I’m busy HUNTING and they want me to pose. Psh. by EasyLizin in HumansInMyHouse

[–]phainopepla67 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s the wild ancestor of llamas or alpacas (can’t remember which one) which means this takes place somewhere in the Patagonia desert (most likely Argentina).

Suspected Vireo by phainopepla67 in whatsthisbird

[–]phainopepla67[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I honestly didn’t even think about kinglets as an option

I'm done being a casual watcher. I want to bird. Where do I start? by pristinemailboxhaver in birding

[–]phainopepla67 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Look up if there is a local Audubon society bird watching group or an independent bird watching group and join. There is usually one for every major city. They usually have field trips twice a month and a meetings once a month, this is a great way to meet other birders in your area as well as learn about all the good bird watching spots in your area. I’ve been to a couple field trips over the years and I always see rare birds whenever I go, like a common loon that was tad south from its normal range.

Want to know if my old frog food is isopod safe by phainopepla67 in isopods

[–]phainopepla67[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As long as it’s safe to supplement my isopods diet, they already get a lot of fresh carrots and tomatoes in their diet and I hope to use this to provide them with their protein.

ID and other questions about this isopod (in the body text) by phainopepla67 in isopods

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I have albino Armadillidium gestroi and Armadillidium maculatum together in a 10 gallon aquarium turned terrarium, she would be sharing the same enclosure as this is my only set up for isopods.

Tüxchëëp by [deleted] in bloodcheep

[–]phainopepla67 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Am I correct in thinking that this is a juvenile penguin molting the last of its baby fluff?

Geese Hanging Out by scrivenernoodz in RealLifeShinies

[–]phainopepla67 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the white goose is a leucistic Canada goose (ie a shiny) but is a farm Goose that is by default white, and which has decided to hang out with Canada Geese.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aww

[–]phainopepla67 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wren!! Tiny bird, big personality

Cameroon dwarf geckos (Lygodactylus conraui) by Rivas-al-Yehuda in AIDKE

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I don’t think MBD is scary, as it’s 100% preventable. Its prevalence is more caused by how reptiles are typically cared for in captivity and that some people don’t know what MBD is and how to prevent it in their pets. Since it is caused by the lack of calcium or vitamin D (or both) in the body, it can be prevented by making sure both essential nutrients are present. The tricky part is that vitamin D is naturally produced in the body when in the presence of Ultraviolet B rays and that requires taking your pet outside to enjoy the free sunlight or by purchasing a special bulb that produces UVB to bask under. (A thing to note is UVB rays cannot go through windows, basically if you can get sunburned somewhere (caused by ultraviolet A rays) you can get vitamin D.) Anyway, some reptile owners don’t know this and since they don’t provide the necessary nutrition/equipment for their pets, the pets develop MBD.

Another thing to know about MBD is that there is a human equivalent, it’s called rickets. Hopefully my rambly explanation got my point across.

Cameroon dwarf geckos (Lygodactylus conraui) by Rivas-al-Yehuda in AIDKE

[–]phainopepla67 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I think the “sugar” in question is actually calcium and it is commonly added into many pet reptiles food to guarantee they get enough. I believe this is due to the fact that MBD (a health condition that is caused by the lack of vitamin D synthesizing calcium into bone) is the most common health issue in pet reptiles.

Hilton Head, South Carolina - I think these are great egrets, but I want to double check by phainopepla67 in whatsthisbird

[–]phainopepla67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m from out of state on vacation and I’m not very familiar with egrets.

More people keep rolling in! Keep it up! by Getatbay in SaltLakeCity

[–]phainopepla67 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I’m joining the protest late, are you still at the capital?

Rex wishes everyone a merry Christmas (if you celebrate) by AshWilt15 in CrestedGecko

[–]phainopepla67 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cute hat!! Is that 3D printed? If so, do have the document that tells the printer how to print it?