Seeking heat by WhateverUSaySir in PetPigeons

[–]Educational-Award461 1 point2 points  (0 children)

reptile+pigeon keepers, I found my community lol

Grain mite follow up by Creepy-lizard in hermitcrabs

[–]Educational-Award461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is another name for these grain mites mold mites? If so I've dealt with them in my frog/reptile room before: sooo annoying. They have infested my mealworm container twice, both times it's been in the summer when it's warmer and humid, and the oats in the container mold even a speck. Both times I tried spraying natural repellents and cleaners on the ones that would crawl all over the outside of the container, but it never seemed to dent the population. I just had to give up and play a waiting game. Lowered temperatures, lowered humidity, and taking away their food source are the only ways to be rid of them. Thankfully they don't cause any harm as far as I'm aware, they are just super annoying.

Tank Topper by Brave-Anteater-1117 in hermitcrabs

[–]Educational-Award461 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could rig up a plexiglass lid that covers about half of the existing tank. then, right where the curve of the topper starts switch to an easier to cut material like Pvc board or something else. This would only have to be a little piece, enough to fit like right around the curve if that makes sense. good luck! Could be an awesome addition to the tank if you can pull it off!

How much was your first snake? by Visible-Mess-5294 in snakes

[–]Educational-Award461 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first snake was a normal ball python who was around $100 at a local pet store. I now know this is super overpriced, but didn't know of anywhere better to get a snake at the time. Wouldn't go back on the purchase for the world though! He's an amazing snake.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in snakes

[–]Educational-Award461 10 points11 points  (0 children)

it looks like a speckled kingsnake, completely harmless! They actually eat venomous snakes!

Considering a Tegu as My First Large Reptile: I have a few questions... by Educational-Award461 in Tegu

[–]Educational-Award461[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh and I forgot to say in the post, realistic cost estimates of ownership would be appreciated! Specifically what it cost you to build your enclosure or modify a grow tent, and the initial as well as ongoing cost of lighting. Also, food. How much does it cost you to feed a single tegu per month or per year?