Chameleons come from some of the Earth’s warmest climates which means providing heat is essential when they’re kept as pets. They’re also incredibly sensitive to changes in temperature, so you might wonder, how long can chameleons survive without heat? How long a chameleon can survive without heat depends on factors including species, health, and the …

Having a pet bearded dragon is fun because they have very different care requirements compared to other pets. Reptile pets also have their own health conditions that are interesting to learn about. Bearded dragon nose plugs are formed from old, dry skin inside and around a bearded dragon’s nostril that was not removed during shedding. …

Mucus in a bearded dragon’s poop is almost never good news. It’s a problem easily overlooked, when in fact it’s an indicator of some serious underlying illnesses. Bearded dragons with mucus in their feces could be suffering from intestinal parasites, digestive issues due to inadequate temperatures, or a possible blockage in the digestive tract. While …

If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably noticed something weird happening with your crested gecko’s eyes, and are wondering whether this is an infection. Eye infections in crested geckos can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. The infected eyes may look swollen, cloudy, opaque, or injured. Your gecko might change its eye-licking behavior or rub its …

Leopard Geckos, if taken care of correctly, have some of the fastest-growing nails in the reptile kingdom. In the wild, Leopard Geckos use their sharp nails to dig, climb, and catch prey, among other things pertinent to their survival. But since Leopard Geckos in captivity don’t need to worry about fighting to survive, is it …

Is your leopard gecko excited to see you? Or is it tolerating your presence just so it can eat? Unlike other pets, reptiles do not expressly show affection. Leopard geckos have subtle body and behavior cues that show that they trust you and you have formed a bond with them. A sign that your leopard …

We get it, as a loving pet owner, you just want to bond with your leopard gecko and be able to at least hold it for a while without it getting all squirmy and stressed out. We are here to help you achieve that! The best approach to easily bond with your leopard gecko is …

Cresties are some of the easiest pets to take care of, but that is until you see some dreaded diarrhea in their tank and wonder what went wrong.  The main reasons why crested geckos have diarrhea is due to internal parasites, stress, and having too much liquid in their diet. Diarrhea can be usually resolved …

One of the most common problems that reptile enthusiasts encounter in caring for their crested geckos is when they stop eating. While inappetence, or a lack of interest in eating food, may sometimes be normal, chronic anorexia or completely rejecting food for a period of time can become dangerous to their health. A lack of …

Is your female bearded dragon laying eggs even when you do not have a male bearded dragon? How do you deal with a pregnant bearded dragon? Is it possible for a female bearded dragon to have infertile eggs? Female bearded dragons can get pregnant or be gravid even without a male bearded dragon. Once they …