Shopping For Reptiles As Great Pets

Owning reptiles has been a fad since before the sixties. Not only do they make great pets because they are caged and pretty much self sufficient but they also are a great centerpiece for conversation. This is especially true when they are large and allowed to crawl around on the guests. The bigger they get the more interesting they become. The best place to find the kind of pet wanted is to visit a reptile wholesaler and get as much information on the subject as possible. This helps with care and growth as much as safety for the pet and the owner.

Of course, people vary in their tastes for pet ownership. Many are only interested in snakes, for example. Reptile wholesalers are experienced and trained in the breeding and care of many types of snakes. A very popular snake specie is the boa. One thing all the variety of boas have in common is that they are somewhat creepy. There are many snake owners who consider these snakes to be great companions and make the best pets. Another loved reptile is the African house snake. Their beautiful deep red hue closely resembles the color of bricks and they have an attractive shine in the right lighting. They are not as particular when it comes to food as many snakes can be. They love rats, lizards, bats, mice and many other wild creatures. This fact remains true even when held in captivity.

Lizards can make very good household pets. Lizards are easily available from a reptile wholesaler and they are interesting to watch. Geckos are odd looking but intriguing. There is a type of giant leopard gecko that can successfully be bred in captivity. These geckos have attractive yellow skin with lighter areas.

Another great reptilian pet that brings much attention to itself is the frog. Frogs and wild toads are fun to watch. There are quite a large number of frogs in various colors. Some are yellow with black stripes on their backs, others are brilliant blue and speckled. Some can change their colors when they are in different locations in order to blend in better and protect themselves from predators. An interesting type is known as the tinctoria dart frog, is quite beautiful and colorful, existing mainly in rainy forested areas with low elevations.

Some people will enjoy owning the emperor scorpion for its fearsome appearance. They are actually safe for people to handle and they are easy to look after. Although they will sting, this will hurt less than a bee sting. Imagine scaring your friends with this creature!

When you are ready to have a reptile pet, it is time to contact a reptile wholesaler for help and information. They will provide you with the reptile pet of your dreams and they will also give you plenty of advice so you will know how to look after it properly.


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