Goldfish of a Different Color – Calico Ryukin
September 27, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Introducing our new fish, Kalico!
Yes, it starts with a “K” because both Kenney’s & my name start with a “K”. We’re cheesy like that!
Photo left: That’s Kalico and Kalypso in the background!
He, at least he looks like a he, is a Calico colored Ryukin…not your average goldfish, that’s for sure!
Isn’t he beautiful?
Kalico is about 3″ long, not including his beautiful fan tail!
He is extremely responsive to me, and comes to the glass to see me whenever I come close by. What a sweetheart.
In fact, that’s how I Read more
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What Is A Pleco?
September 21, 2008 by Kimberly · 3 Comments
A pleco fish is a bottom-feeding/algae-eating fish typically acquired for freshwater aquariums originally from South America.
They are those “sucker fish”.
Photo left: Trinidad (Common) Pleco
Plecos prefer warmer water and are pretty self-sufficient.
They eat the green algae in the tank and excess food off the bottom that the other fish can’t or don’t.
They clean when you don’t want to.
One of the girls at the pet store loved them, one hated them.
Why?
Well, the girl that loved them loved them for all the reasons I mentioned above plus they are laid back fish…They’ll find a small crevice or spot to hide during daylight and chill out. Then, they’ll come out at night and clean/eat, but keep to themselves.
The girl that hated them found that they Read more
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Snakes in Texas
September 15, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
When I arrived in Dallas the other day, we went over to my husband’s dad’s home where there was a small, brown snake in the living room on the carpet.
My husband slid a sandal over to it, and it moved. I told my husband not to disturb it in case it scurries off, then you won’t know where it went to.
Knowing that this was not something we wanted to take of directly, I told my husband to call animal control immediately.
Of course, with stubbornness in tow, my husband approaches the snake after a few minutes and picks it up…
What a Read more
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A Canadian Lynx as an Indoor Pet?
September 9, 2008 by Kimberly · 5 Comments
I just found out that one of my newest friends, Dani, had a Canadian Lynx as a pet…Not only that, it was an indoor cat!
I asked her to fill us in on having a Canadian Lynx as a pet.
This is her account:
Firstly, his name was Snaggletooth, and I rescued him from a breeder in Iowa. I found his information online and called him to find out more about owning a lynx.
I had always thought how wonderful it would be to own a big exotic cat. I went with a lynx because he would mature around 65lbs., which is equal to that of a medium sized dog.
With a smaller cat there are a lot of advantages. First off, Read more
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How to Bathe Your Hedgehog
September 3, 2008 by Kimberly · 4 Comments
In my opinion, every pet you have should be cleaned at some point in time.
When I clean out the cage for my African Pygmy Hedgehog, Kokonut Kreampuff, every week, she also gets a bath.
Photo left: Kokonut Kreampuff having her bath
She wouldn’t voluntarily go into a small pool of water and clean herself off…She’s more concerned with trying to get under her blanket to sleep, so I have to give her a push in the right direction. Plus, it is just too cute!
Hedgehog Bath Checklist:
No Tears Baby Shampoo + Conditioner in 1
Washcloth
Nail brush – only to be used for your hedgehog baths
Handtowel (possibly 2)
Bathroom or Kitchen Sink with drain plug
Photo right: Kokonut getting clean in her bath
How to Wash a Hedgehog:
1. Thoroughly clean kitchen or bathroom sink with a mild soap (like Ivory dishsoap) and hot water, rinse thoroughly.
2. Fill sink with about 1.5-2″ of warm water – not too hot, not too cold.
3. Mix into water about 1 quarter-sized amount of tearless shampoo into the water to make bubbles.
4. Fetch your hedgehog and Read more
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