Reptiles can make fantastic pets for both the beginner and advanced pet owners.   However, some people may be put off by the idea of taking care of an animal that may seem completely foreign to them.

I found this article that may help clear up some of the mysteries and questions that often surround the decision of bringing a reptile into your home.

Another article for those of you considering adding an exotic pet to your home.

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When is a Bug More Than a Bug?
Can Bugs Be Good Pets?

As a kid, we didn't have any pets; no dogs, no cats, not even a hamster or gerbil...nothing. So, being kids, we improvised. We had worms, ants, bugs of all shapes and sizes. We genuinely enjoyed them, each and every one...at one point, I think we even had a jar of swamp water...yes swamp water. By the way, there are some very cool creatures living in swamp water.

As an adult, I have had "real" pets, dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles (of various types) and rats, just to name a few. I decided that my kids would have pets, lots of pets. That they would grow up with the joy of a furry head to pet, to feed, to clean up after; my kids would have all of the joys and responsibilities that come with having pets of their own, in the home.

So, why is it that they still feel the need to turn every little bug and slug into 'pets'? My kids have had moths, ants, lightening bugs, even slugs for pets. They seem to enjoy building elaborate homes and habitats for them, they name them, they get upset when they escape or when they die. 

So, when is a bug more than a bug? When it's a pet. A true, loved pet.

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My (un-named) Golden Gecko

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