ANGORA RABBIT Variety of domestic rabbit bred for its long,
soft hair Bred largely for their long wool, which is removed by
shearing, combing or plucking. Four breeds: English, French, Giant,
Satin.
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BALL PYTHON Relatively small and docile specie of snake When
frightened, they coil around their head and into a ball Both male
and females have anal spurs which look like small claws on either
side of the vent Camouflaged design in browns and tans
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BURMESE PYTHON Beautifully patterned skin, rapid growth rate
and generally docile disposition, best known as the large snake of
choice among reptile owners Have stretchy ligaments that allow them
to swallow all their food whole Poor eyesight and stalk prey using
chemical receptors in their tongues and heat sensors in their
jaws
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CALIFORNIA RABBIT Medium sized rabbit breed that was
specifically developed for meat and fur production. Breed was
developed by crossing Himalayan, Standard Chinchilla and New
Zealand white rabbits Second most popular meat producing rabbit
breed Body is plump but fine-boned, giving it a high me to bone
ratio
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CHINCHILLA Largely nocturnal so they will be active at night
Prefer a consistent routine for handling feeding times and may be
stressed out by changes in their routine Require a lot if roughage
Body length is about 10-14 inches and tail is another 5-6
inches
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CHINESE DWARF HAMSTER Only dwarf hamster with a tail, so it is
often mistaken as a mouse Very slender, as adults they grow no
longer than 4 inches Their hairs are banded with both light and
dark colors. They have a black line that runs along their spine and
ivory bellies. Other color is a white coat with patches or spots of
color.
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COLUMBIAN RED-TAIL BOA Will grow between 6-9 feet, but can
reach 12 feet Males smaller than females Robust with triangular
head separated from the body by a thin neck Coloring is a pattern
of elongated, saddle like, pale gray patches on a background of
rich chocolate to almost chestnut brown
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COCKATIEL One of the most popular pet birds in the US Broad,
powdery feathers; head crest which can be raised and lowered; wide
variety of colors; normal is gray with a yellow head and orange
cheek patches; the yellow and orange head of the male is much
brighter than the females, and the underside of the females tail is
barred.
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COCKATOO Mostly have a single color plumage, either white or
dark They have erectile crests, which is a mobile crest of feathers
Their beaks are enormously powerful and they can easily demolish
objects
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COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE Have a large head with a hooked jaw
Colors are usually dull brown to black They have webbed feet with
long claws and a very long tail
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DESERT HORNED LIZARD Have horns that are longer than wide at
the base Have one row of fringe on the sides Characterized by the
horns on their heads and spiny bodies
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ENGLISH LOP RABBIT Characterized by their long ears that drag
to the ground and their mandolin shaped body Large variety of
colors Have fly back fur
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FERRET Small, furry mammals whose average size ranges from 1 to
5 pounds at maturity All ferrets are white at birth and then they
start to get their adult color at 3 weeks Two most common colors
are sable and white
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GERBIL Small rodent, similar in many ways to the mouse and the
hamster Have a long tail which they are able to shed should the
tail get trapped Have sharp claws Colors are brown, grey, white,
black and tan
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GREEN TREE FROG Grass green colored, usually with a creamy
colored line running from the jaw along the flanks Reach an average
size of 2 inches Males are usually smaller than females and have
yellow to greenish-yellow throats
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GUINEA PIG Tail-less rodents Hair comes in a wide range of
colors and the hair may be long, short or curly Very good sense of
smell and sensitive hearing
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HEDGEHOG Named because of its peculiar foraging methods They
root through hedges and other undergrowth in search of small
creatures Have a coat of stiff, sharp spines
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HONDURAN MILK SNAKE One of the most rapidly expanding species
of snakes today Colors ranging from brilliant oranges and reds to
black and gray or pure white Reach anywhere from 3 to 5 feet
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IGUANA Largest lizard in the Americas Stout build gives them a
clumsy look, but they are fast and agile on land Strong jaws and
razor-sharp teeth and sharp tails which make up half their body
length. They can also detach their tails and grow a new one.
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LONG HAIR TEDDY BEAR HAMSTER Both male and female have a long,
soft coat of fur that is characteristic of their variety Often
known as the Syrian hamster, golden hamster or the fancy
hamster
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LOVEBIRD Strong, monogamous pair bonding Several color
mutations for the pet trade, but wild type lovebirds are mostly
green except for the upper body which can be a variety of colors
Among the smallest parrots in the world, ranging in size from 13-17
cm in length
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MATA Looks like debris found at the bottom of a vernal pool,
such as leaves Contains brown, red and black coloration Wide head
and pointy nose Neck has a rigid texture to help camouflage
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NEW ZEALAND RABBIT Epitome of a meat producing breed- firm,
meaty, full depth and breadth of hindquarters and slightly less so
in the shoulders Several colors including red, black and white
Carry their ears evenly. They should have round tips and should be
quite furry
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PARAKEET One of the most popular household pets Wavy feathers
and black markings on their wings and head Most common colors are
yellow and green, but there are also multi-colored parakeets and
albino parakeets however these are genetic mutations
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PRAIRIE DOG Look like large squirrels Head and body is 12-15
inches long and tail is 3-4 inches long. There are 5 different
prairie dog species Herbivore with a life span of 3-4 years in the
wild
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RED EAR SLIDER Medium to large size turtle Oval body form,
mildly domed on top and bottom, blunt head with peripherally-placed
eyes and a blunt snout, feet with webbed toes and small tail.
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SAVANNAH MONITOR Adults range from 2.5-3.5 feet in total length
Thick, bulky build, making them seem larger than they actually are
A lot of small scales in the cranial region. The body varies from
shades of grey to brown and has yellow and brown rings on the
tail
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SCARLET MACAW PARROT One of the most beautiful members of the
parrot family and one of the largest For adults is red, blue and
yellow with a touch of green on the tips of some feathers
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SOUTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL More of a gliding animal than a flying
one Glides by extending skin flaps located on both sides of its
body Soft, gray-brown fur on the back and sides, with white
underparts, a flattened tail and large, dark eyes for night
vision.
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SUGAR GLIDER Marsupial like a kangaroo and wombat Gliding
membranes of a sugar glider are located from his wrist to his
ankles and open up like a parachute Large black eyes, a pointed
nose, and pointed ears that are large in comparison to their head.
Fur is short, very soft and usually brown or gray with a white to
off-white belly
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YELLOW CANARY Specifically bred for its color Plumage is very
bright Average life span for females is 5-6 years and males up to
10 years