Merker Reptiles

With its average length of more than 20 feet and weight that passes the mark of 550 pounds, the anacondas are no doubt the biggest snake that one can find in this planet. However there is one snake that gives the giant anaconda some competition in terms of length, and that other snake is the Asiatic Reticulated Python; in the scientific circles known as the "Python Reticulatus". The longest Reticulated Python was measured to a length of 33 feet. A length of 33 feet may be gigantic, but even this python does not match up with the girth of the anaconda which is far bigger than that of the reticulated python. But make no mistake! Anaconda snakes may not be the longest reptiles around, but[..]

Owning a pet is a normal rite of passage for a child. What more can a parent do but play along? Having a pet teaches a child a lot of things, chiefly, to be caring, responsible and loving. These are sterling qualities that your child can use in later life, qualities that can make him or her into a generally better person. The normal choices would be dogs, cats and fishes. But, what about those who yearn for something different? What if they want one or more pet snakes for Christmas or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa? What can a parent do? Most would be repulsed by the very idea of having reptile snakes as pets in the house. Some even say snakes are dangerous and shouldn't be anywhere around kids.[..]

Jungles have continuously fascinated many people especially young kids. The jungle is the home to several animals and the list of jungle animals is quite long. List of Jungle Animals that are Mammals 1. Baboon - There are many kinds of baboons. They vary in size. Some of them can grow up to forty seven inches in height and can weigh up to ninety pounds. They eat grasses, roots and fruits. They also eat some meat like rodents and small birds. 2. Bears - This mammal belongs to the family of animals called Ursidae. This animal can found mostly in the countries situated in the north hemisphere. Some of their species include grizzly bear, panda, brown bear, polar bear, and black bear. The[..]

Chances are anaconda snakes eating habits is something that did not mightily interest you before you saw the movie Anaconda. Indeed, why should you, sitting at Orlando or Oslo, be even bothered about the eating habits of this particular species of snake? Whatever the reasons may be, anaconda snakes stands apart from most of the other species in the way they stalk, hunt, eat and grow. However, before we explain in details what tickles the taste buds of these serpentine creatures, let us stress that they are no compulsive man-eaters. Such reptiles belong to the family of snakes called boas and use great physical strength and not poison to hunt down preys and savor them. They do have strong[..]

Do you want to be a freak, stand out, or just seem different to others? What shall you experience? Contacts with different designs can spice up any costume! The possibilities go on and on with regard to weird eye contacts, which can be solid colors to eye catching designs. For starters, you should conduct a little investigation into the type of spooky contact lenses you'd like. Colors range from plain black and white contacts, and shapes from a cat's eye to different designs. After choosing the look of your quirky lenses you will have to find somewhere to purchase them. Freaky eye contacts can be found by shopping online. Most of the time it is easy to get weird looking contacts. When I[..]

Crystal Games, an independent game developer from the Netherlands, has announced work on Snake Warriors. Described as a retro-action role playing game, the title tells the story of Rahan an Kijani, a young Snakemaster and his reptile warrior companion, who must battle the murderous Snakemaster Wakaun. Snake Warriors features "a unique fighting system, a breathtaking story, and challenging tournaments to earn money and items." Crystal games invites you to join the adventure of Rahan and Kijani in the retro-action role playing game Snake Warriors. Snake Warriors tells the story of the young Snakemaster Rahan and his snake Kijani. While they grow up free from fear or doubt, social unrest[..]

The bearded dragon lizard, a native of Australia, is one of the most popular choices when choosing a reptile as a house pet. Mainly due to its docile and friendly disposition, this sociable reptile has been gracing pet stores and houses at an increasing rate. Adopting the bearded dragon lizard as part of the family requires planning and care. Below are some guidelines that can be used in caring for the baby bearded dragon that will become the newest member of your family. 1. Baby bearded dragons require a lot o food to support their rapid growth rate. Between the first 3-6 weeks, feed your baby dragon about 2-3 times a day. Cricket, veggies, and greens can be used while watering can be[..]

Pet Leopard geckos are often housed in large aquariums. The conditions inside their enclosure should, as best as possible, simulate the arid environmental conditions that they are accustomed to. The first step in setting up a habitat for a leopard gecko to stay is to acquire an enclosure that is transparent and suitable in size to house the number of geckos that will be living in it. A 20 gallon aquarium tank is best suited for one to three geckos. Since, the Leopard gecko cannot climb vertically and spends most of its time on the ground or close to it, choose a tank that is wide horizontally and long horizontally. Purchase a transparent enclosure so that the Gecko may be observed[..]

When you are looking to purchase a reptile pet of some kind, there are a number of things that you need to be aware of. Although reptiles can be great pets for families, there are a number of diseases and bacteria that you need to be careful of. Salmonella is one of the leading bacteria that exist in any type of turtle you are looking to buy. Smaller turtles seem to be more apt to get salmonella than the larger turtles, or even box turtles. Since 1970, it has become illegal in the US to sell any type of small aquatic turtle. The reason that it is illegal is because of the chance of a salmonella outbreak in the US. When you are considering buying a turtle, you need to be very clear on the[..]

Bearded dragons are becoming the most popular exotic pet to have in the 21st century! They are very interactive and love attention from humans. Bearded dragons are great pets for adults or children, and are often used in schools as class pets. A Bearded dragon takes up much less space than a dog or cat and is much less messy. I have composed a basic care sheet covering the major areas involved with keeping a happy and healthy bearded dragon. Hatchlings can be kept in as small as a 20 gallon long aquarium. Soon they will outgrow that and move to a larger aquarium/cage. Adult bearded dragons must have a minimum of a 40 gallon cage, preferably 50 gallon or larger. You can line the cage with[..]

Land iguanas live on trees and stays on top to bask in the sun to normalize their body temperature. They are look similar to and could be mistaken as ordinary lizards if not for its size which is much larger. These tree dwelling lizards are agile and are good swimmers. Most often they stay on trees where there is a body of water nearby. The water is always its escape when they are threatened by predators. Being fast movers they also transfer from one place to the other. Sometimes they can be spotted crossing a road. The Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) however moved not as fast but they are better swimmers and they stay in seawater coastlines as their home because they live on[..]

Taking care if baby iguanas is like taking care of other baby pet animals like puppies, kittens or chicks. And like humans too, the baby stage is an important period where you nurture them with right and positive inputs from food intake to physical touch. This will help form their character, as they get older. The iguanas may not be as sensitive and delicate as compared to taking care of mammal babies, but certain points should be learned and applied very carefully. Too much or tool less of anything may be unhealthy for them. It pays to understand these points and make sure they are followed by everyone who helps in babysitting the pet. Physical Characteristics Vision Iguanas have great[..]

#1 Set up your dragons tank BEFORE you bring him home This is most the important thing of all and I have no hesitation in repeating it again and again to those of you who are planning to get a bearded dragon. Set up your dragons tank BEFORE you bring it home from the pet shop or the breeder. Think about it. The little fella has just come from a nice warm secure home to WHAT? What are you going to do with him if you have not yet built his home? #2 Tank size When setting up your bearded dragons home try to make it as close as possible to his natural habitat. Remember your dragon needs space same as in the wild. The minimum space for an adult bearded dragon should be 36'' x 18'' x 18''. But[..]

Every pet has specific needs, and these needs vary per species. Iguanas are no different. It is your responsibility as a pet owner to respond to your animal's needs and care for him properly. One specific maintenance procedure in caring for your iguana is claw trimming. This is not a time consuming task, and it should be performed regularly and correctly. Untrimmed claws present many problems. First of all, they can hurt you a great deal when you handle your iguana. Secondly, iguanas with sharp lengthy claws can inflict injury to themselves, as well. As an iguana's claws grow, they form into a "curved" shape. This causes the nails to get caught on the cage wire, which can result in a[..]

Caring for turtles and other reptiles is not the same as caring for traditional pets such as cats or dogs etc. Cats, dogs and other domesticated pets require a great deal more commitment and cost, although costs for turtle care can be high depending on the size and number of turtles you are getting. Because a turtle is a reptile which can swim, (as it spends it's time between land and water), it has specific needs and will require special care. Unfortunately many turtles that are kept in captivity die, because they are not given the correct care and attention that this cute little creature needs. You should not be daunted about what is involved with caring for turtles. Providing they are[..]

Do you know what their basic needs are when it comes to the place wherein they will stay? Taking care of corn snake requires a lot of attention and proper supplies. In this article about basic caging and housing, readers will learn everything about the proper needs of corn snake for their homes. This is an informative article. When you are planning to keep two corn snakes, make sure to separate the corn snakes. You should housed them in separate cages. When your corn snake is just a hatchling, you can use deli cup size container, a 3-gallon sweater box but make sure it is plastic and even a blanket sized plastic container will suit adult corn snake. Any container with no abrasive and[..]

Do snakes feel? Most people would disagree. Snakes have a stigma attached to them for being mindless, cold blooded animals. They are cold blooded certainly, but ask anyone that has been around snakes for a good length of time and they will probably tell you otherwise. I have had snakes for over ten years. As well as having been around them growing up too. Experience with snakes will tell you otherwise. They are just as conscious of the world around them as any other animal. Most people won't take a second thought to whether their dog or cat has feelings for them. The answer will most likely be a yes. And as strange as it sounds, snakes can be the same way. They learn to recognize their[..]

Anaconda snakes are the largest snake in the world, most of them found in the tropical rainforests of South America. Though a reticulated python is the longest snake, the girth and the muscular framework of an anaconda makes its appearance more massive than that of a reticulated python. Apart from the rainforests of South America, the anaconda snakes are also found in parts of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia. These reptiles like all great predators are solitary creatures. They do not move around in groups, they usually prefer to keep by themselves minding their own business. The anacondas mostly dwell in water logged areas, flooded jungles, swamps, slow moving rivers and[..]

One of the more popular exotic pets on the market over the years has been the boa constrictor. Some individuals are not aficionados of reptiles, but those that are enjoy boa constrictors for their grace, beauty, and strength. Snakes are relatively easy to care for, but special handling and maintenance is necessary for your safety as well as theirs. Boa constrictor is a catchall term for several species of the reptile snake, some of which are endangered and protected. The two most common sub-species you will find readily available in the pet store are the red-tailed boa and the common boa constrictor. The lifespan of the average boa is twenty-five to thirty years, so if considering the[..]

Appeared in 'Reptile Care' Volume 3, Issue 3 The northern territory is well known for being 'the real bush'. It has a population of less than 200'000 people, over 90% of which live in Government areas. These government areas only cover 5% of the Northern Territory, which leaves over 1.2 million square kilometres virtually deserted. This area is nearly five times the size of the UK! As you can now imagine, this is an incredibly large and diverse landscape! There are approximately 300 species of reptile, and 50 species of amphibian in the Northern Territory. Slightly more diverse one might say, than the UK's species count of only 6 reptiles and 6 amphibians! I spent the entire year[..]

Reptiles are fast becoming the most popular pets around, and in the number one spot in the popularity stakes are the bearded dragons. If you don't know a lot about these reptiles, you may be excused for wondering what all of the fuss is about. Bearded dragons make great pets for a number of reasons; the most obvious is because they are so cute. To start off with, they are one of the smallest reptiles available, so they can easily be comfortably housed in an enclosure that doesn't use up the whole of your home. Like all reptiles, they will require some special equipment to simulate their habitat, such as lights, and heating pads. When you see a bearded dragon, your first impulse will be[..]

Billions of people surf the internet every single day. Also every day, thousands of new websites are created which then begin to struggle for attention, competing against all of the sites that were already in existence. And as it turns out, those billions of web surfers tend to visit many of the same sites on a daily basis, only venturing out to new websites when they need to go to a search engine. What does this mean? It means that every newly built website must make a great effort to get traffic from the search engines, since that is how new sites begin to become known. It means that sites that are just starting out have to find ways to rank high on the search engines, or else most web[..]

I've been reading some facts about home aquariums lately and I actually found out that there's much more to know about fishes than just putting some living thing inside a tank. Thankfully, the FishCo game is like a teaching tool about keeping aquariums and taking care of one. And the best thing about it all is that it's a casual game. FishCo is actually a name of a company, a business you and your partner Tracy built from your deep love for fishes. Your aim in this newly established venture is to of course, earn money from selling livestock and aquarium supplies. Dividing up the work, Tracy takes care of coordinating with the suppliers, and you will do all the raising, breeding and[..]

The correct landscape design and the right materials are imperative, but what is also crucial is the placement of each stone and planting to produce the desired effect. The art of creating beautiful water falls landscapes involves the ability to artistically place the natural boulders and plantings in such a way that it looks as if Nature had done the work instead of a human. Garden Pond designs may vary from small bird bath types to large garden ponds. The information on this page will make it easy for you to install a pond in your garden. Even the birds will think they are in paradise. Garden Pond Design Aspects The sound of running water relaxes the mind It's a good idea to have some[..]

If you are thinking of getting a smaller variety of tortoise you will be able to keep it happily in a well equipped tortoise table. These are relatively easy to make if you have a little D.I.Y. knowledge and some wood, a hammer and a screwdriver. The basic design includes somewhere for your tortoise to bask in heat and an artificial light source. You will also have to think about what sort of substrate would be best used in the table. There are a variety of commercially available products that work very well in this type of environment and this design of enclosure will ensure it is easy to maintain and keep clean. Here are a few basic instructions on how to build a 3'x8' Tortoise table[..]

The sudden popularity of reptiles and amphibians as pets, in particular exotics, has created a host of problems for those who want to keep them. Legislation regarding type, size, breeding restrictions and cage requirements have been swiftly passed at many levels of government to ensure that the general public and local fauna are not put at risk by the accidental introduction of non-indigenous species. Meeting these requirements can mean unexpected expense and frustration. Husbandry can be problematic for potential owners as well. When one keeps a dog or cat, a general understanding of their needs exists and people are usually prepared to meet those needs. Reptiles and amphibians are[..]

These tortoises are Africa natives, mainly in the area of Sahara; that is why when you are adopting one, you must provide them a place with similar surroundings and temperature. When your pet is a hatchling, they can stay for a long time inside the tank indoors, 10 gallons is the minimum size, 20 gallons (long) is much better, 60 gallons (long) or more is preferred. Spur tortoises grow quickly! You'd be even surprise to see their growing bodies in just a few months. A healthy spur tortoise diet must have a lot of edible reptile grass and dark, leafy veggies. If you are planning to feed them with your own grown veggies, make sure that you do not put any pesticides on your veggies so it[..]

When you're trying to give a leopard gecko a home in captivity where it'll be happy and healthy, the starting point should of course always be to think about its habitat in the wild. In the wild, the leopard geckos habitat is the desert areas of Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. Does this mean that every leopard gecko terrarium should contain sand? Well, no. A common mistake that people make is to hear that these geckos live in desert regions in the wild and to think "desert = sand. It's hard to shake the visual association of the word 'desert' with 'endless shifting sand dunes,' but the fact is that only about 20% of the areas of the world that are classified as deserts are covered in[..]

The Emerald Boa, or Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus) is native to tropical South America. A non-venomous, and highly arboreal species, they have long been considered difficult to keep in captivity due to their very specific husbandry requirements, and aggressive reputation. While it is true that emerald boas will often strike defensively, and can be difficult to handle, to label them as aggressive snakes is to do them an injustice. They are truly beautiful and fascinating animals, and if kept and enjoyed in the same way you might enjoy an aquarium of tropical fish, they can and do make an excellent display snake. Infrequent, and careful handling using a snake hook for the purposes[..]

Ever heard of leopard gecko patterns like the Ruby-Eyed Tremper Albino morph? What about the Patternless Mack Super Snow? Or the Tangerine Super Hypo Carrot-Tail? You might not have heard of any of these, but they're out there and available for you to purchase. Even as you read this, professional leopard gecko breeders are hard at work producing ever more amazing morphs (that is, visually distinct leopard geckos) for people to fall in love with and buy. But where did this all begin? How is it done? And was there a time when this little leo actually looked kind of like a leopard making it the only option for the wannabe reptile owner? Read on to find out more... Beginnings The first[..]