Recent Pets Blog | Lizards PostsChameleon Careby Aimee Amodio30 Nov 2007 02:55 PMThere are several different species of chameleon that are popular as pets. Veiled chameleons are large -- reaching up to two feet in length -- but also relatively hardy. Jackson's chameleons are smaller and have three horns on the head. These lizards do well in lower temperatures. Chameleonsby Aimee Amodio29 Nov 2007 09:51 PMChameleons are amazing and interesting pets but are not necessarily the best choice for beginning lizard hobbyists as they are easily stressed. These lizards are known for their ability to change color. Young chameleons are usually a dull grey or brown color and can change color only a little. Giant Teguby Aimee Amodio29 Nov 2007 12:55 PMAlso known as the Argentinean tegu, the big headed tegu, or the black and white tegu, the giant tegu is a gentle giant lizard. Don't confuse an Argentinean tegu with a Columbian tegu -- the Columbian is somewhat smaller and less docile than the Argentinean variety. Bearded Dragonsby Aimee Amodio28 Nov 2007 12:55 PMThe bearded dragon is also known as the inland bearded dragon or the central bearded dragon. This large lizard hails from Australia. Compared to the Chinese water dragon, you might think the bearded dragon is small -- a fully grown adult has a length between 16 and 22 inches. Chinese Water Dragonsby Aimee Amodio27 Nov 2007 08:54 PMLike their name implies, Chinese water dragons love water. Don't be surprised to see your Chinese water dragon spending a ton of time in the water! These lizards hail from Southeast Asia -- Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, and China. Symptoms of Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptilesby Aimee Amodio25 Nov 2007 06:45 PMMetabolic bone disease is an unfortunately common disease in reptiles. Though it is most often seen in iguanas, it can arise in any pet reptile. The disease is most often caused by poor care and diet, and can be easily corrected in the early stages. Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptilesby Aimee Amodio24 Nov 2007 06:40 PMMetabolic bone disease is a common but preventable disease seen in pet reptiles. There is no one cause for this disease -- the primary problem is a disruption of calcium metabolism that leads to many related problems. Most often, metabolic bone disease is caused by poor diet and care. Vitamin A Deficiency in Reptilesby Aimee Amodio23 Nov 2007 06:36 PMA vitamin A deficiency can be a serious illness for reptiles. In severe cases, a vitamin A deficiency can be fatal. Blue Tongued Skinkby Aimee Amodio22 Nov 2007 06:33 PMThere are several species of blue tongued skinks that are available in the pet trade. The most popular is the eastern blue tongued skink. Blue tongued skinks are on the large side for a beginner's lizard. Savannah Monitorby Aimee Amodio21 Nov 2007 06:30 PMWhen it comes to monitor lizards, the Savannah monitor is one of the easiest to keep. Keep in mind, though, that the Savannah monitor may not be the best choice for beginners. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "I was wondering when this was going to happen." |
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