Medically, this condition is called dysecdysis, but in simple terms, improper shedding will suffice. In almost every case this condition is a symptom of a problem, not a primary problem. In other words, nearly all cases are the result of improper husbandry or handling issues. It is found in both snakes and lizards. If all of the requirements of handling, heat, humidity, food and furniture are taken care of then problems with improper shedding in pet reptiles should be [...]
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There, crawling slowly across the gravel of our driveway was a beautiful 14 inch long Arizona Coral Snake. I quickly brought into my head the old adage “Red to yellow kills a fellow. Red to black venom lack.” I did this because, in addition to having the highly venomous neurotoxic Coral Snake locally we also have the Sonoran Mountain Kingsnake in the area and the New Mexico Milk Snake is native to the next mountain range to the east of us. Both are harmless Coral Snake “look a likes.” The above adage helps to sort out the venomous from the harmless. [...] David’s father started laughing at me and told David to tell me what he had for a pet. It seems that Herman the Second is a Bearded Dragon. The story [...] Here in Portal, AZ most of our snakes are brumating for the winter, however each December we have a few hardy snakes that make a surprise visit. Today we were called to help move a Diamondback Rattlesnake out of a firewood [...] Friends are the greatest gift! See how turtles can be best [...] An additional sign of spring comes when the reptiles come out to play. Today we had several Ornate Tree Lizards sunning on the walls of our turtle enclosures. [...] |
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