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The PetDT Editorial Team manages and maintains our library of legacy pet care content. With experience across a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and reptiles, the team works to review and improve older articles so they remain accurate, clear, and helpful for everyday pet owners. As PetDT continues updating inherited content, articles credited to the Editorial Team will be reviewed by Mike or Melissa during the update process.
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Getting a new pet may be a stressful experience, and you may be wondering what sort of behavior to expect, and what kind of behavior is not normal. This is especially true for young animals maintained as pets, such as turtles, who are particularly vulnerable to becoming stressed if something is not right. The first few
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Rumors of giant tortoises that have lived for centuries are surprisingly easy to believe. Something about this patient and careful creature speaks of a wisdom that comes from centuries of experience. But what about the turtles and tortoises we like to keep as pets? Giant tortoises can live for over 150 years, and even
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Many people will often get confused and not realize that turtles and tortoises are different creatures, with one being seen on land and the other mainly being seen throughout the deep waters of the planet. There are lots of differences between the two species and lots of people might not understand whether turtles can
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Everyone loves sea turtles! They are cute, they are intelligent, and they have a great sense of humor. Turtles are found in many different habitats around the world, but the sea is the only place where with turtles, you are also likely to find barnacles! Barnacles on turtles are actually a very common part of turtle li
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Turtles are known for being one of the oldest living creatures that are on this earth. This is partly due to the fact that they are very much able to survive on the land as well as in the water. Turtles are capable of living quite comfortably on land – but the reason that you are here today is to find out whether or no
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If you are interested in owning a bearded dragon, or you have one already, then you may or may not be aware of metabolic bone disease (also referred to as MBD). Metabolic bone disease is a devastating illness that can affect bearded dragons, causing them much pain and discomfort and eventually leading to paralysis and
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Bearded dragons are a popular exotic pet that is a particular favorite for beginner reptile owners looking to dip their toes into caring for a reptile. Unlike more common pets such as dogs and cats, bearded dragons have some behaviors that amateur reptile owners might find odd or even concerning. One of these behaviors
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As a bearded dragon owner, it can be difficult to work out how to feed your dragon a balanced diet that is also varied, tasty, and appealing. It is recommended that bearded dragons consume a lot of green vegetables in addition to their daily protein requirements from insects. However, not all greens are beneficial for
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Reptiles are carnivorous animals that feed primarily on meat. They also consume insects, eggs, plants, and other foods. Some species even eat fruits and vegetables. Like with any pet, it is essential that you feed your bearded dragon the right types of food. If you want to keep your bearded dragon healthy, make sure th
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Many people love to have snakes as pets. They’re cool, they have vibrant colors, and often provide a touch of personality and character to each individual reptile. Because of this, many people love to call these pets their friends and will love to bond with and look after these creatures. However, many people can be un
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When most of us think of snakes, we presume that they’re toward the top of their respective food chain, depending on where they live. However, this isn’t always the case, and many other animals will look to feed on smaller snakes and less-venomous forms of the reptile. Because of this, many people wonder what animals s
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Are you considering purchasing a blue-eyed leucistic ball python and want to know more information about them? Maybe a snake breeder has mentioned them to you, and you want to know what they are. Whatever reason brought you here today, we have the answers that you need! We know how confusing the world of snakes can be,
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Have you debated having a piebald ball python morph but don’t know much about them? Perhaps you are wondering how you can care for them or identify these snakes. Whatever the reason is that brought you here today, we have the answer for you! These are incredibly popular pet snakes, but what do we know about them? We ca
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Snakes are scary to some people and fascinating to others. However, there is one thing that these people share. Nobody wants to be bitten by a snake because of the potential pain and health complications that will follow. However, there are many snakes around the world that aren’t venomous and will simply leave a bit o
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As bearded dragon owners, we all want our pets to be healthy and happy as much as possible. So, when something like a broken nail comes to our attention, we want reassurance that the problem will be resolved quickly and easily. If you have noticed that your bearded dragon has one or several broken nails, don’t panic. T
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Green tree pythons (Python molurus) are some of the largest snakes in the world. They live in tropical regions across Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America. The green tree python has been known to reach lengths of over 20 feet (6 m). It is also one of the most venomous snakes on earth. There are several different
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Are you considering purchasing a banana ball python morph and want to know more about them? Perhaps you have recently heard about these snakes and want to see some pictures of them? Whatever the reason is that brought you here today, we have the answer for you! When it comes to the world of snakes, we know how tricky i
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Are you considering purchasing an albino ball python morph but want to know more about them? Maybe you have heard that these calm and beautiful snakes make good companions and are intrigued. Or are you looking to deepen your knowledge about these snakes? Whatever your reason might be, we have the answer for you! These
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Are you looking to purchase a snake and are considering a Mojave ball python morph? Maybe you have heard these are good pet snakes and want to know more. Or are you just curious about these snakes? Well, whatever brought you here today, we have the answers you need! Mojave ball pythons are beautiful snakes with fantast
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Have you considered purchasing a bumblebee ball python morph and want to know more? Perhaps you’ve seen some pictures of these beautiful snakes and are interested in finding out more? Or maybe you have a bumblebee and want to find out all you can about it? Whatever the reason is that brought you here today, we have the
