Ball pythons are native to Central and Western Africa and have become increasingly popular pets. They are easy to handle, have long life spans, and come in a variety of morphs (colors and patterns not produced in nature.)
The Suma Ball Python or Super Mahogany Ball Python is a morph that was initially produced in 2009. The Suma morph is produced by two copies of the co-dominant Mahogany gene.
When two Mahogany morphs are bred, 25% of their offspring will be the Suma morph. Read More...
Every dog is an individual. Personal history combined with physical capabilities partially determine training ability, but studies1 have shown that breed also plays a role. It’s important to note that some dog breeds have behavioral issues that can make training a little more difficult, although it is possible. Interestingly enough, some of these issues may contradict themselves. For example, the easygoing nature of the Bulldog and the enthusiastic energy of the Australian Shepherd both result in harder trainability. Read More...
Regardless of where you live, you’ve probably already seen a skink basking in the sun around your backyard. These lizards enjoy spending their time in warm, dry climates. Even though they aren’t considered true lizards, they are still related. The biggest difference is that skinks have smaller limbs or sometimes no limbs at all.
It is becoming more popular to have lizard-type animals as pets, and the skink is no exception. Read More...