MonsterFishKeepers.com - Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ Discussion for all of the other pets we keep. en Sun, 19 May 2013 04:43:46 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png MonsterFishKeepers.com - Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ Are snails/slugs impossible to find online? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540486-Are-snails-slugs-impossible-to-find-online&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 16:03:39 GMT It seems like the transport of snails and slugs across state lines is very tightly regulated.

I find this surprising as I'm just looking for common, native species of snails and slugs and simply don't have them around in a back yard or something cause I live in Manhattan.

Anybody know a website or something where I can buy them legally? I'm looking to seed a terrarium for consumption by a turtle that likes to eat them. ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Mount_Prion http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540486-Are-snails-slugs-impossible-to-find-online baby pnt! http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540480-baby-pnt!&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:57 GMT hi guys, got myself a school of baby pnt thought price are on the high side. find them super cute! anyone has them? hi guys, got myself a school of baby pnt thought price are on the high side. find them super cute! anyone has them? ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets marshmallow http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540480-baby-pnt! Band Tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540123-Band-Tailed-Pigeon-(Patagioenas-fasciata)&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 01:16:56 GMT Are Band Tailed Pigeons (Patagioenas fasciata) present in the pet trade at all? Are Band Tailed Pigeons (Patagioenas fasciata) present in the pet trade at all? ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets laurieisen http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540123-Band-Tailed-Pigeon-(Patagioenas-fasciata) Wild caught snake issues? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539798-Wild-caught-snake-issues&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 21:54:54 GMT Just in general, are there any inherent dangers in keeping wild caught (non-venomous) snakes? Mainly along the lines of parasites, disease, etc.? Been kicking around the idea for a while of keeping a snake, something small, easy, like a corn snake, garter snake, something along those lines...... Just in general, are there any inherent dangers in keeping wild caught (non-venomous) snakes? Mainly along the lines of parasites, disease, etc.?

Been kicking around the idea for a while of keeping a snake, something small, easy, like a corn snake, garter snake, something along those lines... Have a creek behind my house, and a cornfield, was out today bumming around the creek with my son, and found and caught a little 6 or 7 inch garter snake. Thought about keeping it, but wasn't sure if there were inherent health risks with wild caught versus LPS...

Thanks!

Sent from my DROID4 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Dark Rose http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539798-Wild-caught-snake-issues Awesome turtle on my driveway. ID?! http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539752-Awesome-turtle-on-my-driveway-ID-!&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 15:02:49 GMT Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_20130512_105426.jpg  Views: 103  Size: 1.92 MB  ID: 912868Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_20130512_105432.jpg  Views: 104  Size: 1.87 MB  ID: 912869Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_20130512_105443.jpg  Views: 100  Size: 2.04 MB  ID: 912870

He's maybe 4'' shell length. At first looking up turtles found around where I'm at (Long Island) I assumed he was an eastern box. But he looks way orange compared to photos I'm seeing.

He's also got two sort of weird enlongated bumps on the top of his shell, near his spine. Been staying in the same spot so long, despite humans being around, that I wonder if he's healthy. Or maybe somebody's escaped pet. But there are mostly summer houses around here, so that seems unlikely.

Can anybody ID? He's really cool looking.
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]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Mount_Prion http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539752-Awesome-turtle-on-my-driveway-ID-! UVB: Why do Reptiles Need It; Choosing the Best Bulb http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539717-UVB-Why-do-Reptiles-Need-It-Choosing-the-Best-Bulb&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 03:37:36 GMT Hi All, Our understanding of the role that Ultraviolet B Light plays in the lives of reptiles and amphibians has increased greatly over the last few decades, but we still have much to learn about the needs of individual species. A good deal of conflicting information has been published, and... Hi All,

Our understanding of the role that Ultraviolet B Light plays in the lives of reptiles and amphibians has increased greatly over the last few decades, but we still have much to learn about the needs of individual species. A good deal of conflicting information has been published, and opinions differ even among my well-experienced herpetologist colleagues. Today I’ll provide some basic information on UVB light in natural and captive situations, including some tips as to how best to provide it to the animals under your care. I’d like to stress that many variables will affect your individual situation…please post below for specific information. Read more here http://bit.ly/16qypgp

Please also check out my posts on Twitter http://bitly.com/JP27Nj and Facebook http://on.fb.me/KckP1m

Thanks, Frank
My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky enough to work with http://bitly.com/LC8Lbp ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets BronxZooFrank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539717-UVB-Why-do-Reptiles-Need-It-Choosing-the-Best-Bulb <![CDATA[Africa's deadliest Snake? Black Mamba Venom and Natural History]]> http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539715-Africa-s-deadliest-Snake-Black-Mamba-Venom-and-Natural-History&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 03:22:20 GMT Hi All, As any experienced reptile enthusiast knows, accounts concerning the size and aggressive nature of various snakes are usually highly exaggerated. The Black Mamba, however, comes close to living up to the legends that surround it, and has long been among the most feared of all... Hi All,

As any experienced reptile enthusiast knows, accounts concerning the size and aggressive nature of various snakes are usually highly exaggerated. The Black Mamba, however, comes close to living up to the legends that surround it, and has long been among the most feared of all African snakes. In the course of a lifetime spent working with venomous snakes in the wild and captivity, I’ve come to regard it as deserving of a special degree of respect. Today we’ll take a look at its natural history and behavior. Read more here http://bit.ly/10OMuvE

Please also check out my posts on Twitter http://bitly.com/JP27Nj and Facebook http://on.fb.me/KckP1m

Thanks, Frank
My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky enough to work with http://bitly.com/LC8Lbp ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets BronxZooFrank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539715-Africa-s-deadliest-Snake-Black-Mamba-Venom-and-Natural-History Working with Black Mambas http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539713-Working-with-Black-Mambas&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 03:05:43 GMT Hi All, As a small boy, I devoured the books of Messrs.’ Ditmars, Kauffeld, Whittaker, Sanderson and others who sought out snakes in their natural habitats. The formidable Black Mamba, (Dendroaspis polylepis), accorded respect by all, was given a special place of honor by legendary snake man... Hi All,
As a small boy, I devoured the books of Messrs.’ Ditmars, Kauffeld, Whittaker, Sanderson and others who sought out snakes in their natural habitats. The formidable Black Mamba, (Dendroaspis polylepis), accorded respect by all, was given a special place of honor by legendary snake man C.J.P. Ionides in Mambas and Maneaters. Although I was eager to expand my snake hunting experiences, these authors convinced me that this longest of Africa’s venomous snakes was better observed than handled. Fate intervened, however, and I wound up working closely with what has been described as “Africa’s deadliest snake”. Accounts of the recent escape of a Black Mamba from the Pretoria Zoo brought an experience of my own back to mind…Read more here http://bit.ly/139lSY6
Please also check out my posts on Twitter http://bitly.com/JP27Nj and Facebook http://on.fb.me/KckP1m

Thanks, Frank
My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky enough to work with http://bitly.com/LC8Lbp ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets BronxZooFrank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539713-Working-with-Black-Mambas Spidering ID http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539522-Spidering-ID&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 20:12:17 GMT Hello, every spring I get loads of these tiny spiderlings in my house, I was wondering what species they are, I always thought they were just cross spiders (Araneus diadematus) but they aren't as bright yellow as them

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Sorry for the bad photos but these guys are only 1mm long so even my macro lens has trouble focusing on them


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]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets jordanhunt http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539522-Spidering-ID Good pet spider? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539342-Good-pet-spider&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 17:13:55 GMT Hi, I would like a pet non tarantula spider, preferably something terrestrial that hunts it's prey, it should also be able to live in a 12"x8"x8" 2.5 gallon tank I would just catch a wild wolf spider but the ones here are tiny, so if anyone knows of a suitable spider and a website I could buy one from that would be great


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]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets monsterbichir671 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539160-exotic-NG Some Pictures http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539065-Some-Pictures&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 20:04:17 GMT Just thought I would share some pictures of a couple of the things I found while spreading pine straw in my aunts back yard. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork (http://www.getmonsterapp.com/) app Just thought I would share some pictures of a couple of the things I found while spreading pine straw in my aunts back yard.


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]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets Breezyod http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539065-Some-Pictures For sale 8ft red tail boa pick up lax area http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?538985-For-sale-8ft-red-tail-boa-pick-up-lax-area&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 07:15:53 GMT I got beautiful 8feet+ red tail boa female nice and healthy unfortunately I need to find it a good home I'm asking $300 for her and her critter condo 4foot... Will consider trade for 125g or larger acrylic system let me know what you got and we can go from there thanks (323)378-2745
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]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets bullyroots http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?538985-For-sale-8ft-red-tail-boa-pick-up-lax-area Emperor Scorpion Babies: what do I do? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?538956-Emperor-Scorpion-Babies-what-do-I-do&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 03:21:00 GMT Hi All, Emperor Scorpions give birth to live young, and most hobbyists are thrilled when this happens. However, scorpion reproduction breaks many of the “rules” that apply to other pets. For example, a female that has been alone for 14 months may one day be found with 30 tiny white... Hi All,

Emperor Scorpions give birth to live young, and most hobbyists are thrilled when this happens. However, scorpion reproduction breaks many of the “rules” that apply to other pets. For example, a female that has been alone for 14 months may one day be found with 30 tiny white youngsters, or “scorplings”, on her back! I’ve written about scorpion breeding and care in detail elsewhere (please see links below), but thought that an article describing what steps one should take when first discovering youngsters would be useful…especially if your female turns out to be a less-than-perfect mom and begins eating her new creations! Please also be sure to post your questions and concerns below, as scorpion births often take owners by surprise, and I’ll be sure to get right back to you. Read more here http://bit.ly/10Dfx5l
Please also check out my posts on Twitter http://bitly.com/JP27Nj and Facebook http://on.fb.me/KckP1m

Thanks, Frank
My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky enough to work with http://bitly.com/LC8Lbp ]]> Reptiles, Amphibians and Other Exotic Pets BronxZooFrank http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?538956-Emperor-Scorpion-Babies-what-do-I-do My new red/albino horned frog! http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?538789-My-new-red-albino-horned-frog!&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 01:54:38 GMT Attachment 910586 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=910586)Attachment 910587 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=910587)Attachment 910588 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=910588)Attachment... Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 44  Size: 168.8 KB  ID: 910586Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 45  Size: 206.1 KB  ID: 910587Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 45  Size: 209.6 KB  ID: 910588Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 48  Size: 163.3 KB  ID: 910589Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 46  Size: 245.1 KB  ID: 910590Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 56  Size: 193.9 KB  ID: 910591Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 56  Size: 193.9 KB  ID: 910591 to get something for my self for my birthday today, so I found an old little 10g and set it up and headed to the lps. I've had my eye on this guy for a wail and was glad he was still there! He's alittle bigger than my fist!

If anyone knows is he's a ornate or something else please let me know! I feel like he's not like a normal albino but then agen I've never really seen one this large in person! Can't wait to feed him tomorrow!Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 45  Size: 166.9 KB  ID: 910585
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