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What is an eastern diamondback rattler?

The eastern diamondback is a pit viper averaging 3 to 7 feet in length, with 8 feet being the record. It is a bulky snake with colors from brown to nearly black. It gets its name from the dark diamond pattern running down its back. Like all pit vipers it has a large, triangular shaped head. A dark band extends down from the eye, with lighter borders on each side. The tail is often darker than the rest of the body. There is no color dimorphism between sex and young snakes are similar in appearance to adults.\nEastern diamondbacks are found from southern North Carolina to eastern Louisiana, and ..

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How much does a tiger cost?

Tigers cannot be house-trained like some other pets. They instinctively spray urine on everything in their territory, including their owners, to mark their property even if they are spayed or neutered. The minimum amount of property required to own a tiger is usually five acres, which must be surrounded by a perimeter fence at least 8-feet high. Tigers eat $200 worth of meat every week. A veterinarian who has experience with big cats is necessary for the health of the animal. If the tiger must be transported to the veterinarian, a $2,000 cage and a large enough form of transport are also neede..

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What is an oto fish?

Otos are easy to keep for the beginner aquarist and are an ideal substitute algae eater for small tanks, because they eat algae similar to Plecostomus catfish but do not grow as large. In addition to the algae in the tank, otos should have access to sinking algae wafers or other vegetable matter on a daily basis.

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What can be given to a cat to sedate it?

Tranquilizers help provide a calming effect for cats that have been injured or suffer from panic attacks. A veterinarian will help determine the cause of the cat's anxiety and recommend the best course of action for the cat's health. There are other types of medications that can help calm cats down including progesterones, Buspar, Prozac, Elavil and Anafranil, which are also only available by prescription.Progesterones are popular medications for treating cats that cause destruction by scratching, those that mark or spay urine inside of the house and compulsive self-grooming. These t..

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How does a sea anemone reproduce?

In sea anemones that reproduce sexually, some species have separate sexes while others are protandric hermaphrodites, which are males that later change into females. Sexually reproducing anemones often breed during the summer, coinciding with warm surface water temperatures. Warm waters cause males’ gonads to enlarge on their internal mesenteries. When the gametes mature, males stimulate females to release eggs. The fertilized egg grows into a planula, settles on an object and forms a polyp, the nw anemone.\nSea anemones that reproduce asexually through longitudinal or binary fission split i..

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Where can I find butterfly pictures?

Butterflies have long been a favorite insect of study and a subject of many exhibitions. A butterfly enthusiast can visit live butterfly exhibits held in different parts of the United States. Taking pictures is often allowed under supervision, and some exhibits provide a pamphlet where those interested can search and observe the butterflies. The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles holds an annual butterfly showcase in its Butterfly Pavilion. The American Museum of Natural History in New York also opens a Butterfly Conservatory from October to June. Educators, as well as butterfly enthusiasts..

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What do elk tracks look like?

Elk tracks have a stride length of 26 to 28 inches and a trail width (the measurement from the outside of one foot to the outside of the opposite foot) of 8 inches. Their tracks are similar to deer tracks, but they are larger and longer. Other signs of elk include their offal or scat, wallows in the ground and marks made when the elk rub against trees.

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What is bloat in dogs?

There are two types of bloat. The first type is called gastric dilatation. It occurs when the stomach becomes distended due to fluid and gas. The second type is called volvulus, which occurs when the dog's distended stomach rotates, taking the spleen with it since it's attached. Volvulus does not always occur when a dog has bloat. When it does, it can lead to pain and even the death. There is a 50 percent mortality rate for dogs who have volvulus.\nSigns that a dog has bloat include weakness, retching with nothing being produced, a distended abdomen, attempts to vomit or belch, drool..

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Why would a dog smell like fish?

The easiest way to alleviate backed up anal glands is by expressing the glands. Generally, it is best to have a veterinarian express the glands to rule out other issues such as infection. One of the best ways to help prevent anal gland blockage in dogs is by feeding them a diet that is rich in fiber.

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What was the habitat of the dodo bird?

Dodos were plump, flightless birds with no natural predators. Sailors first discovered the dodo in the 16th century, and found hunting it to be very easy. This, along with the human introduction of predators, decimated the dodo population. Dogs, pigs and rats fed on the dodos' nest eggs and on small chicks. Farming also destroyed dodo habitats and food sources. The last known sighting of a dodo bird was in 1662.

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