The Center for Disease Control estimates that about three percent of American homes have a reptile as a pet. Do you have a reptile as a pet? Do you know someone who does?
Adopting a reptile can be a big decision. Some are small and stay small. They make perfect pets. Other reptiles, like the Burmese Python, can grow 20 feet in length and have been known to kill their owners. One large one, which had escaped or was released into the Everglades of Florida, even tried to eat a six-foot alligator. It died in the attempt. Check it out: Python Tries to Eat Alligator.
Read the following short article about how to safely care for these types of pets.
