Are you curious to know the sex of your snake? If you are planning to breed your snakes, you really have to know if your snake is a boy or a girl as you do not want to commit the mistake of joining two snakes of the same sex in one enclosure. However, sexing a …
The other day I was looking at a friend’s bearded dragon lounging in his water bowl and I wondered whether beardies – and indeed reptiles as a whole – can swim. So I started researching to see whether reptiles can swim and whether you can keep those cool reptiles as pets. This is what I …
We all know that snakes hiss, but what about huffing? Can a snake huff? Some owners report that their snakes make a huffing or puffing noise at times like they’re rapidly expelling air out their noses. Some even say it’s the equivalent of a frustrated sigh in humans! But why is my snake huffing, and …
Making sure that your snake is healthy includes ensuring that their digestive system is healthy. Quite often a sickness, parasites, etc. can be noticed simply by keeping an eye on your snake’s poop – or lack thereof. It may not be glamorous, but it is important. In this article we’ll look at everything you need …
Snake owners know how sensitive their pet’s eyes can be, but only a few are aware of how many things can go wrong when it comes to these organs. The question is how to recognize eye injuries, infections, and congenital disorders your snake may suffer from and what to do to help your exotic pet. …
Does your pet snake keep moving around in its tank and look like it’s pushing against its glass enclosure? Do you worry that your pet snake might hurt itself with this behavior? We totally understand. This behavior is called glass surfing – but why do snakes do this? Snakes glass surf for various reasons. It …
There are several reasons why a crested gecko might not be able to stick to glass anymore. Read this article to learn about those reasons and when to worry.
When you first get a Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius), knowing what to feed them can be challenging. Leopard Geckos need a carefully planned, varied diet of insects to keep them healthy. If you underfeed them, there is a risk that you could stunt their growth or cause them to suffer nutrient deficiencies. But, can you …
You are probably reading this as you noticed that your crested gecko is always on the glass. Is this normal behavior? Is it safe for them to be on the glass? Does this behavior mean that they are sick? It is usual for a crested gecko to stick on the glass. Some can climb the …
Crested geckos naturally sleep curled up among the branches and leaves in their immediate environment. However, some crested geckos in captivity spend a lot of time hanging upside down on the walls of their terrarium. The lack of climbing options inside the enclosure can cause a crested gecko to hang upside down on the walls. …