingly enough, scientists have also managed to harness the poison into a painkiller that's 1000 times more potent than morphine.
