Reptiles

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Reptiles

• The Underrated Pet

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Why a Reptile?

• Low Costs
• Low Maintenance
• Low chance of illness/disease
• Exotic Beautiful

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Myths
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Myth 1 Reptiles are slimy
Fact 1 Reptiles are very dry. Most are Smooth
and Silky
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Myth 2 All snakes are venomous
Fact 2 Of the 3000 snake Species in the
world, only 400 are venomous
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Costs vs. Traditional Dog

• King Snake 15
• 20 Gal. Tank 55
• Light/Heat 50
• Substrate/Hide Box/ Accessories 40
• Food 20
• Under 200

• Golden Retriever 400-1500
• Crate 50-100
• Obedience 100
• Food, Toys, Beds, ETC
• A lot

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Housing/Maintenance

• 20 gallon tank
• Heat source (light or undertank)
• Water
• Hide box
• Decoration
• Humidity/Temp monitors

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Beauty
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Helpful Info

• Kingsnake.com Tons of General Info
• http//www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/ - Western New
  York Herpetological Society
• Local Pet Store/Breeders Care sheets/supplies