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You can tell the males by their unusually long claws. Biologists believe that the very long claws of male turtles help to get the females in the mood. Back to Start Previous Thing

Megan was able to find 6 new family members for her new Turtle Tank. If you haven't read about it, please click here for details. Megan picked out turtles that we were told would stay small. We have a couple of 3 stripe mud turtles, a…

We had another fun day checking out the reptiles and exotic animals. I mention the exotic animals, because there were hedgehogs, sugar gliders and even a monkey at the show. I'm not exactly comfortable around the snakes, but the rest of…

Instead of the sticky pads that most geckos have, the Leopard Gecko has little claws and rarely leave the ground. <!-- Next Fact --> Previous Fact

Ever seen a gecko in the wild? When they're not darting around they're constantly on the lookout. The Leopard Gecko is known for its docile temperament. Next Fact Previous Fact

A very important day is coming up quickly that most people may not know about. May 16th is National Sea Monkey Day. Don't be embarrassed if you've let the day slip by without celebrating in the past. You aren't the only one. Take the time…

Getting a new puppy is an incredibly exciting experience for any dog lover. However, there is a great deal of work involved to make sure your new friend has the best life possible. Socialization is very important from an early age for…

May 3rd brings the national celebration of specially-abled pets. This annual celebration, originally called Disabled Pets Day, was created to bring awareness to all those amazing animals with special needs. This day allows owners of…

Chinchillas are incredibly cute and furry, and this is the main reason most people consider getting one as a pet. However, just because an animal looks cute doesn't necessarily mean that it's the best choice, which is why it's important…

The idea of having a pet snake is a bit curious. Would one pet a snake? Surely the skin of many snakes is beautiful, with vivid colors and patterns. Consider the tegument of corn snakes, with black-ringed crimson blotches alternating…