Pet reptiles: An Unusual Friend

  I met the Heterodon Nasicus about 10 years ago. And, frankly, I mistook these reptiles for poisonous ones: not only are they exactly the same as their poisonous brothers in appearance, but the habits of the typical poisonous snakes imitate them perfectly. They used to move with the help of a "harmonica" or a "caterpillar" like snakes, when they tried to approach them, they made sharp lateral attacks with a loud whistle, and their whole appearance tried to compensate for a terrible fear. I was quite surprised to learn that they were "non-poisoned eaters", or rather Western pig snakes (Heterodon nasicus). At the time, these snakes were quite expensive and difficult to reach for an amateur terrarist. The years passed and in the summer of 2002, two of these charming creatures came to enrich my collection. In three years, I have gained a lot of experience in breeding and maintaining these wonderful reptiles. General information. Let's start in order. It i...

Many people often confuse these two species, considering them to be extremely similar, however, if you look closely, you will notice that these are completely different snakes. We will not touch upon the anatomical differences between boas and pythons, but we will designate only some of the most pronounced EXTERNAL signs: 1) The shape and size of the head. The boa constrictor's head is much more massive than that of the python, the muzzle is more elongated, the rear part is wide and voluminous, in contrast to the compact head of the chondrue. 2) Thermal radars. The boa constrictor's head is replete with thermal detectors, they are located both under the lower lip and above the entire upper lip. Chondrules have well-distinguishable thermal pits only under the lower lip. 3) Scaling of the head. Pay attention to the size of the scutes / scales on the front of the head - in the boa constrictor they are large and differ in size from the rest of the scales. Chondrules have sm...

It's hard to imagine a pet that has no hair, doesn't need to be fed several times a day and walked regularly, isn't it? However, they do exist! And some of these animals are snakes! Yes, animals, albeit specific, but extremely interesting. And if you are one of those people who have long wanted to get themselves a snake, but still have not done so and do not know where and where to start - this article is for you! How to keep snakes at home? Contrary to popular belief, keeping snakes at home is not that difficult. All that is required of you is to create the necessary conditions of detention, feed on time, change the drinker and keep the terrarium clean. You can read a detailed manual on keeping snakes at home here . What kind of snake to get? So, you have already finally decided on your desire to have a legless scaly friend and most likely already have an idea of ​​what you expect from him - what size will it be? How mobile is it? Or maybe you need a specific ...

 Such unusual pets require no less attention and care than, for example, the usual cats or dogs.  Reptiles are an ancient group of terrestrial vertebrates that originate from ancestors - the most ancient dinosaurs.   If some time ago, exotic reptiles as pets caused delight, and even fear in someone, now you rarely surprise anyone with such pets. Today we will talk about what types of reptiles will feel great in a city apartment and fit under the concept of a favorite "pet".  Numerous breeders and pet shops offer various reptiles for sale: Lizards, Turtles, Serpent, Iguana, Chameleons, Varanov, Geckos, And even crocodiles.  Unfortunately, due to the affordable sale of these exotic animals, many breeders do not bother to study the conditions of keeping such a pet, and as a result, the animals do not receive proper care and die.  Characteristic features of reptiles: The habitat is land. The body is covered with scales. Well developed vision compared to other s...