reptile

Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum, My name is Doug and I'm a Cactus Grower in the Hi Desert area of Joshua Tree California, hence my handle...Cactusdoug. I found this Forum looking for info on making a terrarium. I just picked up a 40 Gal Reptile tank that I don't think it sturdy enough to hold...

AAAHhhhhh, no wonder i couldnt find my post in the reptile and amphibians section! I made a mistake, sorry!!!!!!!! Please ignore

I took some pics of one of the lizards that I have, and I'd thought it be fun to put the pics here and see how long it takes for you can guess the species. I'm sorry but the quality of the pics are not the greatest. If some of you reptile experts already know what it is hold back to...

I would like to breed some reptile or amphibian. What should I breed. I am going to the repticon reptile convention/expo in Miami and will be bringing something back!! But What? I saved up about 60 dolllars so that is the limit. I already have a leopard gecko baby named Bindi, a bearded dragon...

Well, it seems to be working! My reptile waterfall water dish methoid has made my cobra lilly happy. The goal of course was to recreate the conditions of being along a mountain stream edge. Not only has it not gotten worst, it's actually sending up new growth! I hope it continues to work for it...

Hi again everyone, Following on from my previous post in the Utricularia section, this is the second and final post from my trip to the Grampians National Park. On the previous post I covered the Utricularia dichotoma forms that I saw. On this thread I'll deal with the rest of what I saw. I...

For all of you who are new to leos or need help with one you already have, I hope this helps. I spent a couple days writing and planning this on paper, so here goes. INTRO: Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularis) are a species originating in the desert areas of the Middle East. This species has...

i have a question about the byblis seeds , i know they are an anual but this week i got the seeds and the temp in the day is in the mid 70's and night high 60's - high 50's. do you think the seeds will germinate or should i put them in the fridge for storage . i only have 10 seed's left i've...

I'm sry I have to bring this up but I'm bored and have an hour to kill...... -you notice intrest rates have droped and atempt to refinance your pair of ball pythons. -you have to explian to your new girlfriend that having "herps" doesnt mean you have an s.t.d.. -you hand out cigars to the guys...

So my pet store was out of Silica sand and all the sand from the local nursery seems to have lime in them (did the vinegar test). I found some sand called Repti- Sand (by zoo med) in the reptile section of the pet store. The package states: "Pure, very fine quartz desert sand". It also states...

Hi guys, Since my iguana passed about two weeks after purchasing two rather expensive reptile bulbs (repitsuns...5.0 and a "dessert sun" bulb). I don't want these bulbs to go to waste...Will they benefit my cps?

OK...I got it 6th Annual Sacramento Reptile Show Sacramento Convention Center 1400 J. St August 2nd & 3rd 10am-4pm Info: 916-691-7387 Upsclrepsa@aol.com Services and Products For one weekend only, hundreds of reptiles and supplies at wholesale pricing. Vendors: Gecko Ranch, LLL Reptile...

The Internation Reptile Breeders Association is holding a Herp show/sale at the San Mateo Expo Center on Sat and Sunday. Hope to see you guys there!

I am going to be changing my showerstall growing chamber over from greenhouse style (all in pots) to an enormous natural vivarium with most plants mounted to the branches, cocopanel background, etc and some growing in a substrate base with a false bottom. I can get some wood from the Reptile...

I finally got hold of this massive Bulbophyllum! I decided that since it makes such large leaves, and flowers that I should mount it on a sturdy piece of freestanding driftwood that I've had laying around for a while but have had nothing to do with it. I plan on drilling some downward pointing...

alright, i am not sure if this is the correct spot fot this question to be. but here it goes. my "grow room" has a new addition. a humidifier. it is one that kinda works like a swamp cooler. the "filter/wick" sits in a pan of the water and soaks up the water. the fan sucks air through the...

The International Reptile Breeders Association is having a show/sale of various herps on June14-15 at the San Mateo Expo Center. Kinda a long while til then lol, but best to know soon Can't wait to see any of you PFT people! Just look for the kid with a whole handful of snakes!

I was just browsing reptile rescue Canada (great place to find used aquariums and feeder supplies) and saw some one posted they grow the following bugs: Microworms, vinegar eels, flightless fruit flies (both hydei and melogaster) and red worms. So what the heck are Microworms, vinegar eels and...

Hi. What is a good way to provide heat to petiolaris drosera? Currently, i have just recived 2 potted plants of unknown petiolaris drosera, so i placed it in a zip lock bag and place the bag on top of my reptile heat-tape. Does heat to the roots effect the plant? I know i can provide heat from...

Ideal height for a terrarium? I am thinking of having the local reptile centre make me a glass terrarium, they make them fairly cheep. I was wondering what would be the ideal height for it? It will be 3-4 feet long and two feet wide. Most likely this tank will house neps.