Oriental Fire-Bellied Toads are native to China, Korea and Siberia. They are a small, semi-aquatic toad commonly found in rice paddies, streams and even temporary pools. Reaching only 5-7 cm they are the ideal size to keep as pets and are very easy to keep, being good for first time amphibian keepers. Fire-Bellied Toads range […]
White Knee Tarantula Care Sheet
The Brazilian White Knee Tarantula is a beautiful looking spider. Pictures of them never really do them Justice. Growing to approximately 8” (females) these spiders are considered to be more appealing to the advanced hobbyist due to their slightly more stubborn nature, these spiders do like to stand their ground. Fortunately their venom is considered […]
YOUR HEALTHY FEEDING GUIDE FOR TORTOISES & BEARDED DRAGONS
Plants Dandelion Clover Chickweed Buttercup Plantain Heather Sow thistle Hawk bits Bindweed Rose petals Forget-me-not Fuchsia Antirrhinum Hibiscus Aubrietia Nasturtium Pansies Petunia Geranium Vegetables Cabbage Spring green Carrot Cauliflower Spinach Beans Peas Brussel sprout Cucumber Kale Cress Watercress Broccoli Parsnip Lettuce Fennel Peppers Fruit Apple Pear […]
Bearded Dragon Care Sheet
About Originating from Australia, Bearded Dragons are gentle, intelligent and confident Lizards, which make them interesting and rewarding pets. Living for up to 15 years they grow to a maximum of 600mm in length. Bearded Dragons are best kept alone but can be kept in pairs or small groups so long as there is no […]
BE TICK AWARE
Being tick aware is so important not only for your pets health but for yours aswell. What is a Tick? A tick is a small eight legged, spider like creature, with an egg shaped body. Ticks are parasites, this means they need a host to feed on to survive. Where do Ticks come from? Ticks […]
Guinea Pig Awareness Week
22nd March – 28th March Guinea Pig Awareness week is a great time to brush up on your knowledge of caring for guinea pigs. We have lots of info for you, so you can make sure you are doing the best for your little furry friends. We are working in conjunction with Burgess Pet Care, […]
Horned or Pacman Frog Care Sheet
(Ceratophrys cranwelli) Originating from South America the Ornate Horned frogs can be found in Northern Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, whilst Cranwell’s Horned Frogs originate from the Chacoan regions of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia. Horned frogs are large bodied frogs that are so called because of their fleshy horn-like upper lids above their eyes. They […]
Choosing the right food for your Dog or Cat
Choosing the right food for your Dog or Cat, and ensuring that it is getting everything it needs to stay fit and healthy can be the hardest thing for its new owner and indeed for present owners. With new pet foods constantly coming onto the market all claiming one thing or another, that can sometimes […]
The Importance Of Worming Your Cat
All cats at some point in their life will get worms. Kittens are often infected by their mother’s milk, as the Toxocara roundworm larvae can find their way into mammary ducts. The mother is a constant source of infection, this is why regular worming every two weeks for kittens until weaning is recommended. Throughout their […]
Giant Day Geckos Care Sheet
(Phelsuma grandis) Giant day geckos have become very popular due to its extraordinarily vibrant colours and ideal size for a home terrarium, the giant day gecko (Phelsuma grandis) has captivated reptile enthusiasts. Select breeders have produced what are arguably the most beautiful lizards in the world, the crimson and blue blood day gecko. They are […]
Corn Snake Care Sheet
Corn snakes are a very commonly kept pet snake originally from the southern states in the USA. They were given their name because they were commonly found hunting mice in corn stores. They are considered harmless to humans and have a very important role in controlling rodent populations particularly around farms. Corn snakes are probably […]
Leopard Gecko Care Sheet
Leopard geckos are one of the easiest lizards to keep, making them ideal pets for anybody new to reptile care. Popular for their beautiful mottled skin and docile nature, they don’t need as much space as many other lizards and can live for up to 20yrs, sometimes more! They can reach sizes of up to […]
New Year COVID Restrictions update
Dear Customers Due to the recent increase of Covid cases, due to a new more infectious strain and due to the fact that Devon & Cornwall have now moved from Tier 2 into Tier 3 we have decided to tighten our restrictions in the shop. As we are classed as an essential shop we will […]
Lifting Restricted Access
After listening carefully to the governments advice and carrying out a full risk assessment of our premises we now feel it is safe to open the ground floor area of the shop to allow you to look for the items you may need and maybe find a few things to treat your pets for being […]
Indian Stick Insect Care
Introduction Great starter insect Really easy to keep They are part of the Phasmid family Only 1 in 1000 Indian stick insects are Males The common Indian Stick Insect is often kept by schools & research facilities so it is often referred to as the Laboratory Stick Insect. These Insects are easy to keep as […]
Coronavirus/Covid 19
In these uncertain times we would like to ensure our customers that we are strictly sticking to government guidelines to keep you and our staff safe whilst shopping with us. Our current opening hours are 9am until 4pm daily, we are currently closed on Sundays….We have shortened our opening hours as we are currently working […]
Fish really are good for you!
EVER wondered why dentists have aquariums in their waiting rooms? The sight of fish swimming around really will help you relax before climbing into the dreaded chair. You don’t have to eat fish for them to be good for you. New research shows people who spend their time watching aquariums and fish tanks enjoy the […]
30th Anniversary Open Day
Ron’s Pets is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with an open day at West Devon Business Park on Sunday 9th June from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be: * 100 free goody bags to give away * a novelty dog show (raising important funds for Margaret Green Animal Rescue) * live demonstrations * a […]
Domestic Rabbit Care Sheet
Domestic Rabbit Care Sheet INTRODUCTION It is believed that Rabbits were first domesticated over 1400 years ago in Southern France. Since then we have studied these beautiful, sweet fluffy creatures, and we now understand their wants and needs. Rabbits are understandably active animals and they need a lot of space to be able to exercise […]
Choosing the right food for your Dog
Choosing the right food for your dog can be the hardest thing for its new owner and indeed for present owners, with new dog foods coming onto the market all claiming one thing or another that makes it better than your current food. Searching through the internet can be just as confusing, as you can […]
Help your overweight dog lose weight.
Help your overweight dog lose weight. Get your dog weighed for FREE and Join our weight loss programme Today, dogs are fatter than ever! It is estimated that 40% of our faithful friends are either overweight or obese. So are we killing our dogs with kindness? It’s a well known fact that obesity can contribute […]
Socialising Your Puppy
We are all still learning so much about the development process of our dogs, but we do know plenty to help us to enable our puppies to become well rounded, confident adult dogs. We all tend to call this process ‘Socialisation’ but infact there is more to it than just introducing your dog to whole […]
