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Dare to adopt reptiles as pet? Me, not!

by | 25-02-2014 14:55




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.