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Edinburgh Snake Slithers Home

I do try to spread out fun pet stories when they are similar, but I was just so shocked by the details in this particular one I had to share it sooner rather than later. Back when I wrote about domestic cat Karim traveling across countries to make his way to his owners’ new home, I mentioned how I was surprised a cat traveled so far. Today’s particular pet isn’t impressive for how far it traveled to return home, but for its species: a snake. In this case, a pet corn snake. Edinburgh-based newspaper The Scotsman published a report at … Continue reading →

Giant Tegu

Also 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. These lizards truly are gigantic — an adult black and white tegu can reach four feet or longer (including the tail). The whole body sports a pattern of white and black dots and stripes, making the giant tegu a distinctive pet. Despite the intimidating size of the giant tegus, these lizards can be very … Continue reading →

Turtles in the ‘Hood Part 3

If it wasn’t too long, I would’ve entitled this blog, “What I Learned From Buying Two Turtles Off the Street from a Street Vendor.“ If you’ve been following the pet blog today, you’ve probably already seen my first two blogs on buying a turtle from a street vendor. It has definitely been a learning experience and while my first two articles covered why on earth I would buy a turtle, and how it is we came to own two turtles, this blog is all about the lessons I learned from buying our impulse pets. Unlike the examples in Aimee’s blog … Continue reading →

White’s Tree Frogs

Want a frog that will be docile and tolerate handling? White’s tree frogs are that and more. Size: Approximately four to five inches long when fully grown. Color: Ranges from green to blue-green to aqua. Skin: These frogs have a waxy coating on their skin that helps them retain moisture. It also allows them to tolerate arid conditions and careful handling. Lifespan: White’s tree frogs are long lived — life spans as long as twenty years have been reported, though fifteen years is more typical. Also known as the dumpy tree frog, White’s tree frogs are native to Australia, Indonesia, … Continue reading →

Feeding Pre-Killed Prey To Your Snake

Ball pythons are notorious for being fussy eaters. But they may not be the only type of pet snake to refuse a meal once in a while! The most common feeding problem happens when a captive snake isn’t interested in pre-killed prey. So how do you get your fussy friend to dine? A warm meal always seems to taste better! If you’re serving frozen prey, be sure to thaw it in the fridge or in cold water. Place the pre-killed prey in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes just before serving to heat it up to a … Continue reading →

Snakes: Live Prey vs. Pre-Killed Prey

If you’ll be keeping a snake for a pet, you’ve got a large decision on your hands: do you feed live prey, or do you feed pre-killed prey? There are pros and cons to each choice. The case for live prey is a pretty simple one: live prey is the most natural way to feed your snake. If your snake was in the wild, he wouldn’t be dining on frozen, pre-killed prey. He would hunt and feed when he needed to. Live prey is relatively easy to obtain; you can swing by the local pet store when it’s time for … Continue reading →