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    Lizards
    Lizards
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    Lizards

    By Russ Case

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    An entertaining and educational introduction to the world of lizards of all sizes, colors, shapes, and personalities, Lizards provides keepers of all ages with intriguing information about common and unusual lizards. This colorful guide by herp expert Russ Case offers beginners who are looking to adopt a lizard the right guidance for purchasing a h
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCompanionHouse Books
    Release dateAug 14, 2012
    ISBN9781620080306
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      I want to share my story!
      I contracted HSV from a onng for the first time with rejection... on top of it, my outbreaks were quite aggressive. I spiraled into a deep depression. I didn't want herpes to change me, although i questioned my sexual lifestyle, i knew i hadn't done anything wrong. But I had to change. I couldn't continue with the sexual lifestyle I had been living... It was also strange because now i was a woman without sexual power. So, I suffered in my head and dealt with my outbreaks feeling very alone. I used this website for support. Everyone kept telling me i can still date a non HSV person, but i knew it was going to be difficult, especially with my case. So one evening i decided to try a natural medicine called Herbal mixture and even before that i visit a site called herpesmeetup.com. First impressions of the site... Creepy! There was hardly anyone from my area, and the ones that were did not seem like quality people. I got harassed by a couple of the guys from my area. I broadened my search to North America, and the quality of most of the people still seemed questionable, which actually made me feel more depressed. I thought, this is the group of fish-in-the-sea i have reduced myself too. And where are all these people with HSV?! I thought the majority of the population was supposed to have it! I continued to browse the site... There was only ONE person who stood out to me. I would read his profile over and over. Peek at his pictures throughout the day. He really seemed perfect for me. But he was all the way in Florida... And i was in Canada. I thought, don't bother... it will never happen, he's too far away. Don't set yourself up for more disappointment.One day, he sent me a message. And he told me the same thing i was thinking! "You keep standing out to me on this dating site."
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      It sparked a conversation and immediately i realized, this guy is special. He also had the same HSV as me, which he has had for 15 years. Suddenly we were talking on the phone when i told him that i'm planing to make used of herbal medicine before i join the group and he said he's on herbal medicine that he got from a man in West Africa called Dr. AGBOMINA. Then We hadn't even met each other but we started feeling like this was a relationship. We would cook together on Skype, watch movies, and on "date nights" he would have dinner delivered to my home and we would eat together. After four months we were dying to meet. So I flew down to visit him for two weeks when i started applying the herbal medicine he order from Dr. AGBOMINA. It was the best two weeks of my life. We just complimented each other so much it wasn't even funny. People would stop us and tell us how happy we looked.
      When i had to leave i felt like i was ripping my heart out. I never felt this way about anyone before, i never felt so connected. I am a woman who knows what she wants, and i have never been willing to settle. But for the first time i felt like, this is the one. I never thought i would be cured with the herbal medicine he order from Dr. AGBOMINA or even meet that man. And for the first time i was also fantasizing about marriage! I have never been a conventional woman, so these were really REALLY new feelings.
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      I really do suffer from severe outbreaks and i thank God for using DR. AGBOMINA herbal medicine to cure us from herpes, BUT i remind myself everyday i would have never met my soul mate if it wasn't for herpes. And therefore i am grateful to have it and also grateful that we were able to get rid of it with the natural medicine. We are both not very conventional people. We eloped for the marriage, but are still planning a big wedding celebration for the family, which is basically going to be a big party and bbq in our backyard. He is a Creative Director whose into punk and I am a Burlesque Artist... It's perfect. Please my fellow warries kindly contact Dr. Agbomina if you have such disease or any via his email at dragbonherbalmedicine@gmail.com you can go through his Website https://dragbonherbs.weebly.com for natural healing. So the moral of the story is this. Always be optimistic. And use your STI as an excuse to evolve and perhaps take more risks in an effort to be happier here is my email address alexmelissa754@gmail.com.

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    Lizards - Russ Case

    CHAPTER 1

    Reptiles as Pets

    Compared with other animals, reptiles (our scaly friends—snakes, lizards, and turtles) sometimes get a bum rap. Lots of people think reptiles—especially snakes—are slimy and want to bite and squeeze people, and maybe even use their fangs to inject them with poison. So when the time comes to choose a pet, millions of people pick animals that seem friendlier.

    Bearded dragon

    Take dogs, for example. Dog owners can play and exercise with their pooches, brush their hair, dress them up, and perhaps even enter them in dog shows. There are special dog beaches and parks, where dog owners gather by the dozens. There you see dogs running around, playing, barking, and having a great time. Dogs are loved because they give love back. They may lick people’s faces, jump on their owners, and want to be with them all the time.

    Reptiles are different. I’ve never been to a snake beach or a lizard park, where people frolic and play with their scaly pets. Snakes don’t jump up and down when their owners come home from school or work. Lizards and turtles don’t lick your face to show how much they love you, and I’ve never seen a lizard riding in a car with its head hanging out the window and tongue flapping in the breeze. This is because pet reptiles aren’t as interactive as are dogs and some other pets. A pet lizard or snake may not want to be handled all the time, generally won’t snuggle with you, and may not respond to your affection (although many will tolerate some handling—when you get to chapter 6, look for the box titled Lizard Handling Hints).

    Although reptiles are not usually interactive, they still can make great pets–especially for kids!

    Eight Reasons Reptiles Make Great Pets

    If your parents are not sure about letting a lizard into your house, ask them to think about the following points:

    1. There are some great harmless beginner reptiles.

    2. The risk of injury to responsible reptile keepers is much lower than it is with a dog, a cat, or even a parakeet.

    3. Compared with other pets, reptiles are low maintenance.

    4. Reptiles don’t have to be fed every day (but they shouldn’t be starved).

    5. Their foods are readily available at pet shops and grocery stores.

    6. Reptiles aren’t hairy, so they make great pets for people with allergies.

    7. Keeping reptiles teaches young owners about caring and responsibility.

    8. Reptiles are really cool!

    People Really Like Reptiles

    Reptiles have become really popular over the past several years. Go to any pet store—and you’ll see what I mean. For one thing, you’ll find many different types of herps. There are even pet stores that sell only reptiles. You won’t find dogs, parakeets, tropical fish, or cats there, but you are likely to see many different types of snakes, lizards (such as iguanas and chameleons), and frogs.

    In addition to seeing lots of cool reptiles at pet stores, you’ll find oodles of stuff to help you take care of pet herps. Lots of companies sell things that make it easy to provide pet reptiles with happy homes. These things include different types of lights, gizmos to keep your herps warm, branches for them to climb on, cages to keep them in, and bowls for their water and food (you can read more about stuff like this in chapter 4).

    People have been keeping pet herps for decades, but within the last ten years the hobby has become really popular. I can tell you one reason: it is because of the movie Jurassic Park. I don’t just write books about reptiles. I am also the editor of Reptiles magazine, and the fact that the magazine came out about the same time as Jurassic Park was really lucky! People saw the movie and loved it, and as a result, many wanted to learn about reptiles and how to keep them.

    What’s a Herp?

    Something You Should Never Do

    Dinosaurs are fascinating. Of course, it’s impossible to keep one as a pet (even if you could find one, it would be really expensive to feed it!), but many people think the next best thing to having their own little T-rex is having a pet lizard. And although it’s great that so many people became interested in reptiles after seeing Jurassic Park, there is a sad side to their new popularity.

    After Jurassic Park, many pet herps were bought on impulse by people who didn’t know how to care for them. People would (and still do) see a neat-looking lizard in a store, and they would buy it right then and there. After all, these animals are very interesting, and some are really colorful. Often, however, the animal would slowly fade away because its new owner didn’t know how to take care of it. Even today, many reptiles die or end up in animal shelters because of this. That is why you should never buy a pet reptile on impulse!

    This baby uromastyx lizard, though small and cute, is likely beyond the care abilities of the average beginner. Never buy a pet lizard on impulse.

    If you’re a smart, caring owner, you’ll have a lot of fun with your reptile pets—even though they won’t jump up and down when you come home or lick your face. Reptiles are great pets in their own right. Congratulations if you’ve decided you want to take a shot at keeping them. Now let’s take a look at why people like lizards, the reptiles you came here to read about!

    Get the Facts First!

    CHAPTER 2

    Why People Like Lizards

    Lizards are extremely popular. Of all the reptiles, they are the ones that most appear to display some personality, and people respond to that. (Snake and turtle owners may not agree with me, of course!) I think lizards pack a lot of personality into their scaly little (and sometimes big) bodies. Why is this?

    Bearded dragon

    There are several reasons. I think part of it has to do with some lizards’ eyes, which look more human than those of some other reptiles. Another reason so many people like to keep lizards as pets is that they come in so many different body shapes and sizes. Lizards, in addition to having many interesting body types, can be very pretty. Let’s take a closer look.

    Lizard Eyes

    Let’s compare the eyes of snakes and lizards. Snakes’ eyes are often (not always) pretty dark, and you can’t always tell where they’re looking. Plus, they don’t have eyelids, so they can’t blink or even close their eyes when they’re sleeping. Instead of an eyelid, there is a clear scale (called a spectacle) that covers and protects a snake’s eye. This makes it look as if a snake’s eye is always open, and that unblinking stare makes snakes seem kind of alien. Maybe this is one reason some people get the heebie-jeebies when they’re around snakes (another being, of course, that snakes don’t have arms or legs).

    Some lizards’ eyes look a little more like humans’. A healthy lizard’s eyes are bright and alert. There is

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