Aliens and exotics

I have read today that the White House has issued a statement denying the existence of extraterrestial beings. Apparently they had enough people sign a petition demanding to know the truth so they came out with this statement. Well I can't or won't comment on the existence of truth from the White House but it does make me wonder about something. Why this obsession about beings from another planet when there are so many interesting ones here on earth? Just in the realm of exotic pets there are interesting animals that given a chance will win your heart. Take for instance the African Sideneck Turtle that resides at my house. Every thing you read about this animal says that it is a fish eater. Mine however makes friends with the fish in her tank. She has a wonderful personality and likes to have her head rubbed. These things are simply her personality. Read about these guys in general and you will find that the species can survive long droughts by hiding out in the mud. Lets see an alien do that :) For those of you wondering about the name, they are called sidenecks because they can not pull thier heads into thier shells but tuck them to the side to protect themselves. That is quite helpful if someone is trying to eat you. I don't recall any of the creatures from Star Wars being able to do that, but wait that wasn't real... or was it :)

Back again

Well as much as I hate to admit it I will. I created this blog and then forgot how to get to it. I know and I am not even blonde. But I am back now and hopefully I will be able to keep this going. I would still like to hear from anyone who is in to exotic pets or thinks they might like to be. I would even like to hear from those of you who would never even dream of keeping anything but a cat or dog. So lets get this party started :)

laws for baby turtles

Hello everyone,
I was driving down the road yesterday and saw a gentleman on the corner with a sign that said baby turtles for sale. I did not stop and look but it does bring up an interesting note. There are federal laws in place that make it illegal to sell hatchling turtles. You can not sell any turtle under 4 inches. So please keep this in mind if you are tempted at some point by those cute little Red Eared Sliders. You can read regulations in full at the following website. http://www.tortoise.org/general/4inch.html
I promise to write more about these wonderful animals at a later date but for now plese dont but any animals from roadside vendors.

Have a great day,
Culebra

Introduction

Hello Everyone,
Allow me introduce myself and explain what this blog is all about. I am a the Exotic Pets Coordinator for Dreampower Animal Rescue here in Colorado Springs. I have a passion for all of those animals that make most people either a bit squeemish or or make them turn tail and run. I would like to hear from those of you that feel the same way. I would also like to hear from those of you that don't. Tell me about why you love your snakes, lizards, frogs, toads and any other animal you might keep as a pet that is out of the ordinary. Also let me if you are one of those who are not to sure about these kinds of pets.

I myself have 2 dogs, 3 cats, 1 bird, 1 gerbil, 1 Leopard gecko, 1 Ball Python, 1 Cornsnake, and 1 Prairie King snake. Oh and don't let me forget the fishtank full of Cichlids and 2 Hermit Crabs. So as you can see I think I have it about covered :)

People often ask me if there is an animal I don't like. I would have to say no there isn't.

So let me hear from you, share your stories or ask questions.

Thanks for reading
Tammy