By Larry on July 28, 2009
I have read multiple times people saying that Boaphiles and other cages made from PVC type plastics smell over time. They claim that no matter what they did, they could not get the urine smell out. Well, I’ve got a solution for you!
Published on July 28, 2009 in Caging, Husbandry, Reptiles Tagged cleaning, reptile cage
By Larry on June 30, 2009
Many people have asked me about the feeding cards I use. Whenever I ship out a boa or ball python, I also send out a feeding card. These are the same type of feeding cards some of the big boys use. I liked them, so I made some up myself. I created the card in [...]
Published on June 30, 2009 in Feeding, Husbandry Tagged animal care, care card, feeding card
By Larry on November 26, 2008
I am asked all the time if feeding live superworms is safe. Yes, they are very safe. You do not have to cut the heads off superworms before feeding them to your leopard gecko, bearded dragon, or other reptiles. The thought is that if you feed a superworm to an animal without cutting the head [...]
Published on November 26, 2008 in Feeding, Husbandry Tagged bearded dragons, Leopard Geckos, reptile food, superworms
By Larry on July 27, 2008
I start my baby boas and ball pythons in 6qt shoebox tubs. I’ve always had a problem with the snake spilling their water bowls. Recently, Clay English told me about a style of deli cup that he uses. I ordered two cases and absolutely love them. I have over a hundred baby boas and some [...]
Published on July 27, 2008 in Ball Pythons, Husbandry, Red Tail Boas Tagged baby snakes, Ball Pythons, boas, deli cups, Husbandry, pythons, snake, water bowl
By Larry on July 14, 2008
Have you ever visited a website and wondered why people put numbers in front of an animal name or species? Well, those numbers tell the sex of the animal.
For example:
1.0 Albino Boa = one male boa
0.2 Bearded Dragons = two female dragons
0.0.1 Ball Python = one ball python sex unknown
3.2.1 Leopard Geckos = three male, [...]
Published on July 14, 2008 in Husbandry, Reptiles Tagged Husbandry, Reptiles
By Larry on July 11, 2008
In my leopard gecko care guide, I mention two products that I use to supplement my leo’s diet. Vionate vitamin mineral powder and Osteo-Form Calcium.
Here are two places that I have found to order the products from. Unfortunately, I haven’t found one place that sells both products.
Osteo-Form Calcium
Vionate – 10lb container
In addition, here are a [...]
Published on July 11, 2008 in Feeding, Husbandry, Reptiles Tagged calcium, Husbandry, Leopard Geckos, osteo-form, vionate
