Recent Pets Blog | Lizards PostsMonitor Lizardsby Aimee Amodio20 Nov 2007 06:25 PMWhile monitor lizards are not the best choice for beginners, they can be an intelligent and interesting pet for skilled reptile hobbyists. Monitor lizards get their genus name -- varanus -- from an Arabic word that means "monitor". Green Anoleby Aimee Amodio19 Nov 2007 06:25 PMIf you are looking for a beginner lizard, take a good look at the green anole. This brightly colored lizard is easy to feed and care for. The green anole is a member of the iguana family, and shares some common features with the green iguana. Iguana Care: Light, Heat, and Moreby Aimee Amodio20 Jan 2007 11:06 AMIn the wild, reptiles tend to spend a lot of time basking in the sun. Iguanas (and other reptiles) are cold-blooded or ectothermic, meaning they depend on an outside source of heat to regulate body temperature. A Look At Iguana Health Issuesby Aimee Amodio18 Jan 2007 10:23 AMLike any pet, your iguana should see a veterinarian at least once a year for a general check-up and any vaccinations he may need. Try to choose a veterinarian that specializes in reptile care so your iguana is seen by an expert. Green Iguana Feeding Tipsby Aimee Amodio17 Jan 2007 10:20 AMMany problems that could send your iguana to the veterinarian are caused by poor nutrition. Giving your green iguana the right diet is important to keeping him healthy and happy. First and foremost, green iguanas are herbivores. That means they eat ONLY plant material. Iguana Care Basicsby Aimee Amodio16 Jan 2007 10:19 AMAdding a lizard to the family? Green iguanas are a popular choice -- they're one of the most popular pet lizards out there! But if you've only had furry friends, you're going to need to know a few things about your new scaly pal. Reptile Basics: Heat and Lightby Aimee Amodio24 Oct 2006 10:14 AMReptiles are ectothermic -- that means cold-blooded! Cold-blooded doesn't mean that reptiles like cold weather. It means that reptiles rely on external temperature to regulate body temperature. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "I was wondering when this was going to happen." |
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