A green grass snake came slithering into view

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The Indian peacock is one of the most beautiful birds in the world. The male peacock has glittering blue neck and breast, a fan shape crest and a long magnificent tail. The male peacock dances in front of the female by fanning up its tail.

It is before during the rainy season that the peacock feels the urge to spread its beautiful tail and dance rhythmically.

From time immemorial, the peacock has found a high place in Indian poetry and literature. It has many legends in Indian folklore.

The peacock is found throughout the plants of India, especially in the open habitats of the north. It is also seen east of the Indus, in Jammu and Kashmir, in east Assam, in south Mizoram and the whole of south India.

The male peacock has a crest and whitish bare areas on the sides of the head; its plumage is brilliant metallic green and blue. Occasionally its upper tail elongates to from a sort of train of about sis feet in length. It is bronzy-green and blue in color and is ornamented with brilliantly colored eyes spots. The train is raised upwards above the birds back, supported by the tail feathers. At the climax of the display, the tail feathers are vibrated, giving the train a shimmering appearance and making a rustling sound.

Wild peacocks live in small flocks in open forest but roost in tall trees, which they begin to climb, in gradual stages, in the afternoon. As a pet the bird often displays its beauty before people, seemingly showing off; hence the saying, “proud as a peacock.’’ The peahen is not so brightly colored and does not have the ornamental tail feathers.

The peacock lifted his head and give a shrill cry, `Mayur, mayur.’’ From close by there were answering calls. He went back to pecking at leaves, and looking for small creatures to feed on.

A green grass snake came slithering into view. Quick as a wink the peacock was upon it, striking with its sharp, curved beak.

The sun shone down on the beautiful bird and the equality beautiful snake, who was lucky to get away this time!

The different shades of green and blue in the peacock’s plumage gleamed like jewels. The crown upon his head made him look like a king.

A drab brown peahen appeared and the peacock began to dance in the shade of a tree. His tail spread like the sails of grand ship. It was a beautiful sight!

All peacocks are not blue and green. Some are pure white and are quite rare. We may see a white one at the zoo.

India sends her peafowl all over the world to bring their beauty into the lives of others.

When the mogul emperors were ruling in India their young princesses would keep peacocks as special pets, and they would get them to display the gorgeous colors of their tail feathers.

The peacock is India’s national bird and we are as proud of it’s as we are of our own dear country.

Written by madugundu krishna
Madugundu Krishna English and Telugu writer. Yemmiganur, Hyderabad, India

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Choosing Appropriate Names For Pets

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The process of naming a pet involves matching size, breed, appearance and character to a suitable name. Although this sounds easy, many people find it difficult to do. Here are some guidelines that will help a person to consider a whole range of possible names.

What Color is the Animal

This is an obvious way to name a pet but can be effective. Look at the animal’s coat or plumage and consider incorporating the color into its name. Avoid boring names such as Blackie or Brownie and look for the unusual instead.

Ebony

Inky

Licorice

Sable

Mocha

Sherry

Brasso

What Size will the Pet Grow to

An animal should have a name that suits its size. For example, a Great Dane named Tinkerbell doesn’t sound right. Here are a few suggestions:

Brutus

Samson

Titch

Tadpole

Tiny

What Country did the Breed Originate from

Do some research and find out what part of the world the breed of the pet is originally from. Some are well known while others may be more obscure. Then choose a name that is distinctive to that country.

French Poodle – France

Angora Rabbit – Turkey

Siamese Cat – Thailand

Cockatiel – Australia

Does the Pet have Unusual Markings or Fur

Many animals are characterized by their markings or type of fur. Jack Russells tend to have brown “freckles” mixed into their white coats and tabby cats have light and dark grey spots and stripes. Here are some names that reflect coat style and color combinations:

Shaggy

Fluffy

Rasta

Biscuit

Domino

Rugrat

Pet Names from Cartoons and Movies

These are popular with children – especially if the pet resembles the character it is named for. Here are a few of the better known ones:

Goofy

Pluto

Snoopy

Scooby-Doo

Jock

Beethoven

Lassie

Naming Pets after Famous Personalities

Some people see characteristics of famous people, past and present, in their pets. It may be a shrill bark, a fussy nature, or friendly behavior that sparks the connection. Here are a few suggestions:

Nero

Nelson

King George

Tyson

Oprah

Rambo

Beyonce

Exotic Pets need Exotic Names

Lizards, spiders, snakes, monkeys, crabs and other unusual pets need suitably unusual names. Research their background and connections in literature and come up with a list of possibilities such as this:

Godzilla

Triceratops

Gollum

Widow

Names for Pairs of Pets

It can be fun to use paired names for two animals bought at the same time. Here are some ideas to get the thought processes going:

Bonnie and Clyde

Laurel and Hardy

Simon and Garfunkel

Peaches and cream

It can be great fun choosing a name for a pet. For some people, it is almost as important as naming a child. With careful consideration and research, there is a perfect name for every animal.

 

Written by Debbie_Roome

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Brightly-Colored Snakes with Unique Geometrical Patterns

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1. Red Spotted Pitviper (Trimeresurus jerdonii xanthomelas)

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This snake species is probably one of the most colorful snakes in the world if not the most colorful. With combination of black, yellow and red colors make this serpent one of the world’s most brightly colored creatures. This venomous pitviper can be found in central and southern China.

2. West African Gabon Viper (Bitis bagonica)

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The West African Gabon Viper with a set of large nasal horns is a venomous species found in West Africa. This snake with bright color patters is unique and characterized by the dark triangular markings on its back and other geometrical figures all over its body.

3. Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria)

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This species of boa will not be called Rainbow Boa if it is not brightly colored. It is well recognized for its attractive geometrical figures. It is also commonly called Slender Boa and can be found in Central and South America. This beautiful species is commonly found in the pet trade.

4. Short Python (Python curtus)

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This brightly colored and uniquely patterned python which is often kept as exotic pet it can be found in Southeast Asia. Its body is overlaid with blotches that are brick to blood-red in color. This pretty snake with very short tail is also commonly known Blood Python, Short-tailed Python, Black Blood Python, Sumatran Short-tailed Python and Sumatran Blood Python.

5. Ethiopian Mountain Adder (Bitis parviocula)

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Have you seen those yellow butterflies? This venomous snake is amazingly beautiful for its spectacular geometric markings. This snake with a broad head can only be found in Ethiopia. Its body is overlaid with a series of black hexagons or diamonds. I’ll probably want to have this for a pet.

6. Guatemalan Palm Viper (Bothriechis aurifer)

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You’ll probably love this creature for its pretty coloration. This venomous snake with yellow-blotches and other geometric figures is native to Guatemala and Mexico. It can grow up to over 1 meter in length.

7. Regal Python (Python reticulatus)

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One of the most recognizable snakes in the world is the Regal Python, more popularly known as Reticulated Python, because it is the longest snake in the world. Its name means net-like or reticulated and is based on its complex color patterns.

8. Rhinoceros Viper (Bitis nasicornis)

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This large venomous snake is superbly beautiful for its striking color patter aside from its notable horns on its nose. This creature with blue-green oblong marking can be found in West and Central Africa. Different geometric figures with different colors intensify the beauty of this viper. Other common names for this lovely-looking snake include Rhinoceros Horned Viper, River Jack and Horned Puff Adder.

9. Royal Python (Python regius)

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This python species is the smallest from Africa and is well-known in the pet trade. Its attractive pattern and beautiful color combinations of black, light brown, dark brown, yellow and gold makes it one of the most attractive and popular snake pets.  It is also commonly called Ball Python based on the animal’s tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened.

10. Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria)

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This snake is not only beautiful and colorful. It is also uniquely patterned. This species of boa can be found in the largest South American country – Brazil, hence the common name. As its name implies, almost all the colors in the rainbow is displayed by this lovely-looking creature.

11. Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus)

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The cool-looking and non venomous Emerald Tree Boa, which can grow to about 6 feet long, is attractive due to its color pattern consist emerald green with white zigzag stripe or more popularly known as ‘lightning bolts’. Its belly is color yellow. Juveniles are usually light and dark orange or brick-red. It turns emerald green at age 9–12 months.

12. Bastard Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius)

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This uniquely colored and patterned venomous snake lives in southeastern United States. Its unique patterns are consists of a series of oval or subcircular spots with regular edges. The tip of the tail is yellow. It is known for a variety of common names like Carolina Ground Rattlesnake, Catesby’s Small Snake, Dwarf Rattlesnake and many others.

13. Northern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen)

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The uniquely patterned Northern Copperhead is a venomous species that can be found in eastern United States. Its peculiar color pattern is consists of hourglass markings that runs the length of the body. There are also dark rounded spots at the sides of the belly. The head is a copper-red color. It is also called Copperhead and Highland Moccasin.

14. Carpet Diamond (Morelia Spilota)

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The cool-looking Carpet or Diamond Python, of Australia and neighboring islands of New Guinea and Indonesia, is a large predator with olive to black and white or cream and gold markings. The pattern is diamond in shaped with intricate markings made up of light and dark bands on a background of gray. Juveniles may be canary yellow or brick-red.

15. Yellow Anaconda (Eunectes notaeus)

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Anacondas are made famous for the series of movie entitled ‘Anaconda”. Besides from its large size, this non-venomous snake of South America, is also recognizable for its unique color pattern which is consists of a yellow, golden-tan or greenish-yellow ground color overlaid with a series of black or dark brown saddles, blotches, spots and streaks.

16. Sharp-nosed Viper (Deinagkistrodon acutus)

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This not so brightly colored snake of Southeast Asia, with geometrical marking of alternating triangles of different colors, has a pronounced soft ‘horn’ on its snout hence the common name ‘Snorkel Viper’. The color pattern consists of a grayish or reddish brown ground color overlaid with a series of brown or reddish brown lateral triangles with grey or beige centers. Other informal names of this venomous snake are Snorkel Viper, Hundred Pacer, Chinese Moccasin and many more.

17. Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)

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The Green Tree Python of New Guinea, Indonesia and Australia is a species with striking green color in adults. The color pattern of this unique snake may vary from locality to locality. In some areas, the pattern is a vivid green with a broken vertebral stripe of white or dull yellow scales.

18. Juvenile Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)

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Morelia viridis juveniles are differently colored compared to adults. Young Green Tree Pythons are polymorphic, occurring in reddish, bright yellow and orange morphs. The above-picture shows a maroon juvenile with white marking accompanied by white and black lines.

19. Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus)

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One of the largest snakes in the world and one of the most popular in the pet trade is the Burmese Python. This light-colored python species is attractive due to its many brown blotches bordered in black down the back. It’s also popular in the leather industry.

20. Albino Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus)

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This snake is absolutely beautiful and huge. The Albino form of Burmese Python is extremely popular in the pet trade and is the most widely available morph. It is white with patterns in butterscotch yellow and burnt orange. There is also a ‘labyrinth’ specimen, which have mazelike patterns; khaki-colored ‘green’; and ‘granite’, which have many small angular spots.

See also

The Most Unique and Oddest-Looking Snakes

World’s Largest and Longest Snakes Ever

Top 15 Most Venomous Cobras in the World

The World’s Most Colorful Snakes

World’s Most Venomous Snakes

Written by BrenNolasco

1. Red Spotted Pitviper (Trimeresurus jerdonii xanthomelas)

Image Source

This snake species is probably one of the most colorful snakes in the world if not the most colorful. With combination of black, yellow and red colors make this serpent one of the world’s most brightly colored creatures. This venomous pitviper can be found in central and southern China.

2. West African Gabon Viper (Bitis bagonica)

Image Source

The West African Gabon Viper with a set of large nasal horns is a venomous species found in West Africa. This snake with bright color patters is unique and characterized by the dark triangular markings on its back and other geometrical figures all over its body.

3. Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria)

Image Source

This species of boa will not be called Rainbow Boa if it is not brightly colored. It is well recognized for its attractive geometrical figures. It is also commonly called Slender Boa and can be found in Central and South America. This beautiful species is commonly found in the pet trade.

4. Short Python (Python curtus)

Image Source

This brightly colored and uniquely patterned python which is often kept as exotic pet it can be found in Southeast Asia. Its body is overlaid with blotches that are brick to blood-red in color. This pretty snake with very short tail is also commonly known Blood Python, Short-tailed Python, Black Blood Python, Sumatran Short-tailed Python and Sumatran Blood Python.

5. Ethiopian Mountain Adder (Bitis parviocula)

Image Source

Have you seen those yellow butterflies? This venomous snake is amazingly beautiful for its spectacular geometric markings. This snake with a broad head can only be found in Ethiopia. Its body is overlaid with a series of black hexagons or diamonds. I’ll probably want to have this for a pet.

6. Guatemalan Palm Viper (Bothriechis aurifer)

Image Source

You’ll probably love this creature for its pretty coloration. This venomous snake with yellow-blotches and other geometric figures is native to Guatemala and Mexico. It can grow up to over 1 meter in length.

7. Regal Python (Python reticulatus)

Image Source

One of the most recognizable snakes in the world is the Regal Python, more popularly known as Reticulated Python, because it is the longest snake in the world. Its name means net-like or reticulated and is based on its complex color patterns.

8. Rhinoceros Viper (Bitis nasicornis)

Image Source

This large venomous snake is superbly beautiful for its striking color patter aside from its notable horns on its nose. This creature with blue-green oblong marking can be found in West and Central Africa. Different geometric figures with different colors intensify the beauty of this viper. Other common names for this lovely-looking snake include Rhinoceros Horned Viper, River Jack and Horned Puff Adder.

9. Royal Python (Python regius)

Image Source

This python species is the smallest from Africa and is well-known in the pet trade. Its attractive pattern and beautiful color combinations of black, light brown, dark brown, yellow and gold makes it one of the most attractive and popular snake pets.  It is also commonly called Ball Python based on the animal’s tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened.

10. Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria)

Image Source

This snake is not only beautiful and colorful. It is also uniquely patterned. This species of boa can be found in the largest South American country – Brazil, hence the common name. As its name implies, almost all the colors in the rainbow is displayed by this lovely-looking creature.

11. Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus)

Image Source

The cool-looking and non venomous Emerald Tree Boa, which can grow to about 6 feet long, is attractive due to its color pattern consist emerald green with white zigzag stripe or more popularly known as ‘lightning bolts’. Its belly is color yellow. Juveniles are usually light and dark orange or brick-red. It turns emerald green at age 9–12 months.

12. Bastard Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius)

Image Source

This uniquely colored and patterned venomous snake lives in southeastern United States. Its unique patterns are consists of a series of oval or subcircular spots with regular edges. The tip of the tail is yellow. It is known for a variety of common names like Carolina Ground Rattlesnake, Catesby’s Small Snake, Dwarf Rattlesnake and many others.

13. Northern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen)

Image Source

The uniquely patterned Northern Copperhead is a venomous species that can be found in eastern United States. Its peculiar color pattern is consists of hourglass markings that runs the length of the body. There are also dark rounded spots at the sides of the belly. The head is a copper-red color. It is also called Copperhead and Highland Moccasin.

14. Carpet Diamond (Morelia Spilota)

Image Source

The cool-looking Carpet or Diamond Python, of Australia and neighboring islands of New Guinea and Indonesia, is a large predator with olive to black and white or cream and gold markings. The pattern is diamond in shaped with intricate markings made up of light and dark bands on a background of gray. Juveniles may be canary yellow or brick-red.

15. Yellow Anaconda (Eunectes notaeus)

Image Source

Anacondas are made famous for the series of movie entitled ‘Anaconda”. Besides from its large size, this non-venomous snake of South America, is also recognizable for its unique color pattern which is consists of a yellow, golden-tan or greenish-yellow ground color overlaid with a series of black or dark brown saddles, blotches, spots and streaks.

16. Sharp-nosed Viper (Deinagkistrodon acutus)

Image Source

This not so brightly colored snake of Southeast Asia, with geometrical marking of alternating triangles of different colors, has a pronounced soft ‘horn’ on its snout hence the common name ‘Snorkel Viper’. The color pattern consists of a grayish or reddish brown ground color overlaid with a series of brown or reddish brown lateral triangles with grey or beige centers. Other informal names of this venomous snake are Snorkel Viper, Hundred Pacer, Chinese Moccasin and many more.

17. Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)

Image Source

The Green Tree Python of New Guinea, Indonesia and Australia is a species with striking green color in adults. The color pattern of this unique snake may vary from locality to locality. In some areas, the pattern is a vivid green with a broken vertebral stripe of white or dull yellow scales.

18. Juvenile Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)

Image Source

Morelia viridis juveniles are differently colored compared to adults. Young Green Tree Pythons are polymorphic, occurring in reddish, bright yellow and orange morphs. The above-picture shows a maroon juvenile with white marking accompanied by white and black lines.

19. Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus)

Image Source

One of the largest snakes in the world and one of the most popular in the pet trade is the Burmese Python. This light-colored python species is attractive due to its many brown blotches bordered in black down the back. It’s also popular in the leather industry.

20. Albino Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus)

Image Source

This snake is absolutely beautiful and huge. The Albino form of Burmese Python is extremely popular in the pet trade and is the most widely available morph. It is white with patterns in butterscotch yellow and burnt orange. There is also a ‘labyrinth’ specimen, which have mazelike patterns; khaki-colored ‘green’; and ‘granite’, which have many small angular spots.

See also

The Most Unique and Oddest-Looking Snakes

World’s Largest and Longest Snakes Ever

Top 15 Most Venomous Cobras in the World

The World’s Most Colorful Snakes

World’s Most Venomous Snakes

We humans have inborn complex behaviors toward snakes that are not based upon prior experience. These behaviors are called instincts. It is from instincts that were are able to tell a snake is a scaring, slithering and terrifying creature that should be avoided. But within us, there are those that have the courage to find fascination and fondness in snakes.

The world’s  largest snake is also the world’s biggest snake but not necessary the world’s longest snake. The world’s largest snake is the green anaconda. The anaconda is to be found in Amazon rain forest of South America. The anaconda like living in river and as such river Amazon is home to most of the anaconda snakes in the world. The anaconda is of a subfamily of non-venomous boas found in Central, South America, Africa and Southeast Asia. The anaconda can grow as long as 8 metres long and as wide as a fully grown man and can weigh as much as 250 kilogrammes. This huge size certainly makes it the largest snake in the world.

During mating, several males are known to wrap themselves around one female in an attempt to mate. Nature has it that the fittest male, usually the strongest and largest male, should win and thus get the privilege of mating with the female. But since females are far stronger they can sometimes be biased to this law of nature and decide on herself which male to mate with regardless of the size and strength of the male. The gestation period is seven months and the female anaconda will give birth to young ones – about 20 to 50 litters.

The anaconda is non venomous but that does not mean it will not feed on you. It will coil itself around you and by using constriction – it will squeeze you thus preventing breathing and raising your body’s pressure two to three times until you die most likely from heart attack.

The green anaconda is usually an olive green snake with black spots along the body. Like any other snake, the head is narrow with eyes set high on the head. The snake is a great swimmer and will comfortably work on its prey when in water. The anaconda is also capable of finding its prey on land but is rather slow and sluggish when on land. The diet of anaconda consists mainly of fish, birds, and small mammals like deer, antelopes, rabbit, jaguars, and snakes, reptiles, or anything smaller than itself. When coming from gestation, a female anaconda can sometimes feed on its male counterpart.

The anaconda is a fine snake to keep as a pet. If you think its neat having a snake pet, and you have interest, resources and know-how, then you can go ahead and have anaconda as a pet snake. Good luck.

The longest snake in the world is not anaconda, but the Asian Python reticulates which can grow as long as 10 – 12 metres.

 

 

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What pet best suits you?

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When we want to adopt a pet, we should firstly ensure that we are not allergic to fur or other things related to our desired pet. This reminder is very important as there are people who allergic to cat or dog fur.

Here are the examples of pets with their characteristic:

Dog

Dog is one of the most common pet which are adopted by most of the household around the world. This is because dogs are loyal to their owner. Dogs are also energetic and they could easily learn new tricks which will impress you, the owner. On top of that, dogs have a good sense of hearing and smelling. They can also be used to guard our home as some of them are fierce enough to fight against strangers.

The examples of type of dogs which is adopted by most people are Chihuahua, Dalmatian, Golden retriever, Labrador retriever and Greyhound dog.

Cat

Cats are fury animal which are also a common pet adopted by the people around the world.  Similar to dog, cat can also learn various tricks which can impress you. Cat are also the predator for many pest such as rats, snake and scorpion.

The examples of cat breed are Maine Coon, Ocicat, American Bobtail, Chartreux and Persians.

Fish

Fish is another common pet for human. Since fish are reared in an aquarium, therefore they are easy to be taken care. On top of that, the foods they eat are much cheaper as they eat less compared to dog or cats.

Gold fish and fighting fish are the example.

Rabbit

Rabbit is a pet which eat vegetable such as carrot. They are cute but they can’t perform tricks like dog or cat.

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Taking Care of Pet Turtles on Budget

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Over the eld, duty turtles as pets has definitely arise a far way. Today, a periodical of venues are gettable to those who are interested, disregarding of whether they are likely turtle owners, newbie overturn keepers, or cured turtle keepers. You can reserve turtles, all the spell protection money, if you mind to instruct how.

Since they are adjustive creatures, more species of turtle often bang same diets. So umpteen opposite materials can be adapted for use as a overturn surroundings. These instrument dish as fantabulous reproductions of manic overturn unprocessed habitats.

Cured overturn keepers suggest big impressible containers since they are cost-effective, apiculate to cleanable, and they are movable. You should superior one that is giant. It also has to be full sufficiency to render your pet turtles sufficiency area for horizontal, hiding and basking. When you consider them to furnish aquariums and tanks, which are expensive, demanding to cleanable, and never movable, it’s painless to see that this deciding of overturn concern of turtle ownership may initially same immature, jewel-colored pebbles and rocks which work the overturn’s domicile abode appear outdo. They are also prettier to the earthborn eye. Before you buy them, determine line that these pebbles rattling are romantic to buy since they are vindicatory for looks. In experience, buying the pebbles is a enfeeble of money and experience. It testament retributive make you to have author cleansing. Filtering is also a situation with pebbles. Rather than pebbles, go for clear stones and rocks. The turtles also prefer these for hiding and sunbathing.

Overturn keepers live that it is elemental that their pets improve themselves and afford a ton of destroy. If you living turtles in tanks, you should offer them with the right identify of separate so as to ensure a unused environment. Beginner overturn keepers may cerebrate this is quite costly, but in the yearn run, for overturn holding, high-quality filters can be cost-effective. These filters also necessity to be thick so that these do not break upon the turtles’ expanse for watery, emotional around, etc.

Numerous turtles are omnivorous. This effectuation overturn keepers faculty be chuffed to inform that they may insert their pets a large tracheophyte of foods. This makes uptake them solon efficient. Since they dine on flora and creature foods, you don’t require valuable synthetic pet nutrient, which doesn’t needs eat a overturn up anyways.

Saint create for them include red and chromatic lettuce varieties, squash, fig leaves, callus, and veggie beans. Epizoon foods countenance silkworms, earthworms, slugs, and crickets. You can work them sauteed crybaby and flop, which are actually recommended for turtles. Sustenance in design that formerly a period, you should add a reptile vitamin to your turtle’s fasting. This instrument helpfulness compound the turtle’s immune method, which will keep disease.

At interior, with whatsoever creativity and resourcefulness, lots of enjoy, and a bit of dedication from you, the guardian, maintaining your turtle as paradisial and levelheaded should be relatively light and twopenny.

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Relate To Your Spouse’s Side Of The Family

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Step 1

You first have to be patience. Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to your in laws. Give it time when it comes to relating to your spouse’s in laws. It won’t happen right away. Over time, you will come to respect your spouses side of the family and maybe understand them and relate to them on a better note.

Step 2

Show respect for any beliefs or hobbies that your spouse’s in laws may partake in. Don’t be so judgmental. Everybody is different in their own ways and has their own values and beliefs. If there is someone on his or her side of the family who does things a little different from you, then it’s important for you to still respect them.

Step 3

Try to find a way to relate to your spouse’s side of the family. You may have something in common. You never know until you do some exploring and see what you and your spouse’s family have in common. Maybe your spouse’s uncle likes football and you do or maybe your sister in law reads the same types of books.

Step 4

Lastly, be committed to using your spouse to connect with your family. Your spouse is going to be the focal point in you being able to find some type of connection with his or her side of the family. If you can use your spouse and get advice on how to approach their family members, then it should be a smoother experience with you relating to their side of the family. These tips will help you deal with any issue and relate to your spouse’s side of the family

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Step 1

You first have to be patience. Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to your in laws. Give it time when it comes to relating to your spouse’s in laws. It won’t happen right away. Over time, you will come to respect your spouses side of the family and maybe understand them and relate to them on a better note.

Step 2

Show respect for any beliefs or hobbies that your spouse’s in laws may partake in. Don’t be so judgmental. Everybody is different in their own ways and has their own values and beliefs. If there is someone on his or her side of the family who does things a little different from you, then it’s important for you to still respect them.

Step 3

Try to find a way to relate to your spouse’s side of the family. You may have something in common. You never know until you do some exploring and see what you and your spouse’s family have in common. Maybe your spouse’s uncle likes football and you do or maybe your sister in law reads the same types of books.

Step 4

Lastly, be committed to using your spouse to connect with your family. Your spouse is going to be the focal point in you being able to find some type of connection with his or her side of the family. If you can use your spouse and get advice on how to approach their family members, then it should be a smoother experience with you relating to their side of the family. These tips will help you deal with any issue and relate to your spouse’s side of the family

The domesticated rat is an excellent pet. Why?

They’re Small
Rats don’t get very big. A small wire cage is best, but they can also be kept in a ten gallon aquarium with a lid.Because they are small (and generally contained within a cage), they make great pets for those who live in apartments or small houses. Many landlords will not care if you keep a domesticated rat. Ask first, of course.

They’re Clean

Rats were framed for the plague, and they’ve been saddled with the unfounded myth that they are not clean. If you don’t believe me, watch a rat groom itself. Much like a cat, they will groom themselves by licking their paws and running them through their hair. While you still need to change their litter every week or so to keep the cage from smelling, you’ll soon discover that rats are relatively easy to take care of.

They’re Interactive

Thinking of buying fish, or a gerbil or hamster? These creatures, for the most part, are not interactive. A gerbil or hamster may tolerate you picking it up and crawl around on you as you try to keep it from jumping off you. A properly hand tamed rat, however, will sit on your shoulder, happy to get their ears scratched. Rats can be taught to come and do tricks too. Most importantly, because they are social animals, they love to play. If you play with them, they’ll play with you.  Rats possess more intelligence than other rodents.

You’ve decided a rat (or rats) is the pet for you! What now?

One or Two?

Sometimes, two rats is a better choice . . . but you must carefully consider many factors. First, how much time will you (or your child) have to spend with the rat? As I said before, rats are social creatures and thus require much attention. If you anticipate an inability to spend time with your rat(s), you may want to consider two rats.

However, you must be careful if you decide on two rats. First, you’ll want to make sure you select two rats of the same gender unless you plan on breeding them. If you do decide on breeding them, be prepared to seperate them after the babies are born.

Housing

While an aquarium with a hood will do, consider a good cage with multiple levels. Make sure any rats that will be in the cage cannot fit their head through any of the gaps. A rat that can fit its head out will be able to fit it’s body out. Most rats, once properly homed in a cage, will not go far from the cage if they do get out, and will usually return if they are happy there . . . however this is not always the case  and is especially important if you have cats or dogs. A cage can provide a rat with much more entertainment than an aquarium as they can climb all over it. Multilevel cages are great. You can hang treats or other objects from the cage which can provide the rats with extra stimulation. Rats are curious, any changes in their cage will keep them entertained.

You should line the cage with bedding. DO NOT USE PINE OR CEDAR . The only safe beddings for any rodent is ASPEN or RECYCLED PAPER bedding. The oils in other beddings can damage a rodent’s lungs.

A water bottle will be needed. Glass water bottles are best as they are easier to clean and they last longer. They may be a bit more expensive, but the benefits outweigh the cost.

A food dish is optional, but recommended.

Care

The most important thing to remember about caring for your rat is that they need your attention. With the proper attention your rat will quickly become very tame, and will love to ride in your arms or on your shoulder. This is especially true for single rats. A rat with no social interaction, be it from you or another rat, will quickly become skittish and will not like to be held.

It’s also important to make sure a rat’s bedding is changed when it becomes soiled. Depending on the rat or rats, this may be one week or two before it needs changing. As a general rule, when it begins to smell a bit its time to change it, but 7-10 days is a fair estimate.

A good diet is also very important. Gerbil food will work, but rat bites (sold at many pet stores) are a better overall bet. Still, rats love seeds so make sure to keep some Gerbil food on hand for them. You should feed them every day or two. Adjust frequency as your rat’s body needs. Some may need feeding twice a day to maintain healthy weight, while others will get by just fine on once every two days. A rat should have a nice round belly but not too fat. Water must be kept fresh and if you’ve selected the right sized water bottle, you’ll not have to worry as the rat will drain it before it stales. Treats can consist of fruits, veggies, or lettuce. Experiment, as rats like different things. Cheese is fine but not as a regular item.

You may or may not wish to provide your rat with toys/decoration. Half dome wooden houses, ropes, etc are great but resist rodent wheels unless the track is solid. A rat’s tail can be caught in that type of wheel.

Breeding Your Rat

Before you decide to breed, consider that you will have to seperate the happy couple after the babies are born. Male rats make great fathers but they will impregnate the females almost immediately after the babies are born. This is all well and good except that if you choose to let the male stay, you will have litter after litter of baby rats. It is generally not a healthy thing for the female to do this many times, so even if you do this you will eventually need to seperate them for the health of your mommy rat.

Also consider that you’ll need to find homes for the babies. We kept some of our babies and put them (same sex) in with the parents so they wouldn’t be lonely. It’s worked well, but that still left us with many rats to find homes for. Not everyone sees a rat as a good pet, or this article wouldn’t be necessary, would it? An average rat litter is around 15 babies (two or three will likely die from a litter this big before they are fully developed). Many pet shops will give you store credit or even pay you, but consider that they will need to be three or four weeks old (when they are eating solid food only, they are ready) and will eat you out of house and home in the mean time. Also, consider that many of the babies that go to pet stores end up feeding snakes.

So you still want to breed? Make sure mommy rat has plenty of necessary nesting material and the room is warm. Make sure she has plenty of food and fresh water, keep the cage clean (you won’t be able to change it again until the babies are at least a week old)  and wait . . . That’s all you really need to do until they are born. Do not handle the babies (unless they end up out of the nest, and then sparingly) until they grow fur. This may or may not be a problem depending on how much your rat trusts you, but its better to be safe than sorry. Praise her and her babies! She doesn’t know what you’re saying but she gets the tone of your voice.

When you decide to handle the babies, don’t be surprised if mommy rat grabs them from you and takes them away. This is normal. Don’t make a game of this. Handle the babies away from her or don’t handle them. You may “hand” them back to her after handling them but again, don’t do this too soon. This is also an excellent test of how well the babies will be away from their mother. When handing the babies back, if mommy rat refuses to take them, they are likely weened and no longer need her. The best method is still observation of them eating solid food.

Conclusion

Owning a rat can be an exciting and fulfilling experience. Properly cared for they will teach responsibility to kids, provide lots of fun, and make excellent companions. Enjoy!

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The Most Expensive Pets And Animals in The World

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10. „Chinese Crested Hairless Puppies“ It costs about (4.000-5.000 $ )

This kind of breed is very old and probably that’s why it is very expensive. Also they live about 11-14 years, so it is pretty long time for these dogs. Their hight is about 23-33 cm, and their weight is about 3-4,5 kg.

9. „Savannah“ It costs about (4.000-10.000 $ )

This breed was found in 1986. Itis one of the biggest cats in the world too. It’s weight is about 4 kg.

8. „Mona Guenon“ It costs about (6.000 $ )

This huge monkey is also very beautiful, as you can see. Usualy this breed lives in South Africa. But it can adapt in all kinds of situations.

7. „De Brazza‘s Monkey“ It costs about (10.000 $ )

These monkeys usualy lifes in Africa, Etiopia, in forests and near the rivers. It lives about 22 years. It weight is about 4-7 kg.

6. „Striped Ball Python“ It costs about (10.000 $ )

The yellow stripe makes this snake very unique. This snake is also very toxic.

 

 5. „Hyacinth Macaw“ It costs about (6.500-12.000 $ )

These birds are about one mittre long and very blue feathers. But the cruel fact is that these parrots are vanishing.

4. „Reticulated Albino Type II Tiger Python“ It costs about (15.000 $ )

This breed is very rare. And it’s skin looks like a tiger’s fur. It makes it very unique.

3. „Lavender Albino Python Female“ It costs about (20.000 $ )

These snakes have red eyes and yellow skin.

2. „Chimpanzee“ It costs about (60.000-65.000 $ )

This breed usually lives in Africa. It also getting vanish, because of forests are getting disforested.

1. „White Lion“ It costs about (138.000 $ )

Because of their price, mattery, need it is very hard to buy them. Sometimes these lions live in zoos and circuses, because in real nature it’s very dangerous for them to be, because of hunters. Also this breed is going to be extinct, because it is very rare and after couple of years there’s going to be just a few of them. 

For centuries rumors of mysterious white lions (Panthera leo krugeri) had been circulating in South Africa. Legend said the white pelage represented the good to be found in all creatures.

Strong claims of sightings started to surface in 1928. Scattered reports continued over the next 47 years, until confirmation of the colouration came in 1975 when a littercontaining two white cubs was seen at Timbavati Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park.

The discovery came as researcher and conservationist Chris McBride was studying lions at Timbavati. In October, his elder sister and her son visited. While Chris lay in bed sick and feeling sorry for himself, they went out alone with a tracker for the day and spotted lioness ‘Tabby’ at a kill. With her were three new cubs, one tawny, and two which were as white as polar bears. They were roughly two weeks old.

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How to Care for a Pet Iguana

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Most people who decide to buy a pet Iguana need a lot of briefing on the realistic conditions needed to raise the beautiful animal. This animal is one of the most exotic creatures who rule the jungles. At the same time they are vegetarians, kind hearted, live in a royal way, bond well and vulnerable to problems if uncared for. This care taking is an extremely costly and difficult business. So do consider the possible difficulties that you might face before you decide to buy a pet. Talk to someone who has raised an iguana for a significantly long time. After knowing all the intricacies if you decide to get one then go right ahead. Above all they are amazing creatures.

Self experience is extremely important when you want to raise a pet. No pet store can ever give you all the necessary information about how to ensure your pet’s safety. Therefore, go by your feeling. If you feel your Iguana is not happy with a particular thing, feel free to change it. Iguanas are good at building relationships and if you really bond with them your understanding of them will be better. It is just like a relationship with a dog, only most people know very less about Iguanas which leads them to confusion and ultimately harms the poor creature. Here are some important tips on how to take proper care of your pet Iguana:

Preparation Beforehand:

1. Most people start with a 10 Gallon container and a simple heat rock. This is bad for the Iguana and not recommended at all. Iguanas grow very quickly in the initial 3 years of their life. They also continue to grow throughout their lives but at a slower rate after 3 years. Therefore, don’t compromise on the space. Your baby Iguana will become too big for a 55 gallon water tank in a year’s time. Nevertheless buying a tank of this capacity is the safer option initially.

The length of the tank must be at least two times your Iguana’s length and width should be half its size. However the most important factor to consider in a cage is its height. Iguanas are natural climbers. In nature they climb trees and high hills; therefore it is extremely important to give them this elevated seating inside your house. With all the requirements for the Iguana it might be a good idea to reserve an entire room or a place on the terrace for the pet, where the cage can be kept.

2. Ultraviolet Beams producing tube light (fluorescent) on the top where it cannot be touched. You might need a timer to regulate the lighting conditions. Use a 10 hour shift in the lighting as iguanas are as sensitive to light as we are. Leaving a light on for a longer duration will disturb their bio-cycles.

3. A complete heating pan for under the cage is necessary. Iguanas like other cold blooded animals need heat regulation. If you ensure a completely warm cage the iguana can roam freely around the cage. If you replace the pad with a simple rock, the iguana will be crippled and will have to stay at one place to get the warmth.

4.  To ensure the right temperatures inside the cage, install thermometers, at least 2 – one on each end. The best way to distribute the temperatures is to polarize the hot and the cool so that the iguana can find its suitable place.

5. Inside the cage they need something climbable, a basking lamp, regular fresh source of water, some hard and dry branches which can bear their weight and of course an area to serve food dishes.

6. To be able to digest their food, iguanas need the right temperatures around them. Inside the cage these can be divided from 80 F – 90 F between the two ends of the cage.

Proper Diet:

1. First and foremost remember that iguanas are herbivores. They are pure vegetarians and do not consume any insects or other animals. Many people believe that because they appear like lizards, they should be given small insects time to time to satisfy their protein needs. This is totally wrong. Iguanas get all their protein needs from vegetables.

2. The most basic contents should include lots of greens – especially collard (cabbage variety), dandelion (a weed of the daisy family with large yellow flowers), turnip (a round root with white or cream flesh, European variety of cabbage), mustard (not seeds), green salads, peas, beans, sweet potato and spinach in small amounts.

3. If you want to help the iguana toilet train, feed the iguana early in the morning as soon as he/she wakes up. This will give it the whole day to facilitate digestion and will regulate the passing of motions.

4. A lot of people will tell you to supplement it with calcium. While you should try and find out about the most natural supplies of calcium through the right food, it is not always easy to get. In that case ensure that supplement that you get is void of D3. Many labels will have this written on them as D3 is highly toxic for the pets. Make sure the calcium supply is just enough, refrain from multi-vitamins and the container will last a significantly long time.

5. Iguanas do not chew their food. You should know this by knowing common habits of reptiles. Therefore be responsible for the cutting up of the food in small pieces or the iguana will have difficulties in swallowing.

6. You can also feed your pet – fruits and flowers such as grapes, apples, berries, assorted melons, flower petals of safe plants, zucchini, cilantro, wax beans etc.

Other than these, iguanas seem to like music, enjoy a clean environment and lots of caring. They might seem to be huge lizards but they are much different in behavior and adaptation from other lizards. You will experience a lot of new things once you bond with them, so above all be open for this experience.

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Most people who decide to buy a pet Iguana need a lot of briefing on the realistic conditions needed to raise the beautiful animal. This animal is one of the most exotic creatures who rule the jungles. At the same time they are vegetarians, kind hearted, live in a royal way, bond well and vulnerable to problems if uncared for. This care taking is an extremely costly and difficult business. So do consider the possible difficulties that you might face before you decide to buy a pet. Talk to someone who has raised an iguana for a significantly long time. After knowing all the intricacies if you decide to get one then go right ahead. Above all they are amazing creatures.

Self experience is extremely important when you want to raise a pet. No pet store can ever give you all the necessary information about how to ensure your pet’s safety. Therefore, go by your feeling. If you feel your Iguana is not happy with a particular thing, feel free to change it. Iguanas are good at building relationships and if you really bond with them your understanding of them will be better. It is just like a relationship with a dog, only most people know very less about Iguanas which leads them to confusion and ultimately harms the poor creature. Here are some important tips on how to take proper care of your pet Iguana:

Preparation Beforehand:

1. Most people start with a 10 Gallon container and a simple heat rock. This is bad for the Iguana and not recommended at all. Iguanas grow very quickly in the initial 3 years of their life. They also continue to grow throughout their lives but at a slower rate after 3 years. Therefore, don’t compromise on the space. Your baby Iguana will become too big for a 55 gallon water tank in a year’s time. Nevertheless buying a tank of this capacity is the safer option initially.

The length of the tank must be at least two times your Iguana’s length and width should be half its size. However the most important factor to consider in a cage is its height. Iguanas are natural climbers. In nature they climb trees and high hills; therefore it is extremely important to give them this elevated seating inside your house. With all the requirements for the Iguana it might be a good idea to reserve an entire room or a place on the terrace for the pet, where the cage can be kept.

2. Ultraviolet Beams producing tube light (fluorescent) on the top where it cannot be touched. You might need a timer to regulate the lighting conditions. Use a 10 hour shift in the lighting as iguanas are as sensitive to light as we are. Leaving a light on for a longer duration will disturb their bio-cycles.

3. A complete heating pan for under the cage is necessary. Iguanas like other cold blooded animals need heat regulation. If you ensure a completely warm cage the iguana can roam freely around the cage. If you replace the pad with a simple rock, the iguana will be crippled and will have to stay at one place to get the warmth.

4.  To ensure the right temperatures inside the cage, install thermometers, at least 2 – one on each end. The best way to distribute the temperatures is to polarize the hot and the cool so that the iguana can find its suitable place.

5. Inside the cage they need something climbable, a basking lamp, regular fresh source of water, some hard and dry branches which can bear their weight and of course an area to serve food dishes.

6. To be able to digest their food, iguanas need the right temperatures around them. Inside the cage these can be divided from 80 F – 90 F between the two ends of the cage.

Proper Diet:

1. First and foremost remember that iguanas are herbivores. They are pure vegetarians and do not consume any insects or other animals. Many people believe that because they appear like lizards, they should be given small insects time to time to satisfy their protein needs. This is totally wrong. Iguanas get all their protein needs from vegetables.

2. The most basic contents should include lots of greens – especially collard (cabbage variety), dandelion (a weed of the daisy family with large yellow flowers), turnip (a round root with white or cream flesh, European variety of cabbage), mustard (not seeds), green salads, peas, beans, sweet potato and spinach in small amounts.

3. If you want to help the iguana toilet train, feed the iguana early in the morning as soon as he/she wakes up. This will give it the whole day to facilitate digestion and will regulate the passing of motions.

4. A lot of people will tell you to supplement it with calcium. While you should try and find out about the most natural supplies of calcium through the right food, it is not always easy to get. In that case ensure that supplement that you get is void of D3. Many labels will have this written on them as D3 is highly toxic for the pets. Make sure the calcium supply is just enough, refrain from multi-vitamins and the container will last a significantly long time.

5. Iguanas do not chew their food. You should know this by knowing common habits of reptiles. Therefore be responsible for the cutting up of the food in small pieces or the iguana will have difficulties in swallowing.

6. You can also feed your pet – fruits and flowers such as grapes, apples, berries, assorted melons, flower petals of safe plants, zucchini, cilantro, wax beans etc.

Other than these, iguanas seem to like music, enjoy a clean environment and lots of caring. They might seem to be huge lizards but they are much different in behavior and adaptation from other lizards. You will experience a lot of new things once you bond with them, so above all be open for this experience.

You possibly canprobably have possibility tonoticethis sort ofreptile, a 6inch lizard, inpet storewith what looks to be a beard under their jaw. They arereallycurious as theytend towatch you go by or evenaccessthe housingglass toobtain abetter look at you.

Among bearded dragons, Pogona viticeps will be thepopulardomestic petsthat originatefrom Australia. This specificlizardcan certainlyreach up to 2feet in length and they areincrediblyfriendly as well asnot difficult tolook after. Are you prepared topossess apretty pet like it?

Character

Bearded Dragons are classified as theleast difficultwildlifeto tame andgenerally known asa lot ofactually engagingbehaviourswhich may befunto observe. Lots of peoplewho’vehadone of themclaim thatthey’redocile lizards, reallyendearing and easily to be handled.

Living Place

Thesedragons needs aratherbigenclosurebecause they canreceiveso big. Let obtain a55-75 gallon tank usedas an adult dragon’s house and assurethat it must include asecure cover.

Paper towel, tiles or indoor-outdoor carpets may be usedas the substrate. Do notputsand as yourdragon mayswallow and be died.

Rocks, logs, branches and evenhiding spots are neededfor yourpet to perch on. A bearded dragon requires afineenvironment of approximately70-100 degrees Fahrenheit to resideand desiresto have12-14 hoursof light per day, too.

Water

You shouldmist your dragon pet everydayand providesit with a water plate. But if yourreptilegets constipated, occasional bath might be agood wayto loose the bowels. Apart from, you also be sure youmistthe surfacesof the enclosureto make sure thatit willactually drink.

Feed

As beingomnivores, any suchdragon desiresdeliveringboth meat and vegetable in theirdiets. You cangiveit insects once every dayand change up what you feed day to dayso often. Pink mice are quiterich inhealthy proteinsand reallygood forthese types ofdragons.

Commercial diets are okay, but fresh ones are best.

Handling

Bearded Dragons are calleddocile creatures and can be handled frequently, just approach from the side (not above) and scoop them up under the belly. Their belly ought to besupported in your palm and their body needs to be around in your curl fingers as well. Should be careful and do not explore where you shouldn’t in their body.

If you wish to get more info about Bearded Dragon Care Sheet, visit the author’s website at Beardeddragoncaredr.com.

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Pet Care ~ Emergency First Aid for Pets & Wildlife

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First Aid Kit

Phone numbers:  poisons information line, your vet, after-hours vet, local wildlife rescue and council ranger.

Sterile saline solution (purchase from chemist or vet). Saline is used to flush eyes and wounds.
Tweezers.  Used to remove ticks or stings.
Blanket/Towel/Rags- this is a must-have..can be used to restrain an animal..as a stretcher.. or to stop bleeding.
A muzzle.  When an animal is in pain they may bite.  A piece of sock/stocking or rope can also be used.
Bandaging (crepe), gauze, a roll of elastoplast, tape and of course, scissors.
Thermometer, betadine (antiseptic), sodium carbonate crystals/washing soda or mustard (to induce vomiting)..they are not necessary but may come in handy.
What To Do In An Emergency

Bleeding Beak

Try putting soft soap or paraffin wax on the beak.  Take animal to the vet.

 

Broken/bleeding toenail

Same as above for bleeding beak.  Wrap toenail and take animal asap to the vet.

Bites/Cuts

A muzzle will need to be used if your cat or dog is in pain because they will probably bite or scratch.  Flush wound with saline.  Large wounds should be wrapped with a clean towel, cloth or bandage to help stop blood loss.  If the bleeding is bad, tying a tourniquet above the wound will help reduce bleeding..do not leave the tourniquet on for more than 15 minutes.  If your pet licks the wound constantly or the area is swollen, you should take your pet to the vet asap.  The wound may be small but there could be tissue damage underneath or the wound may be infected, so it’s best to seek veterinary assistance straight away.

Limping

Keep your pet from moving around.  Have a look at their toe nails and toe pads, look for wounds or embedded foreign objects.  If the animal is limping but can weight-bear on the affected leg..could be a joint strain, sprain or arthritis.  If it can’t weight bear on the affected leg..could be broken.  If your pet is in pain, see vet immediately.

Choking

Open your pet’s mouth and gently feel around the roof of its mouth and the back of its throat.  Bones can also get stuck between teeth.  Use your fingers or pliers to remove object.  You can also try a gentle, quick chest compression to help remove obstruction.  See vet asap.

                                                        

Fits/Seizures

Do not touch your pet as they may bite you or scratch you.  If the animal is an enclosed area, try to make the surroundings as quiet and dark as you can..move any objects out of the way so your pet dosen’t hurt itself.  Fits usually last for a couple of minutes.

Diarrhoea 

If your pet is OK and dosen’t look sick, take away the food but leave its water.  After 24 hours, give small portions of rice and chicken.  Parasites could be the problem so you will need to worm your pet.

If your pet looks sick,  take to vet immediately and also take with you a sample of the diarrhoea for the vet to test.

Vomiting

If your pet appears to be OK,  take away its food and water..give small sips of water after a couple of hours.  Do not offer food for at least 12 hours (a day would be even better).  

If your pet is unresponsive, quiet or weak,  take to vet immediately.

Not Breathing

Lie the animal on its right side..check for heartbeat by listening to chest where the front leg meets with the rib cage.  If you can hear the heart beating but the animal is not exhaling (respiration), put your mouth over its muzzle and blow into the nose until you see the chest rise…do this every four seconds.

Burns and Scalds

Cold water or a continuous stream of water should be gently hosed on burnt areas asap..if the animal is in obvious pain or shaking due to being cold,  then stop doing same.  Wrap unburnt/unaffected areas of the body in warm, dry blankets and protect animal from draughts.  Injuries can also be kept cool by putting a cold, wet towel or ice packs on same.  Clean wounds with saline solution before applying a light non-stickdressing and bandaging same in place.  If no dressings are available, use a clean sheet of polythene or ‘clingwrap‘ to cover injured area.  Put cold, wet towel over same.  Immediately transport to vet.  

Poisoning

Remove your pet from the poison and place them in a secure place.  Any traces of the poison should be removed (please see below for cleaning solutions for contaminated coats)..prevent the animal from grooming itself.  Induce vomiting immediately if your pet hasn’t already vomited..but do not induce vomiting if the poison is not corrosive i.e. petroleum products, disinfectant, acids or alkalis.. do not induce vomiting if your pet is unconscious or having a fit.  If the poison has been eaten in the last hour and it is non-corrosive, put one to two pea-sized crystals on the back of the tongue or give 2 teaspoonfuls of mustard in a cup of warm water.   If the poison has been eaten in the last hour and it is corrosive, mix a beaten raw egg with a small amount of milk and one teaspoonful of sugar and give by mouth.  The proteins of the egg and milk gel together and deposit themselves on the mucosal surface, thereby lessening damage to the tract;  the sugar can soothe the tissues.  Once again, only give the aforementioned solutions if the animal is fully conscious.  If the symptoms are worsening or if the animal is deteriorating, transport to vet immediately.  If you don’t know whether a substance/compound is poisonous:  Call your poisons information line (in the phone book) or call your vet/emergency vet.  When you take your pet in to the vet, they may ask to see the package the substance/compound came in. 

Poisonous Snake-bites

Your pet must be made to rest (this slows the circulation and therefore the effects of the venom/toxins).  The bitten limb can be splinted to prevent movement, reduce swelling and pain.  A crepe bandage should be used to wrap entire limb, starting at the toes and continued up the limb as far as possible. 

How to lift badly injured animals

If you are going to transport your pet in a cage or other suitable carry-box/container..find a sheet of hardboard or thick cardboard (the same size as the cage or box), and slide this gently under the animal.  Do not lift the animal without assistance.  Your back needs to be straight, knees bent, legs slightly apart, palms facing upwards and the animal/load close to your body.

Contaminated coats - Cleaning Solutions

Non-oily e.g. disinfectant – Wash coat thoroughly with water.

Liquid oily e.g. sump oil – Use liberal amount of ‘Swarfega’/liquid paraffin/cooking oil and work same into hair.  Wash coat with suitable detergent/shampoo and warm water until the smell of the contaminant has completely gone.

Solid oily - Contaminated fur should be clipped..if the tar is attached to the skin, liquid paraffin, butter or vegetable oil can be rubbed into area and bandaged to prevent grooming.

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Feeding your pet Iguana

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Iguanas make very interesting pets and it is very important to feed your iguana properly otherwise your reptile friend might get bloated or fat, which makes them pretty unhappy.

Iguanas can suffer malnutrition and unsuitable feeding which can cause unwanted diseases. There are vast amount of diet ideas for iguanas and sometimes it can be hard to know which one to choose so bare in mind that iguana’s are herbivores (plant eaters) and would live in rain forest type areas so you need to try your best to mimic it’s habitat and feeding.

Iguanas would enjoy a wide variety of fruit and vegetables in the wild, so this exactly what you should feed them. Particularly leafy green vegetables are favoured such as parsley, spinach, collard greens, escarole, mustard greens, water cress and dandelion greens. These dark greens vegetables should make around 40% of your Iguana’s diet. They also will enjoy green beans, parsnips, asparagus, onions, mushrooms, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini and orange-fleshes squashes. Avoid feeding your Iguana lettuce as it does not provide them with the correct nourishment and excessive amounts of lettuce lead the Iguana becoming hooked on it and refusing other foods you offer it. You should aim to make green vegetables add up to around 45% of your Iguana’s diet.

Iguanas also love all sorts of fruit like bananas, mangoes, papayas, apples, figs, honeydew melon, grapes, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. Don’t feed your Iguana Rhubarb as it is toxic to them. You should aim to make fruit around 10% of your Iguana’s diet. The other 15% or so should be a very small amount of cooked rice of pasta. Your Iguana should have everything in moderation. Get to know your Iguana and what their preferences are and surprise them with news foods now and then.

DO NOT feed your iguana’s worms, mice or insects. The protein is not good for them. Do not feed your Iguana dairy products such and milk or cheese, avoid eggs and any form of dog or cat food. Remember that temperatures in your Iguana’s environment should be at least eight five degrees to properly digest their food.

All fruit and vegetables should be sliced up into thin pieces and your Iguana should be fed everyday and remember to use plenty of variety in your choice of food, remove any uneaten food and provide fresh drinking water. A good way to make sure your Iguana takes in enough liquid is to spray the food with water.

Written by AdeleBo