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BEARDED DRAGONS
Bearded dragons are suitable pets for children because these lizards rarely
bite, scratch or whip their tails.
They genuinely respond to gentle handling and will look you in the eye,
eat from your hand and rest in your lap.
A dragon should not be caught or lifted by the tail; its body should be
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VEILED CHAMELEON
Chameleons are unique, attractive, and fascinating lizards that require special
care.
Providing proper care demands dedication and knowledge.
Veiled chameleons are among the largest, most resilient, and most
popular chameleons in the pet marketplace.
They are well known for their beauty, extreme territoriality, and
aggressive behavior.
Veiled chameleons can tolerate moderate handling by their owners, but in
general are considered display animals that do not fare well with excessive
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Corn Snakes
Corns are not highly active and don`t
need huge enclosures. The cage should allow a minimum of 1 square foot of floor
space to each foot of snake and be approximately a third of the snakes length
in height. Hatchlings should start out in an appropriately sized small cage as
they can become stressed and stop feeding in an oversized cage.
The cage should contain:
Some form of substrate: paper, chipped bark, Astro turf etc.
A hide box. This can be cardboard, so it can be easily replaced if it becomes
soiled.
A piece of drift wood to aid the snake when shedding its skin
A water bowl. This should not be so large that the snake can sit in it and
fairly heavy to avoid it being spilt.
A heat mat with thermostat. This should only cover between a third and a half
of the floor space to allow your snake to thermoregulate.
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IGUANAS
Iguanas have a dragon like appearance and fascinating demeanor, making them
unique as a family pet.
As youngsters, iguanas may be quiet or flighty.
With gentle, regular handling, most will learn that humans aren’t
predators and will settle down.
As iguanas approach maturity, at around 3 feet (1 m) in length, they may
begin to demonstrate seasonal aggression.
Both genders can become quite dangerous during this time, with biting,
tail lashing and scratching. In some males this aggression may continue
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LEOPARD GECKOS
Leopard geckos have a well-deserved reputation for making excellent pets.
Their ease of maintenance, moderate size and attractive appearance have
earned them high praise and popularity in the pet industry.
Unlike many other geckos, leopard geckos possess movable eyelids and
lack the sticky toe pads that enable many other geckos to cling to glass or
walls.
A leopard gecko should not be caught or lifted by the tail; the body
should be fully supported when it is handled.
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BALL PYTHON
Snakes do not respond to their owners like dogs and cats do and generally
prefer to be left alone.
Ball pythons are exceptionally shy.
Because they are small and docile, they may appear to be good beginner
snakes; however the new ball python owner must be prepared to deal with
potential feeding problems, parasites and secondary health problems.
The beginner should acquire only young captive bred specimens or
imported specimens that are proven eaters. A frightened snake may lash with its
tail, hiss, or in rare cases, bite.
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