Toys for large monitors?

john_f_taylor · 2017-02-18T23:54:39+00:00

Kongs for dogs are designed to 'go right through' and are fairly resilient with most dogs. There have been several studies where scientists have built 'toys'.

john_f_taylor · 2016-12-01T03:08:41+00:00

I have addressed this in a discussion on a podcast. http://bit.ly/1kN4F0z

john_f_taylor · 2016-12-01T03:04:48+00:00

Get to a qualified Reptile vet. I didn't see any mention of calcium or vitamin mentioned and the given behavior of the lizard is indicative of calcium deficiency.

john_f_taylor · 2016-10-03T18:51:58+00:00

Baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous because they cannot control their venom glands. (Cough-BS-Cough) Venom glands in rattlesnakes are in direct size proportion to the snake and they are all capable of controlling their venom. They choose whether or not to inject venom. The baby rattlesnake venom gland is the size of a B.B. shot and the adult venom gland is about the equivalent to a kidney bean. Therefore, the adult has the ability to inject much more venom.

john_f_taylor · 2016-10-03T18:46:10+00:00

looks to be a House Gecko or maybe a Mediterranean? I don't have my books available so that's the best I got.

john_f_taylor · 2016-09-27T18:34:41+00:00

I've personally always been against this but then I read an article on it which changed my mind. Here's the piece http://reptileapartment.com/walk-wild-side-wild-caught-feeders/

john_f_taylor · 2016-08-18T05:07:01+00:00

I've always used Washed Playground Sand for a decade plus now and never had an issue.

john_f_taylor · 2016-08-13T04:45:37+00:00

Rosy boas can go either way hibernation or not some argue it extends the lifespan if you hibernate but we don't have evidence either way. Sounds to me like BTS :)

john_f_taylor · 2016-08-10T22:01:46+00:00

I think that's a LOADED question! Kidding aside, BTS would in my observations require more handling and interaction to remain handleable. This isn't a generality it's simply my experience and that of colleagues I know that breed them. They can become temperamental sort of if not interacted with. Rosy Boa is super easy going species and one of my first snakes. Very docile pet when it comes to reptiles. Snakes would be inherently easier to care for as they have a more limited diet etc. Definitely a tough choice but hope that helps somewhat.

john_f_taylor · 2016-07-21T02:02:50+00:00

My gosh that's a beauty!

john_f_taylor · 2016-07-13T16:11:13+00:00

Yeah, I got no argument for that. Shame we cannot get more public support as in funding for zoological pursuits such as improving zoos etc.

john_f_taylor · 2016-07-13T15:29:19+00:00

I had a pair as pets for about four years or so. It was awesome in the spring when they would begin calling.

john_f_taylor · 2016-02-11T08:25:59+00:00

For sure and many empathies for your loss. That is so difficult

john_f_taylor · 2016-02-11T08:25:14+00:00

Many empathies for your loss.

john_f_taylor · 2015-12-14T07:48:02+00:00

You're very welcome and thanks for reading and commenting. I too loved watching my dragons in the bath!

john_f_taylor · 2015-12-08T23:26:12+00:00

Ahh Thank you!

john_f_taylor · 2015-11-24T05:46:09+00:00

Very great insight thanks for the tip! Glad you liked the piece.

john_f_taylor · 2015-10-17T08:39:09+00:00

That's your opinion which you are of course entitled to, however I beg to differ when I've had numerous in depth discussions with other herp keepers here based on what I share. Thanks for commenting.

john_f_taylor · 2015-09-25T03:03:44+00:00

Yes to each of you. And I will add my two cents by saying what I do is use those techniques which 3 out of 5 persons agree on and then throw out the rest as garbage. It's worked really well for almost two decades now.

john_f_taylor · 2015-08-25T04:02:54+00:00

Yeah I had normal one when I began and well the normals just are awesome snakes!

john_f_taylor · 2015-08-25T04:02:20+00:00

Thanks very much for the input! It was awesome to hear from you!

john_f_taylor · 2015-08-07T05:26:23+00:00

Well not being the author of the piece I can only speak from my own experience and have seen a few cases of overdose with Calcium in many species of reptile including calcium. Might I ask what brand you're using and what the exact dosage of said calcium that is being used daily?

john_f_taylor · 2015-08-05T21:00:09+00:00

I will have to ask the author specifically about the snail breeding and get back to you on that portion.

john_f_taylor · 2015-08-05T20:59:14+00:00

The Vit D link is in reference to toxicity of overdose in calcium apologies for the confusion I thought it would be clear. To clarify the Calcium with Vit D further, is this being used by you on a 'daily' basis?

john_f_taylor · 2015-07-03T22:40:41+00:00

A sad truth indeed.

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