Pet Piccies
POSTED BY: PhoenixRose
UPDATED: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 16:40
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Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
I believe that she is a green anole (Anolis carolinensis), the only anole native to the U.S. (I assume you're in America - tell me if I'm wrong!). She looks to be about the right size (9" snout-vent length). They change colour you know (this brown colour is a sign of stress - probably a bit scared of being inside!) and the males have fantastically coloured dewlaps (the flap of flesh they can extend under their throats)
I'm going to exit teacher mode now!
A very fine teacher you must be... you are right on with the description and I believe you have nailed it. A funny thing about the color change you mentioned, I have watched them change before my eyes - usually from a brownish gray like you said, to light green and than a darker, brighter green.
I have always enjoyed observing reptiles in their native state and from your knowledge, it seems you do as well. Thanks
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Originally posted by deadlockvictim:
I have always enjoyed observing reptiles in their native state and from your knowledge, it seems you do as well. Thanks
You're welcome! I always love a chance to pontificate about reptiles. I'm a zoologist by training, specialising in reptiles. Sadly we people in the UK only have 6 native species of reptile and they are pretty scarce so most people have never seen a snake or lizard in the wild!
This probably prompted my choice of pet. Here's my baby (slightly bigger than an anole at nearly 5 foot long!)
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whoa....good pet !
He's amazing.
I'm afraid I don't know enough about herpetology to pontificate, but I think it’s safe to say that there a few more than six native species of reptile in the Americas, with over 200 in Texas alone.
Here are some pics of the common Horned Lizard or Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos) – one of my favorites. (These are stock photos since I didn’t have any of my own to upload)
At one time these were plentiful, but have really been on the decline. I rarely see them in this part of the state.
edit: ooops...how'd he get in there???
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ok, just to show i have warm and fuzzy side as well... here's my cat... I call him Louie, but he prefers Louis (or Lord Humungus - Master of the Universe)..... he's quite the ham....
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I love all the pets! So beautiful!
Had to share some pics of my Rimmer. He just always seems to be sleeping...
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Originally posted by RoxyFreefall:
He just always seems to be sleeping...
it's called a Cat-Nap...(my guys are pros at it)... man, are cats the luckiest animals in the world, or what ??
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Originally posted by deadlockvictim:
it's called a Cat-Nap...(my guys are pros at it)... man, are cats the luckiest animals in the world, or what ??
lol, well yeah, but if Rimmer didn't end up in so many different spots sleeping I'd swear he was comatose. They are lucky lil devils, eat and sleep, not a care in the world. *sigh*
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Originally posted by RoxyFreefall:
lol, well yeah, but if Rimmer didn't end up in so many different spots sleeping I'd swear he was comatose.
You sure Lister isn't just picking him up and moving him around? Like a kitty beanbag?
"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"
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Originally posted by LittleAlbatross29:
I posted this one before but I didn't realize how close our poor, deceased kitties looked alike. Even the white points going toward their foreheads were slightly askew.
*pawses*
Deep connection moment. It passes. I just get wowed sometimes. Don't mind me.
"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"
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JQ - you had Snuffy's twin?? How wonderful !!!
He was exceptional,smart,loving and regal..he was the leader of my tribe in true alpha male fashion..
Here are some pics of the others...
This is Apollo and Nikky..
This is Kayleigh..she was named after the song ,not our beloved mechanic..
And finally another of Apollo,becaus he was just so very pretty...
*sigh* So many good memories...
"Your brother Numfar did the dance of joy for three moons. Numfar! Do the dance of joy."
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