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JOIN US FOR OUR FALL FESTIVAL!

Bring your 2-Legged & 4-Legged Friends and Family Members, and join us on Saturday, October 21st from 2pm-4pm for our Fall Festival! We will have a pet costume contest, games, face painting, food trucks, a silent auction, prizes, giveaways, and much more! Come tour both facilities, and meet Richter Animal Hospital's 3 amazing new veterinarians! We can't wait to see you there!

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As a rule, only certain lizards are good for beginners. Many species have fairly complex care requirements for heating, lighting and diet. Some are quite delicate and difficult to care for, and others get quite large and aggressive. There are a few species that are quite hardy and easy to tame and others that are not. Here, we cover a few of the more hardy species you can consider.

  • Leopard Geckos
    Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Reptiles, Lizards

    The scientific name for leopard gekos is Eublepharis Macularius. They may live 20 or more years and grow to be approximately 8-10 inches long. Their common coloring is yellow and white with black spots (hatchlings start out striped, and gradually change to the spotted appearance). There are several color

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  • Green Anoles
    Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Reptiles, Lizards

    Species: Anolis carolinensis. Sometimes also called American chameleons, although they are not true chameleons. They can do a color change from green to brown, especially when stressed. Quite readily available in the pet trade. Life span averages around 4 years, although they can live longer

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  • Blue Tongued Skinks
    Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Reptiles, Lizards

    Blue tongued skinks are quite and gentle, and quite easily tamed and handled. It is reported that even wild blue tongued skinks will sometimes allow themselves to be picked up without a struggle. Popular as pets, blue tongued skinks or "skinks" are moderately sized lizards native to Australia. They live

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  • Bearded Dragons
    Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Reptiles, Lizards

    Bearded dragons are generally docile, and their aggressive displays are rarely seen in captivity. It is reported that even wild bearded dragons will sometimes allow themselves to be picked up without a struggle. Popular as pets, bearded dragons or "beardies" are moderately sized lizards native to Australia.

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