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What
kind of snake can I get for my kids?
Reptiles are ingeneral very difficult to care for and
should not be kid's pets as they need specialised setups
and care. If you feel you and your kids can hadle the
responsibility of keeping a reptile, you should always
get the animal and the correct setup from a specialised
reptile shop. Corn snakes make good starter snakes as
they are generally good feeders and good natured. Most
of the boas (pythons and boas) are snakes for people
who have kept reptiles before.
What do I need to do to keep a tortoise?
Most tortoises sold today
are mediterranean tortoises. They come from a hot climate,
and need to be kept in
temperatures ranging between 25-30 degrees Celcius. Therefore
they need a purpose built vivarium with a thermostat
controlled heat mat and heat lamp. Tortoises are dependent
upon UV light from the sun for calcium metabolism in
order to calcify their shell and make internal organs
work properly. UV light
can be mimicked by using a special UV light for reptiles.
Tortoises are great pets, but can become very ill if
they are not cared for properly.
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