Varanophile

so does wine. but seriously, dumb idea putting a skink on a cat...........surely you guys can see that...wind ups are always good when they are semi legitimate aye. good night

saw a rag doll take down a salty one time........true story

he he he..... you're the fantagarang, lay off the shiraz. lizards and pussy cats not good idea, python and pussy cats not a problem

if the reptile can choose its proximity to the cat/dog then its still wrong in my opinion....seen it go wrong before. if the reptile is placed on the cat/dog then how can you say 'different strokes'......ridiculous, that bluey would be scared genuine pet owner's number one concern is for the welfare of the animal, not I'm bored this would be an amusing power trip for me.

no problem importing ocicats or wild cat crosses that massacre birds......well they are cute and cuddly....hippocrits!

ha ha, spot on repto. some people are in the hobby because they are interested in learning, some do it for money, some do it for learning and money (my favourite), and some do it because they want to look cool and are not intetested in the welfare of the animal.....or they are just a little simple upstairs- what did the cat get out of it? what did the bluey get out of it? They don't get to look 'cool' on the forum.

better if you find some already here

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrghhhhhhhhhh. dik.

Yeah...why can't we have White's Tree Frogs??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? :digH:

why would you do that?

Learnt something new today...... from: http://www.herpcenter.com/leopard-geckos/16317-calcium-powder.html "D3 is confusing and is debated often. It is believed that most reptiles can not absorb D3 from their food (or supplements). Truthfully though, this seems to have only been proven with diurnal basking species. Those critters that bask under the sun are absorbing pre-vitamin d3 into their bodies. (Which is then converted into pro-vitamin D3 and then finally D3.) Many of these animals can not absorb ingested D3. D3 is required for calcium absorption. If D3 isn't present in the body, calcium absorption doesn't take place. This is what leads to Metabolic Bone Disease and other calcium defficiency disorders. This is why diurnal basking species MUST have proper lighting that provides UVB. Nocturnal species however are a different ballgame all together. They have low UVB exposure in the wild. (Many nocturnal species actually come out at dusk when UVB levels are low but present and are also out at dawn when UVB levels are low but present.) Defining which species require and don't require D3 in their supplements is tricky as it would require independant research on every nocturnal species. I do not provide D3 for my Leopard Geckos. They are apparently one of the species that can ingest D3 and absorb it naturally. Providing additional D3 risks a toxic level. (D3 can be given in excess and can lead to toxicity.) I have never had an issue with my Leopard Geckos, and I have never offered supplemental D3 with their calcium."

The golden rule is NEVER name them before you get them home........

My brother's collection in Perth... Auckland....

http://www.google.com type in estradiol effects on frogs this one sums it up: http://ehp03.niehs.nih.gov/article/fetchArticle.action?articleURI=info%3Adoi%2F10.1289%2Fehp.8067 suprised you have not already done before you suggested I might want to do some more research :digH:

D-estrodiol. Natural hormone produced in female animals. If this hormone is present in males during the development of the sexual organs it results in the development of ovotestes. Males with ovotestes are sterile. They are still genetic males though. Treating with hormones can induce or repress genes- but do not change the gene itself.

Allan's comments are true to a high degree- as you know Matt. I paid top dollar for my originals. I needed to protect my investment, so the first lot sold were hormone treated- which was CLEARLY stated. The hormone left the females unchanged, but ensured that the males testes would not develop- it did not cause any genetic issues (people do your research). The next lots I sold were not treated in any way. It was never about shed loads of money. 'Albinos' were never plentiful- technically they are lutinos- not albinos. I had 28 in total when they were euthanised as they were held with White's Tree Frogs :digH: . The remainder that exist are a combination of those that came from me and possibly a small number from 'Church Mouse' on Trade Me- most, if not all of Church Mouse's ended up with a FNZAS forum member in Tauranga... These frogs are the colour they are because they lack pieces of genetic code related to the expression or production of skin pigment, often with animals that have genetic defects in one area there are problems in other areas too...hence the spinal problems as tadpoles and skin issues as they age. Allan's comment re crossing back with a normal strain is a long road, but it is the only way to ensure the longetivity of this morph- eliminate all the other genetic defects, but keep the defect that makes them yellow. To the best of my knowledge I sold them cheaper than anyone else. Cheers.

I think given that there will always be a wait of at least 8 years from hatchling to breedable size they will hold their value. Price has gone up due to trademe. Previously I think people sold or swapped on the quiet. If you know what you are looking for then not too hard to work out males and females with tortoises....I'm no expert but I have had some experts confirm male and female for me.

Meant spurs on the male more obvious. Not impatient, need money. Settle Petal! I'll put some more photos up of the tail.

also portions of shell have very dark brown, almost black patterning. I think maybe also a larger animal too.

cheers. good advice. thanks.

yeah, that would be an accuarte figure. lack of females because people incubate at wrong temp?

repto, where do you think the olive green ones originate in terms of the range of the species?

only because 80% of those i have seen for sale are greek rather than hermann's.

also why are there more greeks here than hermann's? Is it due to original numbers imported or ease of breeding?

interesting. have you ever seen olive green ones? I presume that Barbara's came from England?