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 The word, “Chameleon,” comes from the Greek words, “chamai” and “leon,” meaning “earth lion,” and they originate from the lizard family. Chameleons come in all shapes and sizes, … 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
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 are will be infertile. Whether your Dragon has been mated or not, the care you give … 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
Raising a Bearded Dragon This post is sponsored by petMD® Reptile Center, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Reptile Ownership, but ANIMAL BLISS only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. petMD® and PetSmart® are not responsible for the content of this … Read more
Getting a Bearded Dragon? ~ Here’s What You’ll Need to Get Right Away~ This post is sponsored by petMD Reptile Center®, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Reptile Ownership, but ANIMAL BLISS only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. petMD and … Read more
Reptiles as Pets Things You Should Consider This post is sponsored by petMD® Reptile Center, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Reptile Ownership, but Animal Bliss only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. petMD and PetSmart are not responsible for the … Read more
A Boy and a Bearded Dragon Wordless Wednesday I present to you … my Grandson and my Bearded Dragon. Landen will be one year old TOMORROW! Shirley turned one last month. It’s a fascinating thing … Here’s Landen’s famous “kiss” for the lizard … forehead to forehead … (Nice and safe.) Here’s Shirley getting … Read more
It is a common misconception that chameleons change their color to match their environment. Rather, chameleons change their color when they are frightened, angry, stressed — or in response to temperature or other environmental changes, as well as being responsive to light. Hormones that affect special pigment-bearing cells in the skin cause the color change. … Read more