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Lizards & Monitors
The water monitor is a large species of monitor lizards. Breeding maturity is attained for males when they are a relatively modest. However, Most adult specimens will not exceed 1.5–2 m (4.9–6.6 ft) in length. However, the species can attain a maximum size of 3 m (9.8 ft). They are the world's second-heaviest lizard, after the Komodo dragon. Their bodies are muscular, with a long, powerful, laterally compressed tails.
Insects &
Feeders
Crickets, family Gryllidae (also known as "true crickets"), are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers, and more closely related to katydids or bush crickets (family Tettigoniidae) and Weta (families Anostostomatidae and Rhaphidophoridae). They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae. There are more than 900 species of crickets. They tend to benocturnal and are often confused with grasshoppers because they have a similar body structure including jumping hind legs. Crickets are not harmful to humans.
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Turtles & Tortoises
Female tortoises dig nesting burrows in which they lay from one to 30 eggs. Egg-laying typically occurs at night, after which the mother tortoise covers her clutch with sand, soil, and organic material. The eggs are left unattended, and depending on the species, take from 60 to 120 days to incubate. The size of the egg depends on the size of the mother and can be estimated by examining the width of the cloacal opening between the carapace and plastron. Hatchlings are born with an embryonic egg sac which serves as a source of nutrition for the first three to seven days until they have the strength and mobility to find food. Juvenile tortoises often require a different balance of nutrients than adults, so may eat foods which a more mature tortoise would not.
Rodents &
Small Exotics
The size of Russian dwarf hamster varies depending on its location. Commercial pet food and fruits provide more nutrition than food found commonly in the wild. Russian dwarf hamsters scent-mark around their territories using Harderian glands,skin glands located behind the ears. They use urine and feces for communication.
Boas &
Pythons
The green tree python is characterized by a relatively slim body. The relatively long tail accounts for about 14% of the total length. The head is large and clearly
A fairly variegated green tree python at rest; showing off its distinctive angular snout.
defined from the neck. The snout is large and angular. The body is triangular in cross section with a visible spine.
Guides &
Setups
Herptiles are extremely weather-sensitive and often appear in heavy rain or other challenging photographic conditions. Some photographers carry cardboard boxes which can be modified in the field to create tiny sets for photography. In a desert area, sand is sprinkled on the bottom of the box and desert debris is scattered about. In wet areas, mossy sets are often developed, which work well for salamanders. The herp is posed to show identifying features and can be photographed at leisure, creating a realistic photo. During heavy rain or cold temperatures, this "studio" work is usually done in the back of an SUV or similar vehicle.
For aquatic herptiles, early spring is often the best period to find them, as aquatic vegetation is still sparse. Aquariums with natural or prefited substrate may be used to obtain natural photographs. The extent of aquatic setups is limited only by the photographer's imagination, and elaborate studio setups have been used to photograph specialized scenes like basilisks running on water.