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Dare to adopt reptiles as pet? Me, not! |
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Fear of snake is one of the most commong phobias, yet many people have never seen a snake in person, me too. Every weekend, in the nearby of my residence, there is a reptil community, where people can enjoy live shows of many kind of reptils. From this community, I know some reptiles are very poor to be adopted as pet, due to diet or environmental needs or an unwieldy adult size. However, there are some readily available reptiles that are nice to be adopted as pet. These animals are relatively low maintenance, compared to other reptiles, but they still need a significant investment in proper equipment up front. Reptiles are extremely adaptable and can and do live in a variety of environments. However, they are more comfortable in warm climates so more reptiles are found in the temperate zones of the earth There are three familiar divisions of reptiles. The first group is the lizard and snake group. In tropical climates, lizards are virtually everywhere in trees, on the ceiling in the house and underfoot. The second group is the turtle and tortoise family. They all are protected with a hard shell and may be found in any temperate location, especially near water. The third kind of reptile is the crocodile and alligator group. They are characterized by their extremely thick, tough hide. They prefer water too, actually living in water most of their lives. Reptiles can make excellent pets, but sometimes inexperienced owners are overwhelmed when the realize how expensive and difficult some reptiles are to care for. Unfortunately, many owners go home from pet stores with incomplete and even incorrect information on proper care of their reptiles so end up surprised and unprepared when they find out what it really takes to care for their pets, in both time and cost. Unmet expectations and poor advice about care can result in a bad experience for the owner and can ultimately be fatal for the reptile. |
 
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I agree with Christy. Some creature must be left in natural habitat. It is not natural to adopt reptiles as pets.
Posted 28-02-2014 04:27
Nice interesting photographs. But I can not dare to keep any snake as pet.
Posted 27-02-2014 22:53
Interesting... Yea some of creatures are not suitable for being pet. We should admit it and leave them to live the way they are. :)
Posted 26-02-2014 09:19
quite amazing...rearing it is a tuff job i think.
Posted 25-02-2014 20:27
I agree. As reptiles need more attention, one should think before buying.
Posted 25-02-2014 17:29
Thanks for sharing some interesting facts about reptiles, Anggi. But as you concluded that Unmet expectations and poor advice about care can result in a bad experience for the owner and can ultimately be fatal for the reptile. So one should be really careful and confident while adopting reptiles.
Posted 25-02-2014 15:47
Yup... agreed! Thanks Abhilash
Posted 25-02-2014 15:25
Hey! This is amazing. :)
Posted 25-02-2014 15:18