its some sort of fly. it resembles a paper wasp but i live in the uk so i havent got a clue. it is defintiely a fly of some sorts. a false wasp if you will
also here in the uk they are bought for up to 3 pounds a piece. these people have no regard for the animals welfare. they are wholesaled to pet stores and hobbyists like me want to breed and if they do go through with it they just add more bad genes to the lacking diversity.
you are absolutely correct about that. yeah... i just dont want animals to suffer for the benefit of the breeder. thank you for your input and knowledge:p
curly
from a very reputable reptile store in the uk. check http://www.crystalpalacereptiles.com/index.php
no matter how hard you try to get healthy animals there will always be a problematic one
yeah. i have no previous experience with all species but i understand what you mean. as you said, dogs have also changed drastically. just look at photos from the early 1900s and now. i guess you cant do anything but boycotting can help as less deformed animals will be bred.there will always be...
shoot a question and ill answer!:) not to toot my own horn but im very experienced with them. the first reptile i worked with from a very young age and im hoping to get back into them early next year
i found a few rare species in the uk but they are very hard to come by especially the live bearers. importing here is hard and it must be almost impossible in the us. you can possibly get in contact with someone that does imports. after all... money can get you anything:) you just need enough.:p...
this may sound like the most BS anyone has ever heard but these animals have lost genetic variation and the gene pool is constantly shrinking. genetic deformities and illnesses are popping up everywhere. so please do not buy a veild. if you do please get one from a breeder that can show you the...
i got my chameleon from a reputable reptile store and i constantly have the same problem constantly and i havent found a cure. i think it is because of a lack of genetic diversity. it is very upsetting as my chameleon constantly suffers. some times going off food and fluctuating weight. its...
looks ok but you need a linear uvb bulb(preferably a t5 for glass enclosures) and you need to make sure you upgrade your setup to a large one in the near future.
ps: make sure the enclosure is well ventilated to avoid respiratory infections.
have fun in the reptile hobby!!
curly.
anyone know any details for this species/subspecies of chameleon? i have never seen one in person or on the internet but it is classified as a chameleon type. anyone have any details?
curly