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Red-eared turtles breed in captivity only if the rules for their maintenance are followed and favorable conditions for mating are created. Turtles are anxious about the choice of a partner, it is desirable that several males and females be placed in the aviary
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If you keep a reptile, amphibian or predatory invertebrate that feeds on insects at home, it is better for you to breed live food yourself, since there may be supply disruptions in any stores, and in winter it is unrealistic to find insects in nature
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The aquarium is a transparent container for the constant keeping of fish. The water in the aquarium plays a huge role for the organisms and plants living in it. Try to monitor the purity of the water and adhere to the recommendations. It is necessary Aquarium, water and attached instructions
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If a kitten appears in your house, you need to closely monitor it and take care of its health. In order for the immunity of a four-legged friend to be strong and able to withstand various diseases, the pet must be given preventive vaccinations
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Captive breeding is a sign of good maintenance, so if you decide to breed red-eared turtles, you need to create suitable conditions for this. Breeding turtles requires several healthy adult males and females. The sex of males is determined at a length of about 9-10 cm (at the age of 2-5 years), the sex of females at a length of 15-17 cm (which corresponds to an age of 3-8 years)
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If this is the first time you brought a small fluffy meowing lump into your house, then you naturally have a dilemma of how to train a kitten to the litter box. Cats are fairly clean, and therefore learn to go to the private toilet quickly enough with the right approach
Siberian cats are very beautiful, and this is noticed by both felinologists and ordinary cat lovers. For the first time, cats of this breed were mentioned in the 16th century, and then they were called Bukhara. The current name of the breed was formed due to the fact that its representatives have Siberian roots
Siberian cats are a very beautiful and not cheap breed. A kitten can cost from 10 to 25 thousand rubles. Having decided to start breeding, it is very important to choose a purebred Siberian cat, because if you take an animal with any marriage, then the litter will turn out to be unsuccessful
Many cat owners are uncomfortable with shedding their pet's coat. And sometimes it is quite difficult to deal with this problem. It is all the more annoying when wool gets on clothes, because it is extremely difficult to get rid of it. But even in such cases, do not give up, because there are many ways to remove wool in the house
A distinctive feature of Persian cats is a snub nose. At the same time, two types of Persians are distinguished - extreme and classic. The first one is bred mainly in the States, the nose of such cats is small and upturned. Representatives of the second type have a longer nose, and cats of the classical type are bred in Europe
Unfortunately, bad ecology has a negative effect not only on humans, but also on pets. Veterinarians note that malignant neoplasms are increasingly common in cats and dogs. If you are the owner of a dog, you should periodically examine the animal and feel it, especially when the dog has thick and long hair
Most cats can play and entertain for hours. But they do it at the moment when they themselves want, and not at the request of the owner. Many cats can play both with the owner and alone, for example with a ball, a ball, but in fact - with any object in your house
Do you have a small rumbling lump and you really want to know what kind of animal settled in your house? There is nothing difficult in this - an abundance of literature and a variety of Internet resources will help you quickly determine the breed of your kitten
Siberian cats are the first domestic animals that received a vocation from cat lovers not only within the Russian Federation, but also abroad. Some are engaged in breeding thoroughbred Siberians in order to participate in specialized exhibitions, others bring them to their homes as pets
Siberian cats are affectionate, intelligent, strong and agile animals, born hunters for mice and other small rodents. The ideal place for keeping them is a country house, although Siberians also take root in ordinary city apartments. To keep a cat of this breed in excellent physical shape, it is not enough just to feed it correctly, you also need to play often with the Siberian
In families where pets live permanently and in more than one generation, nicknames are given to them easily, simply and habitually: there are certain skills, understanding of the animal, experience of communicating with it. This question looks much more complicated for those who brought home a small fluffy ball for the first time
The name of a cat, like a person, should be given once and for life. If you constantly change the nickname or use its various modifications, then the pet will not learn to recognize its name and will not respond to your call. To accustom the animal to the chosen name, only call it in pleasant moments:
A cattery is a place where different breeds of cats are professionally bred. It happens that nurseries do not have any special name at all. But it's still much better if the cat's house has its own name. Instructions Step 1 Start choosing a name directly from the subject of your interest, that is, from cats
Sooner or later, the owners of kittens and adult cats are faced with the question of the possibility of neutering the animal. Territory marks, restless behavior and a number of hormonal diseases can be avoided if a fairly simple operation is performed on the cat in a timely manner
By bringing a dog into the house, a person takes responsibility for its life and health. And the animal responds to the care - it becomes not just a companion, but also a friend of the owner, and sometimes a member of his family. Unfortunately, animal life is usually much faster than human life, and four-legged friends, like humans, are prone to stress and heart disease
Sharks are not only one of the most ancient species of fish, but can also be among the largest representatives of the underwater world. It is no coincidence that predatory sharks become characters in many horror films. The size of some individuals is amazing
One of the important points that needs to be paid more attention to in order for your Shar Pei to always be in great shape is nutrition. That is why it is necessary to feed your puppy with high quality and well balanced food. A growing Shar Pei meal should contain about 30 percent protein and 20 percent fat
Panleukopenia, popularly known as feline distemper, is a serious viral disease that causes the death of 60% of affected animals. The disease is transmitted by contact, and mainly kittens suffer from it. Instructions Step 1 Take care of your pet's health in advance
The ability to change its color is one of the unique ways to protect against predators. Mastery of this disguise allows animals to achieve maximum resemblance to their environment. Instructions Step 1 Some species of animals can change their color depending on the season
Contrary to popular belief, kangaroos are far from the only marsupial animals. Modern science knows about 250 species of animals, the babies of which are born underdeveloped, after which they grow in the mother's pouch. However, only some kangaroos can be talked about for a very long time - these unique animals are so interesting