For snakes, shedding their skin is an essential part of life that keeps them healthy and allows them to grow. But shedding can be a stressful time for you and your snake, especially if this seems to be happening too much. How often should snakes shed, and why is your snake shedding so often? Snakes …
We all know that snakes hiss, but what about huffing? Can a snake huff? Some owners report that their snakes make a huffing or puffing noise at times like they’re rapidly expelling air out their noses. Some even say it’s the equivalent of a frustrated sigh in humans! But why is my snake huffing, and …
You are probably reading this as you noticed that your crested gecko is always on the glass. Is this normal behavior? Is it safe for them to be on the glass? Does this behavior mean that they are sick? It is usual for a crested gecko to stick on the glass. Some can climb the …
Crested geckos naturally sleep curled up among the branches and leaves in their immediate environment. However, some crested geckos in captivity spend a lot of time hanging upside down on the walls of their terrarium. The lack of climbing options inside the enclosure can cause a crested gecko to hang upside down on the walls. …
Sometimes, Crested Geckos owners wish to have other pets besides their lizards. Therefore, they want to know why Crested Geckos can’t live with other reptiles. Those who have tried know that coexistence of Geckos with others is possible, but the question of unwanted consequences arises. Although Crested Geckos enjoy living on their own, they can …
Watching a chameleon eat is one of the most fascinating things about having this reptile as a pet. If your chameleon is refusing to eat, you may be worrying about what might be wrong. Sometimes a chameleon who is refusing to eat is perfectly healthy. Other times, a chameleon that isn’t eating is suffering from …
Blue Tongue Skinks make for a great pet because they are low maintenance and friendly. But a blue tongue skink requires certain conditions to live in, and if they are not met, they may even die. Some of the common signs that may signify a dying blue tongue skink are: Lethargy Loss of appetite Weight …
In chameleons and other reptiles, holding the mouth open is called “gaping” and it’s usually normal but sometimes it can indicate a number of problems. So, what does it really mean when your chameleon keeps its mouth open? Temporary gaping can occur when the chameleon is drinking, regulating temperature, or shedding skin, and is no …
Blue tongue skinks are easy to handle and care for, making them the perfect reptile pets for beginners. However, even if you have some experience taking care of reptiles, it’s perfectly normal to occasionally wonder whether your blue tongue skink is happy or not. We’ll list 8 signs that will help you tell if your …
Blue Tongue Skinks are some of the biggest pet lizard species and they are a lot of fun to keep and care for. But with those big mouths comes a big question: do they bite and how much does it hurt? Let’s explore how likely you are to be bitten by a pet Blue Tongue …