Have you recently noticed your chameleon hiding between the foliage or on the bottom of the tank? If so, you’re probably wondering what is the reason behind this behavior. Chameleons are shy reptiles who prefer living alone. They may hide due to natural instincts or for thermoregulation. Chameleons may also hide while adjusting to their …
Reptile Behavior
Nobody likes dry, flaky skin. And nobody likes to constantly see dry, peeling skin on their bearded dragon. Bearded dragons shed their skin periodically, but are they really supposed to shed their skin ALL the time? Bearded dragons shed their skin in cycles that decrease in frequency as they get older. What looks like excess …
One of the strangest things beardies do is pooping in food and water bowls, often leaving their owners bewildered and wondering why. Turns out, there are quite a few reasons behind this. Bearded dragons may defecate in water bowls as water acts as a muscle relaxant. The swimming moves can also stimulate them, or they …
When you peek in on your chameleon tank, have you noticed that it is lethargic or even sleeping during the day? Lethargy is usually a sign that something is wrong and should be treated immediately. If your chameleon is lethargic or sleeping during the day, this may be a sign of a parasite infection, malnourishment, …
Is your bearded dragon freaking out in its tank or when you try to handle it? Bearded dragons can exhibit seemingly irrational behavior, but do they have panic attacks? Bearded dragons may act like they’re having a panic attack, but their heightened anxiety is usually triggered by something tangible. Suddenly running around, trying to flee, …
Have you been struggling to handle your bearded dragon? It is possible that you are not making any progress as your bearded dragon is too scared to focus on building a bond. What are the reasons why bearded dragons get scared? Is there anything that you can do to make your beardie less scared? Bearded …
Did your Chameleon turn dark green in the blink of an eye? Well, this is actually very normal behavior for wild and captive-bred Chameleons. The rapid change in color can signify many things. Let’s determine whether this is natural or if veterinarian attention is needed Most species of chameleons are naturally shades of green or …
Have you peeked in your chameleon’s cage and noticed something strange about its movement? A common problem that chameleon owners see from time to time is that they might not be using their back legs. Unfortunately, this is often a bad sign that something larger is going on. When a chameleon stops using its back …
Have you noticed your bearded dragon staring at you? Does it mean that it loves you? Or is it staring because it is wary of you? It may be concerning when you see your bearded dragon having staring spells, but you do not have to be worried as this behavior is natural to them. Bearded …
Chameleons may be fun to look at, but it is a different story when you try handling them and they repay you with hisses and bites. Why is your chameleon aggressive? Is there something you can do to minimize the aggression of your chameleon? How can you tell if your chameleon is aggressive? The aggressiveness …