{"title":"Reptiles Livestock","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003ePlease contact 1-844-Pet-O-Pet \/1-844-738-6-738 during regular business hours before reserving any pet to ensure availability.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eAll Livestock Sale is Final (NO REFUND \/ NO EXCHANGE) once reserved.\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leopard-tortoise","title":"Leopard Tortoise","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eleopard tortoise\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eStigmochelys pardalis\u003c\/i\u003e) is a large and attractively marked \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Tortoise\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tortoise\"\u003etortoise\u003c\/a\u003e found in the \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Savanna\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Savanna\"\u003esavannas\u003c\/a\u003e of eastern and southern \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Africa\"\u003eAfrica\u003c\/a\u003e, from \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Sudan\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sudan\"\u003eSudan\u003c\/a\u003e to the southern \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Cape Province\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cape_Province\"\u003eCape\u003c\/a\u003e. It is the only member of the genus \u003ci\u003eStigmochelys\u003c\/i\u003e, although in the past it was commonly placed in \u003ci\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Geochelone\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Geochelone\"\u003eGeochelone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-TTWG_1-1\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Leopard_tortoise#cite_note-TTWG-1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e This \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Turtle\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Turtle\"\u003eturtle\u003c\/a\u003e is a grazing species that favors semi-arid, thorny to grassland habitats. In both very hot and very cold weather they may dwell in abandoned fox, jackal, or \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Anteater\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anteater\"\u003eanteater\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Burrow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Burrow\"\u003eholes\u003c\/a\u003e. Leopard tortoises do not dig other than to make nests in which to lay \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Egg (biology)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Egg_(biology)\"\u003eeggs\u003c\/a\u003e. Not surprisingly, given its propensity for \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Grassland\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grassland\"\u003egrassland\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Habitat\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Habitat\"\u003ehabitats\u003c\/a\u003e, it grazes extensively upon mixed \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Grass\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grass\"\u003egrasses\u003c\/a\u003e. It also favors \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Succulent plant\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Succulent_plant\"\u003esucculents\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Thistle\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thistle\"\u003ethistles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe leopard tortoise is the second largest tortoise native to Africa. Only the African spurred tortoise is larger. Two subspecies are generally recognized. \u003cem\u003eStigmochelys pardalis babcocki\u003c\/em\u003e is the most common species in the pet trade. It has a large natural range resulting in geographic variations in size, color and temperature tolerance. \u003cem\u003eStigmochelys pardalis pardalis\u003c\/em\u003e is from South Africa and Namibia. \u003cem\u003eS. p. pardalis\u003c\/em\u003e can be distinguished from \u003cem\u003eS. p. babcocki\u003c\/em\u003e as it is generally darker in color, may not be as high domed and generally grows larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWithout knowing the origin of a leopard tortoise, it is difficult to distinguish adults of the two species due to the geographic variations of \u003cem\u003eS. p. babcocki\u003c\/em\u003e. Hatchling tortoises of each species are generally distinguished based on the number of dark spots on each scute. \u003cem\u003eS. p. babcocki\u003c\/em\u003e generally have one black dot or no dots, while \u003cem\u003eS. p. pardalis\u003c\/em\u003e generally have two black dots on each scute.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt is possible additional species of leopard tortoises will be described. There is a giant variation native to Ethiopia and Somalia, which is currently classified as \u003cem\u003eS. p. babcocki\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43079975043310,"sku":"","price":749.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/1cbd6190-f464-47ca-bc91-2a34bd45c936.jpg?v=1654677089"},{"product_id":"red-eared-slider-turtle-juvilines","title":"Aquatic Turtle Red-eared Slider","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"15px\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"artext\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"artext\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe scientific name for the Red-eared Slider is\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrysemys scripta elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(formerly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrachemys scripta elegans\u003c\/em\u003e), and it belongs to the Emydidae family. It is an aquatic turtle, a strong swimmer, and in the wild, will commonly be seen basking on rocks, logs, or other surfaces above the water. Turtles are reptiles, and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecold-blooded\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, so they must rely on external heat sources for warmth. They will bask in sunlight, and in the wild, burrow down into the earth to hibernate in winter. The three main concerns in keeping a Red-eared Slider healthy are warmth, clean water, and proper diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProperly caring for a turtle is more complicated than most people think. An adult, not a child, must take primary responsibility for maintaining and cleaning the housing, feeding, and monitoring the turtle for any signs of illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNatural environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe normal range for the Red-eared Slider in the United States is from Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico, and the East Coast to western Texas. It has been found in other regions, presumably because people released their pet turtles into those areas. It spends most of its time in or around water. Although it can be found in lakes and rivers, the Red-eared Slider prefers marshes, ponds, and slow-moving water that supply food and basking areas. In northern areas it will hibernate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arsubsubhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHatchlings are approximately 1 inch in diameter. The Red-eared Slider can grow up to 12 inches in length. In the United States, it is illegal for pet stores to sell a Red-eared Slider that has a carapace (shell) less than 4 inches in diameter. This is because of the risk of salmonellosis. Please review the article “Salmonellosis and Its Risk to Owners” for more information on reducing your risk of exposure to this disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arsubsubhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSexual differences\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRed-eared Sliders kept as pets generally reach sexual maturity between 2-4 years of age. In the wild, females may not mature until 5-7 years of age. Females are generally larger than males, though males have longer tails and very long front claws. The\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecloacal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eopening on female Red-eared Sliders does not extend past the edge of the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arsubsubhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe skin of a Red-eared Slider is green with bright yellow stripes. A patch of red behind each eye gives the Red-eared Slider its common name, although some sliders may be missing this color. Some turtles may also have a small patch of red on top of their heads. The Red-eared Slider has webbed feet and strong claws. The shell of hatchlings is green with a fine pattern of yellow-green to dark green markings. As the turtles mature, the carapace may become yellow or olive green, with the fine pattern changing into dark lines or patches on each\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003escute\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Portions of the shell may be white, yellow, or even red. As the turtle ages, even the lines and patches may slowly disappear until the shell is a uniform dark olive green or greenish-brown. Some male turtles will become “melanistic” (uniformly dark gray or black).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeders have developed two other color morphs (strains). One is the pastel, which is lighter in color with varying amounts of red and yellow. The other is the albino, which is bright yellow as a juvenile. The color fades as the turtle ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arsubsubhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife expectancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Red-eared Slider can live 50-70 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTurtles soon acclimate to new environments, though they may spend the first several days hidden within their shells. Soon, however, they will associate your presence with food, and will greet you with anticipation. If a Red-eared Slider feels threatened, however, just like other pets, it may bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTurtles should be handled gently, with the body and legs supported with both hands. If the turtle becomes alarmed, it may struggle and accidentally scratch your hand or fingers. Many turtles become seriously injured, sometimes fatally, if they fall, so always hold the turtle securely and use two hands. Always wash your hands before and after handling the turtle. Children less than 5 years of age should not handle turtles. If older children are allowed to handle the turtle, teach them how to do it correctly and be sure they also wash their hands before and after contact with the turtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed-eared Sliders will need housing that mimics their natural environment – warm, with water for swimming, and a dry warm area in which to bask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA glass or acrylic aquarium will be needed to house the Red-eared Slider; glass is usually better, since acrylic tends to be scratched easily. Another option is a plastic utility tub, wading pool, or stock tank. Remember that your turtle will grow, and have larger housing requirements (see table below). An adult Red-eared Slider will eventually require at least a 55-gallon aquarium.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOTE:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo avoid having to buy many housing systems over the life of your turtle, you may wish to start out with a larger aquarium. Bigger is always better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" width=\"500\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" align=\"center\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" frame=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"thlg\" valign=\"top\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDIMENSION\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"thlg\" valign=\"top\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFORMULA FOR MINIMUM\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIZE OF WATER AREA*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"thlg\" valign=\"top\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXAMPLE:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4-INCH TURTLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"thlg\" valign=\"top\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEXAMPLE:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12-INCH TURTLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4xL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2xL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.5xL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTypical Aquarium Size (gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e20 High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" colspan=\"4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eL = Length of carapace (shell)* This is the minimum size of the area which will contain water, and does not include areas of dry land or air space above the water level to prevent the turtle from escaping.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"artext\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arsubhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCage furnishings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe cage will need to include a way for the turtle to easily exit the water and basking sites totally out of the water.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as large, smooth, aquarium gravel can be used to form a slope to an area of dry land. Cork bark, driftwood, a piece of plexi-glass glued to the side of the aquarium, or a stable platform of smooth rocks may be used for a basking site. A tight-fitting screen cover should be placed over the aquarium to prevent the turtle from escaping and objects falling into the aquarium. It is usually best to avoid plastic plants, as the turtle may attempt to eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arsubhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe air temperature in the area of the aquarium should be approximately 75°F. If the area will be colder than that, an infrared bulb or room heater may be used to maintain the proper temperature. A basking site should be provided. An incandescent light bulb (75 watt or lower is generally sufficient) with a reflector should be placed over one area of the cage which has an elevated area that can serve as a basking platform. The temperature of the basking site should be 85-90°F nearest the bulb. Any bulbs should be fixed solidly to something outside of the aquarium, above the screened top. Make absolutely sure the light cannot fall into the water or that the turtle can come into direct contact with the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arsubhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf possible, provide exposure to direct sunlight, but guarantee the temperature within the cage will not become too high. NEVER place a glass or acrylic aquarium in direct sun, as it may become too warm. If the outside temperature is within the turtle’s comfort zone, it could be placed in an outside tub. Be sure it can not escape and that it is safe from small children, pets and predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull spectrum ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) fluorescent lighting should be used to enhance the turtle’s production of Vitamin D-3, and provide it with a more natural habitat. Bulbs must be replaced after 6 months, as their ability to emit true full-spectrum light diminishes over time. The light source should be within 18-24 inches of the turtle. The light should shine directly on the turtle, and not be filtered through glass or plastic. It should be on a timer so the turtle has a normal day-night cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arsubhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRed-eared Sliders need a water temperature of 75-86°F. Remember, they are cold-blooded animals and their metabolism will slow and they will become inactive if the temperature is too cold. This can also have an adverse effect on their digestive systems and result in severe health problems. Water temperature can be maintained through the use of a submersible aquarium heater, which is on a thermostat. In general, estimate that you will need 5 watts per gallon of water. Be sure the thermometer is below the water line, and turn it off when removing water from the aquarium. Follow the manufacturer’s directions to prevent the risk of electrocution. An accurate thermometer should be immersed in the water so the temperature can be monitored daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater quality is critical to the health of the turtle. Because uneaten food items, urine, and feces can contaminate the water, it becomes a very suitable place for bacteria and other organisms to grow. This is unhealthy for your turtle, and not very aesthetic for you, since the aquarium will smell. The aquarium will need to be cleaned, and the water removed and replaced on a regular basis. Be sure, when changing the water, to have it at the right temperature before placing your turtle back in the aquarium. In addition, a dechlorinating agent should be used to treat the water prior to adding it to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow often the water needs to be changed depends, to a large part, on whether the turtle is fed in the aquarium or moved to a separate feeding tank, and if there is a filtration system in the tank. If moved for feeding, the water will generally need changing weekly. To accomplish this, a siphon is used to remove a portion, usually 25-50%, of the water. The siphon can be used like a vacuum cleaner, to remove debris from the bottom while it is siphoning water. Every 1-2 months, depending upon the conditions, the entire aquarium should be drained, cleaned, and refilled. Never start a siphon with your mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are a variety of aquarium filters which can be used to remove some of the debris and chemical buildup from the water in the aquarium. Depending upon the design and size of your aquarium and turtle, an external canister, internal canister, or an undergravel filter are most commonly used. External filters allow more room for your turtle inside the aquarium. As with the size of aquarium, the bigger the better; never skimp. The use of an air stone may help to move water and improve filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdding aquatic plants can assist in removing wastes from the water, but also may be eaten by the turtle, and thus produce more waste. You may have to experiment with your own turtle, to see if plants aid or hinder the maintenance of water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeaters, lighting, and filters should be plugged into a ground-fault interrupter, which will reduce the risk of electrocution if the equipment malfunctions, or if it is nonsubmersible and becomes wet. To avoid the possibility of water running down the power cord into the receptacle, either have the interrupter higher than the aquarium, or form a drip loop so that part of the cord is below the receptacle on the interrupter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJuveniles are mainly\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecarnivorous\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and become more\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eomnivorous\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas they reach adulthood. The diet should be balanced and include a variety of meat-based protein sources and fresh plant material. Do not rely simply on commercial diets. Juveniles should be fed daily, whereas, adults can be fed every other day. Turtles are messy eaters so it is best to move the turtle to a separate feeding tank. This may also help reduce the amount the turtle defecates in the water of his cage. Allow the turtle to eat for 15 minutes before moving it back to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" width=\"530\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"4\" align=\"center\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"thlg\" colspan=\"3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEACH MEAL SHOULD CONTAIN INGREDIENTS FROM THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommercial diets\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Less than 25% of the diet)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrout chow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh quality, reduced-fat, dog kibble (occasionally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommercial floating pellets or sticks for fish, reptiles, or turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnimal protein\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Less than 25% of the diet for adults)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLive feeder fish (occasionally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarthworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinely chopped raw\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeef or beef heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCooked chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTubifex worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMealworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaxworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePinkie mice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegetation\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(50% or more of the diet)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" width=\"50%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollard greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMustard greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDandelions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarrots (shredded root and top)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSquash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreen beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSweet potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApples (shredded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMelon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBerries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBananas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlums, peaches, nectarines (NO PITS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSupplements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tdlgal\" colspan=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDust all foods at each feeding with a general high ratio calcium-mineral supplement containing Vitamin D-3 such as Rep-Cal or Miner-All\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse a vitamin supplement twice a week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffer cuttlefish bone as another calcium source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"artext\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed-eared Sliders can make good pets, but keeping them healthy will require time and expense. The turtle, itself, may not be expensive, but remember that properly equipping the habitat, supplying quality food, and providing veterinary care will cost money. There are many turtles available for adoption because the owners did not understand the time and expense necessary to properly provide for a turtle. So, before purchasing a turtle, give it careful consideration, and then you may want to contact a turtle adoption or rehoming organization, and give an abandoned turtle a much-needed home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"arhead\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences and Further Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoyer, TH; Boyer, DM. Turtles, tortoises, and terrapins. In Mader, DR (ed). Reptile Medicine and Surgery. W.B. Saunders Co. Philadelphia, PA; 1996.\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ede Vosjoli, P. Designing environments for captive amphibians and reptiles. In Jenkins, JR. (ed) The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice. W.B. Saunders Co. Philadelphia, PA; January 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDonoghue, S; McKeown, S. Nutrition of captive reptiles. In Jenkins, JR. (ed) The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice. W.B. Saunders Co. Philadelphia, PA; January 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighfield, AC. Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles. Carapace Press. London; 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighfield, AC. Red-eared sliders: Basic facts and health care. Tortoise Trust. http:\/\/www.tortoisetrust.org\/articles\/res.html\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKaplan, M. Red-eared slider. Melissa Kaplan’s Herp and \u0026amp; Iguana Care Information Collection. http:\/\/www.anapsid.org\/reslider.html. 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMcArthur, SDJ; Wilkinson, RJ; Barrows, MG. Tortoises and turtles. In Meredith, A; Redrobe, S. (eds.) British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Manual of Exotic Pets, Fourth Edition. BSAVA. Quedgeley, Gloucester, England; 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43079975141614,"sku":"Aquatic Turtle Red-eared Slider","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/WhatsApp-Image-2017-04-11-at-12.41.42-AM.jpg?v=1654677097"},{"product_id":"yellow-bellied-aquatic-turtles","title":"Aquatic Turtle Yellow Bellied Cooter","description":"The Yellow-Bellied Slider has distinct markings that make it stand out. You will quickly notice this turtle’s pretty yellow stripes, which are found on the legs, neck, and head. There is also a bright orange, red, or yellow spot on the sides of the turtle’s head.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43079975698670,"sku":"Yellow Bellied Aquatic Turtle","price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/IMG_3004.jpg?v=1654677135"},{"product_id":"leather-back-bearded-dragon","title":"Leather Back Bearded Dragon","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081141158126,"sku":"","price":179.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/Leather-Back-Bearded-Dragon.jpg?v=1654707529"},{"product_id":"uromastyx","title":"Uromastyx","description":"Uromastyx are very docile lizards, and some even seem to enjoy attention. These lizards are among the more popular pet lizards. They have a dorsally flattened body and the tail, as the name would suggest, is large and covered with ringed spines. Individuals may exhibit wide variation in color as the scales of adults are at times either a mottled red, orange, green, or yellow, though the basic color is gray.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081141387502,"sku":"","price":499.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/Uromastyx.jpg?v=1654707533"},{"product_id":"leopard-gecko-fancy-sun-glo-white-yellow","title":"Leopard Gecko (Fancy) Sun-Glo - White- Yellow","description":"\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most commonly kept lizards, the leopard gecko is hardy, friendly, and full of personality. Leopard Geckos reach a size of 8 to 10 inches. Some leopards have grown to 12 inches. Most adults are yellow with dark brown spots. The tail is banded white and light black, they are white on bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081141420270,"sku":"gecko","price":119.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/Leopard-gecko.jpg?v=1654707537"},{"product_id":"crested-gecko","title":"Crested Gecko","description":"Crested geckos have gentle dispositions that allow them to be handled, and they are hardy, making them a good choice for a first gecko .The crested gecko is an arboreal, nocturnal gecko with a wide body and large head. Crested geckos also have two rows of spines that run from the sides of their wedge-shaped head to the base of their tail. Crested geckos have many naturally-occurring color groups, including grey, brown, red, orange, and yellow of various shades.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081141846254,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/crested-gecko.jpg?v=1654707541"},{"product_id":"translucent-vield-chameleon","title":"Translucent Vield Chameleon","description":"Translucent Veiled Chameleons are one of very few chameleon morphs ever offered for sale. This morph was discovered in the wild and first reproduced in Europe. They have the most interesting looks with some showing very high levels of translucency, white, black and even pink coloration. The normal colors are also very fluorescent in this veiled chameleon morph.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081515401454,"sku":"","price":274.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/unnamed-4-4.jpg?v=1654715571"},{"product_id":"river-spotted-turtle","title":"Amazon Yellow Spotted River Turtle","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003espotted turtle\u003c\/b\u003e is a small black \u003cb\u003eturtle\u003c\/b\u003e with distinct large yellow spots on its carapace (upper shell) and orange-yellow markings on its head, neck and limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyellow-spotted Amazon river turtle\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePodocnemis unifilis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e), also known \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Common_name\" title=\"Common name\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Common_name\"\u003ecommonly\u003c\/a\u003e as the \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyellow-headed sideneck turtle\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyellow-spotted river turtle\u003c\/b\u003e, and locally as the \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etaricaya\u003c\/b\u003e, is one of the largest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_American\" class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"South American\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/South_American\"\u003eSouth American\u003c\/a\u003e river \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Turtle\" title=\"Turtle\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Turtle\"\u003eturtles\u003c\/a\u003e. It can grow up to 45 cm long and weigh up to 8 kg. This species can be recognized by its black or brown oval \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carapace\" title=\"Carapace\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carapace\"\u003ecarapace\u003c\/a\u003e (upper shell) with distinctive low keels on the second and third \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scute\" title=\"Scute\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scute\"\u003escutes\u003c\/a\u003e. Yellow spots on the side of its head give this species its common name. These spots are most prominent in juveniles and fade with age. Females can be up to twice the size of males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePodocnemis unifilis\u003c\/i\u003e is a type of side-necked turtles, so called because they do not pull their heads directly into their shells, but rather bend their necks sideways to tuck their heads under the rim of their shells. Side-neck turtles are classified as members of the suborder Pleurodira.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081533653230,"sku":"Amazon Yellow Spotted River Turtle","price":449.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/unnamed-1-6.jpg?v=1654715851"},{"product_id":"flat-rock-lizard","title":"Flat Rock Lizard","description":"\u003cspan\u003eCommon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlat Rock Lizard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Platysaurus intermedius. The Common \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlat Rock Lizard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is medium sized growing to a maximum length of 13cm. Males are colourful with a dark blue body with a red tail.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081621897454,"sku":"","price":89.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/unnamed-14-3.jpg?v=1654718187"},{"product_id":"basilisk-green","title":"Basilisk Green","description":"The green basilisk lizard is also called a plumed or double-crested basilisk; but its amazing ability to run on water is what stands out the most! Part of the iguana family, green basilisks grow to about 2 feet in length, including their long, whip-like tail. Males have distinctive, high crests on their heads and backs, which they use to impress females.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081636970734,"sku":"Basilisk Green","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/unnamed-4-8.jpg?v=1654718439"},{"product_id":"tokay-gecko","title":"Tokay Gecko","description":"Tokay geckos are popular pets because they have such a unique appearance. Their skin has bright red dappled spots, but they can change their color in response to their environment. Male geckos are more brightly colored than females, enough so that the species is sexually dimorphic. For geckos, they can be quite large, as they are capable of growing to over a foot long.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081637658862,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/unnamed-9-3.jpg?v=1654718444"},{"product_id":"red-knee-tarantula","title":"Red Knee Tarantula","description":"The Mexican red knee tarantula is coloured black with brown hairs across most their body. At the leg joints are the red bands from which their name is derived. Their carapace is beige with a black square at the centre. The upper section of the leg is orange. The leg span of the red kneed tarantula is 15-17cm (5.9-6.7in). Their weight ranges from 15-16g (0.5-0.6oz). The genders appear similar but males do have a slightly smaller body and longer legs.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081637921006,"sku":"","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/is-3.jpg?v=1654718447"},{"product_id":"red-foot-tortoise","title":"Red Foot Tortoise","description":"\u003cspan\u003eRed-footed tortoises are tortoises of medium-size. They have a bumpy, concave shell, which is usually black, gray or brown, and their skin color is mostly black. Young tortoises feature small distinct areas of yellow or tan surrounding or covering the bumps. They may have bright red marks on their head. Their legs and tail often show patches of yellow, orange or red.They also have a curious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epersonality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and they’re a good choice for those looking to own a tortoise. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Footed Tortoise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most popular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etortoise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e breeds kept as pets.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081641263342,"sku":"","price":699.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/files\/REDFOOT2_2628ccc4-6adc-456e-a56d-0c356c018a03.jpg?v=1689106725"},{"product_id":"ball-python","title":"Ball Python","description":"\u003cspan\u003eSince it is secretive, the Ball Python has a camouflaged design in browns and tans. The top of the head is characteristically a dark brown, and has yellowish stripes on each side from the nostrils, through the eyes, and to the back of the head. The underside of the snake is ivory white. Ball Pythons are generally docile and easy to handle, making it a good choice for herp hobbyists. They should be handled frequently to keep them comfortable with the process. The female Ball Python is larger than the male, and can reach a length of up to 6 feet, although 4 feet is more common. Ball Pythons have very muscular bodies, which can be 4-6 inches in diameter; the male is generally more slender and has a smaller head.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081642639598,"sku":"","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/IMG_5400.jpg?v=1654718476"},{"product_id":"savannah-monitor","title":"Savannah Monitor","description":"This lizard is a thick, stocky monitor with a wide head, short neck and tail. The tail tapers and has a double toothed crest. The basic color is grey to a light yellow. The head has often light yellow markings. There are symmetrical rows of circular, dark edged yellow spots across the animal's back. The tail has alternating brown and yellowish rings. The belly and the inside of the limbs are yellowish-grey or gray to brown in color. Its tongue is snake-like (forked) and blue.\u003cb\u003eSavannah monitors\u003c\/b\u003e are larger pet lizards that are known to be some of the more docile lizards of the \u003cb\u003emonitor\u003c\/b\u003e group. They aren't really active lizards but usually tolerate handling quite well.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081643262190,"sku":"","price":169.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/unnamed-1-13.jpg?v=1654718481"},{"product_id":"red-tomato-frog","title":"Frog Red Tomato","description":"\u003cspan\u003eTomato frogs are best identified by their striking colors. Males are a yellow-orange and females a brighter, red-orange. The frogs’ undersides are an off-white color, and in some instances these frogs may have black spots on their backs. Two dorsolateral folds run down their backs, and a dark brown stripe extends from behind the eyes to each rear leg. The tomato frogs’ forefeet are not webbed, and the webbing in their hind limbs is not pronounced. Tomato frogs grow between 2.5 and 3.5 inches (60 to 90 millimeters), and females tend to be slightly larger than males. These frogs spend much of their time burrowed under leaves and mud.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081644441838,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/is-4.jpg?v=1654718488"},{"product_id":"bearded-dragon-fancy","title":"Bearded Dragon (Fancy)","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081662628078,"sku":"","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/thumbnail_image0_60f9cab8-e80b-454b-a551-1ec0d4c06f61.jpg?v=1654718508"},{"product_id":"convict-tree-frog","title":"Frog Convict Tree","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081662988526,"sku":"Convict Tree Frog","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/DIV8956-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718511"},{"product_id":"granular-grass-frog","title":"Frog Granular Grass","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081663381742,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/granularglasssfrog-768x768-1.jpg?v=1654718513"},{"product_id":"amazon-milky-frog","title":"Frog Amazon Milk Tree (Phyrynohyas resinifictrix)","description":"\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as the Amazonian milk frog or panda bear tree frog due to the contrasting black and white coloration of juveniles, is an enjoyable frog to keep. Adult male milk frogs can reach 2.5 inches in length. Females are larger and can grow to 4 inches. They are large-bodied tree frogs, with big hands for climbing, large toe-pads, and an overall rotund appearance. Captive milk frogs have been known to live for 8 years or more. Providing a varied diet and optimal environmental conditions such as UVB lighting and the right temperatures will contribute to a long-lived captive frog. Milk frogs are nocturnal animals and generally remain asleep during the day. They often will hide inside hollow cork bark tubes or other similar structures in captivity until night. At night they become active and this is the best time to observe them. Many milk frogs will also waken during the day after the terrarium is misted with water or if they are being fed.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081663742190,"sku":"Frog Amazon Milk Tree","price":139.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/DIV7017-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718516"},{"product_id":"strawberry-albino-pacman-frog-1","title":"Frog Strawberry Albino Pacman","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081664626926,"sku":"","price":134.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/StrawberryAlbinoPacman-768x768-1.png?v=1654718521"},{"product_id":"african-albino-clawed-frog","title":"Frog African Albino Clawed","description":"\u003cspan\u003eAfrican clawed frogs get their name from the three claws on their hind feet, which are used to tear apart food. These aquatic frogs have become popular pets in large part because they’re easy to care for and live a long time. African clawed frogs are sometimes confused with dwarf clawed frogs. However, the African clawed frog has eyes on the top of its head while the dwarf frog’s eyes are on the sides of its head. Moreover, African clawed frogs have flat snouts while dwarf frogs have pointed snouts. And African clawed frogs have webbed back feet and digits on their front feet (similar to hands) while dwarf frogs have four webbed feet. African clawed frogs can be fun pets to watch, but they’re not meant for handling. As aquatic frogs, their skin dries out quickly when they’re out of water.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081665020142,"sku":"Albino Clawed Frog","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/unnamed-1-1_3f6f235d-7523-4848-9e11-8ef9c9060e03.jpg?v=1654718527"},{"product_id":"axolotl","title":"Axolotl","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThe axolotl has lizard-like limbs, branching gills protruding from both sides of the head, and a nature-made smile that is unusually cute. The Axolotl is commonly called the “Mexican salamander,” or “Mexican walking fish,” even though the axolotl is not a fish at all, but an amphibian. This species’ fancy headdress is actually the salamander’s gills, which allow the creature to breath under water. The axolotl is large compared to most salamanders, reaching up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length, and weighing up to 8 ounces (225 g). The axolotl is a popular exotic pet on the aquarium circuit. The axolotl is unlike any other salamander in the world, and is a unique pet to display in the home.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081665413358,"sku":"Axolotl","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/is-1_77f5fc0c-c381-4bb3-b9cb-7e0d932e735a.jpg?v=1654718530"},{"product_id":"vietnamese-blue-tree-frog","title":"Frog Vietnamese Blue Tree","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081665642734,"sku":"","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/download_4589f969-264f-44e4-a710-3047291aa2d5.jpg?v=1654718533"},{"product_id":"cinnamon-frog","title":"Frog Cinnamon","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081665839342,"sku":"","price":149.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/DIV8965-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718536"},{"product_id":"dendrobates-auratus","title":"Frog Green \u0026 Black Poison Dart","description":"Dendrobates Auratus","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081666232558,"sku":"Frog Green \u0026 Black Poison Dart","price":169.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/auratus-768x768-1.jpg?v=1654718538"},{"product_id":"european-fire-belly-toad","title":"Toad European Fire Belly","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081666429166,"sku":"","price":274.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/DIV8997-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718541"},{"product_id":"fleischmanns-glass-frog","title":"Frog Fleischmanns Glass","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlass frogs are appropriately named for the transparent skin on their belly, making their organs visible.  Fleischmann’s Glass Frog, also known as the Northern Glass Frog, is a small, delicate frog, 2-3.2 cm in length, with light green skin with yellow spots and fine black flecks.  It has a short, rounded snout and gold irises with horizontal, elliptical pupils, and its eyes point forward.  It has small suction pads on its toes.  In addition to its distinctive upper side, it can be best identified by its underside, in which a white sheet of guanine covers its heart, upper liver and also wraps around its digestive system.  Different species of glass frogs have different organs visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFleischmann’s Glass Frog is found in the humid lowland, montane and subtropical forests from Mexico to northwestern South America.  It is one of the most widespread species of glass frogs.  It can be found in shrubs and trees along forest streams; it requires good vegetation growth, and is found in primary and secondary growth forest.  It is nocturnal and arboreal.  During the day these frogs hide on the underside of leaves.  At night, they emerge to feed and males search for mates.  They eat flies, spiders and other small invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081666920686,"sku":"Fleischmanns Glass Frog","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/files\/PXL_20230413_1837090072.jpg?v=1688590678"},{"product_id":"mexican-leaf-frog","title":"Mexican Leaf Frog","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081667117294,"sku":"","price":349.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/DIV8942-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718547"},{"product_id":"oophaga-pumilio-strawberry-poison-dart-frog","title":"Frog Strawberry Poison-dart (Oophaga Pumilio)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003estrawberry poison frog\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003estrawberry poison-dart frog\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eOophaga pumilio\u003c\/i\u003e, formerly \u003ci\u003eDendrobates pumilio\u003c\/i\u003e) is a species of small \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Poison_dart_frog\" title=\"Poison dart frog\"\u003epoison dart frog\u003c\/a\u003e found in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Central_America\" title=\"Central America\"\u003eCentral America\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-frost_2-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e It is common throughout its range, which extends from eastern central \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nicaragua\" title=\"Nicaragua\"\u003eNicaragua\u003c\/a\u003e through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Costa_Rica\" title=\"\"\u003eCosta Rica\u003c\/a\u003e and northwestern \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Panama\" title=\"Panama\"\u003ePanama\u003c\/a\u003e. The species is often found in humid lowlands and premontane forest, but large populations are also found in disturbed areas such as plantations.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Savage,_J._M_2002_3-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The strawberry poison frog is perhaps most famous for its widespread variation in coloration, comprising approximately 15–30 color \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polymorphism_(biology)\" title=\"Polymorphism (biology)\"\u003emorphs\u003c\/a\u003e, most of which are presumed to be true-breeding.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Summers,_K._2003_4-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003ci\u003eO. pumilio\u003c\/i\u003e, while not the most poisonous of the dendrobatids, is the most toxic member of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oophaga\" title=\"Oophaga\"\u003eits genus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-headline\" id=\"Diet\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diet of \u003ci\u003eO. pumilio\u003c\/i\u003e causes the skin of the amphibian to become toxic in nature when certain subspecies of mites and ants are ingested.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-SaporitoEtAl2004_7-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alkaloid\" title=\"Alkaloid\"\u003eAlkaloid\u003c\/a\u003e toxins are organic in nature and contain nitrogenous bases that react with carbon and hydrogen groups.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Vandendriessche_8-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pumiliotoxin_251D\" title=\"Pumiliotoxin 251D\"\u003ePumiliotoxin 251D\u003c\/a\u003e is the specialized toxin that is sequestered by this species of frog. This toxin has a negative stimulating effect on cardiac function and is a severe disruptor of the sodium potassium ion channels within cells. Upon ingestion of Pumiliotoxin 251D, organisms preying on \u003ci\u003eO. pumilio\u003c\/i\u003e experience convulsions, paralysis, and death.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Vandendriessche_8-1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been found that once \u003ci\u003eO.pumilio\u003c\/i\u003e reaches sexual maturity, their granular glands significantly increase in size and their diet shifts. In females, it is common to find about 53% more alkaloids than adult males.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Stynoski_587–593_9-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oribatida\" title=\"Oribatida\"\u003eOribatida\u003c\/a\u003e mites belonging to the glandulate suborder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brachypylina\" title=\"Brachypylina\"\u003eBrachypylina\u003c\/a\u003e are an important origin of pumiliotoxins in \u003ci\u003eO. pumilio\u003c\/i\u003e. Hexane-extraction techniques indicate presence of alkaloid toxins in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brachypylina\" title=\"Brachypylina\"\u003eBrachypylina\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-10\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Toxins appear to be biosynthesized in adult mites, as nymph and larval stages of the arachnid do not carry the toxins. Experimental analysis of this species of mite show alkaloid toxins are found almost exclusively in the opisthonotal glands of mites of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brachypylina#Families\" title=\"Brachypylina\"\u003eScheloribatidae\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-11\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Oil glands of the mite contain the toxins and are then released internally as the amphibian digests the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arthropod\" title=\"Arthropod\"\u003earthropod\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eO. pumilio\u003c\/i\u003e can also attribute its cutaneous toxicity to its rich diet of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Formicinae\" title=\"Formicinae\"\u003eformicinae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eants.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-SaporitoEtAl2004_7-1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Species of the formicine genus \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brachymyrmex\" title=\"Brachymyrmex\"\u003eBrachymyrmex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e contain pumiliotoxins which the frogs incorporate and accumulate poison from.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-12\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e There is a variability of alkaloid profiles among populations and individuals of \u003ci\u003eO. pumilio\u003c\/i\u003e, which is indicative of varying levels of available prey within their infraspecific habitats.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-13\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eResearch and physical analysis reveal that maternally derived alkaloids exist in young tadpoles.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Stynoski2014_14-0\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eThe increase in alkaloids in tadpoles suggests that the females are providing more chemical defenses to their more vulnerable young. This being one of the first found examples of provisioning that occurs after hatching.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Stynoski_587–593_9-1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e During tadpole-rearing, mother frogs feed their young an unfertilized egg from their ovaries after dropping each individual tadpole into a repository of water usually found in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bromeliad\" title=\"Bromeliad\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003ebromeliad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-15\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTadpoles lacking the obligate nutritive egg diet do not contain the alkaloid. \u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-Stynoski2014_14-1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eThis step is crucial for the tadpoles to sequester the alkaloid from their mother; without such, young tadpoles become susceptible to predation by arthropods and other frogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081668395246,"sku":"","price":179.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/p2.jpg?v=1654718558"},{"product_id":"vietnamese-mossy-frog","title":"Frog Vietnamese Mossy","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081668788462,"sku":"","price":239.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/mossytreefrog-768x768-1.jpg?v=1654718561"},{"product_id":"yellow-bellied-toad","title":"Toad Yellow Bellied","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081669017838,"sku":"Yellow Bellied Toad","price":259.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/DIV9002-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718564"},{"product_id":"albino-pacman-frog","title":"Frog Albino Pacman","description":"\u003cspan\u003ePac-Man frogs come in a variety of colour forms and are known by many common names (Argentine horned frogs, ornate horned frogs, horned frogs). Due to their forgiving nature, ease of care, and the availability of captive-bred specimens, Pac-Man frogs make great pets. These frogs can reach adult size in one to one and a half years. Adult males are smaller (2½ inches to 4 inches in length depending on the species) than female Pac-Man frogs, which can reach lengths of 4 inches to 7 inches. Under optimal conditions with the right amphibians supplies, Pac-Man frogs can live approximately 15 years in a captive environment.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081669247214,"sku":"Pacman Frog","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/ARS4676-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718567"},{"product_id":"australian-white-tree-frog","title":"Frog Australian White Tree","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThese large (3-4.5 inches) frogs are a pleasant green base color, sometimes with a bluish hue, and some individuals have spots of white or gold on the back and sides. Adults tend to have a fatty ridge above each eye, often giving them a sleepy appearance. Adults can reach up to 5 inches, but most females top out at 4-4.5 inches in snout-to-vent length. Males are usually slightly smaller but size alone is not a good criterion for sexing these animals. Unlike most amphibians, White’s treefrogs tolerate handling quite well. They can even become quite accustomed to it. Due to the delicate and permeable nature of their skins, be sure your hands are soap and cream free before handling, and wash your hands well afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081669509358,"sku":"Australian White Tree Frog","price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/VPL0424-Edit-1-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718570"},{"product_id":"chubby-frog","title":"Frog Chubby","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081669804270,"sku":"","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/ARS7983-1-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718573"},{"product_id":"colorado-river-toad","title":"Toad Colorado River","description":"\u003cem\u003eBufo alvarius\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081670033646,"sku":"Toad","price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/ARS7279-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718576"},{"product_id":"budgett-frog","title":"Frog Budgett","description":"Budgett’s frogs (\u003cem\u003eLepidobatrachus laevis\u003c\/em\u003e), sometimes known as hippo frogs, are becoming increasingly popular pets. These frogs live for 15 to 20 years, and adults grow to be between 31⁄2 and 5 inches long, with exceptional specimens reaching 6 inches. The somewhat-comical appearance of these large-bodied, big-mouthed frogs makes them attractive to many hobbyists. The Budgett’s frog is an outstanding amphibian. Its wide face, odd proportions and comical appearance, coupled with its aggressive nature and big appetite, make for a fun and fascinating pet.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081670066414,"sku":"Budgett Frog","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/Budge_Frog1-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718579"},{"product_id":"bumblebee-dart-frog","title":"Frog Bumblebee Dart","description":"The bumblebee dart frog can reach 4.5 centimeters (1.8 inches) long from snout to vent, with females being slightly larger and more robust than males. Occasionally, some individuals may grow to 5 cm, but this is fairly rare. The bumblebee dart frog has an irregular pattern of bands, ranging from yellow, through golden, to orange; and black or dark brown. Some degree of variation is possible; a few have a thick, \"netted\" mesh of yellow or orange with only a few small spots of black on their bodies. Others have thinner bands of yellow on a mainly black body. The bumblebee dart frog is diurnal and highly active. Seemingly constantly energetic, bumblebee dart frogs are intelligent and curious amphibians with a frequently seen desire to explore changes to their surroundings. In captivity they are among the boldest of the poison dart frogs, making little or no attempt to conceal themselves.","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081670426862,"sku":"Bumblebee Dart Frog","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/ARS5028-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718582"},{"product_id":"dwarf-pixie-frog","title":"Frog Dwarf Pixie","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081670787310,"sku":"Dwarf Pixie Frog","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/download-1_1b219fc1-a87c-4680-b1df-b0ef1ef5db31.jpg?v=1654718585"},{"product_id":"fire-bellied-toad","title":"Toad Guangxi Firebelly (Bombina microdeladigitora)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBombina microdeladigitora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis similar to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eB. maxima\u003c\/i\u003e, but differentiated from the latter species by slight amount of webbing in the toes, black spines on the throat and chest being scattered in small groups, and black being the dominant color on the ventral side. Conversely,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eB. maxima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas fully webbed toes and its ventral side is equally variegated in black and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody length of an adult male\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eB. microdeladigitora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eholotype was recorded at 77 mm. The head is broader than long, tympana are hidden, and the arms are relatively long and fingers short with distinct fringes at their base, forming web-like structures. The dorsal skin of the head, body, and limbs is very rough and covered in warts. The snout and lateral sides of the head, body and limbs are much smoother. Four elongated warts form an X mark on the shoulder region\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081671311598,"sku":"Toad Guangxi Firebelly","price":274.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/firebellied-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718589"},{"product_id":"giant-pixie-frog","title":"Frog Giant Pixie (Pyxicephalus adspersus)","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081671868654,"sku":"","price":139.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/Pixie_Frog-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718594"},{"product_id":"green-pacman-frog","title":"Frog Green Pacman","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081672786158,"sku":"","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/ARS4678-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718600"},{"product_id":"ornate-pacman-frog","title":"Frog Ornate Pacman","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081673015534,"sku":"","price":249.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/VPL6051-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718603"},{"product_id":"suriname-horn-frog-green","title":"Frog Suriname Horn (Green)","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081673539822,"sku":"","price":279.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/VPL0463-1-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718606"},{"product_id":"agalychnis-callidryas-red-eye-tree-frog","title":"Frog Red eye Tree (Agalychnis callidryas)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgalychnis callidryas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, known as the \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ered-eyed treefrog\u003c\/b\u003e, is an \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Central America\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arboreal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arboreal\"\u003earboreal\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Hylidae\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hylidae\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hylidae\"\u003ehylid\u003c\/a\u003e native to \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Neotropical\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neotropical\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neotropical\"\u003eNeotropical\u003c\/a\u003e rainforests where it ranges from \u003ca title=\"Mexico\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mexico\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mexico\"\u003eMexico\u003c\/a\u003e, through \u003ca title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Central_America\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Central_America\"\u003eCentral America\u003c\/a\u003e, to \u003ca title=\"Colombia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colombia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Colombia\"\u003eColombia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-IUCN_1-1\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e It is sometimes kept in captivity. The \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scientific_name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Scientific_name\"\u003escientific name\u003c\/a\u003e of the red-eyed treefrog, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA. callidryas\u003c\/i\u003e, comes from Greek words \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekalos\u003c\/i\u003e (beautiful) and \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edryas\u003c\/i\u003e (a tree or wood nymph).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis species has large, bright red eyes with vertically narrowed pupils. The red eyed tree frog is very colorful, with a vibrant green body, yellow and blue vertical stripes along its side, a white underside, and brightly colored orange or red feet. Additionally, they have sticky pads on their toes that allow them to cling onto leaves . The skin on the red-eyed treefrog’s belly is soft and fragile, whereas the back is thicker and rougher. On average, the males are about two inches long, and the females are slightly bigger at around 3 inches.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-:1_5-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed-eyed treefrogs inhabit areas near rivers and ponds in rainforests and humid lowlands on the Atlantic slopes from southern Veracruz and northern Oaxaca in Mexico, to central Panama and northern Colombia. They also live on the Pacific slope in southwestern Nicaragua and southwestern Costa Rica to eastern Panama.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-The_Amphibians_and_Reptiles_of_Costa_Rica_6-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe optimum temperature for red-eyed treefrogs is 24–29 °C (75–84 °F) in the daytime, and 19–25 °C (66–77 °F) at night. \u003csup id=\"cite_ref-Animal_Diversity_Web_7-0\" class=\"reference\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgalychnis\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecallidryas\u003c\/i\u003e also require high humidity levels of at least 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\nalso require high humidity levels of at least 80%","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081674359022,"sku":"Redeye Tree Frog","price":115.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/r1.jpg?v=1654718616"},{"product_id":"xl-marine-toad","title":"Toad XL Marine","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081674850542,"sku":"","price":549.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/DIV7077-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718620"},{"product_id":"suriname-horn-frog-brown","title":"Frog Suriname Horn Brown","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081675243758,"sku":"","price":169.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/VPL0476-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718622"},{"product_id":"whites-blue-tree-frog","title":"Frog Whites Blue Tree","description":"","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081675866350,"sku":"","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/DIV8169-600x600-1.jpg?v=1654718625"},{"product_id":"whites-tree-frog","title":"Frog Whites Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAustralian green tree frog\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eRanoidea caerulea\u003c\/i\u003e), also known as simply \u003cb\u003egreen tree frog\u003c\/b\u003e in Australia, \u003cb\u003eWhite’s tree frog\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb\u003edumpy tree frog\u003c\/b\u003e, is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Species\" title=\"Species\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003especies\u003c\/a\u003e of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tree_frog\" title=\"Tree frog\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003etree frog\u003c\/a\u003e native to Australia and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/New_Guinea\" title=\"New Guinea\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNew Guinea\u003c\/a\u003e, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Introduced_species\" title=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eintroduced populations\u003c\/a\u003e in the United States and New Zealand, though the latter is believed to have died out. It is morphologically similar to some other members of its genus, particularly the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Magnificent_tree_frog\" title=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003emagnificent tree frog\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ci\u003eR. splendida\u003c\/i\u003e) and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/White-lipped_tree_frog\" title=\"Introduced species\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ewhite-lipped tree frog\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ci\u003eR. infrafrenata\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLarger than most Australian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frog\" title=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003efrogs\u003c\/a\u003e, the Australian green \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tree\" title=\"Tree\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003etree\u003c\/a\u003e frog reaches 10 cm (4 in) or more in length. Its average lifespan in captivity, about 16 years, is long compared with most frogs. Docile and well suited to living near human dwellings, Australian green tree frogs are often found on window sills or inside houses, eating insects drawn by the light. The green tree frog screams when it is in danger to scare off its foe, and squeaks when it is touched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDue to its appearance and behavioural traits, the green tree frog is a popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Exotic_pet\" title=\"Exotic pet\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eexotic pet\u003c\/a\u003e throughout the world. The skin secretions of the frog have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Antiseptic\" title=\"Antiseptic\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eantibacterial\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Antiviral_drug\" title=\"Magnificent tree frog\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eantiviral\u003c\/a\u003e properties that may prove useful in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pharmacology\" title=\"Pharmacology\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003epharmaceutical\u003c\/a\u003e preparations and which have rendered it relatively immune to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Decline_in_amphibian_populations\" title=\"Decline in amphibian populations\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003epopulation declines being experienced by many species of amphibian\u003c\/a\u003e. It is a common species and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/International_Union_for_Conservation_of_Nature\" title=\"International Union for Conservation of Nature\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eInternational Union for Conservation of Nature\u003c\/a\u003e has assessed its conservation status as being “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Least_concern\" title=\"Least concern\" class=\"mw-redirect\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eleast concern\u003c\/a\u003e“.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"petopetsnew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081676816622,"sku":"","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/products\/tree-frog-white.jpg?v=1654718632"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0129\/0222\/collections\/Uromastyx.jpg?v=1654501100","url":"https:\/\/www.petopets.com\/collections\/reptiles-livestock\/turtles-tortoises.oembed?page=2","provider":"Pet O Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}