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Archive for July 2010
Watch out for hairs of tarantulas!
Despite its size and fearsome appearance, these spiders are not dangerous because of its bite. The toxin can be inoculated is not dangerous, if you will come to bite only hurts a little bit like a wasp sting and spends a few hours. Yes, almost all American tarantulas are on the dorsal surface of abdomen a “patch” of specialized hairs
These hairs can be released into the air by rubbing the hind legs as a defense, when the spider is disturbed. The hairs can cause irritation when in contact with skin or sensitive tissues such as mucous. Stinging hairs are called There are several types of stinging hairs. The contact (type II), large and heavy, the spider throws but no places approaching the abdomen are only arboreal tarantulas (in Uruguay there). There are other types that are light, small and Airborne (types I, III, IV and VI). The evolution of these hairs is quite puzzling, since they can be present two different types of hair in the same spider, what types of questions that these hairs have a common origin. Watch out for hairs of tarantulas!
The perfect aquarium for your turtle
These are the minimum elements to your Aquarium turtle, and to keep in good condition to your Tortugas.
Aquariums:
A variety of types of aquarium sizes, shapes etc.. The most important thing to have an aquarium is to be as large as possible, so that when you grow your turtles, do not buy another aquarium over the years.
It is important that the construction of the Aquarius (pasted from the parties) have been so safe silicone that does not affect the health of your turtles with silicone chemicals. Read the rest of this entry »
What do hedgehogs eat?
By nature, hedgehogs are insectivores, but many people have a hard or unwilling to take home insects to feed your hedgehog, as an excellent substitute for insects has been canned dog food (meat) and dry food dry cat puppy.
Turner both types of food is important as the taste that the hedgehog is canned dog food, does not replace the nutritional need of cat croquettes, plus they help keep your teeth, the beetles and insects are also high source of proteins, which can be offered occasionally.
They should put your food in a small dish for pets. The clean and fresh and vital that all the time having a hamster hanging drinker. You should not give them water in saucers, as the Hedgehog flip and dip his bed.
They should be fed once a day. Put them food in the evening. The appropriate action, a spoonful of canned dog food or two tablespoons of dry cat food around. This food must stop the next day morning. What do hedgehogs eat?.
Knowing earthworms
A worm was known in antiquity as plowing or gut of the earth because excavated galleries, returning to the porous ground and providing oxygenation and water permeability.
But it was in California during the decade of the 50s, home of the first intensive breeding of earthworms. Since then they have continued to undertake research in order to get more and more worms and more rustic degradative capacity. Currently the main types used in the intensive worm are three existing eight thousand species: Eisenia foetida; Lombricus rubellus; Red Hybrid.
By their external appearance is very difficult to distinguish. However, differences in regard to their technique of operation are remarkable. Lombricus rubellus and Eisenia foetida require greenhouses equipped with heating, lighting and surfaces artificially limited, while Red Hybrid, it is possible to exploit it in an open field without permanent accommodation or greenhouses. Knowing earthworms Read the rest of this entry »
Unusual Pets
Not all are poisonous or aggressive animals, by contrast, is very docile and domestic. Reptiles have advantages and disadvantages over conventional pets. For example, its small size and low maintenance. Something you should take into account when buying one of these animals, is perfectly entitled to do so in places for this purpose and are not animals that were caught or smuggled, so you will be working to curb the illegal traffic of these species.
It is becoming more common to see these animals adopted as pets. The most common are the lizards and snakes. Reptiles cause different reactions in people. Some find it pleasant and friendly, and others will produce fear or revulsion.
To have one, you should first consult your parents and buy the things necessary to bring you the right environment in which they live. This place must have a green environment, and what you can do with twigs, leaves, plants, water. The temperature must be well controlled, especially in the winter. This can be done in a warm atmosphere or by heating. Read the rest of this entry »
Lindas Turtle
Turtles are cute and harmless animals. For the past two qualities are advised to be one of the first pets that a child has. These animals are distinguished from all other vertebrates have a shell that protects your body. In most turtles, the shell forms a housing with cavities where they can get the limbs, tail and head.
What to us is the skeleton, for theirs is the shell. Because the vertebrae are presented in panels. These reptiles have maintained this appearance of over 200 million years.
They are usually shy and turn to hide inside its shell.
Where did you have it?
There are several alternatives as to what can occupy our space turtle. Options range from a small house of turtles, or a simple tank. Just need water, a conditioner to remove chlorine and calcium in it to keep your turtle shell is soft. Lindas Turtle Read the rest of this entry »
Iguanas “picky or too sensitive?
The proper feeding of the iguana will make a pet happy and healthy.
This reptile’s diet should be varied and rich in protein, vitamins and nutrients. The feeding an iguana is not as simple as it seems, with things as simple as they can cause significant damage.
For example you can not give a large piece of food, but you cut it into small pieces to facilitate the animal can digest easily.
The temperature must be warm. You should not put in the dish hot or cold as it could cause lack of appetite.
Iguanas are animals that eat grass, although there are certain vegetables that they should not eat spinach, cauliflower, celery or broccoli, as well as carrots, bananas, grapes, lettuce, rhubarb and onions contain a substance called tannin which is very harmful to animal health.
Do not you owe in addition to lettuce, because it does not add any substantial nutrient your body also makes you lose your appetite. Iguanas “picky or too sensitive? Read the rest of this entry »
The Vietnamese pig, the most exotic pet
Vietnamese pigs are exotic animals that may have as a pet. This is a breed of domestic pigs in recent years have become fashionable as pets.
It was George Clooney, the famous American actor, who set the fashion of Vietnamese pigs as pets around the world. Clooney lived with his pet “Max” for 18 years until he died in 2006.
Vietnamese pigs currently living in many American homes and have been introduced in Europe. Some say the Vietnamese pigs are “the pet of the future.”
What can you expect from a Vietnamese pig as a pet?
These cute creatures are very intelligent, playful, loving, clean and easy to educate. They are friends of all domestic animals and can become loyal pets like dogs. However, it is necessary to socialize them from small to get used to human touch. The Vietnamese pig, the most exotic pet Read the rest of this entry »
How sick ferrets
Like dogs and cats, ferrets can become ill. The two most common diseases are canine distemper and human influenza.
On the one hand, canine distemper is preventable through routine vaccination, it is for your veterinarian to establish a clear timetable with appropriate vaccines to prevent this deadly disease.
In the case of human influenza vaccinations there, but good hygiene can prevent your ferret from getting flu. This disease can be transmitted from the ferret owner and vice versa. Wash hands before handling your pet or stay retired as he has this condition, in many cases it is sufficient to prevent it.
The MVZ Miguel Angel de la Torre graduated with honors from the UNAM, his work has been recognized in national television channels and the TBS in Japan, also participated in radio and periodicals. He has coauthored articles for the magazine and lecture series of AMMVEPE and lecturer at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Graduate School of Cuautitlan, UNAM where he has also been the chair of Wildlife. How sick ferrets
Currently operates the only hatchery in Mexico ferrets certified genetic lines in the U.S. and is a consultant veterinarian from one of the best breeders of ferrets in the North American Ferret Association of that nation.
Simple rules for successful keeping turtles in captivity
The first and foremost, it is preferable to have captive bred fish caught in the wild. The latter may be cheaper initially, but have a number of problems: these animals have suffered severe stress from the time they were captured later in the shipment, usually in poor conditions (too many animals in a confined space, not eating ..), to the importer’s warehouse and then again in the new shipment to retail outlets.
All this leads to the occurrence of a weakening of the system inmundefensivo that lets defense against parasitic infections, or other
diseases, and often ends in death of the animal. All this without counting the damage that occurs in wild populations by capturing specimens for trade.
Hard copies are currently bred in captivity with Simple rules for successful keeping turtles in captivity more likely to achieve an age of longevity.
Normally, it is preferable to acquire private breeders turtles, since that, besides the prices are significantly lower (it should be recognized that the prices set by some pet shops do deter potential fans started turtles in Read the rest of this entry »