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08/15/08 SNAKES:Mexican Milksnake, Cooks Tree Boa, Rosy Boa. LIZARDS: Tokay Gecko, Leopard Gecko, (Hi Yellow), Bearded Dragons (Sunglow, Sunfire, Blood Red), African Fire Skink. INVERTS: Flatrock Scorpion, Rose Hair Tarantula, Zebra Tarantula, Salmon Pink Tarantula, Usumbara Baboon Tarantula. AMPHIBIANS: Fire Belly Toads, Spanish Newts, Red Foot Tortoise. 08/15/08 Female Ball Python, Male Ball Python, Spider Ball Python, Check out these cool pictures of Baby Emperor Scorpions sent to me by the breeder. These little cutties are unfortunately sold out.. Click here to go to the insect gallery to see pictures. Basic Reptile Care Tips Create a captive environment that is not only beautiful, but easy to clean. Plants in pots (for example) are much easier to manage than a rooted terrarium. Use a DOUBLE SET of substrate material, OR use disposable substrates to facilitate weekly cleaning. A double set of pebbles or small stones means that one set can be washed and disinfected carefully, dried and stored ready for the next cleaning. Branches, logs, and huts should also be doubled to allow time for proper cleaning (if not disposable). Charles the Chameleon Use a substrate that will not be accidentally swallowed during feeding or exploration. Small items can cause obstructions if they stick to food and are swallowed. Provide heat in a sensible form. Climbing reptiles will not get much benefit from an under tank heater, especially if the bedding insulates well. Do not use "white" lights for heat, as they should not be left on at night. The reptile will need heat at night as well. Hot "rocks" are not helpful for hiding species like leopard geckoes – they are not comfortable lying in an exposed position. Use at least two thermometers in different areas of you enclosure to determine the ambient temperature. Block part of a screen top if you need to retain more heat or humidity. Many tropical species will need high humidity levels. A shallow bathing dish over or under a heat source will help. Mist such species frequently. Change water in dishes every day. Use full spectrum fluorescent lighting for most reptile species. Use an appropriate dietary supplement if your pet is not eating the same diet it would encounter in the wild. Some reptiles need extra calcium or vitamins to help balance the captive diet. We carry all the necessary equipment and food for your reptile at Aquariums West.
Care Sheet for Red Foot Tortoise Click Here Care Sheet for Bearded Dragon Click Here Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have concerning your pets.
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Know your reptile pet's NATURAL environment and diet. The staff at Aquariums West, your local library and the internet should be able to guide you with your research. 