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

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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-

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