Author: Olivia G. Schweikart
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Adopt before you Shop: Easter Bunnies
Around April, many people decide to purchase bunnies from pet stores as the perfect Easter present. Unfortunately, a majority of unsuspecting new owners end up unable to care for the animal due to a lack of funding or knowledge on fundamental care. That being said, there are a lot of owners that will end up taking…
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Let’s Talk Crested Water Dragons
My friend Terri Napier was generous enough to allow me the use of Reptar, her male dragon for the filming of this video. For that, I send her many thanks! CHOPPED MIXTURE Vegetation Bowl/Feeding Area: Romaine Lettuce Spinach Zucchini Cauliflower & Broccoli Carrots Apples & Bananas Mangos Insect Bowl/Feeding Area: Mealworms Dubia Roaches Crickets…
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The Problem with Exotic Trading
There is nothing more exciting than walking into a pet store to find a new companion. For the most part, animals in stores come from captive breeders–meaning they can sustain numbers without having to catch more from the wild. A problem has potential to emerge when the animal under desire can only be wild-caught. Take…
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Munchin’ Mice
When from a reputable manufacturer, commercialized diets for mice offer a great deal of protein and additional nutrients. A lot of the time, however, fillers are used–such as corn–which can limit the daily nutrients your pet needs to be healthy. One way of getting around this is making your own chops for your pet. When creating…
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Meet the Family
Though it’s a little overdue, here’s the introduction to our new youtube channel as well as a tour of all my critters!
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Eye of the Tiger: Caring for My Eastern Tiger Salamander Larva
Earlier in the semester, I stumbled across an Eastern tiger salamander at Petco, still in his waterdog form. This type of salamander is known for its hardiness compared to other salamander breeds. My little guy’s name is Milo, though he hasn’t stayed little for long. Spanning a length of 140 mm, he is an ideal…
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Hopping to the Spotlight
One of my favorite things about hiking is getting to interact with the beautiful creatures around you. Around this time last Spring I was meandering through Chewacla—a park in Auburn, Alabama—when I came across these social fellows. Both Fowler’s toads, the toad pictured on top held a darker pigmentation, causing him to beautifully stand out…
Compassion Crossing 