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Reptiles are popular pets. Some people want to own them to be different (never a good reason for owning any pet), some enjoy the lower cost of veterinary care as compared to dogs and cats…
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Dysecdysis describes the failure to shed skin properly.All reptiles grow by shedding their skins periodically. In the case of snakes the old skin is normally shed intact while in lizards and…
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These small rodents can be found in the wild in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, China and Siberia. All the Golden hamsters in captivity in Britain are said to be descended from…
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Common conditions of pet rodents include respiratory diseases, anorexia and lethargy, overgrown teeth, and tumours. Respiratory infections are commonly seen in pet rodents. Signs include nasal…
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All of the pet rodents can be fed a good, high quality rodent chow (pelleted food) available at pet stores. It is important to feed these high-calorie foods in restricted quantities as obesity…
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It is most convenient to house pet rodents in a glass aquarium, although cages are available specifically for these pets. Wooden cages are not suitable as rodents love to chew and can really…
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Small rodents (hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils) are very popular pets. Compared to dogs and cats, they have a shorter life-span (1-3 years depending upon the species); young children should be…
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Recently a number of less familiar rodents have been offered for sale as pets. Among these are Jirds. Little is written about their care in captivity and here the most important feature of…
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Anorexia is a common problem in snakes but it is not a single disease - it is a symptom brought on by many different causes: The most important causes relate to husbandry. Low temperatures are…
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The Boa Constrictor and the Pythons are large non-venomous snakes that kill by constriction. They are popular vivarium reptiles and most species have few problems with captivity as long as a…
