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Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Introduction to pythons: 1 of 11
An Introduction to PythonsWhat exactly is a python? This is an excellent question which you will be able to answer yourself, intelligently, at the conclusion of this article.Pythons are almost all Old Worldsnakes. They are primarily found in Africa, Asia, Australiawith a lone species found in Mexico, have heat sensing pits on... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians The easiest reptiles to keep as pets: 1 of 11
Far and away North American Colubrids are some of the easiest to keep of reptiles. Being snakes that lay eggs they don't need artificial light or vitamin and mineral supplements as do lizards, turtles and tortoises. As terrestrial creatures they do not need large amounts of filtered water which almost all turtles need, nor do... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: People we miss: 7 of 74
America! His name is Grant Cotting I knew a boy once. A nice boy, sort of a dork really. He loved his Mom and Dad, never in any serious trouble, and always a big smile with shy eyes that his hair was constantly falling in front of. I doubt if he ever had a serious girlfriend.He was a funny kid. Not the mean kind who play joke... More..
Sciences > Zoology The difference between amphibians and reptiles: 3 of 18
The Difference between Reptiles and AmphibiansThere are actually several differences between reptiles and amphibians even though they are so closely related. The cycle of life, how food is eaten, skin covering, eye adaptations; saying nothing of internal differences.The life cycle of a typical amphibian (there are always exce... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Snake-keeping for beginners: 2 of 12
Snake Keeping for BeginnersSome snakes are an excellent choice for someone just learning how to keep reptiles. Some are not any good at all for beginners.Any of the tree boas or tree pythons, the Burmese python, African rock python, green anaconda, reticulated python, amethystine python and any venomous snake should not be ke... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Red-tailed boa care: 1 of 6
Red Tailed Boa CareThere are two types of snakes commonly referred to as Red Tailed Boas.Boa constrictor constrictor (Bcc) is the True Red Tail. True Red Tails Boas are from South America and range from Surinamein the North down through Southern Brazil. These snakes generally have a much brighter red on their tails and can gr... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Teen advice: How to resist bullying: 6 of 30
The best way to resist bullying is by not being a target.What makes a target for a bully? Those who are different from the norm are often the targets of bullies. Too short, too fat, too smart, not smart enough, colour, posture, gait, pimples, eye contact or lack thereof, almost anything that sets one person apart from a group... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians What you should know before you get an iguana: 1 of 4
What You Should Know Before You Get an Iguana.Did you know that those cute little green guys with the tiny spikes on their backs and tails twice as long as their bodies don't stay small? Were you aware that they not only don't stay small but can live over twenty years? Has anyone told you that to properly house an adult iguan... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Should the game of tag be banned on school grounds?: 12 of 37
Should the game of tag be banned on school grounds?Of course it should. It is dangerous. A child could have a serious case of windage, enjoy a game involving running, turning, jumping and other cardiovascularly related activities. Coordination could be improved as could speed and confidence. A knee could be bloodied, an ankle... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Tips for choosing a python: 2 of 6
When choosing a python as a pet careful thought must be given to what type of python one is interested in obtaining.Will you be satisfied with a small Anthill python? Will a snake that only gets a couple of feet long, resembles a dead brown branch and is not active during the day going to satisfy your serpent related needs?Wo... More..