Turtle and Tortoise Show Today

Dog and cat shows are popular among breeders and pet owners alike.? Now turtle and tortoise owners, breeders, and other kinds of terrapin enthusiasts can revel in their own tortuga glory at the 37th annual Turtle and Tortoise Show in New York today.

From 11am to 5pm members of New York Turtle and Tortoise Society and their guests can show off their collection of turtles and tortoises to win ribbons based on many of the same characteristics used to judge dogs and cats.

Many rules and regulations apply (so check out their website), but if you can over to the show, it should be a good time!

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UVB Lighting for ALL Reptiles?

UVB lighting mimics the sun's rays for indoor enclosures.? It provides essential things that enable creatures to grow and metabolize many vitamins and minerals.? Reptiles are one kind of pet that need these invisible rays, but do ALL reptiles need it?

Nocturnal reptiles and snakes typically don't "need" UVB rays to grow and thrive.? They naturally don't soak up as many rays in the wild as your daytime reptiles, therefore they seem to do just fine in captivity without the aid of a UVB bulb.

With this being said, it can still be beneficial for your nocturnal reptile or snake to get these rays, especially if they aren't feeling too well.? It also definitely doesn't hurt to provide UVB lighting to your reptile on a daily basis.? As long as the light isn't too close to your pet, there is no harm done.

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Other Names for a Rabbit

The house rabbit is found all over the world as a pet in indoor cages and outside in hutches.

Rabbits are known by many names throughout the world, regardless of where they live.? They can be called lagomorphs for the scientific order in which they are of, bunnies, hares (which are actually different than rabbits), or a coney (an old English term for a rabbit).

What do you call a rabbit where you live?

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