Posts Tagged "habitat"

Iguanas habitat advices

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One of the most important things to remember when choosing an iguana as a pet is that they are extremely dependent upon their environment for many things. For example, they get the heat and wavelengths of light, which helps with body chemistry, metabolism and humidity. All of these things can be challenging when an iguana is kept in captivity. By educating yourself on an iguana’s habitat, you will be able to create the perfect home for it, keeping it safe and healthy. Cage The bottom of the iguana’s cage should be covered with clean newspaper, although other things such as butcher paper...

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Guinea Pigs Cage Selection. How To Choose The Best Cage For Your Pig?

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The decision on where to place your guinea pig should be made before you choose a cage so you’ll know exactly how much space you will be working with, particularly if you will be keeping your guinea pig indoors. Ideally, your guinea pig’s cage should be at least 2 square feet per guinea pig, but the more area you provide for your pet, the happier he or she will be. The height of the cage is not as important. Guinea pigs don’t really climb much because of their size so 18 inch walls should be high enough to keep them safely inside a cage. Many guinea pig owners prefer to have...

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Short Guide for Housing a Beardie

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  Bearded Dragons need a large enough habitat to allow for a variety of distances from the heat source. A glass aquarium is recommended for security, ease of maintenance, and pet viewing. To avoid the expense of multiple habitats as your pet grows to adulthood, consider using a partition that can be easily adjusted. This way, throughout the life of the pet, you can use a single large aquarium, 55-70 gallons. The white melamine is a material that keeps the cage very bright which is important for stimulating a dragon’s appetite. The light (and the UVB) stays inside the cage rather...

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