Tag: Caring

A cat waited 99 days to get her wish while caring for her own kittens and helping nine others. Tina and her foster kittensExploitsValleySPCA Tina, a 2-year-old cat, came to Exploits Valley SPCA with two kittens. She was sweet-natured but very protective of her babies. One busy morning, the shelter received another litter of kittens desperately needing a nursing mom. Their own mother was being treated at the hospital and could no longer care for

Residents found three cats caring for two kittens in a box in the hallway and knew they had to help. Ellen Richter One early Saturday morning, Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions received a call from a concerned resident of an apartment building. Several residents discovered a large cardboard box left in the hallway. They opened it to find a mother cat, her two 6-week-old kittens, and two younger cats, which they believed were all related. The

Ball pythons or python regius are found along the edges of Western and Central Africa’s forest lands. They are either on the trees or grounds. Although they are termed as royal pythons in the European countries, they are referred to as ball pythons in the US because of the curling habits. They tend to curl up and pull their heads firmly in the center when nervous. Ball pythons are crepuscular, meaning they are more active

The Burmese python is listed amongst the largest snakes in the world, and can grow to about 15-20 in length and weighs more than 150 pounds. Its skin is light colored, and represents unique brown patches outlined by black color. Besides interesting skin color pattern, this giant snake is remarkable for fast growth rate and gentle temperament. Thus, irrespective of the huge size, some reptile owners are passionate to keep it at home. Here, we

A man spotted two kittens running around the building and ended up caring for them with the help of a dog. Kizzy’s Place Tom, an EMT, was on his shift at Galloway Township Ambulance Squad in New Jersey, when he spotted two tiny dots (that looked like kittens) on camera, chasing each other around the building. As an animal lover, Tom made a mental note to keep an eye out for the kittens. The next

Ball pythons, also known as Royal pythons are native reptiles of Central and Western Africa. Both the common names have an origin like the name ‘Ball’ comes from the defense strategy of the snake to curl up into a tight ball. And the name ‘Royal’ originates from the ancient Egyptian mythology that the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra supposedly wore these snakes around her wrists! Ball Pythons Information Ball pythons are popular pet snakes. They do not

Garter snakes are one of the most wonderful and easy to keep snakes in the reptile hobby.  With over 75 species and subspecies from which to choose, you’re sure to find one to which you are drawn.  Easy to feed, easy to maintain, and remaining a manageable size, these little beauties of the serpent world make a great addition to anyone’s reptile collection. The various species of Garter Snake range from Alaska into central America.