When I was 17 years old, my uncle gave me a Ball Python named Pedro. While my uncle meant well, he had little knowledge of snakes and how big they can get. I was thrown into the deep end and had to find out if my snake would grow to the size of its tank …
Pierre And The ReptileCraze Team
When I was a teenager, my dad had a pet python we named, Kaa (yes it’s a Jungle Book reference!). One of the things Kaa used to do was stare at me a lot back then. As my expertise in snakes grew over the years, I wondered why he looked at me like that. I …
Crested Geckos are some of the cutest pet lizards and you can’t help but want to hold them. However, you’ve probably heard a lot of different opinions about whether cresties should or shouldn’t be held and whether or not they like being handled. Here’s what we’ve found. Like most reptiles, crested geckos don’t really like …
I have a big trip coming up across the country for a week and I’m left with that nagging feeling: Should I leave my snakes alone while I’m away? I love my pets, but my snakes have very specific needs. Leaving them alone requires careful preparation. Luckily, I’ve done it before. Most snakes can be …
Is your leopard gecko struggling to lift their back legs? Although leopard geckos have various unique behaviors that may cause them to act differently, a healthy individual should have full use and function of all their limbs. The causes for a leopard gecko to be dragging its back legs can range from severe health issues …
It is generally a lot of fun to watch your Leopard Gecko explore their enclosure, but if they are spending a lot of time glass surfing, it can distract from your enjoyment of them and lead to some concerns. You may wonder why your Leopard Gecko is glass surfing and what, if anything, you should …
When you first get your leopard gecko, you may be nervous about taking good care of the reptile. This is normal. But when you first hear those chirps and clicks, it may cause you to feel some concern. You might wonder if you’ve done something wrong. The reason that a leopard gecko might chirp or …
Well, hold on! Before you speculate on your leopard gecko having psychic abilities, we are actually talking about a literal third eye. So sorry for getting your hopes up as to your leo predicting your love life or career. But! In the event that your leo has a third eye, that is also pretty cool, …
I’ve seen countless posts on social media showing snakes watching TV. I even know a pet ball python named Harry who shows interest whenever I turn on my current favorite TV show, but can a snake really watch TV like a person does? Snakes can watch television, but they will not understand what they are …
Leopard Geckos are some of the most popular pet reptiles worldwide. I’ve seen them in all sorts of colors and patterns, readily available at physical and online pet stores. If you, like me, are intrigued by these pretty little geckos, you may be wondering if they are good pets. Leopard Geckos are good pets for …