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Turtle Species Turtles are cold-blooded reptiles. They have a shell making them unique from other reptiles. Their upper shell is called the carapace, and a lower shell that protects the belly called the plastron. The carapace and plastron shape and color varies from species to species. One might think it would at least always be a hard shell, which also is untrue. There are softshell turtle species, along with many others. Some turtle species include Clemmys insculpta which is the wood turtle; Geochelone sulcata which is the African Spurred tortoise; Chelonia mydas which is the green turtle; Emydoidea blandingii which is the Blanding's turtle; Clemmys guttata which is the spotted turtle; Malaclemys terrapin which is the diamondback terrapin; and Trachemys s. elegans which is the red-eared slider. The species name for the wood turtle is Clemmys insculpta. This turtle is the largest in its genus. The carapace has raised projections Read the whole article...

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Flea control for dogs and cats liken to the different kind of fleas you will find on both animals. However; similarities are recognized in how fleas (While enjoying their feast of fresh, warm blood), will literally spit out a kind of chemical concoction into the hosts bloodstream. This leads to the blood clotting. Of course this tasty cocktail of flea punch on the rocks is not exactly what the local vet ordered for your dearly beloved pet. It won't take long before Fido starts to show the first signs of flea bites. On a young school kid, these little red spots can look quite cute, but spotted all over your pet's coat... is another story. Look out for dark colored particles which appear to be almost like miniature pieces of gravel. They'll also be the inevitable bouts of frenzied itching and scratching from your pet, resulting in very sore swelling Read the whole article...

Humming birds are wonderful birds that are smart, playful, and easy to take care. Many new bird owners are surprised by the intelligence that many birds show. They are also very playful. Make sure you do research on all of the different types of birds. Some types of humming birds are more expensive and require more care than do others. Fortunately, most humming birds require only a little care. If your bird will be alone for most the day, consider buying two birds, so they can keep each other company. Also, bird toys will help pass the time. Birds have advantages over other pets in that they require only a little space for their cage, will never have trouble with ticks or fleas, and will never cut or scratch anybody. How to take care of your Humming Birds. Humming birds require a few basic supplies. The most important is the Read the whole article...