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You have probably heard that the right lighting and temperature in a terrarium are among the greatest challenges in terrariums. The requirements for lighting and temperature cannot be generalized in terrariums but must be individually adapted to the respective animal species’ needs. There are terrarium animals that prefer a warm, dry environment and those that … Read more
In this post, I want to explain a little about my best sources for getting new plants in my terrarium. The easiest way The easiest and most convenient way is to order a plant on the internet. Sure: Amazon and Co. have almost everything on offer that your heart desires. Also, it is delivered to … Read more
The Greek tortoise (Testudo hermanni), a rather smaller tortoise about 20 centimetres in length, lives across the Mediterranean region, despite its perhaps misleading name. Therefore, the homeland of the Greek tortoises extends from Spain through southern France to the former Yugoslavia. Testudo hermanni also feels “right at home” in Turkey and on numerous Mediterranean islands. … Read more
Many zoologists believe that snakes can only perceive prey animals that are moving. In this respect, the proverbial mouse, which freezes in front of the snake, tricks the reptile and can thus, possibly, get away with life … Why are we telling this? Well, this is the first indication that reptiles, and especially snakes, see … Read more
Perhaps one or the other of the inclined readers has already thought about the perfect death. Anyone who thinks of leaving during a ménage-à-trois, of which one does not really notice anything because a blissful smile is still on the face due to hormonally-related clouding of consciousness, is recommended to be reborn as a common … Read more
Vitamins and minerals are important for your animal’s optimal well-being, but which vitamin supplements should you choose? And what is important for your particular animal? It can be difficult to see through. That is why I have made a guide for you below about what to look for, depending on which animal you have and … Read more
The Boidae family, the giant snakes, includes the world’s largest known snakes and some species that remain small. For example, a Mexican dwarf boa only reaches a total length of approx—50 cm. Among the approximately 74 knowns, the largest giant snake species are the green anaconda and the reticulated python and can be 7-10 meters … Read more
Snakes regularly shed their skin. This is necessary because the reptiles grow for a lifetime, but the so-called snake shirt does not grow with them. Young snakes, therefore, moult more often than adult animals. As a new coat of scales grows, the snake’s eyes become cloudy. If they lose their milky discolouration, the animal will soon slip out of … Read more
Compared to other pets, snakes are relatively easy to care for and less time-consuming housemates. The fascinating reptiles neither need daily petting, nor do they have to be taken for a walk. And when fully grown, the cold-blooded reptiles are only fed one to four times a month, depending on the species. Nevertheless, anyone who wants to … Read more
Many tortoises, such as the Greek tortoise, the Moorish tortoise, and the steppe tortoise, naturally hibernate for three to five months during the cold season. During this time, the metabolism and the cardiovascular system are reduced to a minimum. That makes sense because the turtles would have little food in winter and would have problems … Read more