Bearded dragons are considered one of the all-time best lizard pets for both beginners and advanced reptile keepers. They are known for being hardy, alert, social and exceptionally docile. These qualities are what make them so popular for families with younger children. Bearded Dragons grow to be 12-18 inches long – more than half of
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Category: Pet Care Information
Alsip Home & Nursery’s Pet Center staff is trained in the care of each and every pet under our roof. We’ve made ourselves a reliable source of information to help guide you through choosing a pet that is the perfect fit for you and your lifestyle. We encourage anyone looking to bring home a new pet to thoroughly investigate the care responsibilities required to nurture these animals. Being knowledgeable about your pet not only ensures them a happy and healthy life, but will provide you both with the enjoyment gained from the relationship you share.
How Dirty is Your Dog??
Enter Our Dirty Dog Contest Below! As we enter a season of snow and cold (or rain on warmer days), our dogs still have to go outdoors for their business. The problem then comes when they return inside and bring in more of the outside than you ever wanted in your home! Whether they’ve gone
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How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Summer Heat
Summer Heat Can be Very Dangerous to Your Pets! Summertime means outdoor activities, and we like to spend time with our pets at the same time. But we need to be careful about how the heat affects our dear pets. Dogs and cats do not have the efficient ‘cooling system’ that us humans have: sweat.
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Lovebird Care
Lovebirds are a small, stocky variety of parrot, generally growing to be 5-7″, with a large beak. They usually live up to 10-12 years, but have been recorded to live as long as 25 years on occasion. Lovebirds are best kept in pairs, as they are very social and affectionate. If only raising one lovebird,
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Sulcata Tortoise Care
Sulcata tortoises grow rapidly for the first 5-10 years, and then their growth slows with age. They can live more than 70 years. At full maturity, tortoises can exceed 70, 90, even 100 lbs. The Sulcata tortoise is also known as the African spurred tortoise. It is recommended that you soak baby sulcata tortoises in shallow, warm water
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Hermit Crab Care
A hermit crab can live up to an astounding 25 years! They begin about the size of a marble and can grow to be the size of a baseball. Hermit crabs are happiest and best-kept in pairs at the least, as they are actually quite social. They should not be kept in captivity with other
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Corn Snake Care
An adult corn snake can grow to be 4-6 feet in length and live, on average, 6-8 years, but in captivity can live to be up to 23 years old. Habitat Adult corn snakes need a cage at least the size of a 20-gallon long aquarium. 85° F is perfect, and room temperatures (low 70s) are
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Jackson’s Chameleon Care
Adult females are typically 7 to 8″ in total length, and males are 8 to 10″ total length. A healthy male Jackson’s chameleon will likely live 8-10 years. The females, however, will only live approximately 4-5 years. Habitat Screen cages are ideal, and should be a minimum of 3 foot tall by 2 foot square. Ficus tree, pothos,
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