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 …
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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 …
Do you have a 100-gallon tank and want to know what reptiles you can keep in it? A 100-gallon tank may seem big, but even that may not be large enough for some reptiles. There are many reptiles that are perfect for a 100-gallon tank, including the Uromastyx, the Mountain Horned Dragon, the Panther Chameleon, …
What should you feed your blue tongue skinks? Is it okay to give them your leftover vegetables or even prepare them a fruit bowl? Should you grow a feeder insect colony? Are there foods that are toxic to blue tongue skinks? Blue tongue skinks are omnivorous reptiles, so their diet consists of fruits, vegetables, and …
Have you noticed that your blue tongue skink is repeatedly opening and closing its mouth? This is a relatively common occurrence, but many owners are unsure when they should seek medical attention for their reptile and when the behavior is nothing to worry about. Why do blue tongue skinks open their mouths? A blue tongue …
Most owners are shocked when noticing mouth rot in their Blue Tongue Skinks. Even though it is a relatively common bacterial infection in reptiles, it can look horrifying and is always a warning sign. The good news is that you can prevent and successfully treat this condition. Blue Tongue Skinks sometimes suffer from mouth rot …
Snakes are typically predators and aren’t scared of most things. Yet, in a weird turn of events, there are several instances where a snake can get scared of its own food! Snakes can get scared of their food due to various reasons. The most common reason is when there is a sudden change of diet. …