reptile parent YOUR GUIDE TO COMPLETE CARE

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1 reptile parent YOUR GUIDE TO COMPLETE CARE We ll help you navigate the exciting journey into living with a pet reptile every step of the way. Get started with these helpful tips, shopping checklists, exclusive savings and more!

2 congratulations ON YOUR COLD-BLOODED COMPANION From day one Adding a reptile to your family is a fun-filled occasion that can also raise a lot of questions. This book provides lots of quick, handy tips to help get you through those confusing first days. to year one Going forward, we ll also provide continued support through monthly s featuring timely advice and offers that you ll find handy throughout your first year together....to anytime you need us! If you d like more in-depth information and helpful resources according to your pet s type, check out our comprehensive New Pet Guides at petco.com/newpet. And if you have specific health care questions, you can always get free veterinarian advice 24/7 at PetCoach.co. In addition to helpful tips, you ll find Petco to be your one-stop destination for everything your new pal needs to enjoy a happy, successful life with you. Stop by your local store or shop online at petco.com 24/7 to enjoy a wide selection of handpicked pet nutrition, spacious habitats and innovative supplies. 20 % Any Zilla, Zoo Med or Not a valid coupon. Visit Exo Terra Reptile a Petco store to get your Starter Kit free Welcome to the Family Any one kit. book. Present printed coupon and proof of Pals Rewards membership to receive this offer. Not valid on the purchase of gift cards, prior purchases, online or with any other coupon offer. Void if copied, transferred, or if presented on a mobile device (except Reward Dollars), and where prohibited by law. Single-use coupon, limit one per household. Valid on in-stock items only. Selection varies by store. Shopper s coupon ( Mfr. ). Sales tax calculated on product price before coupon discount applied. Expires: 9/30/2018. getting to know you When adding a reptile to the family, it s helpful to understand the similarities and differences among the types of species. You may have had a snake in the past but that doesn t mean living with a turtle will be a similar experience! Text REPTILE to to learn specifics about these types of animals.* Crested geckos Have a life expectancy of up to five to 10 years White s tree frogs Don t handle unless necessary Have a life expectancy of up to eight to 10 years Prefer to live in groups Leopard geckos Have a life expectancy of up to 10 to 20 years Bearded dragons Have a life expectancy of up to three to 10 years Mostly active during daylight hours Corn snakes (note: during their first week home and shedding periods, they prefer to be left alone) Have a life expectancy of up to 20 years Adult corn snakes can live together Ball pythons (note: during their first week home and shedding periods, they prefer to be left alone) Have a life expectancy of up to 20 to 30 years Generally reccommend one per habitat Aquatic turtles Don t handle unless necessary Have a life expectancy of up to 20 to 40 years Yes, we realize frogs are amphibians, not reptiles. However, we didn t want to leave them out!

3 scales, tails and supplies to get you started Below are the basics to get through your first few days smoothly. It s important to set up your pet s habitat BEFORE bringing them home, but if you need to pick up a few supplies, Petco is here for you! Shop in-store or online at petco.com. You can even get delivery within two hours via PetcoNow at instacart.com/petco! Note: We always recommend first purchasing a reptile starter kit. This will provide the basic elements to create a safe new home for your small animal. Most include a terrarium with a top, food and water dishes, humidity gauge, thermometer, substrate and décor. Petco carries a variety of kits, including tropical, desert and species-specific. Crested gecko White s tree frog We recommend a tropical kit to provide the basic elements of your habitat. Mulch-type substrate Mulch-type substrate emitter Heat light (with fixture) for UVB lighting Crested gecko food Treats Leopard gecko Bearded dragon We recommend a desert kit to provide the basic elements of your habitat. (20 gallons for babies, 40 gallons for adults) Substrate (calci-sand or terrarium carpet recommended) (for shedding) Substrate (calci-sand or terrarium carpet recommended) (for shedding) UVB lighting and fixture Bearded dragon food Treats (including fruits and vegetables)

4 home sweet home. We re sure you ll have lots of fun learning about the different quirks and traits of your new reptile. In the meantime, here are a few helpful tips to get you through your first few days together. Ball python and corn snake We recommend a Snake kit to provide the base elements of your habitat. Mulch-type substrate or aspen shavings Appropriately sized frozen rodents (minimum 40 gallons) Substrate slate, rock, gravel too large to eat Heat light (with fixture) Basking area Submersible heater UVB lighting and fixture Aquatic turtle food Treats Aquatic turtle We recommend an Aquatic turtle kit to provide the base elements of your habitat. How often should I clean my reptile s habitat? Clean and disinfect your pet s home weekly. We recommend removing your reptile prior to cleaning and keeping them in a Kritter Keeper, which has a secure latching lid. How often should I feed my new pet? Crested geckos should be fed crested gecko food every night and given insects 2 to 3 times per week. White s tree frogs need to eat daily as juveniles and then every other day as adults. Leopard geckos need insects daily that are no bigger than the space between their eyes. Bearded dragons should be fed daily with uneaten fruits and veggies removed after 24 hours. Corn snakes and ball pythons need to eat once per week as juveniles, and every 1 to 2 weeks as adults. It s safest to feed snakes in a separate tank. Aquatic turtles must be fed daily in water. They re messy eaters so consider feeding in a separate tank. Do I need to provide additional food supplements? Crested geckos, White s tree frogs, leopard geckos and bearded dragons need calcium sprinkled on their food daily and a multi-vitamin 1 to 2 times per week. Text REPTILE CARE to to get more detailed feeding and care instructions for your reptile.*

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