Shedding is a common phenomenon in most reptiles, including blue tongue skinks. These adorable skinks lose their old skin and develop a new one to accommodate their growing body and to get rid of any parasites. Moreover, the frequency of shedding depends on your blue tongue skink’s age. Juvenile blue tongue skinks shed once in …
Do Savannah monitors bite constantly? You may have heard horror stories of people getting nasty bites from their Savannah monitors, but are their bites really that bad? In the event that you get bit, what will happen and how should you treat the bite? Savannah monitors have a bite force of 10.7 psi however this …
Many reptile owners begin to fret when their Savannah monitors refuse a meal or two. They start to wonder whether something is wrong or whether their reptile is simply a picky eater. The good news is that it may not be a cause for concern. It may simply require a little attention to detail when …
Savannah monitors, when kept as pets, are known for being aggressive toward their owners. You may be wondering if it is possible to tame your savannah monitor so that it doesn’t bite, scratch and tail-whip when you try to handle it. The good news is that it is possible to tame your savannah monitor so …
Many first-time reptile owners face an issue determining the right tank size for their pets. Choosing the mid-sized 30-gallon terrarium can be tricky since it is tight and small for sizable species. It is also too spacey for small lizards and snakes and can give them a hard time while catching prey. It is necessary …
Being the largest members of the skink family, the blue-tongued lizard family is composed of different species that come from various localities. In captivity, each species requires indoor enclosures with a specific setup that simulates their natural habitat. But what temperature and humidity level should be maintained for your blue tongue skink enclosure? Blue tongue …
The other day, while misting my ball python’s tank, I ended up spraying him with some of the water, and he seemed to enjoy it! I decided to research whether snakes like being sprayed with water and whether you should spray them. This is what I found. Snakes usually don’t mind being sprayed with water, …
Blue tongue skinks are unique reptiles that require physical and mental stimulation. Therefore, it is essential for them to be tamed in order to provide them with their needs. You would not want your blue tongue skink biting you when you are just trying to feed it, right? Blue tongue skinks need to be given …
Crested Geckos are lovely and colorful pets that can share our lives for up to twenty years. However, like most pets, they sometimes get sick and require treatment. One of the most common illnesses for gecko species in our homes is mouth rot. Mouth rot or infectious stomatitis is a bacterial infection that attacks the …
Many owners, particularly newbies, are unsure whether reptiles can live in a 55-gallon tank. Information is often confusing because the same species may require different space sizes, depending on their age. Tank dimensions can vary slightly, but you should avoid oversized and too-small models. Even though hatchlings and juvenile reptiles require smaller tanks, you should …