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CB, CF, WC and LTC Better Explained In Reptiles

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:47:00 +0100

CB = Capitive Bred
CF = Captive Farmed
LTC = Long Term Captive
WC = Wild Caught.

The number after this code (ie 02 / 03 etc) is the year the animal was born.

Therefore CB01 means an animal that was captive bred in the year 2001

So one of the common questions that comes up for new comers to the hobby is:

What do CB, CF,

Food For Thought

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:38:00 +0100
My dog is my best friend, she's definitely part of the family and I would be devastated if anything happened to her. I've always known that chocolate was bad for her, although never really understood why. Recently after she experienced an upset tummy I thought to explore veterinary reports on exactly what is bad for dogs to eat and why.

She sits next to the dinner table and looks at me with big, patient eyes - and sometimes we throw her scraps, I know we shouldn't! She sometimes gets our leftover food in her bowl and gets treats of human food. Some things are quite obvious, we know that high fatty sugar foods like crisps and chocolate aren't really that good for humans, let alone our canine companions, but some things are

Top Ten Funny Cat Videos

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:34:00 +0100
Check out our top ten favourite funny cat videos! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook and you'll get updates when we post new articles & information. More video compilations to follow, as well as our usual news stories, care guides, interviews & more!

Fat cat in a pot, need I say more?

The Grand Cayman Blue Iguana (Cyclura liwisi) at one point was believed to be the most endangered reptile in the world. In 2002 at critical point, there were an estimated 10 - 25 adults left in the world. A critically low population for a giant lizard that has lived on the island for what is believed to be around 3 million years, and was dying out - because of humans.

The catastrophic decline occured because of habitat destruction, animals killed on roads and death to predation for human-introduced animals - the dog and the cat.

A beginner's guide to the Royal (Ball) Python

Sat, 05 May 2012 10:10:00 +0100

The Ball or Royal python (Python regius) is a snake that has fast become a firm favourite in the pet industry. Available in hundreds of different colour mutations (morphs), this stunning snake is easy to care for but like any reptile, does require that you do your research and provide the correct environment. In this article I hope to give all the basics that a new keeper will need to know before buying.

World's Most Colourful Snakes

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:40:00 +0100
There are billions of species of mammal, reptile, amphibian and bird in the world with a huge variety of shapes, sizes and colours. I've compiled a list of pictures and information on some of the most colourful and beautiful animals in existence. Prepare to be amazed!

World's Most Colourful Snakes (This Article)
World's Most Colourful Lizards
World's

Your dog can save lives!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:19:00 +0100

We've probably all heard about giving blood to save lives - you may have been asked about being a blood donor, or already have donated. We know that if we're in an accident or have a serious medical problem, sometimes we lose too much blood and it needs to be replaced. This is done by matching blood types with donors and someone elses donation can save your life.

But it's not just with humans. Have you ever thought about the cats and dogs out there who have serious medical injuries, such as road traffic accidents? They

The Fascinating Axolotl - A Beginner's Guide

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:43:00 +0100

The axolotl is a strange looking amphibian that many people find fascinating to keep. Axolotl is pronounced Ax-oh-lot-ul, also known as the Mexican Walking Fish - an inaccurate name as this is an amphibian and definitely not a fish. The species is Ambystoma mexicanum and comes in a few colours, but no matter what colour your axolotl is, it is the same species.

Axolotls are available

The Slow Worm

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:24:00 +0100

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This is a picture of a slow worm, also sometimes called the blind worm in some countries. You would be forgiven for thinking at first glance that it is some sort of worm or snake, but the slow worm is in fact a legless lizard. I'm going to

What's in a name? An overview of what a scientific name is and why we use it.

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:32:00 +0100

Anyone who keeps reptiles, exotics or invertebrates will have come across what is known as the scientific name for an animal. You might look at it and think that it is long, hard to pronounce and confusing, and wonder why people can't just say "corn snake" or "chile rose tarantula".

Here is a brief guide and explanation as to what this scientific name is and why it is important.

All living things are classified scientifically. Each living creature on the planet is classified into the