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hackbunny posted:VVV e: We were trying to breed them, but either the male is a hopeless virgoon (he mounts her, bites her behind the head and then... nothing) or the size difference makes mating physically impossible. I'll tell my girlfriend about separating them, but it's her call anyway, she's their caretaker
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supermikhail posted:Any recommendations about what I could read, or better watch, about interactions of pet reptiles with their owners? I'm still interested in how domestic they can be, so, you know, I'd appreciate both the "I don't give any fucks whether you exist" and the "woo, yes, belly rubs" (if this exists) perspectives. Or perhaps even only watch, because the selectivity and distortions of books can be very heavy. (While in videos there's at least something beyond the words.) My turtle hates/fears me most of the time, but if I run my finger along the glass of her tank, she will chase after it. It's not affection in any sense of the word, but it provides some level of interaction between me and my pet.
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Pile of Kittens posted:The first time I saw this picture, I thought the rat feet were part of the snake's mouth and I was very horrified and confused.
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Zandorv posted:New, uninformed idiot here asking about turtles for a friend who wants a turtle. She's never owned a reptile before, but she really likes turtles a lot, so I thought I'd try to get her a beginner turtle for her birthday/Christmas (I asked her about this- it isn't a surprise). She's vegan, though, and doesn't want a pet that's not herbivorous. After some searching I found that adult Central American Wood Turtles are pretty much herbivorous (although they will on rare occasions eat insects in the wild, they're not necessary for their diet and plenty of owners keep them on an all-vegetable diet) and they're supposed to be easy to care for. However, our local PetSmart does not stock them (though they are on the PetSmart website) and I'm not really sure how to go about finding them. Quick Google searches don't give me any results on breeders for these types of turtles in Alabama and although I've found a couple of websites (namely BackWaterReptiles and ReptileCity) that say they'll ship them I can't imagine that getting a turtle sent to you via USPS is a good idea. Any advice on how to go about obtaining a turtle like that, or does anyone have an alternative that might be easier to obtain? As far as keeping a turtle being easier than a tortoise, I would disagree. A turtle should get 10 gallons of tank per inch of shell - Meaning ideally a red ear slider for example should at least get a 90 gallon tank. They're also incredibly filthy animals and will require a filter rated for 3 times the amount of water they're in. They require a good basking spot, kept at the appropriate heat, and a UVB bulb. The species you're looking at should be kept ideally in a 75 gallon tank. Finally, and this is veering strongly into personal opinion territory, I don't think it's totally appropriate to put any species of turtle on a strictly vegetarian diet. People do it, but I don't think it's what's best for any species. Some species as they grow older do slowly switch to a more herbivorous diet, but young turtles benefit greatly from a bit of meat in their diet while they're growing. They don't eat the occasional worm/insect in the wild for fun, they do it because it's a part of their natural diet. We should always strive to reproduce that diet in captivity, regardless of our personal morals. Certainly not trying to be a stick in the mud, but the idea of turtles being easy to care for is misguided. It's easy to keep a turtle alive, because they're hardy animals, but it's not easy to take proper care of them. A tortoise may be the way to go, especially with her preferences regarding feeding.
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Zandorv posted:Thanks for the advice! I'll ask her about what you've said. A couple of questions, though- the turtle I'm looking at is only semi-aquatic, and most sources I looked at said they just needed a tub on one side of their tank filled with water about 2" deeper than their shell height. Was that incorrect? If so, is there anywhere you'd recommend looking for guides on turtle or tortoise care? I know with fish at least there's a lot of misinformation out there about how to properly care for them, and I know she wants to make sure she provides the optimal environment for her pet. Yeah, they definitely don't need deep water compared to other species, but the smaller the water area, the quicker it'll get fouled. Most keepers I have seen opt for 75 gallons for that species, but I have seen care sheets that say 55 as a bare minimum. You can always do plastic bins instead of an aquarium, which would be the cheaper option. I just mean to stress that turtles frequently end up in smaller enclosures than ideal. You had mentioned a 30 gallon tank, and I would say that's too small, at least for a mature turtle. If the enclosure's going to be setup in a way where the water is in a removable tub, then you could get away without a filter by doing frequent water changes. If the setup is a bit more permanent though (like a tank partially filled, with a basking area built above the water line), filtration will be necessary. You'll start to understand when the turtle decides to poo in the water - It's..... unpleasant. My 6" turtle clouds the entire 125 gallon tank once a day for like 10 minutes before the filter clears it up. Unfiltered, things would get real gross real fast. Who knows though, maybe wood turtles prefer terrestrial pooping. As far as diet goes, like I said, that's more of an 'in my opinion' thing than anything else I said. You could probably find experienced keepers who would be ok with giving that species nothing but veggies. I guess her reasoning is what's throwing me a bit, that's all. I think you could have a healthy vegetarian turtle in this species, but that you'd have a healthier omnivore. Is it specifically live food that she takes issue with? Like, would pellets containing fish meal be an issue for her? It's not like veggies only would be animal abuse or anything for this species though. Temps sound ideal in your area for shipping. As far as good resources for turtles, my personal favorites are Austin's Turtle Page, which initially looks pretty amateur but has good info, and turtleforum.com. The forums even specifically have a subforum devoted to rating dealers, which might help you out. There's a lot of younger people on the forum, so you need to filter out some chaff, but some of the older members there are obsessively knowledgeable, submit to scientific journals, etc.
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UltraRed posted:It looks like a diamond back terrapin to me.
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hyperhazard posted:I have that dream too! You open the tank and realize in horror that you bought half a dozen new snakes a year ago, and you've forgotten
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Bollock Monkey posted:Aren't tortoises pretty hard work? I thought they were one of the 'advanced' herps.
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Cowslips Warren posted:Phoenix goon here. AC in the house of course, and in warmer months I have a fan shooting directly on top of the open tank.
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http://imgur.com/a/1Fu6N3z Jacksonville, NC. Found this guy crawling on my fence. I'm thinking baby anole, but wondered if anyone could confirm?
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I'm gonna go with green as well, since I've seen about a dozen bright green ones around my house since. I love them.
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learnincurve posted:Be wary of “my vet said” it will be utter nonsense 100% of the time. Firstly 90% of the time there was no exotic vet. True Exotic vets are rare, and actual experience they have varies wildly depending on where they are, rural Alabama they may have only seen your snake/reptile in a book. On the other hand they may be very good and fully aware that they are talking to an idiot who will hear what they want to hear, so simplify to advice that will do the least harm without any idea this advice will be passed round the internet.
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