Best Reptiles for Beginners Owning a pet of any kind is a huge commitment. And having a reptile as a pet is no different. If you’re a first-time reptile owner, then you will want to steer clear of the iguana or pet boa constrictor. These are just not the best pets for the beginner. In … Read more
About Pet Rats The fancy rat is a domesticated brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), which is the most common type of pet rat and comes in a wide variety of colors and coat types. Domesticated rats are physiologically and psychologically different from their wild relatives, and pose no more of a health risk than other common … Read more
Yes, chameleons make good pets, BUT a word of caution: Chameleons are difficult to maintain, and new reptile owners should NOT start with this animal. Basic Facts about Chameleons Do Chameleons Make Good Pets? It’s easy to see why people find chameleons fascinating and want to keep them as pets. A word of caution, though – Chameleons are very … Read more
Shirley, my Bearded Dragon, has been asleep for two months so far, and I miss her so. She is going through a natural process called brumation. People have asked me about bearded dragon brumation symptoms, so I’m going to share with you what I know. I will also advise you on what to do if … Read more
Your pet moon crab is molting and you’re in a panic. You wonder if you’re supposed to be helping it in some way. Don’t do it. Keep away from it. My Moon Crab is Molting Is it? First of all, though, how can you be absolutely sure that it’s going to molt? Your first clue might be … Read more
What Happens When a Gecko Loses its Tail? Have you ever wondered what happens when a gecko loses its tail? Did you lizards can regenerate their tails? The process is called Caudal Autotomy (Greek: self-amputation). This can happen when the tail is pulled hard enough, or they “drop” their tails to escape predators. The tail … Read more
7 Exotic Pets to Consider Guest Writer: Matt Rhoney Have you ever wondered would be like to own an exotic animal? If you’re an animal lover looking for a pet slightly more unusual than the rest, there are definitely some cool creatures you should check out. Many exotic animals are much easier to take care … Read more
Marine Iguanas of the Galapagos Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is the world’s only marine lizard, and are found only on the Galápagos Islands’ rocky shores in warm to comparably cold water. Marine iguanas have the ability to forage in the sea and have adapted well to the harsh marine environment. These marine reptiles can dive … Read more
When Your Bearded Dragon is Gravid Even if your Bearded Dragon has never been mated with a male, it is still possible for her to become gravid (pregnant). When your bearded dragon is gravid but hasn’t mated, her eggs will be infertile. Whether your Dragon has been mated or not, the care you give her … Read more
Bearded Dragon Hydration During Brumation It’s that time of year again, when our Bearded Dragons have most likely gone into brumation. For those that don’t know, brumation is like a hibernation, except they don’t shut down completely like bears do. Brumation is a natural process that happens with light and temperature changes during the colder … Read more