credit to these awesome websites:
http://www.2ndchance.info/bunnies.htm
http://turtle_tails.tripod.com/raisingbabyturtles/raisingbabyturtles.htm
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Review Questions: Answers!!
Check your answers here:
1. The main physical difference is that a turtle has a flatter back than a tortoise. Different species of turtles can vary in appearance.
2. Yes! Capturing them from the wild is not okay, but they can be found in pet stores.
3. Only if you are absolutely sure that they are abandoned (a.k.a. the mother is dead).
4. Turtles live primarily in water.
5. A tortoise is a vegetarian, it does not eat meat.
6. A tortoise needs a drier climate than a turtle.
7. Bunnies are generally born in batches. The number varies.
8. Bunnies should NOT be dressed. They are born with a perpetual fur outfit, anything else is cruelty.
9. Neither. Turtles are omnivores, eating plants, as well as insects and some fish.
10. About the size of a quarter.
1. The main physical difference is that a turtle has a flatter back than a tortoise. Different species of turtles can vary in appearance.
2. Yes! Capturing them from the wild is not okay, but they can be found in pet stores.
3. Only if you are absolutely sure that they are abandoned (a.k.a. the mother is dead).
4. Turtles live primarily in water.
5. A tortoise is a vegetarian, it does not eat meat.
6. A tortoise needs a drier climate than a turtle.
7. Bunnies are generally born in batches. The number varies.
8. Bunnies should NOT be dressed. They are born with a perpetual fur outfit, anything else is cruelty.
9. Neither. Turtles are omnivores, eating plants, as well as insects and some fish.
10. About the size of a quarter.
Review Questions
Now that you've checked out my website, quiz yourself with these questions:
1. What's the difference between a turtle and a tortoise?
2. Can you keep baby turtles as pets?
3. Can you adopt a wild bunny?
4. Does a turtle prefer a dry or wet climate?
5. What kind of meat do tortoises prefer?
6. What kind of habitat is proper for a tortoise?
7. Are bunnies generally born alone or in batches?
8. How should you dress your baby bunny?
9. Are turtles carnivores or herbivores?
10. How large is a newborn snapping turtle?
1. What's the difference between a turtle and a tortoise?
2. Can you keep baby turtles as pets?
3. Can you adopt a wild bunny?
4. Does a turtle prefer a dry or wet climate?
5. What kind of meat do tortoises prefer?
6. What kind of habitat is proper for a tortoise?
7. Are bunnies generally born alone or in batches?
8. How should you dress your baby bunny?
9. Are turtles carnivores or herbivores?
10. How large is a newborn snapping turtle?
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Baby Turtles
Baby turtles, while not naturally domestic, can make wonderful and adorable pets when treated with the right care.
Before hastily purchasing one of these bitty creatures, however, one should learn the facts of baby turtle care. First off, I must admit to misleading you above. The picture above is of a baby TORTOISE, not a baby turtle. Both can make great pets, but require different care. Don't go mistaking one for the other! This shouldn't happen if you're buying your new pet at a reliable pet store, but just in case, here's how to identify them: The main physical difference between the two is there shells. A turtle has a flatter back than a tortoise. (See picture below). Turtles also live mainly in water, while a tortoise prefers a dryer climate. Turtles are also more omnivorous, eating insects, fish, and plants, while a tortoise eats plants and shrubs that are high in moisture.
A baby TURTLE:
Now that we've (hopefully) cleared up the difference between the turtle and the tortoise, lets get down to business. In caring for baby turtles, I found this website to be very helpful.
Now, in case I haven't convinced you yet that baby turtles/tortoises are just about the cutest pets you can find, check these out:
An adorable baby tortoise:
3 precious snapping turtles (now these you may not want to raise):
Conjoined twins!
Okay, okay, I know you are now itching to go off and buy your baby turtle(s). But before you do, this video is ESSENTIAL. It explains how to build a habitat for your pet. I assure you, this is the best guidance you can find.
Before hastily purchasing one of these bitty creatures, however, one should learn the facts of baby turtle care. First off, I must admit to misleading you above. The picture above is of a baby TORTOISE, not a baby turtle. Both can make great pets, but require different care. Don't go mistaking one for the other! This shouldn't happen if you're buying your new pet at a reliable pet store, but just in case, here's how to identify them: The main physical difference between the two is there shells. A turtle has a flatter back than a tortoise. (See picture below). Turtles also live mainly in water, while a tortoise prefers a dryer climate. Turtles are also more omnivorous, eating insects, fish, and plants, while a tortoise eats plants and shrubs that are high in moisture.
A baby TURTLE:
Now that we've (hopefully) cleared up the difference between the turtle and the tortoise, lets get down to business. In caring for baby turtles, I found this website to be very helpful.
Now, in case I haven't convinced you yet that baby turtles/tortoises are just about the cutest pets you can find, check these out:
An adorable baby tortoise:
Okay, okay, I know you are now itching to go off and buy your baby turtle(s). But before you do, this video is ESSENTIAL. It explains how to build a habitat for your pet. I assure you, this is the best guidance you can find.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Baby Bunnies
Baby bunnies: wild or domestic, they're adorable. Here's how to take care of one when it inevitably catches you unawares, and you are "cuted" into taking care of it.
In caring for a batch of abandoned (their mother was hit by a car) wild cottontail babies I found in my backyard, I found this website to be very helpful. In a domesticated bunny-bought-at-a-pet-store situation, you may want to visit this website.
Want more help? There's nothing better than videos to help you on your journey. Check this one out:
Now, let me put one thing straight. Cute as a baby bunny might be in a diaper and bonnet, you shouldn't go putting clothes on them. That's cruelty. Just visit my page and let the picture below tide you over.
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