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 […]
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has said that the number of H3N2v reported cases in the U.S. Since July, 2012 has reached 224 as of today (August 17th). The CDC notes that so far the virus has not spread readily from person to person. Exposure to pigs seems to be the source […]
Often, pets who come into shelters have terribly matted fur. You can prevent matted fur in your pet by brushing regularly, at least once a week. Dogs and cats who spend a lot of time outdoors or simply have the kind of coat such as long hair, that tends to knot should be brushed more […]
