Crested Geckos are fascinating pets that have gained popularity for their adorable appearance and beginner-friendly care requirements. However, despite their hardiness, crested geckos can suffer from stress that leads to a range of health issues over time. There are many signs to watch out for in a stressed crested gecko. While several of them are …
Reptile Behavior
Your bearded dragon’s poop can really tell you a lot about how they are feeling, so seeing an insect’s leg or wing in its poop is normal. This is because bearded dragons can gobble their food down. What’s not normal is seeing whole undigested insects and food in their poop. If you see this, you …
We often get pets because of the unique bond between human and animal that pets can create. But some animals, like chameleons, can be harder to bond with than others. Or perhaps a chameleon-human bond just looks a different way than it does with more conventional pets. Chameleons don’t bond with their owners – at …
Have you seen your bearded dragon laying flat in its enclosure? What does this behavior mean? Is laying flat the same as pancaking? Seeing your bearded dragon laying flat for an extended time may be concerning, but first, you have to determine if it is normal or abnormal behavior. Bearded dragons lay flat or pancake …
You’re watching your chameleon climb around its vivarium when you notice it changing colors for no obvious reason, its chin puffing out like you’ve never seen before. Why is your chameleon doing this? Chameleons puff their chin out when they feel threatened and want to make themselves look bigger to scare off whatever intruder is …
Understanding how happy and healthy our pets are is essential in taking care of them, but also quite rewarding! So if you’re here to see whether you’re doing well as a pet parent, we welcome you! Happy and healthy leopard geckos are curious and active, have a good appetite and sleeping schedule, and follow their …
Chameleons throwing up is always almost a cause for concern. Unfortunately, there are quite a few reasons why this might happen, which usually leaves owners panicked and confused. We’re here to help though. Chameleons vomit for a lot of reasons, but the most common ones include overeating, internal parasites, and impaction. Hydration and fixing any …
Does your bearded dragon ever stand up in its enclosure, and you want to know why? There are several reasons for this behavior. Your bearded dragons may stand up tall in their enclosure because they are sleeping and feel more comfortable. They could be sleeping standing up due to stress or incorrect cage temperature. In …
Bearded dragons have unique characteristics, and their actions often indicate how they feel. You may have noticed that your bearded dragon is lying on its back. Is that safe, and how long can they lay like that for? Bearded dragons can not be left on their backs for long periods, as this can result in …
Aside from color-blending, chameleons survive in the wild with the help of their long, sticky tongues. They are even known to shoot their prehensile tongues at lightning-fast speeds. If your chameleon’s tongue is not working properly, you should act immediately. A chameleon not shooting its tongue properly can be caused by metabolic bone disease. Dehydration, …