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*Sources for Phoenix Worms, UVB lights, crickets and 20 gallon long starter tanks can be found under Links at the bottom of this page.

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		Poisoning Alert- It has come to our attention that many home improvement stores are selling a houseplant that can cause serious poisoning in pets and children. The plant is called the “Sago Palm” or “Cycad”. All of this plant, including the seeds and root ball are toxic. Signs of illness first appear about 12 hours after ingestion and include gastrointestinal sign such as vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy. The toxins in the plant lead to severe liver failure with progressive weakness, jaundice, bruising and bleeding and other signs of liver failure that lead to death. It is estimated that 75-80% of animals ingesting this plant will die in spite of aggressive medical treatment. If you have one of these plants in your home you will want to be sure to keep it away from pets and children, preferably by disposing of it safely in a covered trash can or “rehome” it with someone who does not have pets or young children in the household. Many thanks to the Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital for this important information.
Product Review: Goliath/ Horn Worms Rating: 5 Stars Rating System 1- 5		Go for the Green! Our dragons love Hornworms. In looking at the Teal colored hornworms versus Green hornworms, we wondered if the nutritional quality varies between the two colors.  We contacted Mulberry Farms and asked how the chow that is fed to the two different color groups varies in ingredients. The response was that Teal worms are fed chow without chlorophyll. The Green worms, however, are fed on chow WITH chlorophyll. Since chlorophyll is the property that gives leaves their green color, hornworms fed on chow with chlorophyll would then seem to be nutritionally superior. When offered both, our dragons unanimously voted for GREEN.
Product Review: Repti-Calcium with D3 Rating: 5 Stars Rating System 1- 5		Finally, there is a calcium supplement with useful directions for administering the product. For years, we had read labels with variations of "sprinkle lightly." There was no way to tell exactly how much product was needed to be effective for a juvvie or an adult.  Now, the Repti-Calcium label offers the following: "Feed approximately 12 dusted crickets per week for every 2.5 ounces (71 grams) of body weight." Brilliant! So if you had a 250 gram beardie, Zoo Med recommends feeding about 6 dusted crickets daily (of this product). For anyone who has been putting off the purchase of a gram scale, now is the time.   In addition, the high surface area of the calcium carbonate particles gives this product incredible "sticking" power, even to superworms.  Kudos to Zoo Med!
Dragon Tracks		Feature articles include Preparing for Breeding Season, What To Do This Time of Year, Tomato Hornworms and information on Coccidia. The Q&A sections cover safe ages for breeding females, lack of appetite and types of heat lamps
Dragon Tracks Winter		Read about Brumation, Diet in the Wild, Tips for Assessing Health.
Dragon Tracks Fall/Winter		Includes highlights from Dr. Roger Klingenberg's lecture on Bearded Dragon Diseases at the M.A.R.S. show 2002.
Dragon Tracks Fall/Winter		Part 2 of a series. Feature articles include Bearded Dragon Parasites, Crickets: Keeping & Buying, Superworms: Myths & Value, Resources, New Owner Reminders and Beardie Behaviors: Is He Sick?
Adenovirus in Bearded Dragons		Written by reptile veterinarian, Dan Wentz, DMV, this article contains the latest information on this serious health threat. Reprinted with the permission of the International Herpetological Society.