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Box Turtle Growth Rates

The growth rate of a turtle is fairly slow. To, from hatching to adult size, which would be approximately four to six inches across. It takes about four to six years to develop completely to that size. Now as far as the growth rate is concerned, that...

How to Calculate a Cat's Age in Human Years

Instructions Step 1: Determine how many calendar years your cat has been alive. Step 2: Start with 15 human years for your cat's first year. This calculation is based on the comparative ages when cats and humans reach maturity. Cats reach sexual maturity...

Learn where to get More Information on German Shepherds

Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village and we’re now going to work with German Shepherds. And I’d like to talk a little bit about breed characteristics of German Shepherds. Training German Shepherds can be...

Teaching a Dog Long Distance Stay Commands

Long distance stays are definitely more of an advanced stay technique, which your dog will learn after time, routine, repetition and maturity. The process of a long distance stay is similar to a short stay, it just involves a longer distance. This is...

Caring for Pairs of Chinchillas

This is Lauren on behalf of Expert Village and we are talking about chinchillas living in pairs. Chinchillas can live very happily together in groups or as singles. In the wild they can live up to hundreds in the herd, so they tend to get along pretty...

How to Buy a Pet Tarantula

Instructions Step 1: Consider personality differences between species. Some tarantulas are aggressive and tend to flick irritating hairs while others do almost nothing. Know what type of personality you want in your new pet. Step 2: Create the perfect...

How to Determine Gender of Parakeets

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Parakeet Veterinarian Step 1: Look at your parakeet's cere (the colored band at the top of the parakeet's beak where the nostrils are). The ceres of sexually mature males are usually blue or purple, while female...

How to Care for a Wolfdog

Instructions Step 1: Provide a secure living space. Wolfdogs are excellent escape artists--they can jump over, dig under and break through most fences. Be prepared to have a secure fence or enclosed kennel in your backyard. Chaining your wolfdog isn't a...

How to Exercise a Ragdoll Cat

Instructions Step 1: Know the breed. Take the time to research the Ragdoll personality and body type. For example, all Ragdolls possess a fatty deposit on their abdomen. This is part of the breed standard and should not be misunderstood for obesity...

How to Convert Cat's Age to Human Years

Instructions Step 1: Estimate how old your cat is. This will be easy if you got the cat as a kitten. If not your vet can estimate how old the cat is by looking at its teeth and other body parts. Step 2: Your cat develops physically and sexually within...