OfficeJax Pet Information center

 
      Pet News, Pet Care, Pet Training, Pet Supplies, cat pictures, dog pictures, pet pictures

Advertising | Affiliate revenue sharing  |  Auctions  |   Best Tips and Home Remedies   |  Blogging  |  Crafts & Hobbies  |  Currency Trading  |  mesothelioma lung cancer and asbestos |  Mortgage and refinance |  Pets  |  Web Site design 

We would like to thank the local libraries, schools, and universities for recommending students to visit us when doing research on any of our information topics.
 Please check back frequently as new topics are added and current topics are updated daily.

 

              

pet care information from the pet information channel search the pet information channel for free online ebooks tips news reports do it yourself how to articles and remedies Pet Information Channel DIRECTORY OF TOPICS & ARTICLES pet care information from the pet information channel

Place your TextLink AD here free

      Why the Heck Would You Have a Pet Snake (or lizard, crocodile, monitor, frog, turtle etc)?

snake pictures from the pet information channel Myspace Layouts      

This is a question that has been asked of me and a thousand (million?) other herp keepers. I think it's almost a case of once bitten, twice as determined. But seriously, it is something I have pondered but not really found an adequate answer for. They are not cute and cuddly. They bite (when young), they feel cold (not really) and they have funny eyes. And scales.

As a little tacker I was always into animals - frogs, lizards, tadpoles, butterflies, beetles, spiders - you name it, I went looking for it.

I don't think I ever got over it. It's hard to explain to people who do not have a fascination with animals, what the attraction is. It's just there. I think most people actually have it but for a variety of reasons they do not act upon it or ignore it.

Snakes are particularly intriguing. The way they move, the way the eat, the way their metabolism is so brilliantly attuned to the particular environment they inhabit, their ancestry, the development of venoms so potent that that can kill in minutes, all of these things interest me and make me want to know more about them.

There is some part of you that has to overcome a natural fear in the first instance to want to own and keep a reptile. For some reason, I'm not sure if it's instinct, we fear snakes and many reptiles. Witness a small child when you show them a snake. They instantly recoil. It's only when you show them that they have nothing to fear that they can then 'pet' the snake and overcome their own fears (well, as long as it's not venomous).

Where I live, every snake is venomous. There is no such thing as a snake that is not dangerous. Copperheads, red-bellied black snakes, mainland tiger snakes and eastern brown snakes all inhabit my local area, so it's understandable that people fear them. We have no pythons or non-venomous snakes in my area. Just the other day one of the painters doing my house remarked to me that he nearly leapt out of his skin when he saw what looked to be a snake in the grass near where he was painting. It turns out it was a blue tongued lizard, but nonetheless, his fear was well grounded. Living in the area makes you wary of snakes.

I think this is somewhat unfortunate. Snakes are more scared of you. How big you must appear to a snake. Standing still when you see one will prevent an attack. They only attack when threatened. Slowly backing off is also a good thing to do.

So why keep them? I think it is a duality of fear and fascination. And the trouble is that once you have one, you want two, and then three etc. If you have them, you know the feeling.

Another aspect is the actual act of managing to keep an animal that is not naturally suited or normally kept as a pet in an artificial environment. Learning about its needs, how to maintain optimal health, how to breed it, how to 'tame' it and how to enjoy it for what it is. These are challenges that herp keeping offers that few other pets do.

Mark Chapple is the Author of "How to build enclosures for reptiles" Find out how to build snake and other reptile cages as well as arboreal cages. Full color pictures, detailed diagrams and easy to follow, step-by-step instructions.

http://www.reptile-cage-plans.com


TODAYS NEWS BY OFFICEJAX FREE ADVERTISING AND AD EXCHANGE SOLUTIONSMORE PETS INFORMATION RESOURCES updated Fri. March / 29 / 2024

April 2024 solar eclipse isn't a great place for pets, experts say - USA TODAY
April 2024 solar eclipse isn't a great place for pets, experts say  USA TODAY

Tri-State nonprofit uses high-tech drones, search and rescue techniques to find lost pets - WCPO 9 Cincinnati
Tri-State nonprofit uses high-tech drones, search and rescue techniques to find lost pets  WCPO 9 Cincinnati

The cicadas are coming in Chicago -- what does that mean for your pets? - CBS News
The cicadas are coming in Chicago -- what does that mean for your pets?  CBS News

How do cicadas mix with pets? Experts have answers as 17-year cicada season nears - CBS News
How do cicadas mix with pets? Experts have answers as 17-year cicada season nears  CBS News

Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella - The Seattle Times
Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  The Seattle Times

"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned - WSBT-TV
"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

Humane Society of Missouri pets for adoption - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Humane Society of Missouri pets for adoption  St. Louis Post-Dispatch

IndyHumane staff, volunteers take stand against animal shelter's CEO - IndyStar
IndyHumane staff, volunteers take stand against animal shelter's CEO  IndyStar

Boarding pets or in-home sitters: In Atlanta, 1 is a clear cost-saver - FOX 5 Atlanta
Boarding pets or in-home sitters: In Atlanta, 1 is a clear cost-saver  FOX 5 Atlanta

Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress - Phys.org
Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress  Phys.org

Pet-sitting: A unique way to travel the world for free - BBC.com
Pet-sitting: A unique way to travel the world for free  BBC.com

Should you be worried about the eclipse's effect on your pets? - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Should you be worried about the eclipse's effect on your pets?  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

Don't surrender pets to a shelter. Send in a pro to reverse bad behavior, says Utah trainer - KSL NewsRadio
Don't surrender pets to a shelter. Send in a pro to reverse bad behavior, says Utah trainer  KSL NewsRadio

MDARD - MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Pets Safe this Spring Holiday Season - Michigan Courts
MDARD - MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Pets Safe this Spring Holiday Season  Michigan Courts

Keep your pets safe on Easter with these tips - KSAT San Antonio
Keep your pets safe on Easter with these tips  KSAT San Antonio

Rentals and condos would be required to allow pets under proposed bylaw in Arlington - CBS Boston
Rentals and condos would be required to allow pets under proposed bylaw in Arlington  CBS Boston

Pets of the Week: Cairo, Charlie, HoneyBee and Ollie are available for adoption - Long Beach Press Telegram
Pets of the Week: Cairo, Charlie, HoneyBee and Ollie are available for adoption  Long Beach Press Telegram

Vancouver Safe Stay site provides ‘sense of stability’ by allowing pets - KOIN.com
Vancouver Safe Stay site provides ‘sense of stability’ by allowing pets  KOIN.com

Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida - The Hill
Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida  The Hill

Pets of the week: Doberman and borzoi looking for new home together after their owner died - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Pets of the week: Doberman and borzoi looking for new home together after their owner died  The San Diego Union-Tribune

WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Kane - WNCT
WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Kane  WNCT

Family, pets displaced after Phoenix home fire - FOX 10 News Phoenix
Family, pets displaced after Phoenix home fire  FOX 10 News Phoenix

Pets With Jobs: Where to Meet Portland's Professional Pups, Career Kitties and Busy Birds - Willamette Week
Pets With Jobs: Where to Meet Portland's Professional Pups, Career Kitties and Busy Birds  Willamette Week

Help Loveable Pets Score New Homes at Special Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House on April 7 - Burlington County, NJ - Official Website
Help Loveable Pets Score New Homes at Special Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House on April 7  Burlington County, NJ - Official Website

Clemson introduces revamped policy for domestic animals (pets) - Clemson News
Clemson introduces revamped policy for domestic animals (pets)  Clemson News

Help loveable pets score new homes at Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House - The Sun Newspapers
Help loveable pets score new homes at Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House  The Sun Newspapers

Steps you can take to prepare your pets for summer - CBS Pittsburgh
Steps you can take to prepare your pets for summer  CBS Pittsburgh

Proposed bylaw would have condos and rentals required to allow pets in Arlington - CBS Boston
Proposed bylaw would have condos and rentals required to allow pets in Arlington  CBS Boston

Common health issues in senior pets - FOX 13 Tampa
Common health issues in senior pets  FOX 13 Tampa

With Crowded Pet Shelters, Foster Care Eases Strain - ccxmedia.org
With Crowded Pet Shelters, Foster Care Eases Strain  ccxmedia.org

Pets of the week | Features | davisenterprise.com - Davis Enterprise
Pets of the week | Features | davisenterprise.com  Davis Enterprise

"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned - WSBT-TV
"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

South Carolina expert weighs in on vaccinating pets - WLTX.com
South Carolina expert weighs in on vaccinating pets  WLTX.com

Pets on the Plaza: Meet Royal - 47abc - WMDT
Pets on the Plaza: Meet Royal - 47abc  WMDT

Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (March 2024) - MarketWatch
Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (March 2024)  MarketWatch

53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park - KGET 17
53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  KGET 17

Enhancing lives with Nashville Therapy Pets - News Channel 5 Nashville
Enhancing lives with Nashville Therapy Pets  News Channel 5 Nashville

QC Animal Welfare Center, Milan, gives tips on keeping pets safe during storms - WHBF - OurQuadCities.com
QC Animal Welfare Center, Milan, gives tips on keeping pets safe during storms  WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

Love 4 Pets: March 28, 2024 - KOB.com - KOB 4
Love 4 Pets: March 28, 2024 - KOB.com  KOB 4

‘Pet trusts’ in America are growing as pet ownership goes up - KMVT
‘Pet trusts’ in America are growing as pet ownership goes up  KMVT

Meet Waffles and Pancakes: Our Pets of the Day - FOX 5 Atlanta
Meet Waffles and Pancakes: Our Pets of the Day  FOX 5 Atlanta

Meet Otis & Barney, our Pets of the Day for March 28 - Dayton 24/7 Now
Meet Otis & Barney, our Pets of the Day for March 28  Dayton 24/7 Now

Pets of the week: Xena is a cuddly puppy. Bear is a gorgeous tabby - MLive.com
Pets of the week: Xena is a cuddly puppy. Bear is a gorgeous tabby  MLive.com

Pets Of The Week: Meet Daphne And Persian - Los Alamos Daily Post
Pets Of The Week: Meet Daphne And Persian  Los Alamos Daily Post

Tulsa Animal Welfare Explains Ordinance Requiring Residents Provide Shelter For Pets - news9.com KWTV
Tulsa Animal Welfare Explains Ordinance Requiring Residents Provide Shelter For Pets  news9.com KWTV

Shelter of Hope Adoptable Pets - Penn Yan Chronicle-Express
Shelter of Hope Adoptable Pets  Penn Yan Chronicle-Express

Make sure your pets are receiving the proper care for their age - WWLP.com
Make sure your pets are receiving the proper care for their age  WWLP.com

Woman's Kind Gesture Toward Overheated Squirrel Turns Into Something Magical - Parade Pets
Woman's Kind Gesture Toward Overheated Squirrel Turns Into Something Magical  Parade Pets

Jersey's Journeys: Adoptable pets at PACC - KGUN 9 Tucson News
Jersey's Journeys: Adoptable pets at PACC  KGUN 9 Tucson News

Protecting Pets and Livestock from Ticks – Sheridan Media - Sheridan Media
Protecting Pets and Livestock from Ticks – Sheridan Media  Sheridan Media

Arlington resident says dogs 'terrorizing' neighborhood killed 7 of her cats - WJXT News4JAX
Arlington resident says dogs 'terrorizing' neighborhood killed 7 of her cats  WJXT News4JAX

Local animal shelter reaches max capacity - WVVA
Local animal shelter reaches max capacity  WVVA

Plant-based dog wellness company launches into Pets at Home - Pet Food Processing
Plant-based dog wellness company launches into Pets at Home  Pet Food Processing

Helping Your Pets Thrive Through all Stages of Life with Lifestyle Expert Kathy Buccio - WATE 6 On Your Side
Helping Your Pets Thrive Through all Stages of Life with Lifestyle Expert Kathy Buccio  WATE 6 On Your Side

Stardew Valley: How To Rename Your Pet - GameRant
Stardew Valley: How To Rename Your Pet  GameRant

Joliet Junior College partners with local rescues to help pets get homes - Shaw Local News Network
Joliet Junior College partners with local rescues to help pets get homes  Shaw Local News Network

KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Robert - Lubbock - KCBD
KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Robert - Lubbock  KCBD

The Champaign Humane Society wants to help pets find new homes — without entering shelters - IPM Newsroom
The Champaign Humane Society wants to help pets find new homes — without entering shelters  IPM Newsroom

Humane Fort Wayne: Pet of the Week 3/28 - 21 Alive News
Humane Fort Wayne: Pet of the Week 3/28  21 Alive News

Western Washington man who Shot at Pets, Birds and Squirrels to get Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment - Big Country News
Western Washington man who Shot at Pets, Birds and Squirrels to get Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment  Big Country News

Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  Mayo Clinic

Vet discusses importance of spaying/neutering pets | Community | abc12.com - WJRT
Vet discusses importance of spaying/neutering pets | Community | abc12.com  WJRT

For her services, North Ridgeville notary public asks for pet food - The Morning Journal
For her services, North Ridgeville notary public asks for pet food  The Morning Journal

Alexandria Pet Of The Week: An Energetic Girl In Her Senior Years - Patch
Alexandria Pet Of The Week: An Energetic Girl In Her Senior Years  Patch

Enjoy reduce animal adoption fees this Easter at local pet rescues - News3LV
Enjoy reduce animal adoption fees this Easter at local pet rescues  News3LV

Pets Fur People: Meet Phoebe - KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com
Pets Fur People: Meet Phoebe  KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com

CSFD receives animal rescue equipment in honor of retiring leader - Colorado Springs Gazette
CSFD receives animal rescue equipment in honor of retiring leader  Colorado Springs Gazette

Pets of the week: Yukon and Bobble - Fort Bragg Advocate-News
Pets of the week: Yukon and Bobble  Fort Bragg Advocate-News

6 in 10 pet owners surveyed in the UK, Austria and Denmark believe their pets should have access to the same healthcare treatment options as humans - Vet Candy
6 in 10 pet owners surveyed in the UK, Austria and Denmark believe their pets should have access to the same healthcare treatment options as humans  Vet Candy

Pet of the Week: 2024 pets - WTOP
Pet of the Week: 2024 pets  WTOP

53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park - Yahoo! Voices
53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  Yahoo! Voices

PETS OF WEEK: Louco and Binx - WiscNews
PETS OF WEEK: Louco and Binx  WiscNews

Black Dog Animal Rescue Adoptable Pets - March 28, 2024 | Lifestyles | thecheyennepost.com - The Cheyenne Post
Black Dog Animal Rescue Adoptable Pets - March 28, 2024 | Lifestyles | thecheyennepost.com  The Cheyenne Post

City of West Hollywood's Free 'Picasso Pets' Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of ... - City of West Hollywood
City of West Hollywood's Free 'Picasso Pets' Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of ...  City of West Hollywood

How To Introduce New Pets Into Your Home, According To Experts - Forbes
How To Introduce New Pets Into Your Home, According To Experts  Forbes

Necropsies being conducted after another dog at pet groomer dies - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Necropsies being conducted after another dog at pet groomer dies  WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm

How microbiome-tailored nutrition can extend a pet's longevity - PetfoodIndustry.com
How microbiome-tailored nutrition can extend a pet's longevity  PetfoodIndustry.com

Adorable Irish Farm That Lets Guests Cuddle Baby Lambs Is Total Bucket List Bliss - Parade Pets
Adorable Irish Farm That Lets Guests Cuddle Baby Lambs Is Total Bucket List Bliss  Parade Pets

Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024 - NerdWallet
Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024  NerdWallet

KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Robert - KCBD
KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Robert  KCBD

Pet of the Week: Meet Ziggy! – KION546 - KION
Pet of the Week: Meet Ziggy! – KION546  KION

Pet of the Day: Diesel and Zoe - NBC Right Now
Pet of the Day: Diesel and Zoe  NBC Right Now

US pet ownership steady since 2010; Cat may rise, dog fall - PetfoodIndustry.com
US pet ownership steady since 2010; Cat may rise, dog fall  PetfoodIndustry.com

Punxsutawney Phil and 'Wife' Just Became Parents - Parade Pets
Punxsutawney Phil and 'Wife' Just Became Parents  Parade Pets

No More Pretending To Have A Support Animal, American Airlines Makes Pet Travel Easier - View from the Wing
No More Pretending To Have A Support Animal, American Airlines Makes Pet Travel Easier  View from the Wing

New Mexico Living Pet Pics March 28, 2024 - KRQE News 13
New Mexico Living Pet Pics March 28, 2024  KRQE News 13

Pet Project: Maui looking to smother new owner with kisses - KSN-TV
Pet Project: Maui looking to smother new owner with kisses  KSN-TV

Letter to the Editor: Maryville needs reliable pet sitters - Northwest Missourian
Letter to the Editor: Maryville needs reliable pet sitters  Northwest Missourian

Study finds most rabbit owners can recognize pain - The Jerusalem Post
Study finds most rabbit owners can recognize pain  The Jerusalem Post

Meet the A.R.K. Pets of the Week - The Pantagraph
Meet the A.R.K. Pets of the Week  The Pantagraph

5 pet food takeaways from Global Pet Expo 2024 - PetfoodIndustry.com
5 pet food takeaways from Global Pet Expo 2024  PetfoodIndustry.com

Ivy Cove Introduces Luxury Pet Accessories - The Garnette Report
Ivy Cove Introduces Luxury Pet Accessories  The Garnette Report

16 UK Pet Ownership Statistics in 2024: General & Regional Facts – Dogster - Dogster.com
16 UK Pet Ownership Statistics in 2024: General & Regional Facts – Dogster  Dogster.com

Hilarious Baboon's Unbothered Behavior Takes Center Stage During Snack Time - Parade Pets
Hilarious Baboon's Unbothered Behavior Takes Center Stage During Snack Time  Parade Pets

620 WTMJ & Brewers Community Foundation team up to help pets with the Wisconsin Humane Society - WTMJ
620 WTMJ & Brewers Community Foundation team up to help pets with the Wisconsin Humane Society  WTMJ

SNAPS photo competition will celebrate Superior pets - Boulder Daily Camera
SNAPS photo competition will celebrate Superior pets  Boulder Daily Camera

These plants bloom in western Washington over spring. They’re also toxic to your pets - Tacoma News Tribune
These plants bloom in western Washington over spring. They’re also toxic to your pets  Tacoma News Tribune

Alaska Airlines passenger reunited with dog after airline accidentally loses pet during loading - New York Post
Alaska Airlines passenger reunited with dog after airline accidentally loses pet during loading  New York Post

Pet of the Day: Waffles the dog loves to be buttered up with affection - WGHP FOX8 Greensboro
Pet of the Day: Waffles the dog loves to be buttered up with affection  WGHP FOX8 Greensboro

Ikea shows its products destroyed by pets in cute campaign about affordability - Ad Age
Ikea shows its products destroyed by pets in cute campaign about affordability  Ad Age

Meet Hades: Lower Bucks Co. Shelter Pet Of The Week - Patch
Meet Hades: Lower Bucks Co. Shelter Pet Of The Week  Patch

LCSO animal abuse list helps shelters screen pet parents - Wink News
LCSO animal abuse list helps shelters screen pet parents  Wink News

akron pet suppliesThe Animal Rescue Site needs your clicks to help support their endeavors
 visiting just one sponsor per day feeds an animal for one day. Thank you!

Get on board the TrafficTrain Click Here for Free Traffic! Get Your site listed in 2 Mins! visit and join each ad offer to include your ad on the TrafficTrain

Surplus Overstock and used PET SUPPLIES

university of akron university housing available

 

Find used office equipment in Ohio at www.OfficeJax.Has.It

Find the best fleamarkets at www.FleaMarketWorld.Has.It

www.Akron.Has.It

Find electric powered vehicles at www.NoGas.Drives.It

Akron City directory

Anonymous and Confidential U.S. Mail Drops - No ID Required reship worldwide

Katrina's pet sitting and house sitting services Akron Ohio

Free Automatic Link Exchange

Flea Market World

Find homes for rent
in Akron Ohio
www.homes4rent.has.it

Closeouts
www.close-outs.info

 

Northwest Veterinary Practice Tallmadge, Ohio

 

 

officejax surplus office furniture outlet Akron, ohio

[Back to Top]

 

Click here to
OfficeJax free ad space available here

auction news and listings for Akron, Ohio

Akron crafts and hobby news center

Akron currency trading

Akron Ohio pet news

The Akron blogging news center

Akron Ohio web site design news

Akron Mortgaging and refinancing

Advertising and promotions Akron, Ohio

 

HOME | SITE MAP
© 2012 - 2024 All Rights Reserved

Improve your web site pagerank
 automaticaly with HitsSurfer

free pagerank checker and seo evaluation tools 

akron ohio pet supply pet store littlest pet shop pet store supply pet shop adoption pet insurance pet grooming pet pet virtual pet services pet shop groomers pet care pet medication pet adopt pet food pet product cemetery pet sale health pet animal pet bed pet carrier pet name pet door pet nutrition pet wonder general pet memorial pet scan boarding grooming pet teacher pet plus supply gate pet friendly hotel pet exotic pet medicine pet discount pet sound pet tag dog pet supply wholesale pet hotel pet rescue bird pet sitter pet boarding pet online pet store boarding pet sitting pet care salt water aquariums fresh water aquariums pet health pet meds pet classifieds pet id pet tag dog free pet puppy pet loss pet related services animal pet rabbit pet turtle pet sex little pet shop exotic pet store dubai pet travel pet place own pet services sitting flea dip pet pharmacy food natural pet products pet training pet shelter pet finder animals pet rat clothes pet pet stroller pet shampoos health insurance pet fish pet lost pet grooming mobile pet banfield hospital pet hospitals free pet stuff pet finder pet supermarket pets allowed pet kennel pet contest pet photo free pet online pet edge pet grooming pet cat pet holistic veterinarian pet care for your pet sitting eye nose ears pet finder dog clothing Westminster dog show online pet store dog eating feces? bad dog behavior problems? puppies for sale Westminster kennel dog itchy itchyitchydog baghdad dog insider dog training tips remedies report reviews recommended procedures