I actually spent some time doing research on molds, fungus so on (started with bacterial like, fungal on fish then found it interesting to study).. see some of...
I realize that this is a group with a pre-determined purpose, however I have a sick Ball Python and there are no ER Vets within 100 miles that can help me with...
I'm in Utah too Paul. There is, or atleast was, a place for exotics in the Fort Union area. I haven't been there in years. I can check with my vet and see if...
whats wrong with your ball? I have a ball and he got really sick with respiratory infections a couple times...i thought he'd die. but my vet was able to see...
pink on the botton ... not his usual creamy color and not moving as much ... hardly at all... I know its not a thermal burn but other than that I am not...
How humid are you keeping it? Actually, what's your caging and resulting temps, etc with it? Pink belly, on a species that otherwise doesn't have a pink...
Sorry for the late reply. Is he pink over the entire underside? and are there areas where he is more discolored than others? I will ask my vet for you. ...
Hi,  You got a severe case of....  (suspense)  shedding.  That´s right, in ball pythons the pink coloration in the belly is a very obvious sign that...
Thank you ..... and yes over the entire underside ... someone has suggested shedding ... and I know that he's ready to shed, his eyes have turned milky white...
The suspence was killing me .... I've noticed the milky eyes before but never looked at the belly ... being that these are my first snakes, as I do animal...
Hi All, I have traditionally monitored the site very carefully and not let advertising get through. Going forward I was thinking of allowing a limited amount...
I think that is an amazing idea. It would allow people who really feel the need to advertise do what they need to do. It will also bring some nice charity to...
Kate, I grew some bright yellow ones once. Long spindly stems. A beautiful species. My biochem son came home during that time and with much disgust threw...
same thing here I re potted a large plant for an old gf since I lived on a ranch at the time we had lots of good mulch few weeks later some shrooms popped up I...
i just found a 55 gal on the street someone was throwing it away any ideas on setting it up for green tree frogs i want to make a waterfall with a stream that...
Build a base from egg crate or Styrofoam. Put in your drift wood. Fasten with silicone caulk. Use "Great Stuff" spray foam to create shapes. Coat with...
hey Joe stucco seems to be the preferred medium for aquatic and high humidity amphibians at the zoo a raised bed will allow for more water volume under the...
I know a lot of people collect field plankton to feed their reptiles, amphibians and fish. Is it safe to do so? Assuming the area is pesticide free, will the...
Joe - here are some links (not edited or updated for viability) from many years. I have worked with many materials (sculpture) and remember if you use...
hey folks I kinda collect articles that interest me and store em on the computer not sure any of you keep frogs but Im planning a frog tank soon and so have...
Hello All, I have a small gold dust day gecko, which I am considering putting in with the 3 Bastimentos I have. I'm concerned about predation by the gecko of...
P.S. Make very sure that the tank doesn't leak. That might be why they were getting rid of it!! Edward I. Pollak, Ph.D. Department of Psychology West Chester...
See my setup at http://home.comcast.net/~epollak/Viv2005/viv_construction.htm for more ideas. And checks the photo section of this group at yahoo. Edward I....
Joe, here are some links (not tested lately) collected over many years. I actually bought a book on 'rock' making (from those made at zoo's so on).. there...
BomDia! new member building a vivarium on our world traveling boat. Starting with our N African/Portuguese land snails limited space,,,three feet high...three...