Reptiles

I used to have an iguana.
He was huge. :XD

i have a gecko! i named it china :]

I want a gecko. :weird

i have a picture of me and my gecko on my page :]

getting a pair of ackie monitors in september, super excited.
also want a boa constrictor.

I own an anaconda ;) and a scorpion but i'm not sure what thats classified as. i can never remember .

I have five reptiles. :D

Bearded Dragons: Rox and Winston.
Mali Uromastyx: Molly.
Iguana: Kiwi.
Albino Leopard Gecko: Claire.

I have a tortoise =D
He's craazzzyyy :XD
Also, we though he was a girl for the last 5 years - the other day, my sister came in looking kinda disgusted, and goes 'Uhm... the tortoise is a boy.'
:lmfao

I have a turtle. He's a red-eared slider named Bedrock....yes, as in where the Flinstone's live. :XD

I have a bearded dragon named Hellboy, he's so adorable.
I love when he looks into the glass of his tank and follows his reflection around. It reminds me of Finding Nemo, when that fish talks to her "sister" Flo haha.

I have an Eastern Painted Turtle named Ted. :3

I have six red-eared sliders. (Turtles) :)

Tiffanylanex:

I have six red-eared sliders. (Turtles) :)

Holy crap, that's a lot of turtles. Good look when they're all a foot long

I just got my newest reptile (I also have red eared sliders). Her name is Elvira, and she's a veiled chameleon.

I really want to get a corn snake. A creamsicle corn snake. They're adorable. The problem is I'll most likely have to wait until I move out of my house to get one since mom told me no to a snake.

My brother has a cornsnake; at first, it wasn't my cup of tea, because he got it as a hatchling and it was CRAZY. SO much energy for one little snake, you could hardly handle it. But, now that it's older, it's incredibly docile and it just loves to chill out and enjoy body heat. He just has a normal corn snake, but is this the creamsicle morph? If I found the right one, that's beautiful.

I'm thinking of getting a corn snake, or maybe a chameleon. Can anyone give me their share of an opinion on either?

aye captain:

I'm thinking of getting a corn snake, or maybe a chameleon. Can anyone give me their share of an opinion on either?

I can give you chameleon information!

First off, chameleons are a big financial commitment. The actual chameleon itself is expensive, though Jacksons Chameleons and Veiled Chameleons can be purchased for $50-$150 from a reputable breeder as a baby. The more colorful panther chameleons cost much more. Secondly, they need a special type of cage, as they can't be kept in aquariums- they need open air flow. This means you need a mesh or metal screen enclosure. The mesh enclosures are pretty inexpensive. You also need to provide a heat lamp, a UVB lamp, and a water source. You can do this with a spray bottle and dripper, or a misting system. Then of course you need lots of branches and foliage, as chameleons like to feel like they're hidden. If you have a female, you'll have to provide a laying bin with sand too.

After spending the money to get a proper set up, diet is a big consideration with chameleons.They eat only bugs (they may nibble on any live plants you keep in their cage), and they need a variety of bugs, such as worms, crickets, roaches, all dusted with calcium powder. It can be hard to maintain a variety of bugs based on what your petshop carries, but you can order bugs online from sites like this.

So, as you can see, chameleons are a lot of work and money, but I love my chameleon and she's worth it. They're just fascinating to watch and she's got a spunky personality, and they do have a pretty substantial life span, 5-10 years, so it's a pet you can expect to have around for awhile. If you like photography, a chameleon is a gold mine because you can always take great photos.

This is a great site if you're seriously considering getting a chameleon. If you make a thread in the General discussion forum and say you're doing research and preparing to get one, users will recommend set up ideas, species of chameleons and products you may need, they helped me out a lot when I got Elvira.

I'm getting a ball python soon, hoping to get a bearded dragon or iguana in the future (once I have more space- Iguanas get huge!) I love Burms, but doubt I'll ever get one.

aye captain:

I'm thinking of getting a corn snake, or maybe a chameleon. Can anyone give me their share of an opinion on either?

On the corn snake question - they're relatively easy to keep by comparison to larger snakes.
Just like all pets, there's a sizeable initial outlay for set up, but corns don't need specific light requirements - simply provide a 24 hour day and night cycle(9-12 hours simulated daylight, or real daylight.) This reduces cost in electricity by around half.

Vivaria cost around £70-100($100-150) see "exoterra" and "pro-rep" for some of the best option in these, though most pet stores will now stock suitable vivaria.
(Reptiles should not live in 'aquariums' as oxygen does not flow properly and air can stagnate. This is unpleasant for the reptile and can be harmful.)

They are poikilothermic, meaning they can't create their own heat from food ect. And must have a hot and cold area in their vivarium. The cold area should contain a small dish of water(ceramic is best as it does not move easily and wears well) while the hot area should have a hide -a small half coconut shell or other dark den space is suitable.
Heat can be provided by a heat mat, or dark spot lighting. Be sure to have a thermometer in the hot area and record daily the temperature to prevent any irregularities and as a means of monitoring health.
Aspen bedding is the most common substrate in use where I am (the UK.) Avoid newspaper or untextured papers as the snake may slip and damage itself.
Bedding will be around £10 or a little more (around $15?) and can be bought in bulk packs which save money.(Just store it in a secure tub or bag in a cool, dry place.)

They will eat frozen mice, mostly, and should never be fed any mouse they could not feasibly swallow whole. You should consult the staff at the store you get it from or your breeder about what food size to give initially and when they estimate a graduation to a new weight of food. (If staff or breeder can't give advice on food, go elsewhere!)

Previous carers should be able to provide a feeding record for the past two months or from hatch, containing information on when and how well the snake has fed. (If you're taking on a corn from a private owner, don't expect this but do make sure to find out what and when it's been eating!) Most young snakes feed once a week from around ten weeks, hatchings will eat more, and adult less often. Always feed on the same day, and never handle a young snake on right after feeding - they will usually strike! (let me tell you, not fun!)

Food prices can vary, so shop around to find the best quality at the best price. Most larger stores will offer a "4 for $___" option, or similar, and prices are usually lower in large chainstores. Most food comes in around £3/£5.
All food must be kept frozen until needed then fully defrosted(takes about a day, just like frozen meat) before feeding. Throw away any food which has already been defrosted - never re-freeze. And do not allow frozen snake food to make contact with human food, as contamination may occur.
Feeding cold or still frozen mice can seriously harm your snake! Ensure that all food is fully defrosted throughout before feeding. Feeding and food are the biggest hassle with snakes in general, as they become grumpy when hungry very often, and remain so after feeding for around day.

-As a quick warning, never feed live food (unless your snake is an insectivorous species) as the live food will more than likely try to fight back, and if set loose in the vivarium, can seriously harm your snake!

In all, snakes are relatively easy to keep, and make excellent pets if cared for properly. The most costly thing you will buy for them is a vivarium, which if properly sourced and managed can be suitable for the life of the animal.

If you do decide to get yourself a corn snake, good luck and enjoy, they are amazing creatures with great personalities!
(Also, please excuse me if any of that sounds obvious, or patronising, I work in a pet shop and sometimes reptile info dump happens once I get going. Sorry.)

Good luck!

I have an albino and a champagne pastel ball python. My older brother breeds ball pythons and some of them are absolutely beautiful. :o
If I can get pictures of them, I'll post them.