Healy: Anecdotally, it appears to be evenly split. Super Pet Expo: Do boys and girls like reptiles equally? This is why it's critical to clearly understand the needs of each reptile pet, and why talking to the experts at Repticon is so important. There are commercially prepared foods for some reptiles. Some require large amounts of animal protein, such as frozen rodents, and others are vegetarian. Super Pet Expo: Do domesticated reptiles eat similar diets? It is clearly established, however, that many reptiles can distinguish their caretakers from other humans and will react differently to them than to 'strangers.' Some reptile pets, particularly turtles and tortoises, can be trained to perform simple behaviors. Healy: This is a debated point: Some pet owners share stories of personal connections with their pets that others do not experience. Super Pet Expo: Do any reptiles learn to know their human family members? Again, the key is talking to the experts to make sure that the pet is a good match for you and your family. Some snake species are also hardy and tolerant of being handled. Healy: Among the many great options are several species of snakes because theirįeeding requirements are not as demanding. Many require a meal once a week, and the Super Pet Expo: Which reptiles make a good first pet for a child or adult? At Repticon, visitors can talk to the experts who have bred these animals to make sure that they understand the requirements for caring for the pets, ensuring they have the right ones for their situation. The key is to know as much as you can about the pet that you may be purchasing. Also, while some reptile pets are carnivorous and have unique dietary requirements, some are vegetarian and can eat fresh fruits and vegetables from the grocery store, with vitamin supplements. Some are also easy to care for and can make great first pets for children. Unlike a fish, they can be handled and interact with adults and supervised children.

Super Pet Expo: What’s the most important thing to know about reptiles as pets?īilly Healy: Reptiles are completely non allergenic pets, great for children and families unable to live with fur-bearing animals.

READ: Gardener State: Revising NJ Wildlife Action Plan READ: Bill to designate bog turtle as NJ state reptile moves forward READ: Best dressed pet competition part of Super Pet Expo We asked Billy Healy, Repticon chief operating officer, to answer some questions. Visitors will see boas, pythons, bearded dragons, monitor lizards, skinks, turtles and tortoises, dart frogs, to name a few. Watch Video: Why researchers are smashing the skulls of iguanas in Fla.ĮDISON - For the first time, Super Pet Expo, running from April 13 to 15, at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, will feature Repticon, a showcase of hundreds of reptiles and amphibians from around the world, reptile experts as well as supplies and themed products.

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