A 4 Year Old Girl And Her Python!

Anyone who knows me or my blog knows im a huge fan of the ball python.now dont get me wrong,i love all reptiles and animals.But thanks to my daughter ball pythons hold a special place in my heart.My daughters ball python seems so at ease with her i am pleasently suprised.when shes holding it will strech out completly.It laps at her with its little tounge(this is how the snake identifies your scent)i was actually amazed when it slithered out of my hands ,across the bed then slithered up my daughters arm ,across her shoulders ,threw her hair ,then rested comfortabley on her head .I sat and watched in amazement one thursday morning as she was painting her toe nails(yes at 4 years old she paints her toe nails)and the snake sat in her lap and its head resting on her thigh.Ithink ball pythons are a great starter reptile.Its docile nature and it seems to adapt well to being handled(even by a four year old)i know alot of people thought i was crazy for getting my daughter a snake for xmas ,but it was what she wanted.and it help me find a love of the ball python.But i did research the snake first and thats how i came to the relization that a ball python is actually a great pet to have.but remember snakes and all pets are a major comitment.so dont go into it on a whim. Research it well and understand that there is alot of specialized care in owning a pet snake or any pet excludeing a pet rocklol.Remember snakes need love too!

The Green Anaconda!

The Green Anaconda is actually one of four species of boa Constrictors.The green Anaconda lurks in swamps and slow moving rivers.where it lies in wait for its prey where it crushs it prey with its strong coils!.They can weigh up to 500 pounds.The Anaconda is a very large snake and can present a danger if you dont know what your doing.If you want a large snake but you new to owning a snake as a pet,try a corn snakes, king snakes, or my favorite the ball python.(red tail boas are pretty cool too) all get to be a good size ,but still mangeable and are fairly easy to handle.But you should do your research to decide wich one is best for you and how to best take care of your pet snake

Lizard Fun Facts!

There are nearly 4000 different types of lizards(species)Lizards first appeared between 100 to 150 million years ago.The Megalania priscus was a giant Austrilian monitor lizrd that reach a length of 23 feet and weighed more than a half a ton.They died off about 25000 years ago.And to clear up any arguments about what is biggest lizard,the komodo dragon is heaviest and the Montitor lizard from New Guinea is the longest at around 13 feet.(There are rumors of reports of a giant monitor lizard in australia that is claimed to have been sited at over 15 feet but we will leave that up to the cryptozoologist lol)and if you dont know cryptozoology is is the search for animals that are hypothesized to exist, but for which conclusive proof is missing. (legendary , mytrhical ,or presumed to be extinct today.)but we will leave cryptozoology to a different blog and stick with the facts here on this blog.

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!