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goReptiles is simply a hobby composed of a small, select group of breeders and morphs. In no way, do I intend on making big bucks through my breeding efforts. I breed for the love of the species that I house with their gorgeous colors and personalities. In no way are these animals products of big chain corporations or exploitation. I find my reptiles as a passion, and breeding them just a perk of the passion; breeding is the hobby, while the reptiles are the passion.
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Recent News
01.07.10
I have added the Cherry Head Redfoots to my collection; two unsexed 2009 hatchlings. Very pleased with them. But, in the meantime, I've decided to reduce my leopard gecko and crested gecko collections.
09.28.09
I'd added a pair of Russian Tortoises to my collection, and I'd like to add a pair of Pancake Tortoises and Cherry Head Redfoot Tortoises, but that will be in time.
08.05.09
I have added 0.0.3 pac man frogs to my collection (1 albino, 1 red fantasy, and 1 tri-color fantasy). I hope to be adding a pair of Russian Tortoises to my collection shortly. Maybe one day a nice cherryheaded red foot tortoise pair, but right now now room for that large a tortoise. I'll be making room this weekend for the Russians though. :-)
I have female leopard geckos that will be available shortly, so if that's what you're waiting on, they are coming. Till then please browse the selection of males and crested geckos.
Projects
My goal is to lead goReptiles towards high quality reptiles. I am focusing on various Leopard Gecko, African Fat Tail, Crested Gecko, and Gargoyle Gecko morphs. I keep different bloodlines and constantly bring new lines into my collection to ensure high quality animals.
I will be working with select morphs to include:
- Bell
- Bell Enigma
- Cremesicle (1st and 2nd generation)
- Cremesicle Enigma (1st and 2nd generation)
- Mack Snow
- Mack Snow Bell
- Tangerine
- Tangerine Enigmas
- Tremper Sunglow
- Cream Stripe Crested Gecko
- Harlequin Crested Gecko
- Pinstripe Crested Gecko
- Red Crested Gecko
- Red Dalmatian Crested Gecko
- Red Harliquin Crested Gecko
- Solid Cream Back Crested Gecko
Wish List
- Tremper Sunglow male with bright tangerine and carrot tail
- 1.2 U. milii
- Rosy Boa various locales, prefer Cabo, Bay of LA (hypo form or normal), and El Rosario
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Evolution of the reptiles
Hylonomus is the oldest-known reptile, and was about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) long. Westlothiana has been suggested as the oldest reptile, but is for the moment considered to be more related to amphibians than amniotes. Petrolacosaurus and Mesosaurus are other examples. The first true "reptiles" (Sauropsids) are categorized as Anapsids, having a solid skull with holes only for nose, eyes, spinal cord, etc. Turtles are believed by some to be surviving Anapsids, as they also share this skull structure; but this point has become contentious lately, with some arguing that turtles reverted to this primitive state in order to improve their armor. Both sides have strong evidence, and the conflict has yet to be resolved.
Shortly after the first reptiles, two branches split off, one leading to the Anapsids, which did not develop holes in their skulls. The other group, Diapsida, possessed a pair of holes in their skulls behind the eyes, along with a second pair located higher on the skull. The Diapsida split yet again into two lineages, the lepidosaurs (which contain modern snakes, lizards and tuataras, as well as, debatably, the extinct sea reptiles of the Mesozoic) and the archosaurs (today represented by only crocodilians and birds, but also containing pterosaurs and dinosaurs).
The earliest, solid-skulled amniotes also gave rise to a separate line, the Synapsida. Synapsids developed a pair of holes in their skulls behind the eyes (similar to the diapsids), which were used to both lighten the skull and increase the space for jaw muscles. The synapsids eventually evolved into mammals, and are often referred to as mammal-like reptiles, though they are not true members of the class Sauropsida.
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