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Posted 10/17/2009 5:29:59 PM


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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.

1 New Mexican Milk Snake

1 Ball Python

1 Schnieder's Skink

2 Horses

8 Chickens

2 Roosters

2 Ducks

2 Bunnies

Multiple Mice

2 Cats

2 Dogs

 

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Posted 10/17/2009 5:45:51 PM
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well, considering the animals you already have and assuming you are an experience herp keeper i think you should get a corn snake. not only are all the color morphs beautiful but they are inexpensive and easy to care for. and that ten gallon you have should suffice until the corn is at least two years of age. in my opinion white snow corns are very attractive.
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Posted 10/17/2009 6:02:16 PM
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Id recommend a lepoard gecko. they're moderately cheap, low maintenance and can live in a 10 gallon their whole life.
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Posted 10/17/2009 8:25:41 PM


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Everybodys suggestions are great choices, I would recomend a smaller anole, such as green, brown, or crested anole. There very interesting little lizzards and you can get them for cheap, captive anoles can live till 8 years if mantained properly.

Heres one of my caresheets for a green anole. Its on attatchments.

I also reccomend (if you decide to get the anoles) to read Phillipe de Vosjoli's Green Anole herpocultare book. I found most of the information in the book promising.

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Posted 10/17/2009 8:34:28 PM


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I'm breeding green anoles. if i get any hatches soon I'll tell you.

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Posted 10/17/2009 8:37:39 PM
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hey steve 95 how old are you? it seems like everyone i talk is a kid
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Posted 10/17/2009 8:42:19 PM


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Same age as you buddy. Im also interested in breeding herps, only that I've only succesfully bred a pair of green anoles, but im looking into breeding leos.

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Posted 10/17/2009 8:44:33 PM
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ur messing with me right?
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Posted 10/17/2009 8:48:28 PM


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Um, no. Im a teenager, I do teenager stuff; hanging out with friends, whatch T.V., play video games, listen to music, stay up until like 2:00 AM and sleep until 10:30. Only thing that makes me different is that I have a strong intrest in anstronomy, physics, biology, the stock market, and the arts. I also listen to indy rock. 

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Posted 10/17/2009 8:48:56 PM


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just about everyone here is around the same age range.

85%...........10-18 years
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