Venomous Lizards !

Did you know that there is only 2 types of lizards that are venomous?The Gila Monster and the Mexican Beaded Lizard ,(and be assured these should definately not to be kept as pets!).Both of these lizards are very colourful(natures way of giving a warning that these lizards are dangerous!)The Gila monster is a awesome looking lizard,it has a rounded head with large studlike scales,powerful bulging jaws(thats where its venom glands are located).and it has a large blue tongue.The Gila monster is a desert dweller and is found in the saguero cactus desert.
The Beaded lizard can be found in guatemala.,west Mexico and South Sonora.It has a longer tail and legs than the gila monster ,the beaded lizard is so named because of its beaded like skin and can reach up to 3 feet.though a ground deweller it can climb trees.And both lizards are carniverous(meat eaters).and remeber both these lizards can be very dangerous so stay clear of them.

More about Snake Care.

Cages must be kept clean because snakes can develope Dirty Cage Syndrome when droppings build up. Cages should be cleaned every week or two with a detergent and a disinfected make sure that the cage or aquarium is dry befor placeing the snake back in and make sure that you clean out all the disinfectant or it could harm your pet snake or reptile. Cages must be kept clean because snakes can develop Dirty Cage Syndrome when droppings build up.
I know i mentioned this befor,but i cant stress it enough.Next to you the veterinarian can be your snakes best friend(provided he knows about reptile care)so make sure you choose a veterinarian who has experience with reptiles.If your snake or pet reptile developes a infection it must be treated right away and may need to be treated with antibiotics(somes times it will just a topical ointment ,and sometimes it might take a injection of antibiotics.There are a host of ailments a pet snake aquire,but a lot can be prevented with regular cleaning of your pets enclosure

A Great Place to find Cages for Your Reptile!

A place to buy great cages for your pets(especially your pet reptiles:) ) is a site called CagesByDesign.com they have large and small enclosures designed specifically for reptiles, birds and small animals.I looked over some of the enclosures and i must say they look great!. They have good alternatives to expensive aquariums and tiny enclosures that may make your pet feel cramped up. these cages not only look really great ,they will give your pet a great place to live.and im sure any ones pet reptile will enjoy these cages.so if your looking for a good cage for your pet , check out CagesByDesign (they also have a free catalog).and remember reptiles like all pets need love too

A little About IGUANAS!

I know a few people who have owned Iguanas and they tend to be suprised that there is a lot of specialized care needed for iguanas.Alot of people seem to think you just let it walk around the house and feed it a couple of crickets now and then(movie balony)Iguanas are like any other lizard,they need specialized lighting and habitat.And most people dont relize iguanas are pretty big lizards.(they can reach up to six feet in length).And around 3 years old the male green iguana can become very agressive during breeding season, biting and the tail is used like a whip and can cause a a pretty good cut if it hits you.The females may die if they become eggbound(didnt mate dureing mateing season).dont buy a iguana ,or any other lizard just becuase it looks cool.do your rresearch first and see if its a pet you really want,and that you are able to take care of it.all pets require a commitment.lizards need care and love to!

The Most Deadliest Snake

Most experts say that the most venomous snake is the Sea Snake (Hydrophus Belcheri).ITS said to be 100x more venomous than any land snake!Another top five deadly snake is the Tiger Snake in Australia.(Notechis scutatus), Australian member of the cobra family.If you ever run into either of these deadly snakes ,BACK PEDDLE AS FAST AS YOU CAN! both of these will definately kill you if you are bitten.its said that the venom from the tiger snake contains both a blood clotting agent as well as a nerve paralyzer and is almost always fatal.And always remember that a venomous snake should only be handled by experts.

A General List Of Types Of Snakes

A general listing of types of Families of snakes , and approximate numbers for genera and species:

Family Name Common Name Number of Genera Number of Species

Anomalepidae dawn blind snakes 4 15
Typhlopidae blind snakes 6 225
Leptotyphlopidae thread snakes 2 90
Anomochilidae dwarf pipe snakes 1 2
Aniliidae pipe snakes 1 1
Cylindophidae Asian pipe snakes 1 10
Uropeltidae shieldtail snakes 8 45
Loxocemidae Mexican burrowing python 1 1
Xenopeltidae sunbeam snakes 1 1
Boidae boas and pythons 20 65
Boyleriidae Round Island boas 2 2
Tropidophidae dwarf boas 4 20
Acrochordidae file snakes 1 3
Colubridae colubrine snakes 300 2500
Atractaspidae mole vipers 8 60
Viperidae vipers, rattlesnakes 30 230
Elapidae cobras, coral snakes, etc. 50 180
Hydrophiidae sea-snakes 15 60

More About Pythons!

Anyone who has viewed my blog knows i consider they Ball Python the best pet snake to own.But some of you may not know there are many varients of patterns and coloured ball pythons.Some are very dark and in dark shadowy areas look almost black,.One of my favorite coloured python is the albino Ball Python!.it has yellow or orange type patterns on a nearly white background and pierceing red eyes..these are hard to find but are becomeing more common(but they are still pricey)one of the most unsaull coloured python is thepiebald Ball Pythonthese are hard to breed and no two are idenical but when you see one i think you will be impressed.they are a very different looking snake with very distinct patterns.an if your interested in adopting a reptile you should visit the Colorado Reptile Humane Society page.at
http://www.corhs.org/adoption