Ten Fascinating Facts About Reptiles ExoticDirect pet insurance has collected ten of the most fascinating facts about reptiles for Reptile Awareness Day on October 21st. 1. There are four main reptile groups. Crocodilians, which includes alligators and crocodiles; Squamates, which includes lizards and snakes; Tuatara, which look like lizards but differ in their bone structure; Turtles. Turtles … Read more
To commemorate Iguana Awareness Day on September 8th, we’ve collected ten of the most interesting, funny, downright weird, and fascinating facts about iguanas for your pleasure. So put the kettle on and prepare to be amazed (or at least mildly interested) by these wonderful animals. Interesting Iguana Facts 1. Iguanas can get rather big. The longest … Read more
Jamaican Iguana ~ An Endangered Species ~ The Jamaican iguana (Cyclura collei) is a large species of lizard of the genus Cyclura endemic to Jamaica. It is the largest native land animal in the country and is now on the critically endangered list. The Jamaican iguana was actually considered extinct between 1948-1990. Once found throughout Jamaica … Read more
People generally know two things about chameleons – they are reptiles, and they can change color to match the world around them. In fact, these creatures are a lot more complicated and interesting than many people think. ExoticDirect has shared some interesting points. Surprising Facts About Chameleons 1. It’s Not Camouflage The idea that chameleons … 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
Russian Tortoises Russian Tortoises are terrestrial animals that belong to the turtle family (Testudinidae). They have been present on earth for 200 million years and have one of the longest lifespans, known to live longer than 150 years. Tortoises can be found on all continents except Antarctica and Australia, and are also believed to be … Read more
D is for Dwarf Crocodile Facts The dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), also known as the African dwarf, broad-snouted or bony crocodile is an African crocodile, found in streams and lakes in Western Africa. It is the smallest extant crocodile species in the world. They can grow up to five feet long. This animal has the … Read more
Komodo Dragon Facts The World’s Largest Living Lizard One of the most fascinating Komodo dragon facts is that it’s the largest and heaviest lizard in the world. Growing to a length of 10 feet (3 meters), and sometimes weighing as much as 300 pounds (136 kg)! This amazing species is also known as Komodo monitor (Varanus … 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
Snake Recognition: Harmless Snakes vs Dangerous Snakes Guest Author: Joe Felegi From Indiana Jones’ famous pronouncement, “I hate snakes, Jock! I hate ’em!” to myriad other negative depictions of snakes in film and books, American culture spreads a blanket of fear over this diverse group of reptiles. Everyone should be wary of snake species that … Read more