http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:11:07 GMT 10 http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/13/62/68/05/banner15.jpg http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/feed/? http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/the-longest-tongue-t2185.htm Tony W
]]> GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:30:36 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/the-longest-tongue-t2185.htm#14020 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/the-longest-tongue-t2185.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/monitors-tegus-f12/tegu-update-t2243.htm snakeboyadam2k8 Atlas, our new male Tegu initially showed a bit of interest in Inca our female when they were first introduced 3 months ago, since then they have lived together quite happily. However a couple of days ago Atlas very definitely had sex on his mind and made a number of valiant attempts to mate Inca. It was very similar to matings we have observed with our beardies. He grabbed her by the skin around her neck to pin her and then kicked with his leg to try and get her tail lifted. She definitely ... Monitors & Tegus Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:11:07 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/monitors-tegus-f12/tegu-update-t2243.htm#14557 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/monitors-tegus-f12/tegu-update-t2243.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/food-feeding-f43/bcc-not-eating-t2234.htm bluejake ANY IDEAS PEOPLE, THE BOA HAS STARTED LOSING MASS, TRIED ALL CONVENTIONAL METHODS Food & Feeding Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:54:39 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/food-feeding-f43/bcc-not-eating-t2234.htm#14469 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/food-feeding-f43/bcc-not-eating-t2234.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/other-lizards-f13/leopard-lizards-t1078.htm andy_c

]]> Other Lizards Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:22:27 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/other-lizards-f13/leopard-lizards-t1078.htm#4789 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/other-lizards-f13/leopard-lizards-t1078.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/tortoises-f39/just-a-reminder-t1877.htm tortoisenut I went last week to see a Yellowfoot, I have wanted one for quite a while. What I saw shocked me, it was definately Wc and has not been captive for very long and around 20 years old. It had been keep under the stairs, no garden with 3 others, one female and two redfoots It was heartbreaking so whether I really wanted him or not, I took him, I call him Harry as in Potter. I also took a redfoot, its very wheezy, It will take a while to sort these two out. Its very sad, taking tortoises from ... Tortoises Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:46:23 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/tortoises-f39/just-a-reminder-t1877.htm#11633 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/tortoises-f39/just-a-reminder-t1877.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/point-and-shoot-fun-t1904.htm morelia Like everyone with an interest in photography, I'd love a digital SLR with a range of lenses for all purposes.....but for the moment I have a Panasonic TZ7 10.1 megapixel compact digital camera and I love it.....you can do so much with a simple point-and-shoot digital camera these days that they suit most peoples' every need. Below are a few recent photos I've taken to show just how versatile a compact digital camera can be..... Bee Orchid Tufted Vetch Common Green Grasshopper Male ... GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:56:48 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/point-and-shoot-fun-t1904.htm#11786 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/point-and-shoot-fun-t1904.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/starting-off-t2231.htm JoeR Hey guys, Recently i have been becoming more and more interested in photography as a hobby.. I'm a pure novice though so i have a bit of reading up to do to learn the basics, cos i know nothing I was shown a camera (link below) by someone and i thought it looked good and sounds like it has a lot of good features with it from what i know anyways So...i went into a shop and asked could i hold it and try it out and i was allowed and it's really cool and easy to use, not only that but it turned ... GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:59:29 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/starting-off-t2231.htm#14460 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/starting-off-t2231.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/caresheets-and-breeding-info-f33/gravid-brb-t2189.htm Tony W Hi Guys, I posted a thread a few weeks ago in the Boa section titled "Still Waiting" in re. to our gravid BRB, due dates etc. I always figured the due date was sometime early September....then doubt was put in my mind by Warren re. POS...well this girl did shed around the 6/7 July, however, having looked through my photo library it certainly wasn't the POS, this particular shed occurred around Jack's birthday the 24 May....counting 100-120 days from the POS gives an approx due date ... Caresheets and breeding info Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:55:22 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/caresheets-and-breeding-info-f33/gravid-brb-t2189.htm#14031 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/caresheets-and-breeding-info-f33/gravid-brb-t2189.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/dragons-f4/new-beardies-t2225.htm akasha I'm now the proud owner of my 1st lizards. I've been given 2 adult beardies called Bo & Jo, not sure of the sexes, they were sold originally as 2 females but not 100% sure, we know 1 def is as eggs have been layed in the past. They're very placid & don't object at all to being handled although I've only done so to transfer them as I'm giving them time to settle in to the new enviroment although they are still in the same viv so hopefully it's not been too stressfull a change for them. They're ... Dragons Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:57:12 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/dragons-f4/new-beardies-t2225.htm#14364 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/dragons-f4/new-beardies-t2225.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/horizontal-horizons-t2198.htm Tony W Top tip for you guys shooting landscapes with horizons....while you're framing your shot always ensure the horizon is horizontal...it's amazing how many images you see that aren't...now if you forget I'm sure your photo suite will rectify the problem, however, in doing so you'll loose a goodly chunk of image.... Horizon all over the place..... Horizon horizontal.... GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:32:27 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/horizontal-horizons-t2198.htm#14105 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/horizontal-horizons-t2198.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/reflections-t2224.htm Tony W

Mai and big sis Eve, upside down of course!!...looking for Smooth newts in Mount Steward gardens.]]> GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:16:33 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/reflections-t2224.htm#14351 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/reflections-t2224.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/sports-and-leisure-shots-t2211.htm Tony W

Windsurfer Strangford lough....]]> GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:51:13 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/sports-and-leisure-shots-t2211.htm#14211 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/sports-and-leisure-shots-t2211.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/irish-landmarks-and-landscapes-t2209.htm Tony W Why don't you post your Irish landscape and landmarks here I'll start off with a few localised ones from around the North Down area...Steve your Giants Causeway photos should get another posting here....oh and before I forget tell us where the location is!!! Looking towards Belfast from the Killynether/Scrabo area. Scrabo tower from the Lead mines next to Clandeboye estate....Mournes in the distance....Co Down... Early morning shot of the Mournes from Scrabo...Co Down... GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:32:31 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/irish-landmarks-and-landscapes-t2209.htm#14203 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/irish-landmarks-and-landscapes-t2209.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-invertebrates-f61/bumblebee-toad-for-sale-t2221.htm andyg
Thanks]]> Amphibians & Invertebrates Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:46:04 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-invertebrates-f61/bumblebee-toad-for-sale-t2221.htm#14332 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-invertebrates-f61/bumblebee-toad-for-sale-t2221.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/other-lizards-f13/my-lovely-bluey-t319.htm Tanpira I thought I put up some pics of Skinky. I love this girl to bits, she is roughly 10yrs old now and such a pretty girl. She is also a poser and struts her stuff for the camera as you can see.

]]> Other Lizards Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:05:19 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/other-lizards-f13/my-lovely-bluey-t319.htm#1269 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/other-lizards-f13/my-lovely-bluey-t319.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/where-to-find-native-lizards-t2195.htm andyg So I know that we apparently have lizards in the Mournes and around Murlough Nature Reserve, but has anyone ever seen one or got a picture ??? Does anybody know where to see them or take groups to see them ? Wildlife Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:30:00 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/where-to-find-native-lizards-t2195.htm#14094 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/where-to-find-native-lizards-t2195.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/some-face-shots-t2120.htm Tanpira
]]> GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:07:50 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/some-face-shots-t2120.htm#13359 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/some-face-shots-t2120.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/making-backgrounds-move-t2210.htm Tony W This was extracted from Marty's "New Camera" post in this section...it may be useful for those looking to experiment with movement in an image.....again, get out there and give it a go....you'll surprise yourself!! With moving subjects have a play around with continuous focus if your camera has it......focus and track the subject through it's movement, release the shutter...what you get is a focused subject and blurred or moving background...it adds to the motion and movement in ... GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:16:48 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/making-backgrounds-move-t2210.htm#14208 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/making-backgrounds-move-t2210.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/dragons-f4/egg-incubation-t1953.htm Moonstone
I have 24 bearded dragon eggs in an incubator. They are split into 2 batches. One batch contains a cluster of eggs which were stuck together before the eggs were removed from the vivarium. The eggs have been in the incubator for one week and at least one of the eggs in the cluster has turned yellow and starting to colapse. Normally these would be disposed of but what do I do as they are contained in a cluster with other good eggs.]]> Dragons Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:54:26 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/dragons-f4/egg-incubation-t1953.htm#12056 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/dragons-f4/egg-incubation-t1953.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/anybody-know-what-breed-of-caterpillar-this-is-t2175.htm andyg
]]> Wildlife Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:21:30 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/anybody-know-what-breed-of-caterpillar-this-is-t2175.htm#13912 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/anybody-know-what-breed-of-caterpillar-this-is-t2175.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-invertebrates-f61/need-time-need-space-frogs-n-t-s-t2116.htm daveysilcock Im unfortunatly n very regrefully having to let go a few of my reptiles as i havnt enough time with work to give them the full attention needed. i have a pair of american green tree frogs going for £20 havnt had them too long. they are cool to watch n are quite active. ive a trio of red eyeds I'm for breeding that seem very lazy compared to these. also up is a pair Chilean Rose Taranatulas Rosy n Jim. there both adults n jim has made a few sperm webs already. im looking £40 for the pair ... Amphibians & Invertebrates Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:39:46 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-invertebrates-f61/need-time-need-space-frogs-n-t-s-t2116.htm#13337 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-invertebrates-f61/need-time-need-space-frogs-n-t-s-t2116.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/harvestman-spider-picture-t2178.htm andyg

]]> Wildlife Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:40:48 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/harvestman-spider-picture-t2178.htm#13937 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/harvestman-spider-picture-t2178.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/making-water-move-t2197.htm Tony W Here's a couple of simple shots of a babbling brook....you kind of get the effect of a flowing stretch of water....these phots shot at high F stop, to get as much depth of field and a slow shutter speed approx 1.3s....the longer the exposure the smoother the flow.... Other things useful....a tripod so the camera remains completely motionless through the exposure....a shutter release cable or wireless variant of the same for the same reason....oh, and a pair of wellies!!! Interested to see ... GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:13:07 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/making-water-move-t2197.htm#14104 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/making-water-move-t2197.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/did-it-make-you-think-t2200.htm Tony W I don't know about everyone else, but every now and again I look at an image and it makes me think...this shot of some newly cut trees didn't so much make me think about our forestry practises at all...the forestry management is pretty good in W Europe as a rule...but it did make me think about other areas of the world where unscrupulous logging does occur and as a result decimates natural habitat on a grand scale....all those years to grow and a few minutes to be sawn down..... Any images made ... GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:06:57 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/did-it-make-you-think-t2200.htm#14108 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/did-it-make-you-think-t2200.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/duck-rescue-t1718.htm snakeboyadam2k8 We had delivered to our home (one last night and one this morning) these two ducklings which had been bought separately by people as 'pets' for their kids at a local car boot sale last Sunday (the novelty didn't last long!). We had heard that baby bearded dragons were being sold at the same sale last year, there just doesn't seem to be any control over how animals are sold in this country (puppies, kittens and other furries are regularly sold at car boot sales in N. Ireland). We are not sure ... Wildlife Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:59:00 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/duck-rescue-t1718.htm#10294 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/duck-rescue-t1718.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/cats-f17/little-kitten-t2102.htm sally this little guy was found a few doors up under a shed, his mammy had gone off with his siblings and left him behind so iv taken him in. hes a sweet little thing and has gotten stronger and bigger in the few days iv had him. i got some pics of the little guy yesterday so here he is in all his fluffy glory hes got an infection in his eyes and first his left one was bad then it was his right one but hes got cream for it and it seems to be working, today he had both eyes fully open which hes not ... Cats Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:14:06 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/cats-f17/little-kitten-t2102.htm#13239 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/cats-f17/little-kitten-t2102.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/giants-causeway-t2188.htm St3ve76 Was up at the Giants Causeway last week. Such a good day out. GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:46:25 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/giants-causeway-t2188.htm#14029 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/giants-causeway-t2188.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/chelonia-f60/alligator-snapping-turtle-t2187.htm cai-man I have a 7 inche shell Alligator snapping turtle. Great feeder open to offers Chelonia Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:42:34 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/chelonia-f60/alligator-snapping-turtle-t2187.htm#14028 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/chelonia-f60/alligator-snapping-turtle-t2187.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/food-feeding-f43/multi-mammate-housing-top-tip-t2171.htm Tony W So I checked in with Jack the other day as normal and he had a "great escape" well maybe not "great" but an escape issue to deal with anyway.... We housed a couple of small breeder groups of Multis in the plastic rodent housings circled below in red....on Jack's morning inspection he noticed a hole in one of the housings and a lack of multis within!! After a quick scout around the rodent room he discovered the 1:4 multis all huddled together under the freezer...he diligently ... Food & Feeding Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:10:21 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/food-feeding-f43/multi-mammate-housing-top-tip-t2171.htm#13889 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/food-feeding-f43/multi-mammate-housing-top-tip-t2171.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-f5/a-bite-to-eat-t2132.htm Tony W

]]> Amphibians Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:02:50 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-f5/a-bite-to-eat-t2132.htm#13452 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-f5/a-bite-to-eat-t2132.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/eye-shots-t2099.htm Tanpira Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has any close up eye shots of their animals. I always notice how beautiful the eyes are on some of the snakes like Tonys recent post, beautiful red eyes and a close up of that eye IMO would look fantastic. Anyone got anything to share? GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:03:26 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/eye-shots-t2099.htm#13213 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/eye-shots-t2099.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/monitors-tegus-f12/advice-wanted-for-nile-monitor-enclosure-t2182.htm inkriminate ok so we're about to start the extention for the nile's enclosure. we want to put in a 3' x 2' tiled box for water but we're thinking of ways to heat it a bit. we have some aquarium heat cable and were wondering whether to put it around the bottom edges then cover with grout, do you think this would work or anyone have a better idea? The enclosure will be 9' x 4' with a burrowing area at one end and water bath at other end and a clear bit in the middle. any other thoughts on what we should ... Monitors & Tegus Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:03:33 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/monitors-tegus-f12/advice-wanted-for-nile-monitor-enclosure-t2182.htm#13965 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/monitors-tegus-f12/advice-wanted-for-nile-monitor-enclosure-t2182.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/caresheets-and-breeding-info-f33/sexing-western-hognose-snakes-t2179.htm jonty The sexing of western hognose snakes was discussed in another thread, so i thought i'd stick up a couple of pictures showing a tail comparison between males and females for everyone to use as a guide. Males have a longer thinner tail than females which you can clearly see in the pictures below Male Female Caresheets and breeding info Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:59:46 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/caresheets-and-breeding-info-f33/sexing-western-hognose-snakes-t2179.htm#13947 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/caresheets-and-breeding-info-f33/sexing-western-hognose-snakes-t2179.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/your-best-drevil-poses-t2131.htm Tony W OK guys.....this is a no holds barred effort to get a look at your very best attempt to pose as Dr.Evil of Austin Powers fame.... I'll start this one off....with a particularly wretched attempt to impersonate the Evil Meister......let's 'av 'em up.... Photo courtesy of Jack. GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:20:38 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/your-best-drevil-poses-t2131.htm#13445 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/your-best-drevil-poses-t2131.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/equipment-f45/rhino-vivs-t2137.htm Tony W

Adult Boas in their Rhino Vivs.]]> Equipment Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:25:48 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/equipment-f45/rhino-vivs-t2137.htm#13463 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/equipment-f45/rhino-vivs-t2137.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/site-issues-problems-tips-f44/picture-banner-thingy-at-bottom-of-your-post-t2076.htm moloch gibbon par excellence, I was wondering how many of you more enlighened folk produce your funky-looking banners at the bottom of your posts. I haven't a clue how to do one. ]]> Site issues, problems & tips Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:10:53 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/site-issues-problems-tips-f44/picture-banner-thingy-at-bottom-of-your-post-t2076.htm#13039 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/site-issues-problems-tips-f44/picture-banner-thingy-at-bottom-of-your-post-t2076.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/commercial-shops-other-useful-links-f67/defra-licenced-courier-t1450.htm defra courier HI ALL Im based in north wales and are trying to make regular run over to ireland say monthly the next one is end of june I will carry any species of animal/bird/bird ofprey exoctic/dog you name it! I have almost 10 years experience in this field of work please see http://www.tigercouriers.co.uk for animals and if you have a bird of prey please see http://www.birdofpreycourier.com we will also carry vivs/stacks/fishtanks/semen (no jokes!)rubs/and kind of equipment as long as it ... Commercial, Shops & Other Useful Links Thu, 27 May 2010 18:12:48 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/commercial-shops-other-useful-links-f67/defra-licenced-courier-t1450.htm#7714 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/commercial-shops-other-useful-links-f67/defra-licenced-courier-t1450.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/spiders-on-my-doorstep-t2093.htm Tony W


]]> Wildlife Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:47:33 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/spiders-on-my-doorstep-t2093.htm#13178 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/spiders-on-my-doorstep-t2093.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/publications-f38/fav-animal-related-books-t90.htm moloch gibbon Thought I'd list my top 5 list of favourite animal related books. Here goes... 1. Tales of a Rat-Hunting Man; by Brian Plummer. A classic: funny, informative, and thought-provoking. Simply brilliant!!! 2. Rodents in Captivity; by Chris Mattison. A super little publication covering many lesser-known or infrequently seen species in captivity. 3. The Best of Friends; by John Aspinall. Amazing book, thought-provoking and with incredible pictures of the relationship between Aspinall ... Publications Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:25:39 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/publications-f38/fav-animal-related-books-t90.htm#255 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/publications-f38/fav-animal-related-books-t90.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/food-feeding-f43/breeding-your-own-rodents-t1221.htm morelia I'm a great believer in DIY where possible, especially if it saves money and improves quality......breeding your own rodents is a perfect example of how this works. If you only have a few snakes then its probably not worth your while setting up a breeding colony as it would take quite a while for the cost of the set-up to pay for itself, but if you keep more than a few snakes then breeding your own rodents makes perfect sense. The benefits are: The quality of rodents you produce will far ... Food & Feeding Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:17:40 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/food-feeding-f43/breeding-your-own-rodents-t1221.htm#5837 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/food-feeding-f43/breeding-your-own-rodents-t1221.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/tortoises-f39/cleaned-and-rearranged-t607.htm trunx i cleaned and moved stuff round in the table yesterday while having a few stella, oh the life.......... havin some scran............. Tortoises Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:45:51 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/tortoises-f39/cleaned-and-rearranged-t607.htm#2731 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/tortoises-f39/cleaned-and-rearranged-t607.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/look-what-fell-down-the-chimney-t2075.htm Tanpira A few weeks back I heard the distinct noise of a bird in the Chimney (yes it's happened before over the years). scratching with little bits of soot falling into the hearth. It stopped and I assumed the bird had made it's way back out but the following day we heard the scratching again with more soot falling. The amount of soot falling increased and suddenly a whoosh sound, a thud which was accompanied by a little soot cloud. I was somewhat shocked to find the following sitting in the heart ... Wildlife Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:38:34 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/look-what-fell-down-the-chimney-t2075.htm#13014 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/look-what-fell-down-the-chimney-t2075.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-f5/my-new-frogsmeet-karl-and-raymond-t2007.htm Tony W

Karl


Raymond]]> Amphibians Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:14:11 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-f5/my-new-frogsmeet-karl-and-raymond-t2007.htm#12381 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-f5/my-new-frogsmeet-karl-and-raymond-t2007.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/great-white-savaged-by-a-possible-20footer-t2082.htm Tanpira This is graphic so do not click if you are squeamish and the poor guy was still alive with those horrific injuries when he was hauled onto the ship. Great White attacked Wildlife Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:27:58 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/great-white-savaged-by-a-possible-20footer-t2082.htm#13101 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/great-white-savaged-by-a-possible-20footer-t2082.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/man-killed-by-shark-in-australia-t2081.htm Tanpira I know it's a risk we take when we enter their territory & IMO it is not the Sharks fault, he was only being a shark & he probably mistook him for prey and realised he wasn't based on the mans injuries but it's still sad a life was lost. It amazes me it doesn't happen more often. Surfer Killed by Shark Wildlife Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:23:46 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/man-killed-by-shark-in-australia-t2081.htm#13099 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/wildlife-f42/man-killed-by-shark-in-australia-t2081.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/caresheets-and-breeding-info-f33/gongylus-gongylodes-violin-mantis-caresheet-t2073.htm Tanpira Scientific Name Gongylus Gongylodes Common Name Violin Mantis, Indian Rose Mantis Distribution India, Sri Lanka Natural Habitat Although not listed as threatened, it's natural habitat of dry grassland areas is overpopulated by humans which in turn would put the Violin Mantis at risk to habitat destruction. Housing This species is not great for the beginner as unlike some other species of mantis kept in captivity, it needs high temperatures with lower humidity (30° C - ... Caresheets and breeding info Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:53:43 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/caresheets-and-breeding-info-f33/gongylus-gongylodes-violin-mantis-caresheet-t2073.htm#13008 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/caresheets-and-breeding-info-f33/gongylus-gongylodes-violin-mantis-caresheet-t2073.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-f5/american-green-tree-frogs-t1957.htm daveysilcock got three of these on thurs so thot id put a few quick snaps up [img][/img] [img][/img] [img][/img] Amphibians Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:38:52 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-f5/american-green-tree-frogs-t1957.htm#12068 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/amphibians-f5/american-green-tree-frogs-t1957.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/moving-house-t2057.htm Tanpira ]]> GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:34:35 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/moving-house-t2057.htm#12890 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/moving-house-t2057.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/other-invertebrates-f15/diapherodes-gigantea-t1984.htm Moonstone A few pics of a pair of some of my Diapherodes Gigantea stick insects. The female is 7" long while the male is nearer 4". All are fed on thornless bramble, which they thrive on. This pair have just started to lay eggs in the last couple of weeks. phe10.jpg[/img][/url] Other Invertebrates Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:31:34 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/other-invertebrates-f15/diapherodes-gigantea-t1984.htm#12268 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/other-invertebrates-f15/diapherodes-gigantea-t1984.htm http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/new-camera-t2053.htm jonty I picked up a new DSLR camera the afew weeks back, i had a good look around and did a bit of research first. I eventually decided on a Nikon D3000 with a twin lens bundle It comes with a 4 GB memory card, 18-55mm VR Lens and a Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Lens. The Tamron lens has a handy little switch on the side to switch between normal mode and macro mode. This is a fantastic package and a really simple camera to use, it can also produce some fantastic shots. Here's a link to The package ... GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:19:50 GMT http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/new-camera-t2053.htm#12835 http://www.emerald-isle-exotics.com/general-photography-f69/new-camera-t2053.htm