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Post by SilverSergyon13 on Jan 28, 2010 10:54:27 GMT -5
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Post by Demarion on Jan 28, 2010 11:19:20 GMT -5
AHHHHH. ADORABLE!!
I want a lizard so baaaad.
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Post by SilverSergyon13 on Jan 28, 2010 13:34:55 GMT -5
Get a crestie! They're about the easiest lizard to care for. They don't need heat as long as your house is about room temp (between 65 and 70 F) and they eat a crested gecko diet which is basically a powder that you mix with water. You hardly have to clean their cages and you can use a ten gallon when they are younger and then upgrade to a 20 gal or a large rubbermaid box. My guy cost $35 because he was a baby and nothing fancy, but they range anywhere between $35-$100. I saw many adults (That were gorgeous!) for about $65. They are definitely a fun lizard!
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Post by Jedi Master Sar Sha on Jan 28, 2010 15:07:11 GMT -5
Cute! I would love to own a rosy boa. They're gentle snakes and don't get much larger than about a foot or two. Their scales are different too. Because they live in sandy areas, their smooth and rounded. Its feels like your holding strands of pearls against your skin!
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Post by SilverSergyon13 on Jan 28, 2010 17:06:57 GMT -5
I would LOVE to have a snake, but my mom hates them. I guess I won't be able to have one of my own until I move out! :-(
Honestly I was surprised she was ok with the gecko idea.
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Post by nighthawk on Jan 28, 2010 18:39:46 GMT -5
I like all animals. And one day I may potentially get a Komodo Dragon. Yeah, weird I know.
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Post by SilverSergyon13 on Jan 28, 2010 18:49:15 GMT -5
I really want a black and white tegu. If you haven't seen one, google them! They are like the dogs of the lizard world. They grow to be abut 5 or 6 feet long and they LOVE attention. This lady at the reptile show was cuddling one and she petted his head and he closed his eye. I swear I could hear him say "Ahhhh!". Sooo cute!
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Post by Demarion on Jan 28, 2010 19:59:49 GMT -5
I really want an iguana.
But in actuality, I want a parrot. Like a hyacinth macaw or African grey or something. Expensive ones. <3
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Post by Jedi Master Sar Sha on Jan 28, 2010 20:11:08 GMT -5
If you buy an iguana, get a female. The males are friendly until they hit puberty and then they're mean.
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Post by SilverSergyon13 on Jan 28, 2010 21:22:14 GMT -5
Hey Demarion, don't cross out parrot rescues! Tons of great birds with awesome personalities always looking for homes and they are usually free! Of course the initial expense of getting a setup can be costly, but so few people know about all the rescues out there. Parrots are one of the most unwanted pets in America, interestingly enough. Too many people buy them cause they are cute and then realize they are too much work. But if you've done your research, they certainly are awesome pets!
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Post by Demarion on Jan 28, 2010 21:36:35 GMT -5
That's good advice, thanks! I'll look into it... eventually. x__x
Some day, I will have a parrot... Although a hyacinth macaw is near unobtainable. Those are like the Rolls Royce of the parrot kingdom.
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Post by SilverSergyon13 on Jan 28, 2010 22:33:36 GMT -5
I've actually seen quite a few of them in rescues here in NJ. You just have to do a little searching and make some contacts in the parrot world. Hyacinths are real gentle giants. They are HUGE but so sweet. I have a soft spot for african greys too. I think if I was going to get a parrot, they would be one of my top choices! I also like goffin cockatoos and Mollucans, but some mollucans can have a heck of an attitude! (Can you tell I used to work in a parrot sanctuary? LOL)
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Post by Demarion on Jan 28, 2010 23:01:48 GMT -5
I'm a huge geek for birds, parrots especially. (I have a hyacinth macaw character, as a matter of fact xD) Wish we had parrot rescue things here. I'd have to import from the states, so then it gets pricey. I got bit by my friend's African grey once, gave me a fever too. xD I forgave her though, because she was so cute. <3
I kinda figured you worked with animals with all your crazy knowledge of them. x3 So jealous.
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Post by nighthawk on Jan 29, 2010 11:39:31 GMT -5
I want an Alsatian Shepalute. Badly.
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Post by Cy Skywalker on Jan 30, 2010 2:01:17 GMT -5
Marcus looks awesome! He's got such huge eyes. Is he full grown? I love iguanas, the really big ones where you can see all the individual scales and spines. Of course, they are the sort that get to four feet long and I don't honestly think I'd put that in my house, but they look like aliens.  |
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Post by SilverSergyon13 on Jan 30, 2010 9:31:22 GMT -5
Cy,
He's actually only three months old. His body is about three inches long now but he'll grow to about 6-10 inches by about a year. The darned lizard eats like a pig, so it shouldn't take too long! I have him in a ten gallon now, but I'll probably have to get something bigger by the time he grows up.
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Post by anaraskywalker on Jan 30, 2010 17:17:22 GMT -5
He's adorable! :3 6-10 inches? Wow!  That's a big gecko! |
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Post by SilverSergyon13 on Jan 31, 2010 0:57:39 GMT -5
Yes! I was actually quite surprised at the size of some of the adult geckos at the show! I was happy to find a baby because I love watching them grow up! I also found out they can live for 15 to 30 years, so hopefully I have a long term pet LOL
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Invader 
That's a big gecko!