Blue Tongue Skinks are one of the biggest pet lizards available. Their impressive size makes them an exciting pet, but one that needs more space and more…well…everything! It’s important to be prepared for how large your skink could grow before you commit to caring for it for 20+ years. So, just how big can Blue …
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If you’re the owner of a blue tongue skink, you’ve most likely come across the information that you can feed your skink with dog food. Even though the idea of feeding a lizard with food formulated for dogs sounds crazy, many BTS owners swear by it. But is this really true and should you change …
Shedding is a process that all reptiles go through, including Crested Geckos. It can be tempting to pick up your pet during this monthly ordeal, but should you? Can you handle a Crested Gecko while they are shedding? It’s best not to handle your Crested Gecko while they shed. Doing so could harm the Crested …
Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus) are very popular reptiles to keep as pets. These lizards may, on occasion, stop eating for periods of time, which can be worrisome for their owner. So, how long can Crested Geckos go without food? Crested Geckos can go without food for periods of up to 3 weeks. However, after the …
For most first-time reptile owners (and even some more experienced gecko enthusiasts, shedding (ecdysis) is an intriguing process, so no wonder it raises so many questions. But what if your crested gecko is not shedding at all? If a crested gecko isn’t shedding at all, it probably means that it’s not growing because then there’s …
It is natural that first-time snake owners have tons of questions about their pet feeding. The crucial ones are how long can snakes go without eating and what affects their ability to survive without food. Let’s see what experts say. Snakes can survive an impressively long period without food, ranging from a few weeks to …
It’s always a sad state of affairs to discuss whether your pet snake is on the verge of dying or not. After all, these reptiles are quite independent and don’t express any major signs of discomfort or pain, unlike other pets. Due to this reason, you have to be extremely knowledgeable on matters related to …
Crested geckos are some of the most popular reptilian pets available, thanks to their adaptability to captivity, their striking appearance, and their docile nature. However, even a gecko that adapts well to captivity, like the crested gecko, can have health issues. Naturally, you’ll want to carefully observe your crested gecko to be sure that it …
Snakes love to bask in the sun during the day. As a reptile owner, you might wonder if snakes also need light at night to keep them as safe and comfortable as possible. Snakes don’t need a light to be on at night. They benefit from a day and night cycle, which means they need …
There’s nothing worse than seeing your crestie act out of sorts and wondering “is my crested gecko dying?”. Especially when you’re new to crested geckos, even simple behaviors like sleeping a lot can be thought to be a sign that your crestie is without a doubt at death’s door. The top signs that your crested …