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Amphibians (frogs, toads, newts, salmanders and axolotl) are a widely diverse group of ectotherms (cold blooded) animals which, compared with mammals, birds and reptiles, have been rather…
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If you think your pet is unwell, you must take it to your veterinary surgeon for prompt attention. ANY deviation from normal should be a cause for concern and requires immediate evaluation.
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Smaller juvenile pets often do well in a 10-or-20-gallon aquarium. As your iguana grows, he must be moved to more comfortable enclosures. These can often be purchased or built by the pet…
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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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Smaller juvenile pets often do well in a 10 or 20-gallon aquarium, or even large plastic "lunch" boxes (cut small air holes!). As your snake grows, he must be moved to a more…
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Not all tortoises hibernate. The advice on this sheet pertains only to those of the Testudo genus that will hibernate in the wild. This includes Hermann's Tortoise (T. hermanni), Horsfield's…
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We are finally realising that tortoises are reptiles and need a controlled environment. The UK climate is not suitable and so they can only be kept outside for limited parts of the year. An…
