Snakes are fascinating pets for a number of reasons, from their unique behavior to their beautiful appearance. However, you may be questioning whether you can really bond with your snake. In fact, it likely is possible for you to form a bond with your pet snake, although this bond may not look the same as …
Reptile Behavior
When I got my first snake as a kid, I wondered if my new snake buddy would enjoy a cuddle. I thought it might like physical affection the way a dog or cat does. Most new snake owners often find themselves wondering the same thing. Snakes do not tend to enjoy cuddling because they have …
Snakes can be great pets because they are generally quite easy to care for, especially compared to cats, dogs, or birds, and because they are beautiful and have fascinating behavior. However, it can be more difficult to determine whether or not your snake likes you than with a cat or dog. You can know that …
How can you tell if your snake is happy? Your snake buddy can’t just tell you how he or she is feeling (unless you’re Harry Potter). Luckily, there are several signs to look for to make sure your snake is enjoying its life and is at ease in its environment. There are at least 10 …
Figuring out when your snake is hungry can be frustrating! If you get this wrong, then food can rot and go to waste inside your snake’s enclosure. Conversely, if your snake doesn’t get the food it needs at the right time, it can become ill. So how can you tell when your snake is hungry …
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 …
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 …
Do you wonder if crested geckos are nocturnal and what kind of a pet they’ll make as they seem sluggish the whole day? Then you’ve come to the right place to get answers. Crested geckos are nocturnal and crepuscular. This means that they are active during the night as well as being active during dusk …