Bearded Dragon

Reptiles may appear resilient and hardy but their dietary requirements can actually be quite strict, and any deviations can negatively affect their health. As a reptile owner, you would need to know what kind of food to (more…)

Pet Snake

Snakes are exotic pets and can be fascinating to maintain but their diet can be a challenge for owners. For those who are squeamish, feeding live rodents such as a cute mouse or chick can be a daunting experience. Many prefer to use (more…)

Iguana

Here are some of the most common diseases and health concerns of pet reptiles and how they can be treated:

Gout – gout is a common disease among terrestrial reptiles such as iguanas, snakes, and tortoises. When a reptile has too much uric (more…)

Pet Turtle

Pet turtles are relatively easy to care for and do not demand much attention. They don’t require much space, aren’t picky eaters, nor do they make a mess in your home.

Choose the Species of your Pet Turtle

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Leopard Gecko

There are several species of geckos, many of which are kept as pets. One of the most popular is the leopard gecko. They are great pets for any beginner as well as experienced reptile hobbyists. These lizards are easy to tam (more…)

Lizard

There are different aspects to consider when determining what exactly is the best feeder insect for your pet lizard. When analyzing the nutritional values of feeder insects, it is ideal to pinpoint the percentages of specific component in the (more…)

Burmese Python

The news about Giant Burmese pythons invading the Everglades came out in 2000. Today, scientists are looking into the impact of these species. The area where the Giant pythons can be found, there are no longer any foxe (more…)

Terrarium

A terrarium is a micro habitat that should replicate the natural environment of reptile species. Housing mixed species of reptiles would make your hobby even more challenging, yet would make it more interesting, as long as it is manag (more…)

Gecko

It is important to keep your reptile’s home as close to its natural habitat as possible. Humidity is a big factor in the natural environment of reptiles. It greatly influences their growth and overall health, especially those reptiles confined (more…)

Lizard

It can be challenging trying to figure out what your pet reptile is feeling based on its actions and body language. It takes experience, time, and patience to aptly read whatever body language reptiles use to indicate what they feel. The slig (more…)

Reptile Terrarium

Many reptile hobbyists would ideally like a community terrarium where they can keep several types of reptiles and amphibians. This setup can be challenging but also a lot of fun. With careful planning, you can (more…)

Iguana

Reptiles and amphibians can experience oral diseases. Many of these that plague reptiles can be prevented through proper management. You can improve the oral health of your reptile by following a few simple practices in their care and mainten (more…)

Salamander

“Salamander” is a name commonly used for about 500 species of amphibians. Salamanders are characterized by their appearance and look similar to a lizard with their slim bodies, long tails, and blunt noses. Most salamanders have (more…)

Pet Snake

Most times, reptile owners find it difficult to tell whether their pet is sick. It is hard to determine the actual cause of a reptile’s illness unless it is properly diagnosed by a knowledgeable reptile veterinarian. You can find re (more…)

Bearded Dragon

Allowing your child to experience owning a pet will help teach him or her how to be responsible. Reptiles can be an easy step in giving your child a pet to care for without having too much trouble coping with demand for (more…)

Lizard

Lizards are fast becoming popular pets because they are relatively easy to maintain. Before deciding to get a lizard for a pet, it still helps to know what you may be getting yourself into. Lizards can live quite long as long if they are well (more…)

Chameleon

Chameleons are a specialized group of species of lizards. They are predominantly known for their parrot-like feet and stereoscopic eyes, long tongues, swaying walk, distinctive tails, crests, and lack of ears. They also have the ability to ch (more…)

Turtle on the Road

It isn’t farfetched to one day find a turtle on the road as many pet or wild turtles have been discovered on roads because they have been abandoned or injured. If you do find a turtle, the question is what do you do (more…)

Gecko

Geckos have unique climbing skills which seem to defy the laws of physics. They can climb up trees at extreme speeds of 3 feet/second. Geckos also have the ability to use one toe to support the weight of its entire body, yet it seems to (more…)

Pet Python

Many people who plan on owning snakes may be wondering if a special permit is needed to own one in the city or state where they reside. As part of being a responsible pet owner, it is important that you take care of any requirements o (more…)