Chihuahua Mountain Kingsnake

Blog #22 (Chihuahua Mt. Kingsnake)

1. Chihuahua Mt. Kingsnakes

2.Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because i took a quiz on this snake.

4. I liked that this article kept it really simple. It called this kingsnake a beginner snake and listed it lives in northern mexico hence its name. Then it listed things like its length, scientific name, picture and characteristics. They also listed that they are cannibalistic!

5. I learned that temperature control is very important for this snake. It helps digestion and overall health of this snake. They can live pretty long 12-20 years and use there alarming colors for protection. They mimic another snake to predators, so they don't get eaten. Clever.

6. No questions.

7a. Yes, I would purchase a Chihuahua Mt. because they are pretty and docile.

b. This snake was very hard to find on the market.... I couldn't find any listed prices.
c. The only site i found to purchase on was http://tremendoustricolors.com/2010-tarahumara-mountain-kingsnake/1560/, but no listed prices.
d. Just Albino again
e. Morphs maybe $100 or more
f. --->
g. Not endangered
h. No permit
i. No controversy

8. Care requirements are simple for this snake. Only a safe caged terrarium, pinkies to eat, no necessary lighting, and water bowl.

9. Beginner snake

10. The most interesting thing is there beautiful patterning. 

Red- Yellow Footed Tortoise

Blog #24 (Caring for the Red Footed Tortoise)

1. Keeping And Caring for Red -Yellow Footed Tortoises

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because their feet were red and they looked miniature.

4. I liked how they described that there is a different footed tortoise besides red, but orange and yellow too. You can tell their different by the scales and of course the color. Yellow foots have scales at the top of their head and on their nose. Red foots have shortened prefrontals and a visible frontal scale. 

5. I learned that this species loves the outdoors and does not hibernate. They do very well in humid environments all around the U.S. These tortoises are recommended to be kept outside in large pens with other tortoises. Also, these tortoises can live in doghouses for shelter during harsh whether or night time sleep.

6. Are these tortoises popular in zoos?

7a. I wouldn't want a red footed tortoise because they need lots of attention and care. I would prefer something smaller. 

b. You can find these for about $120.

c. They can be found at http://www.tortoisesupply.com/ for $120 or at petco.com/ for an unnamed price.

d. No color morphs really besides feet from yellow-red.

e.-

f.-

g. They are not endangered right now, but if habitat destruction keeps up they might be.

h. No permit-

i. No controversy-

8. Care requirements include a nice pen with a good environments, lots of greens, good source of water and when babies they can be kept under a 90 degrees lamp for growth and vitamins. Some can be kept inside in a simple container with coconut chips as a substrate. 

9. This would be an intermediate level animal. They aren't huge, but do require some nurturing care due to that their tortoises. 

10. The most interesting thing is of course, their colored feet and cuteness. They are cuter than the huge african tortoises. A lot like Hyde! 

New Species of Horned Lizard Discovered In Southern Mexico!

Blog #23 (Horned Lizard)

1. New Species of Horned Lizard Discovered In Southern Mexico

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because it looked like an interesting lizard. 

4. I liked that they included a picture of the new finding and stated that its scales are different than other types of lizards. According to DNA testing from scientists this lizard has rough scales, but are formed differently. There are 16 "horny" lizards and this makes 17. This lizard has a smaller body type, shorter tail and different horns.

5. I learned that the world is still generating new species of animals and that all species are still not uncovered. It's cool to know that there are new animals out there. This lizard in particular are still protected due to only finding a few of them. Hopefully, a new species that stays to the list of horned lizards.

6. Can these lizards be bred in captivity? How soon will they start if breed-able? 

7a-i  n/a because it's a new species! no morphs are found quite yet and aren't on market yet.

8. I would assume care requirements would be similar to a bearded like a terrarium with other horned lizards, sandy environment with a basking log, uv lights and crickets as a diet.

9. Beginner animal i would think.

10. The most interesting thing is the new scales. 

Rosy Boas

Blog #20 (Rosy Boas)

1. Rosy Boa Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because it showed an Albino Rosy Boa which looked different and cool.

4. I liked that this article listed that this snake is a common household snake. They can be purchased for as little as $25. In general, I quality boa will cost a little more though because it has to be bred correctly. Some kinds include the coastal cali and desert phase rosy boas.

5. I learned that Rosy Boas actually have a very long life expectancy. A columnist had a rosy boa that was bred in the 1950's and lived til' 2011! Typically they will live to 30 years or more. Rosy Boas are also very easy to keep as long as you don't have screening at the top of their enclosure because they are notorious for rubbing their snouts.

6. No questions-

7a, Yes, I would purchase one because they are nice looking and have a good temper.

b. Prices range from $65-$200.

c. You can purchase them at vmsherp.com/ for varied prices and at backwaterreptiles.com/ for $150.

d. There is an albino morph of the Rosy.

e. Morphs are around $150-$200.

f. --->

g. No they are not endangered

h. No permit-

i. No controversy-

8. Care requirements are quite simple for the Rosy. Make sure it has a proper enclosure like a terrarium since they are small, pinkies for feeding, no lighting and water when it needs it.

9. This is a beginner snake.

10. The most interesting thing about Rosy's is there slender body type and beautiful faces. 

Pictus Ground Gecko

Blog #21 (Pictus Ground Geckos)

1. How to care for the Madagascar Ground Gecko

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because the gecko had an interesting pattern.

4. I liked that this article had a video going with the article. It showed the gecko and how petite it is and it's unique features. They said in the video that they should be kept separate because they like to breed. They also called their back pattern "reticulated".

5. I learned that these geckos only get up to 5 inches and are on the smaller scale. They live a very simple life in a terrarium and tend to be very territorial, so they should be kept separate. They enjoy heat lamps and heat pads to keep warm. Also can be handled, but are fragile so be careful!

6. No Questions-

7a. Yes, I would purchase this kind of gecko because they are simple and cute.

b. You can find them for $60-$175

c. You can purchase them at www.supremegecko.com/ for about $60-$70 and at csmgecko.com for the same prices.

d. No morphs

e. -

f.-

g. Currently not endangered!

h. No permit

i. No controversy

8. There really is not a difficult task for taking care of these geckos. They need a simple terrarium bedded with coconut chips, a small water bowl, enjoy simple uv light to about 70 degrees and maybe a branch or two to chill on. They also enjoy eating crickets and should be kept alone because they are territorial.

9. Beginner animal definitely.

10. The most interesting thing is their big eyes and reticulated skin. 

Green Iguana's

Blog #19 (Green Iguana's)

1. Green Iguana Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because Iguana's are beautiful creatures and I got the opportunity to see one in the wild over spring break.

4. I liked how the beginning of the article explained how the iguanas look different physically depending on where they come from. Some iguanas are from South America and the other species is from Central America. Southern Iguanas are less cold tolerant and Central iguanas have horns/bumps on their nose ranging from 1/2-1 inch. They also have very different scientific names that they listed.

5. I learned that almost 1 million iguana babies are imported to the U.S. each year. They are a more common pet than everyone thinks. If thinking of purchasing one you should get one from a reptile rescue center. Very few people can actually meet the care requirements for these animals, so make sure you think it thru before purchasing one though.

6. No Questions-

7a. I would possibly want to purchase one. I would enjoy raising babies and selling them rather than having one or a couple of my own. They are huge, but beautiful lizards. 

b. Babies come very cheap around $20 and adults can go for $50-$2,000 depending on size and morph.

c. They can be purchased at backwater for various prices http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/iguanas/green-iguana-for-sale.html & at http://www.reptilesncritters.com/iguanas.php for more expensive prices.

d. Yes, morphs include albinos and blues.

e. Morphs can cost from $2,000-$4,000

f. --->

g. Yes, some species of iguanas are endangered.

h. No permit-

i. There is some controversy with people not being able to meet the care requirements for this animal and then letting them go in the wild where they can't survive or overpopulate. 

8. Care requirements include a aquarium or outside caging so it can roam. Structures are recommended to be built for this animal. They also enjoy UV lighting or just sunlight so they can absorb Vitamin D. As far as food goes they enjoy natural raw foods like greens, beans and fruit.

9. This is an expert level animal!

10. The most interesting thing about the iguana is

definitely their albino morph.

White's Treefrogs

Blog #18 (White's Treefrogs)

1. White's Treefrog Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because I haven't done a blog on an amphibian yet and these little guys' eyes are huge!

4I love how the author introduced the tree frog. They described them as "smiley", "personable" and "chubby". These tree frogs are actually a very popular pet. Their genus is Litoria which contains 181 frog species in Australia.

5. I learned that White's Treefrogs are about 3-4 inches long and come in green or brown and sometimes jade or turquoise. Their eyes face forward and they have sticky toe pads instead of webs. They love hot enclosures with branches to perch and friends to play with. They also enjoy crickets in their diet and sometimes things like oranges and sweet potatoes to stick on.

6. No Questions-

7a. Yes, I would keep a White's Treefrog as a pet! They are simple and cute. 

b. Prices range around $25-$50.

c. They can be found at backwater reptiles and pet co for similar prices.http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/frogs/blue-whites-tree-frog-for-sale.html & http://www.petco.com/product/118278/Whites-Tree-Frog.aspx.

d. They can come in a jadeish or turquiose color.

e. Morphs are around the same price of $50.

f. --->

g. This species is not endangered.

h. No permit-

i. No controversy-

8. Care requirement include a simple terrarium with hot lighting, a water dish, branches to perch on, maybe some buddies to hang with and crickets to eat.

9. This is a beginner animal! It's just a frog :)

10. The most interesting thing about this animal is still their huge eyes and feet. 

Reticulated Python

Blog #17 (Reticulated Python)

1. Reticulated Python Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because these snakes are interesting and slender looking.

 4. I liked that the article showed pictures of the beautiful python. The coral sunglow morph really caught my eye compared to the normal reticulated. They are beautiful snakes! Below those they also included the ruby eyed albino morph and super granite crown python. 

5. I learned that reticulated python's are one of the worlds largest snakes. They have been recorded up to 32 ft. long and up to 350 pounds. There is also a dwarf version of the reticulated python getting up to  10 to 12 feet. They live up to average of 15-20 years but have been recorded up to 30 years. 

6. No Questions-

7a. I don't think I would keep a reticulated python because I like how ball's look better.

b. Reticulated's can go from $100-$5,000!

c. You can purchase them at http://www.bobclark.com/available/reticulated_pythons.html for various prices more of on the high side and at http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/pythons/reticulated-python-for-sale.html for $100.

d. Yes, there is a coral, albino and granite morph.

e. Morphs go from $2,000-$5,000

f. --->

g. No they are not endangered.

h. No permit-

i. No controversy- 

8. Care requirements for a reticulated python include a strong enclosure, heat pads and some sort of newspaper substrate. This type of snake also loves to eat so make sure you provide a meal of pinkies each week.

9. I would consider this snake a beginner animal.

10. The most interesting thing to me about this python is still the coral colored one! 

Uromastyx's

Blog #16 (Uromastyx's)

1. Uromastyx Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because I have never seen or heard of a Uromastyx lizard before. 

4. I liked how the article introduced the Uro. It said that it comes from the same family that bearded and frills come from. There are over 18 species of Uro's around the world. Except, there are a lot of traded Uro's around the world, so if you are interested in purchasing one you should have it checked for disease and parasites. Just overall make sure you get a healthy lizard.

5. I learned that as I read on in this article that we have a Uro in the reptile room, I had just never noticed him before. Uro's can get between 10-18 inches in size and can live up to 15 years old. The oldest recorded exceeded 30 years old! They also enjoy bright hot lights in their environment which helps stimulate feeding and digestion.

6. Why does the Uro in the article look so different in the one we keep in our room? Different morph?

7a. Yes, I would probably purchase a Uro because they are pretty docile and are easy to look after and cute.

b. Uro's range in prices from $80-$230 dollars.

c. Uro's can be purchased at http://www.bigappleherp.com/Mali-Uromastyx for $80 & at http://www.snakesatsunset.com/uromastyx-for-sale/ for varied prices of $55-$130.

d. Uro's come in many morphs like orange, teal, black, and some come with bands. 

e. Morphs are on the higher side around $100-$300.

f. --->

g. Currently, the Uro's are on the extinction list in Egypt where they come from.

h. No permit -

i. No controversy - 

8. Uro's enjoy mixed greens, seeds, blossoms and pellets to snack on. They also enjoy a terrarium with sand and rocks to bask on with light temps of 85-90 degrees. They also can be caged with other Uro's or bearded's. 

9. This is a beginner animal most definitely. 

10. The most interesting thing about the Uro is the interesting morphs and there spiny tail. 

Aldabra Tortoise

Blog #15 (Aldabra Tortoises)

1. Aldabra Tortoise Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because it's a big tortoise and looks much different than Hyde. 

4. I liked that they listed shocking weights and ages of these tortoises. They get up to 550 pounds, but kept in captivity they can get to about 800! That's a ton of tortoise.. These tortoises are also long living up to more than 200 years old. The oldest recorded in captivity is 170 in a zoo. This species is one of the largest tortoise species in the whole world. 

5. I learned that these tortoises are actually really rewarding pets, but they most likely will outlive you. Better leave someone in your will to take care of your aldabra! These tortoises spend most of their time eating and are herbivores. They are deceptively quick when threatened and when presented with treats they will spring for it. After 2 years old these tortoises should move from tortoise tubs to being kept outside,

6. No Questions-

7a. No, I wouldn't keep this as a pet because of how huge they are and how old they can get. I'm a snake person most definitely. 

b. Between 2,000-3,000 for this kind of tortoise. 

c. They can be purchase at http://www.theturtlesource.com/i.asp?id=225689767 for 3,495 at most and at http://www.tortoisesupply.com/baby-aldabra-tortoise/ for $2,000.

d. No there are no morphs.

e.-

f.-

g. It's conservation status of being endangered is 'vulnerable' for extinction.

h. No permit to purchase- as long as you can house them well. 

i. No controversy- 

8. These tortoises of course require a large outside enclosure after they become about 2 or 3 years old. Make sure to supply them with lots of greens and fruits. They love to eat. Also consider heat pads for your tortoise if you live in a funky environment. 

9. This would be an expert level animal because of their size and age conditions. They are very special animals to live for that long, so you must have someone look after them and keep them in the fam.

10. The most interesting thing about the Aldabra is there size and living! 

Western Hog Nose Snake

Blog #14 (Western Hog Nose)

1. Western Hog Nose Snake Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because these snakes are a lot different than your normal snake such as a milk or corn. They have a thicker body style and are very cool looking. 

4. I liked how the article described the snake. They said it was very stout, is covered in keel scales and possess a up turned sharp snout. The snake actually uses this unique snake to burrow and dig, which I did not know. Hog Nose's come in many colors like tan, olive, gray or brown with black keel scales.

5. I learned that Hog Nose's are actually well known best for their wide array of harmless defense techniques. Some of these include loud hissing, flatten itself, creating a hood to look bigger and bluffing. Bluffing is famous from the cobra and is impressive in mature animals. Another feature about the Hog Nose is that when it strikes a predator, it does not bite, but hit the animal with its snout. They also love to play dead and musk. Overall, this snake has many techniques of defense and displays them well.

6. Are Hog Noses related to Rattle Snakes through looks and keel scales?

7a. No, I don't think I would purchase a hog nose just because they seem more of a wild snake to me and are too gorgeous to be taken out of their natural habitat. 

b. Marked Prices vary from $150-$2000!

c. You can purchase them at Geckos Etc. for many varied prices http://www.geckosetc.com/ and backwater for cheaper prices around 100. http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/

d. There are many morphs including albino which turns out as a reddish color. 

f. ----> 

g. The eastern hognose is endangered. 

h. No permit-

i. No controversy either-

8. Hognoses don't require a giant cage and can be kept in a shoe box size space or a terrarium. They don't need a whole lot of sunlight, but can be picky eaters and need to have clean water. They eat small mice like all other reptiles-

9. I would consider this snake beginner considering they don't bite and are pretty docile animals. Very cool looking too :)

10. The most interesting thing about the Hog Nose is there defense techniques and keel scales. They play dead and can hood! 

Frilled Lizards

Blog #13 (Frilled Lizards)

1. Frilled Lizard Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because I know these lizards are popular pets as seen in movies and story books.

4. I liked that this article gave specific information about care for baby and adult frilled lizards. One of their nicknames is also 'Frillies'. They come from New Guinea and Australia. It is the second largest lizard to the Sailfin which i just did a blog on also!

5. I learned that when these lizards are threatened they project a membrane outward and upward as a warning of being large and scary. These lizards can get up to 3 ft long and live up to 10 years old. They enjoy vertical cages and sun lamps to ensure a long happy life. Babies are also very easy to raise and breed. They are easy going, eager animals that are very friendly. 

6. No Questions.

7a. I wouldn't purchase a Frillie because they aren't the cutest lizards...

b. Frillies are currently around $150-$200.

c. They can be purchase at back water reptile for $150 & $450 for special red frilled dragons at Sailfin Dragon. http://www.sailfindragon.com/forsalefrilleds.html & http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/agamas/frilled-dragon-for-sale.html

d. There is a red frillie lizard as for morphs.

e. Morphs are more around $400-500

g. They are on the verge of being endangered in the wild.

h. No permit to keep-

i. No controversy either;

8. Frillies must have a vertical cage so it is free to move and also some props to perch on. They like there lamps at 85-90 degrees and sometimes like to be misted. They eat insects and enjoy D3 supplements to keep a healthy lizard.

9. I would say this is a beginner animal because there's nothing really difficult to a frillie. I wish we had one in the back in reptile room! New investment?

10. The most interesting thing about Frillies is how cage defensive they get and that they are show offs with there extra membranes. 

Philippine Police Arrest Sea Turtle Poachers From China

Blog #12 (Sea Turtle Poachers)

1. Philippine Police Arrest Sea Turtle Poachers From China

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because I didn't know sea turtles were even in the category of being poached! It's sad that people want them just for their shells when they are such beautiful creatures that live for forever. I'm happy they got arrested though. The remaining turtle carcasses were buried within a area where other endangered animals are buried.

4. I liked that the article had very specific numbers to how many animals were captured and included some crime pictures. Even though poaching is sad, it's an interesting topic. Chinese fisherman searching for something to poach are not uncommon. There are more than 7,000 little islands of the Philippines that these poachers enjoy to poach on to. 

5. I learned that when they found the ship 70 turtles were alive, but nearly 230 turtles were dead and hooked through their eyes to the ship. In total about 16 crew members and fisherman will be arrested for this crime. Sea turtles are an endangered species and the U.S. is very saddened by this trend. The sea turtles are wanted for their huge shells and unique patterns. 

6. I'm still wondering how these fisherman attract the sea turtles and know where to find them? How do they get them out of the water? Do Sea Turtles fight back? They have to be heavy!

7. n/a

8. n/a

9. n/a

10. The most interesting thing about sea turtles is how long they live! 

Albino Kingsnakes Gain Foothold in Canary Islands

Blog #11 (Albino Kingsnakes)

1. Albino Kingsnakes Gain Foothold in Canary Islands

2. Reptile Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this article because we have about 5 albinos in the back and they are nasty things. Always agressive and rather agitated easily.

4. I liked that this article described the problem of Albino Kingsnakes eating everything. I would never think these snakes could take over a place. According to the article it is eating native animals and becoming to populous. It is estimated there is over a thousand albinos per square mile in the Canary Islands now.

5. I learned from this article how animals bred in captivity can take over. If you just let one out, it soon finds another and they multiply. Now the Islands government is trying to find a solution to these creatures. A study in 2012 states that soon these snakes are expected to disappear completely from the island due to natural causes.

6. No questions-

7. -

8.-

9. -

10. The most interesting thing is that they're color is what makes them so agressive. 

Sailfin Dragon's

Blog #10 (Sailfin Dragon)

1. Sailfin Dragon Care Sheet

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, May 2014

3. I chose this reptile because I didn't know there was a lizard with a fin attached to it. 

4. I liked that these animals are different looking than all other reptiles i've studied. They have that prehistoric look to them. When they get scared, they flee as fast as they can and love to swim and hide underwater. They are very smart lizards with incredible instincts. 

5. I learned from this article that these lizards aren't necessarily kept as pets, but are more for the wild and for those who enjoy dinosaurs. They come from Indonesia and the Philippines. Sailfin Dragons need large enclosures and can get up to six feet in length. Believe it or not, these lizards can live up to 25 years old!

6. No Questions~

7a. No, I wouldn't purchase this pet because they are in need of a decent enclosure and are not meant for handling.

b. Prices range from $100-400.

c. Backwater Reptiles carries them fro $100-$150 (http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/agamas/sailfin-dragon-for-sale.html) and Switzer reptiles has special ones for $850 (http://www.switzerreptiles.com/id68.html)

d. There is a yellow morph of the Sailfin dragon. (picture) 

e. Morphs are on the higher side of $500-$900

f. --->

g. Yes, they are endangered and under protection.

h. Yes, you need some type of permit to purchase/keep them. 

i. No controversy, basically kept in zoos.

8. Care requirements include a large enclosure for their slender body and large tail, heat lamp of 70-90 degrees, a mister and they are omnivores so they eat a variety of things.

9. Expert level because they are jumpy and large!

10. The most interesting thing is still their fin and amazing agility. Beautiful lizards overall...