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Table Cages

BlackStego — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:11:02 GMT

I was wondering if anybody has ever built a table cage. I saw one that looks cool, but i dont think it looks very safe. I was thinking of building one similar if it is safe for both the herp and me. How would I go about with ventilation, installing lights so that its not a fire hazard, etc.?

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3 days away!

mustang446 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:08:03 GMT

On Saturday i get to go to repticon! BTW what kind of show do you go to i go to repticon. anyways im so exited! Only it won't be my best repticon but this time i will hve over 105$ to spend there! remeber my king snake eggs that hatched.. well i sold them i guess now im a reptile breeder! heres whats on my list to get.

List
one or two GTP's
emerald tree boa
another RTB for my pastel male
a big carpet python idk why
and anything else i can find !

im probably gonna only get 1 of these snakes though oh well theres another show in jan.

the show that im always go to is bigger than the show in Florida! and theres a hot section. last time i went there i went into the hot section and there was a Pastel RTB male ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! marked down as a salmon for 75$ and he's like 4 ft long. i walked around the show with him around my neck and every one is like "Nice boa" and 3 people tried to by him from me I said nope. and now his name is Jerry. the people i went with my friends CJ and Trina there married i worked with them and we became good friends and they where impressed about what a find i got. i was so happy i hope this show is the same. BTW what is the show called that you go to?? i go to Repticon

Why are people always trying to keep and achieve things in this hobby with bare minimums?

jsinhardcore — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:41:48 GMT

Me him a horrible keeper and i have never trusted my self to make the right decisions for my captives, so i have always provided large caging with a large range of temp and humidity extremes to give my captives (what ever they were at what ever time ) the means to pick and choose what THEY want. Anything not ever used by my captives are eliminated from future enclosure designs and it just keeps getting whittled down from there till only what is USED by my animals even for a short amount of time(like a 145F basking spot) is left. Most people do not use this approach. They just follow the example of a bare minimum care sheets or the girl next door with the 2 leos and a rainbow boa. I feel that this is why most people in this hobby do not see or experience all that their charges have to offer and is why most keepers standers of success are just laughable. What is up with this, in my opinion horrible approach to captive husbandry standards?

Herp authors

herpsrule13 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:30 GMT

Does anyone have a favorite herp author? Or one that is known for writing good information and care?

Have you decorated the interior of your cage or even made it?

I8luv8my8uro — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:38:56 GMT

Do do have an awesome cage that you made? Or designed? Anywhere from real plants to great stuff foam backrounds, i want to see it!!!! Show off your cage here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

update

BigD47 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:41:57 GMT

hey everybody! havent posted in a week or so, thought i'd talk about my beardie. he's gotten so big! has a never ending appetite (like thats a surprise! lol.) but he's doing awesome! he likes to run around my room for awhile and then he runs up into the blankets and does his second favorite thing, sleep! (first favorite thing to do is eat. if you didnt know that already, lol.) but ive been thinking that before he gets to big or gets used to me sayin it, i might possibly change his name. not 100% positive, but id love some suggestions on names! (would like something unique maybe a roman or egyptian name, or just a name you define as "unique" can be anything!) im going to be posting pics within the week (at the absolute latest itll be sunday or next monday.) but bare with me because ive got my certifications test and fit testing for my new job throughout the week.

herps of the boring age

opal — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:18:33 GMT

Well I'm sure you know I don't like to talk bad about herps, but some are just plain Boring. like ball pythons for example. so... fill in the blank.

I think the most boring reptile is the ______, because ______________.

Gieco TV add

senior beaver — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:19:22 GMT

Has anyone seen the new Gieco add on TV with the Frilled Dragon ? Doesn't it look like its front feet are twisted & swollen ?

(Halloween Post) Scarest herp pic Competition!

HERPETOLOGIST N TRAINING — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:27:08 GMT

I would like to start up a competition of scary herp pics. They can be yours or just some you found, only one per person. We will then vote on the best. Good luck!

Mouth Infection?

HERPETOLOGIST N TRAINING — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:58:29 GMT

My male lined leaf tail gecko (Uroplatus lineatus) had some poop on his mouth when I got him because he defecated in the container. I got as much as I could off. I just sprayed his mouth twice a day to loosen it up. Most of it came off, but then his mouth looked like it does in the pictures. Is it a mouth infection? Please do not just respond with just take him to a vet, thanks.

What was your first herp?

RabidReptile — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:44:20 GMT

I'd like to know what your first herp was!

I usually say that my first herp was a Rough Green snake named Chloe (terrible choice too), but that is only because I always forget that I kept some frogs before that. I didn't know anything back then, so I don't remember what kind they were. Could have been cricket frogs, but I can't say for sure. I kept a lot of herps that year, but I really didn't know what I was doing.

Thankfully, I've come a long way!

question

PenguinMaster — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:50:46 GMT

i made a cat channel and i didnt need to make a new login or any thing because i have codys channel but under the pics of codys family shouldnt there be muffins profile too or is it on reptilechannel the family for cody is only reptiles and same for cat channel?

Herp wish list

BigD47 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:50:46 GMT

alright everybody, sunday is november 1st which means christmas is rapidly approaching, and i'd like to know, what herps are on the top of your christmas list this year. if i were to ask for a herp for the holidays I'd ask for a corn snake or savannah monitor, what herp would you ask for?

halloween

BigD47 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:59:05 GMT

hey guys! i was wondering if anybody had any special herp related plans? (trick R treating as a herp, Herp meet, dressing your favorite herp up and takin them trick R treating with you? ect.)

how to?

fwoggiesroq — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:35:18 GMT

i don't know how to earn points see how many points i have and get an avatar plz reply! i appreciate you're response!

What should my next reptile friend be?

atheeleo600 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:29:59 GMT

I have decided that I would like to get another reptile friend. I currently have a New Mexican Milk Snake, a Ball Python and a Schneider's Skink. I just bought a 10 gallon tank and would like something to put in it. I would prefer something that either doesn't grow fast(so i have time to get a bigger tank) or something that will be able to fit in there it's whole life. I was considering Hermit Crabs, but i have had them before and would like something different. If you have any ideas what i should get or what you think would be fun let me know! I plan to do alot of research on what ever it is anyone suggests to make sure it would be the right pet for me!

Thank you to anyone who gives an opinion or idea.

Wild Caught VS Captive Bred

Ratsnake — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:49:17 GMT

What does everyone think about wild caught herps? If a reptile that you wanted was a wild caught import would that stop you from buying it? I may be able to get a new snake after the new year. I want a rufous beaked, but they few I find on the internet are wild caught. I just don't like the idea of contributing to herps being taken out of the wild when there are so many captive bred available.

Thanks to everyone who voted for Daisy for Reptile of the Day

senior beaver — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:01:56 GMT

I appreciate all of the input & votes for Daisy, she is very special to our family, my son is so proud, Thanks again Jeff HopkinsHerps.

back from the reptile expo

BigD47 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:34:02 GMT

hey guys im back from the orlando reptile show! it was a blast! there were awhole lot more reppys and supplies at this expo and only one hands on show. which i didnt mind at all. (i go for the buying/examining side of the reppy expo's.) while i was there i seen a BEAUTIFUL sunfire female beardie and instantly fell in love and wanted to buy her, so i asked the guy if he could hold her there in her cage until i was ready to come back and get her at the end of the show,he said yes. (i was ecstatic to get her and take my new baby girl home.) so a few hours later.... i'm pooped and decided it was time to call it a day and scadattle, soo im making my way to the front of the expo to go by his booth and pick up what was supposed to be "my new baby" and he ended up selling her out from under me! it was a bummer that he did that to me, but i had a great time at the show like i do all the others, and i still got my beardie buddy spike to chill with at my pad.

Another Petsmart story

Crested Man — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:48:36 GMT

A few days ago I was at petsmart when my mom was getting dog food. So I browsed around the reptile section and I saw a Crested gecko cage. They have all the info about how to keep them at the bottom of the cage and it said "Origin: Madagascar" I asked the guy about that and he said "Well, some of them are from Madagascar." What do you all think about this.

What Herp Would You Be???

herpdude — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:47:24 GMT

Have you ever wished that you could be a herp? Or mabey I just put the thought in your head? Well take the time to share and then we will all see witch herp is the most popular. My fav herp is the Crested Gecko there awesome!!!

Today's the big day!!!!

fred60655 — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:39:15 GMT

Its NARBC day!!!! I'm excited!!!! leaving in like an hour tops!!!!! Yikes, i've been waiting since May!!!! Will take lotsa pictures to show ya'll!!! So it'll seem like you were all there if you cant make it!!!!

I am back from NARBC.

MeganRM — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:55:27 GMT

Hello everyone,I have been back for a while but just watching my new little critters.I got a Borneo short-tailed,two amazon tree boas,hoggs Island boa and some others.Here are some pictures I took of them before I took them out of the containers and from the show.

I well get better pictures of them in a day or two once they get used to there homes and I well make sure to have bitter lighting.
Also I don't have any names for any of these guys as of right now so if any ideas please let me know.

Northern berks

damiens daddy ken — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:12:23 GMT

I'm going to the Northern berks reptile show this sat. the 17th.Just wondering if anyone else is going.This will be my first time at a show even though i've been in the hobby for about 13 years.Maybe looking for a redtail or maybe a brb don't know yet though.

Anyone go to Hamburg ?

senior beaver — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:43:02 GMT

(sorry I had to remove pic. to post others) I went & took some crested eggs, 1 hatched on my way up (2 hrs.) & 1 hatched around 1 o'clock. Here is a pic. I took. (now there is a Pic. ,sorry)

herpetology

herpsrule13 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:35:27 GMT

I have been researching herpetology. I have found these fields you can study: ecology, biology, zoology, and maybe some more

do you have to study all of them? Can you explain in detail the difference of them? As a herpetologist you would be able to specialize in a herp right? such as anurans and still know about the other herps but your main "thing" would be anurans.

you would work for a zoo or herp company, can you give some examples of jobs and what some herpetologists do?

I'm really interested in becoming one, any info at all is appreciated and more questions to come...Thank you

P.S. i read it takes yrs for a masters degree....What are some of the important biology things to know? I found this article at Melissa Kiplan's site and what is an undergrad? really need to know

Yoshi won't eat crickets

leogecko — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:11:15 GMT

Ever since I put reptile carpet in Yoshi's tank, she no longer wants to eat crickets. I wiggle them in front of her face, and she will lick them but turn away as if not interested. This concerns me because calcium and other supplement powders don't stick to mealworms as well as crickets.

Yoshi is currently eating six mealworms a night with a waxworm added a couple times a week. She has a calcium dish in her tank at all times. I dust her food with calcium daily because she is still young. I use calcium/D3 every five days right now(it won't stick to the mealworms).

Yoshi is still eating fine. I just wonder how to get her to start eating crickets again.

greatest expo.

opal — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:55:02 GMT

what is your favorite expo? I personally like the Northern Berks expo. Although it is crowded, it is my favorite. what are your opinions?

Reptile Expos

mustang446 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:36:43 GMT

what do you do at reptile expos?? here are some questions.

1. do you run a booth??

2. how long do you stay there?

3. do you always buy something?

4.how many times have you gone

5. any thing else??

My answers:

1. i stayed at a booth once with a friend sold some stuff and did A TON of trades.

2.the last reptile expo i went to we rented a hotel and went for 2 days! (i had to sneak some snakes in though)

3.YES!!!!!!!!!!

4. 4 or 5 times

5. I got a GRADE A pastel redtail boa 3 and a half to four feet long for 75$!!!

ETHS Expo!

mississippiensisman — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:21:52 GMT

The ETHS expo is today! Is anybody going? I'll be sure to take tons of pictures.

AAAAAH!!!!! Can't wait!!!!!

fred60655 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:12:03 GMT

I AM SOOOO PUMPED 4 THE NARBC!!!!!! AMPED!!!!

Canadian reptile breeders expo

Raptor dude — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:45:26 GMT

Did anyone go to the expo in toronto yesterdsy, it was awesome. they had everything there! I saw every rhacodatylus gecko except Rhacodactylus trachyrhynchus, snakes every colour of the rainbow, ackies, turtles and torts, everything!

im going to attach some pictures once i get them downloaded, trust me theyre great!

Reptilechannel

fred60655 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:27:23 GMT

does anyone actually have it on ur tv, i don't

Herping locations

Giggity — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:47:43 GMT

Does anyone know any good places to go herping in the Jacksonville/St. Augustine Florida area?

construction journal

herpsrule13 — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:39:27 GMT

this is the eggcrate with mesh, i took off the walls of the little rectangle in the middle to work

here you can see the pvc pipes siliconed with gravel and dirt siliconed on the sides of the eggcrate, pictures and updates will be posted soon

Don't buy this

fred60655 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:58:39 GMT

Dont buy this. i found it shattered in my turt's tank 15 mins after i put it in. I filed a complaint sooooo. But here's a link http://www.zilla-rules.com/products/day-blue-light.htm

Mystery crocodilian

the herptile master — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:57:54 GMT

For the past couple months now, i have been working on a theroy of mine which i will present for my senors project at school. I call it the hybrid lptheroy. Basically, i am theroizing what it would be like if a crocodile and a alligator bred and created hybrid offspring. And how would a hybrid interact in mordern times. I cant tell you any more but i can tell you that evedence has been popping up everywhere. Like this odd guy. i was searching crocodilian imiges when i saw this guy. The people from the web site could not agree on what he was. And although he looks like a croc, he still has something in him. Something gator like. Anyway, alot of the people said that it had traits from both. How about you guys look at it.

Testing Signature

dude3282 — Sat, 28 Dec 2002 16:57:18 GMT

Thank you for the edit buttons, and thanks to all the forum members for laughing at me. All in good fun, right? Well, it works now, so there!

Frozen meal worms

Mo4Christ — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:53:51 GMT

So the other day i was putting my meal worms back but i wasn't paying attention and i stuck the in the freezer instead of the refrigerator over night. The next day i went to get them and i realized what i had done and i opened it and they were all frozen stiff. I had an idea to thaw them out under the heat lamp and wiggle em see if she would eat them, and as i am thawing them out to make them warm one starts to wiggle.. then another before i knew it they were all jumping around alive.

Was the weirdest thing.

retiles magazine

lb973 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:56:58 GMT

I just scored really big at my local friends of the library book sale. I got 30 issues of Retiles from late ninties for just a dollar.