http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:03:05 -0700 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m11d11-More-on-enrichment-keeping-your-animal-amused-in-captivity?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Cages with lots of cage furniture add enrichment to your pet's life.  Training your pet is an interactive way you can enrich your animal’s life. Teaching your parrot to get up on a stick involves its tiny little brain to start thinking. ... understanding exotics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m11d11-More-on-enrichment-keeping-your-animal-amused-in-captivity?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Enrichment-in-captive-animals?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner What is enrichment? It is basically giving captive animals something to occupy their time, making captivity less boring for them. It adds something special to their lives, and it gives them an opportunity to use their brains to think about things. So... understanding exotics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:11:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Enrichment-in-captive-animals?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Breeding-your-veiled-chameleon?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Baby female veiled chameleon. Veiled chameleons should live alone most of the time. Two male veileds should never be put together for any reason. As with most male reptiles, they will fight if they are together.Veiled chameleons reach sexual maturi... exotic pets Lizards breeding Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:31:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Breeding-your-veiled-chameleon?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Veiled-chameleons?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Newly hatched baby veiled chameleons. Chameleons are not the best lizards for beginners, but are fascinating animals. Of all the species of chameleons that are kept as pets, veileds are the easiest to keep and breed.Sexing baby chameleons can be tr... exotic pets Lizards Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:02:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Veiled-chameleons?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Cricket-care?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Crickets. Taking care of the “food” is not something most people want to do, but it’s a necessary evil. Crickets are the source of agony for many pet owners, mostly because of the smell. That being said, most insectivores will rea... insect care Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:46:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Cricket-care?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Critterpalooza?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Ball python. If you have an interest in nature, the Maryland Naturalist Center (home of the Natural History Society) is the place to be on October 10 from noon until 4 p.m. Founded in 1929, the Natural History Center is home to all things relating ... herpetological society wildlife Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:05:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Critterpalooza?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d8-MidAtlantic-Reptile-Show?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Mid-Atlantic Reptile Show  The 17th annual Mid-Atlantic Reptile Show (MARS) is September 19-20 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, 4-H Hall, 2200 York Rd. in Timonium.Show proceeds are donated to purchase and protect rainforest and critical hab... reptile show Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:02:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m9d8-MidAtlantic-Reptile-Show?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Hognose-snakes?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner The hognose snake is a unique little animal. They have a number of adaptations that make them fascinating creatures. They get their name from their upturned “hog” nose. In Maryland, there are Eastern hognose snakes. As pets, it is preferr... exotic pets snakes native species Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:23:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Hognose-snakes?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Building-your-own-iguana-cage?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Homemade iguana cage. With the tough economic times today, it’s difficult to put a lot of money into expensive animal caging. Large animals need large cages. Green iguanas (Iguana iguana) can grow to about 6-7 ft. in total length.Iguanas live... exotic pets Lizards cage building Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:18:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Building-your-own-iguana-cage?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Herpetological-Society-meeting-June-26?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner   The Maryland Herpetological Society (an organization for people who appreciate reptiles and amphibians) has meetings every month, usually on the fourth Friday. You don’t have to be a member to attend.The next meeting is Friday, June 26 ... exotic pets herpetological society Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:40:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Herpetological-Society-meeting-June-26?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Marshy-Point-reptile-and-amphibian-search?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Georgous garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). Photo by Kathryn Morley.  A courageous -- and soggy -- group of individuals braved the weather in search of reptiles and amphibians at the Marshy Point Nature Center. It’s a beautiful facilit... snakes herpetological society wildlife Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:06:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Marshy-Point-reptile-and-amphibian-search?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Dont-buy-baby-turtles-from-street-vendors?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Baby sliders on a log. First of all, selling turtles under 4” in Maryland is illegal. I’ll start there. Next, the street vendors selling these turtles do not know much about them. Their motivation is the money they can make from selling... pets winter exotic pets phobias tortoises insect care parrots Lizards scorpions snakes legislation tarantulas frogs veterinary care herpetological society wildlife necessary supplies rescue events animal rights turtles Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:17:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Dont-buy-baby-turtles-from-street-vendors?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Marine-toads?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Big marine toad.  The marine toad (Bufo marinus) also known as the cane toad, is an invasive species in every place in the world that is tropical. Introduced in Australia in the 1920s to control the cane beetle, they quickly got a foothold that... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:11:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Marine-toads?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Reptiles-visit-St-Pauls-School?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner A tegu lizard (Tupinambis merianae) on his first educational program.  Every spring I visit the St. Paul’s School fifth graders to talk about reptiles and amphibians. Daphne Belton, a science teacher, has organized my visit for several y... exotic pets Fri, 29 May 2009 11:04:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Reptiles-visit-St-Pauls-School?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Michael-Vick-and-animal-abuse?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Confiscated ball pythons being rinsed and rehydrated. As someone who runs an animal rescue, I see the horrors of abuse and neglect every day. Michael Vick leaves prison today after a convition of animal abuse. Although he’ll have an ankle bra... exotic pets abuse animal rights Wed, 20 May 2009 08:06:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Michael-Vick-and-animal-abuse?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Maryland-Herpetological-Societys-Upcoming-Meeting?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Photo by Tom Scollins.  The Maryland Herpetological Society (an organization for people who appreciate reptiles and amphibians) has several events coming up in the next several weeks. The next event is a meeting with presentations. The Herp So... exotic pets Lizards herpetological society Tue, 19 May 2009 10:43:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Maryland-Herpetological-Societys-Upcoming-Meeting?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Brew-at-the-zoo?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner Brew at the Zoo is May 23-24.  Fans of exotic animals, here is your opportunity to give something back and enjoy some beer while you are at it! There are loads of beer vendors from all over the area.The Brew at the Zoo is coming up May 23 &amp... wildlife events Thu, 14 May 2009 10:55:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Brew-at-the-zoo?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d14-The-green-anole?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner This green anole was given away as a prize (illegally) at a recent carnival in the Baltimore area.   Many times green anoles (Anolis carolinensis) show up on plants that are purchased in local stores. The anoles are from the south, but they hi... exotic pets Lizards wildlife Thu, 14 May 2009 10:22:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d14-The-green-anole?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Great-Worcester-Herp-Search?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster. Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina).  Saturday, May 16, 2009 is the annual Great Worcester Herp Search. It is an event for people of all ages and is sponsored by Coastal Bays Program, Delmarva Low Impact Tourism (D... wildlife Mon, 11 May 2009 14:17:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Great-Worcester-Herp-Search?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d7-The-sulcata?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner This sulcata has a deformed beak and shell from an improper diet.  Every year thousands of African spurred tortoises (Geochelone sulcata) are sold in the pet trade. These tortoises start out like cute little golf balls with eyes. They are graz... pets exotic pets tortoises Thu, 07 May 2009 08:03:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2178-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner~y2009m5d7-The-sulcata?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Exotic-Animals-Examiner