Reptile Q&A

Q&A: What is the cheapest Reptile Pet to care for?

Question by Major Panda: What is the cheapest Reptile Pet to care for?
I am really interested in having a reptile pet, maybe lizard or snake. I am 18 and I am the youngest sibling. I have a part time job. But I am looking for a great beginner affordable reptile as pet.

Anyone know the approximate cost? Lets say I get the reptile for free, and just have to buy the supplies + yearly supplies. How much would I spend a year with a reptile.

Thanks in advance.

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Answer by kouneli
Anoles I would think. They require a 10 gallon tank with screen lid, and eat mainly crickets. The set up would be approximately $ 80-120 for the initial cost. After that, all you need for monthly supplies would be substrate and crickets….bulbs if they burn out, as well.

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Do reptiles carry a bacteria that is dangerous to infants?

Question by ennazus: Do reptiles carry a bacteria that is dangerous to infants?
I have heard that some reptiles carry a recessive strain of sceptacemia which isnt harmful to most people but c an be dangerous for young babies or those with immune deficiencies. I am considering getting an iguana but im a childminder and i dont want to endanger any of the young children i care for. Would simply not allowing them to handle the iguana and washing my own hands after touching it be enough to ensure this or is there a greater risk that i am unaware of? Thanks

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Answer by cs
Septecemia simply means an infection of the blood. It is not caused by genetics, but by bacteria, fungus or parasites
Reptiles (all) carry many types of pathogens (salmonella, etc) that can be dangerous to any person, but more so the young, old and immune compromised. I certianly would not let any of the children handle them, and I would strongly suggest you reconsider getting one. If one of the kids gets sick, not only would you be feeling guilty, but I’d be worried that you could get sued.

Proper handwashing and cage care is needed for owning a reptile no matter who is handling it.

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What should I do to teach reptiles in elementary school?

Question by Ayme: What should I do to teach reptiles in elementary school?
I’m planning a 50 minute lesson/lab/activity to teach anything about reptiles to any primary grade. The important part is that the learning is based on standards, so no “coloring the crocodile” activities. Any ideas? Or lesson plan websites for science?

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Answer by Sherry K
Try scholastic.com. Here are a few leads!

Dinosaur Unit: http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3651

http://content.scholastic.com/browse/search.jsp

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/lizards/level1/

http://content.scholastic.com/browse/search.jsp

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Q&A: What are some reptiles that can be kept in a 5 gallon tank?

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Question by LDKJGDJDSJKSD;LFSKJFLKSJDLKFGJLD: What are some reptiles that can be kept in a 5 gallon tank?
I’ve had the idea of getting a reptile,
and I recently found a 5 gallon tank.
I was wondering what reptiles are good for beginners that can be maintained and happy in a 5 gallon tank.

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Answer by farzkitty
hmm…5 gallons is small for a reptile. the normal size is at least 20 gallons. maybe a small lizard. i have a 5 gallon tank and i settled for a newt (i know, not a reptile, but at least it’s not a fish).

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Where is the exact website or webpage i can read A series of unfortunate events book 2 the reptile room?

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Question by Alana E: Where is the exact website or webpage i can read A series of unfortunate events book 2 the reptile room?
I need the answer in at least a week sooner is better even ilegal copies are ok

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Answer by rhj2816
Why don’t you just go check it out from the library?

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Q&A: what happens in the book a series of unfortunate events *The Reptile Room*?

Question by Corey L: what happens in the book a series of unfortunate events *The Reptile Room*?
what happens before they start leaving to the ship that sails to peru? i forgot..:)

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Answer by k95_rocks
uncle monty get murdered and count olaf tries to take them to peru anyway. then mr poe gets them back. i dont remember that well.

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Q&A: Reptile Current Events sites?

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Question by Draguana: Reptile Current Events sites?
I’m in my envi. science class right now working on current events, and I’d really like to do a current event on the reptile world. I don’t know of any sites, but I’d really love to know of a few places. so please suggest a few if you know any.

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Answer by Penguin
http://www.reptilerooms.com/

The very first thing you’ll see on the home page are up to date news events that are related to reptiles.

It’s also a great forum for discussing reptiles, since you seem to find them interesting.

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Q&A: What are the main differences between early reptiles / amphibians and dinosaurs?

Question by : What are the main differences between early reptiles / amphibians and dinosaurs?
Could it be argued that reptiles and birds are simply the products of dinosaurs that did not die out? What physical characteristics separate dinosaurs from reptiles? (other than extinction).

Couldn’t crocodiles & alligators be considered dinosaurs, seeing how they were contemporaries with the dinosaurs that died out?

Sorry if the question is ridiculous- Just it seems to me early reptiles and amphibians existed at the time of the dinosaurs- so how do dinosaurs differ from early reptiles and amphibians?

Are birds the only surviving descendant of dinosaurs?

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Answer by Rockit Bug
First of all, early Reptiles evolved from Amphibians over 300 million years ago, and are distinguished from the Amphibians by their ability to lay watertight eggs called amniotic eggs, and their possession of watertight skin that allows them to live a more land-based life than Amphibians. The most well-known Reptiles, with the exception of Turtles, are classified in a group called the Diapsids, which are characterized by generally having a pair of holes called temporal fenestrae behind each eye socket. This is opposed to the more “primitive” group of Reptiles called the Anapsids, which do not have those holes behind the eye sockets. Turtles are thought to be the only surviving Anapsids.

Dinosaurs are classified in a group of Diapsids called the Archosaurs, which can mainly be distinguished by another hole between each eye socket and nostril called the antorbital fenestra. Crocodilians, Pterodactyls, Dinosaurs, and Birds all descended from the Archosaur group, although the temporal fenestrae were lost during the evolution of the living examples. Lizards and Snakes belong to a separate Diapsid group called the Lepidosaurs, which could be thought of as just being cousins of the Archosaurs.

The Archosaurs began to rise to dominance about 250 million years ago at the beginning of the Triassic period and are further divided into two other groups called the Crurotarsans and the Avemetatarsalians. These two groups are distinguished from each other by the structure of their ankle joints. The Crurotarsans had a more complex ankle joint that allowed more rotation of the foot, while the Avemetatarsalians have a more simple, hinge-like ankle structure that does not allow much rotation. The Dinosaurs were Avemetatarsalians. Pterodactyls were also Avemetatarsalians, but they were not actually Dinosaurs, they were really just close cousins.

The Crurotarsans became largely dominant on the supercontinent of Pangaea during the later part of the Triassic period and evolved into a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all went extinct at the end of the Triassic, with the exception of the surprisingly small ancestors of the Crocodilians. The Dinosaurs evolved from earlier forms of Avemetatarsalians over 230 million years ago, and as an animal group, they had physical traits that separated them from other Reptiles, and such physical distinctions are called “synapomorphies”.

From Wikipedia, “Dinosaur synapomorphies include an elongated crest on the humerus, or upper arm bone, to accommodate the attachment of deltopectoral muscles; a shelf at the rear of the ilium, or main hip bone; a tibia, or shin bone, featuring a broad lower edge and a flange pointing out and to the rear; and an ascending projection on the astragalus, one of the ankle bones, which secures it to the tibia.”

The Dinosaurs also stood with their legs underneath their bodies in a manner similar to the way that most modern Mammals do it, while all living reptiles that have them usually have their legs sticking out from the sides of their body. Dinosaurs were land animals, and so the Sea Monsters belonged to Reptile groups other than Dinosaurs.

Birds are thought by many scientists to have evolved from the Dinosaurs due to the similarities that they have found between Birds and a group of Dinosaurs called the Theropods, which were two-legged Dinosaurs and largely included meat-eaters like Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor. There aren’t any other animals that could have possibly evolved from the Dinosaurs.

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What are some reptiles you can have as a pet which eat fruit and veg?

Question by Glam Roxx: What are some reptiles you can have as a pet which eat fruit and veg?
I’m looking into a pet reptile of some sort, but I don’t like the thought of having maggots and crickets etc, what are some suggestions of reptiles which eat fruit and vegetables? I know iguanas do, but they get too big. Any other suggestions?

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Answer by Kevin
Get a turtle or tortoise, they live a long and calm life, they eat every vegable and fruit

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Any tips on controlling live crickets as feed for reptiles ?

Question by Lisa T: Any tips on controlling live crickets as feed for reptiles ?
The little critters just escape when I open their container to give them gut loading food and even more so when I try and transfer a few of them to a little container to dust them with calcium prior to feeding to our leopard gecko. Any of you experienced reptile keepers out there have any helpful advice, please ?

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Answer by Samanamantha
I purchase crickets and transport them in a plastic bag, yours is probobly the same manner. I simply open the bag, it is large enough that they cannot jump out, and quickly pour in the vitamins and calcium-both in powder form. I shake the bag a little bit to coat all the crickets. If you must gut load, purchase a small tank or other enclosure that could actually contain the crickets. You must dump them in the enclosure quickly and seal it. Some are bound to escape anyway.Use a net, like a goldfish net, to scoop some up and place c=something over it, like a piece of cardboard, to prevent them from jumping out of the net. I hope this helps.

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What kind of reptile would you recommend for someone who has never had one before?

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Question by : What kind of reptile would you recommend for someone who has never had one before?
I don’t think I would be getting one anytime soon but I was just curious what kind of reptile you would suggest. I was thinking geckos. And could you tell me all the care tips for them. Like what they eat and what kind of cage they live in. Stuff like that. Thanks! Also how much they cost.

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Answer by Harry
gecko or salamander

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What types of reptiles can be housed in a 55 gallon tank?

Question by : What types of reptiles can be housed in a 55 gallon tank?
I am going to buy a 55 gallon tank and all of the equipment needed. I was wondering what type of reptiles can be housed in a 55 gallon tank?

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Answer by Ashley
You can get a turtle, fish
Gecko, lizard, snake, rats(i know, not a reptile), bearded dragon

Just make sure you do the proper research. In general, aquatic animals like turtles are much more work. Their tanks have to be cleaned at least weekly and they are fed every day. Reptiles are much more low maintenance but can be less fun to watch.
Chose the pet that’s right for you

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what is the longest word in a series of unfortunate events The Reptile Room?

Question by doughboy: what is the longest word in a series of unfortunate events The Reptile Room?
10 points for any answer

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Answer by Eli S
Antidisestablishmentarianism isn’t in RR, but it’s pretty freakin long

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Q&A: what are 10 things that mean something for the book series of unfortunate events the reptile room?

Question by ?: what are 10 things that mean something for the book series of unfortunate events the reptile room?
im doin a book report for it and i need to know 10 things that are in the book

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Answer by Kelly
I love that series.

I don’t understand your question but I think I can help.

Well in the reptile room

-Uncle Montgomery (Monty) dies/ Gets Murdered.
-Count Olaf disguises himself as Uncle Montgomery’s Asisitant (Stephano).
- Count Olaf and on of his accociates (Hooky) murder Uncle Monty using poision extract that was saved in a bottle.
-The Baudelaire orphans are sent somewhere else.
-The Baudelaire Children suffer a lot from Uncle Monty’s death.
-Hooky disguises himself as Dr.Lucafont and helps Count Olaf try to get the Baudelaire fortune
-The Baudelaire Children try to atch count Olaf and Hooky but they couldn’t
-Count Olaf murdered Uncle Monty’s old asistant so he hould disguise himself as Stephano to get the Baudelaires in his clutches.
-The Baudelaires prove the Stephona is count olaf by revealing his tatoo of an eye on his ankle with a piece of cloth since the tatoo was covered with make-up.
- Violet invents a lockpick to open count Olaf’s (Stephano’s) Briefcase to look for any evidence he is Count Olaf and if he murdered Uncle Monty.

This is all I could think of. I’ll add more later.

Hope This Helps with your report

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What are some types of reptiles that eat vegetables and/or fruits?

Question by <3: What are some types of reptiles that eat vegetables and/or fruits?
I don’t want to have a reptile that has to eat crickets, mealworms, waxworms, or any insects. Are there any reptiles that are great pets for children but also only eat fruits and veggies?

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Answer by Amanda
iguanas!!

keep them in a small to medium size tank, or they’ll get huge.

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What are all the different types of reptiles you can keep as a pet?

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Question by Helen♥: What are all the different types of reptiles you can keep as a pet?
I posted a question like this before saying instead of reptiles farm animals. But i’ve decided I want a reptile instead. So I found out you can keep alligators and crocodiles, chameleons,iguanas, other reptiles(frogs, crabs), snakes, spiders and turtles. Are there any other kinds of reptiles I can keep?

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Answer by Cynthia
#1 there is no such thing as a chemeleons…it’s chelonians
#2 FROGS ARE NOT reptiles…they are amphibians!!
#3 turtles are cheloians
#4 spiders are not reptiles!
good reptile pets would be snakes…cuz they are easy to mantain and to clean and they only need to b fed once a week.
Also geckos are good pets…reptiles are basically ideal pets…if u can handle feeding a snake live mice. I would not recommend crocs, or alligators.

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What are some beginger tips in owning a Leopard Gecko?

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Question by az_matic8490: What are some beginger tips in owning a Leopard Gecko?
Hi. I want to get a Leopard Gecko for a pet. I read a buch of Care Sheets for them but does anyone have some personal tips with them? I own a 10gal Aquarium tank. I have read that it is big enough. Is it or do I need to get a 20 gal? Also, what are some general items I need for the tank for the Gecko besides a heating pad, places to hide, bedding, and a water dish? Do they like to be in fake plants too? Also do I need a water dripper for the water bowl? Or will it reconize standing water? If you have any other tips/hints, please post them too. I have never owned a reptile first and I would like the first one to be a good experiance. Thanks!
Typo in the title. Should be Beginner.

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Answer by Glam Girl
I JUST got one yesterday for over the summer from science class. He’s about 8 years old, so he’s pretty calm…he just stays in his hut, so I can’t really give you any tips but if anyone else has any for you they could be helpful for me aswell.

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What are some tips and helpful info. for a person wanting to own a reptile?

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Question by April: What are some tips and helpful info. for a person wanting to own a reptile?
I’m interested in getting some form of a reptile, nothing too big and nothing too small. Anyone have any ideas?

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Answer by Daniya I
Make sure it is a nice place for a reptile. They have plenty of stuff to do and wont get loose. Probably keep them alot of company and get them well feed. Make sure the reptile doesnt go wondering off somewere!

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Have any of you reptile owners contracted salmonella? Any prevention tips?

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Question by Peavey1978: Have any of you reptile owners contracted salmonella? Any prevention tips?
I’ve read that ~90% of reptiles are salmonella carriers. Just wondering what advice some of you more experienced reptile owners have to offer a newbie like me. Thanks.

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Answer by Alex
Just be sure to wash your hands before and after handling any reptile. That’s /generally/ the only prevention necessary.

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Q&A: im starting a reptile collection can i have some tips on what to get?

Question by Georgie: im starting a reptile collection can i have some tips on what to get?
im starting a reptile collection can i have some tips on what to get. i want somthing easy to care for. i already have a ball python got her for x-mas and im getting a common boa baby for £50 can i also have some tips on what i should look out for with the boa(it is 3 weeks old)Thanx

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Answer by 8mile
Is this a question or what?

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