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 …
Reptile Diet
Bearded dragons can eat a wide range of food, so feeding time becomes very fun as reptile enthusiasts watch how their bearded dragons react to different kinds of food. A common question we get is whether bearded dragons can be fed certain human foods. A wide variety of fresh human foods can be fed to …
Chameleons are interesting little creatures and make great reptile pets! They may be small, but they are pretty resistant. You might be reading this article because you’re thinking about leaving your chameleon to fend for itself for a few days. Chameleons can go for around 2 weeks without eating and 1 week without drinking, depending …
Chameleons are known insectivores. Though many chameleon species can eat lizards, small birds, and plant material, they prefer insects. But does this mean that chameleons will eat crickets or other insects even if they’re already dead? Though chameleons are insectivores, they prefer eating live crickets and insects. Aside from not finding them attractive, dead insects …
Chameleons are known to be picky about where they drink water. Knowing how to get a chameleon to drink is a real challenge. Keepers who do not know enough about how a chameleon hydrates itself often risk their pet becoming fatally dehydrated. In the wild, chameleons “drink water” or get moisture from water droplets on …
No matter the size or species of your pet snake, watching them enjoy their meal is very interesting. It’s well-known that most species of pet snakes don’t need to eat as often as we humans, but what are the reasons behind a pet snake not wanting to eat at all? And what can reptile carers …
Green anoles can be cute and interesting pets. They are particularly suitable for children and beginner reptile keepers as they can be fed by hand and aren’t too complicated to care for. When it comes to their diet, they have some specific considerations to take into account to ensure they remain healthy. Green anoles are …
Did you just get a green anole and want to know their nutritional needs? Green anoles are highly adaptable in their food requirements. Anoles can go for an extended time without food. So the next question is how much time can they go without sustenance before it affects them negatively? Let’s explore this question further. …
Many reptile owners begin to fret when their Savannah monitors refuse a meal or two. They start to wonder whether something is wrong or whether their reptile is simply a picky eater. The good news is that it may not be a cause for concern. It may simply require a little attention to detail when …
What should you feed your blue tongue skinks? Is it okay to give them your leftover vegetables or even prepare them a fruit bowl? Should you grow a feeder insect colony? Are there foods that are toxic to blue tongue skinks? Blue tongue skinks are omnivorous reptiles, so their diet consists of fruits, vegetables, and …