The Asian Water Monitor (varanus salvator) is a challenge to keep as pet even for herpers used to handling lizards. Herpers are people involved with reptiles and amphibians. It comes from the word herpetology which is the study of reptiles and amphibians. This lizard’s native habitat is southern Asia from India east to the […]
Snails are easy and inexpensive to care for, needing only minimal attention. Their life span is fairly long, about 3-7 years in captivity so be prepared for a long-term pet. Care Snails can get bored easily and require diversions. One way to accomplish this is to keep a number of snails together in the same […]
It’s very important to keep your bird’s water fresh and clean. Most birds won’t drink the water in their dish if it is dirty. Birds who stop drinking their water are at risk for dehydration. Some birds like to soften their food in the water. Some will use their water dish as a bathtub – […]
