Most baby turtles are mistaken for “penny turtles”. Penny turtles are a myth that started when people were taking baby turtles out of a river or lake and putting them in small fish tanks with out the correct equipment like a heater or UVB or even a filter and with none of these vital keys the turtles could not receive the proper care which the turtle therefore can not grow and only live for a short period.
There are 7 recognised species of lorikeet in Australia.
Bearded dragons are native to many different areas and regions in Australia. Bearded dragons make vey good pets they are really social, they have a really good personality which will show the more you get to know the lizard. Housing is very important because bearded dragons need very high temperatures like a basking spot to keep them really warm but to keep them temperature at 35-40° they need a timber enclosure to keep that heat in.
Bengalese or Society finches are a great little bird of choice when it comes to deciding what you would like in that new cage or aviary. Highly sociable and great foster parents, they are a great addition to a mixed or community aviary.
Antaresia Childreni is commonly known as a Children’s python which is a small species of small pythons which are found in the north of Australia. The name has no connection to children which is commonly mistaken, but in honour of John Children. Children’s python is one of the smallest pythons in Australia as well as in the world. Children’s pythons reach between 90cm to 1.2m and live 12-20 years and are dark brown with spots when they are young but once they get older their patterns start to fade and eventually become almost pattern less.
Cats were first domesticated in the Middle East thousands of years ago, where they are thought to have originated from the African wild cat Felis Silvestris. Back then they were used to control pests from stored food and even worshipped as Gods in Ancient Egypt. It is said they were attracted to the vermin that gathered to the food, so got used to the humans and basically domesticated themselves.
Australia is home to some of the world’s most weird, magnificently coloured and outrageously bizarre fish, ranging from the Salamander fish with its prehistoric origins and its ability to survive Australia’s harsh climate by living without water for weeks and sometimes even months, to the Barramundi, one of Australia’s Premier Sports fish and also one of Australia’s largest Freshwater fish.
Budgerigars are the most commonly kept bird in the WORLD! And there is good reason for this. Budgies are a hardy bird available in a variety of colours and are a great bird for all ages.
There are 3 varieties of budgerigars that are kept by aviculturists.
Admired for its courage and tenacity, the Jack Russell Terrier Will take on all challengers. An excellent watchdog, this little god will also keep your property free from small interlopers, such as snakes. Reference; The Complete Dog Owner’s Manual. Amy Marder, V.M.D
Once a Poodle owner, always a Poodle owner – fanciers of this breed seldom become attached to another. The winning ways of these clever animals captivate almost everyone.
Dalmation – Exuberant and fun-luving, the Dalmation is an excellent choice for anyone with the time to exercise and train it. Although it always turns heads, it is much more than a mere fashion accessory.
Stoic and reliable, the American Staffordshire Terrier is a dog few strangers would mess with, yet with its own family, this powerful, fine looking animal is devoted, gentle and loving. Reference: The Complete Dog Owners Manual. Amy.Marder, V.M.D.
Entertaining little dogs that love company, Shih Tzu’s like nothing better than to sit on your lap and be groomed -which is just as well, because the magnificent coat demands extensive care. Reference; The Complete Dog Owners Manual. Amy Marder, V.M.D.
