Crested gecko owners sometimes feed mealworms to their beloved pets because they are an easy option. Even some pet shop owners recommend mealworms as a great food source for crested geckos, but the truth is, this will do more harm than good. Crested geckos should only eat mealworms occasionally. Mealworms are difficult to digest, causing …
Reptile Diet
Crested geckos can eat a surprising variety of food, unlike some other reptiles which are strictly insectivorous. One of the types of food you may be wondering about feeding your crested gecko is honey. Crested geckos can eat honey. It can be a beneficial treat for them as well as being useful for treating injuries. …
Leopard geckos have important water needs, but I often tell new pet owners that “water isn’t just water”. The type of water you give to your leopard gecko can significantly impact its health if it is contaminated. Reptisafe is a water conditioner advertised to make water safe for lizards, but is it really needed? Leopard …
So you heard that your friend has been giving his snake chicken nuggets. That’s cool, right? Now, you are thinking if you can give it as a treat to your snake. How about your leftover Caprese salad? Will all of this food be okay for your snake? Snakes can consume human food like eggs, poultry, …
We can get sick if we drink contaminated water, but what happens to crested geckos if we give them the wrong water? Can your crested gecko become boujee as it only prefers to drink expensive bottled water? Or is it okay to save your money and just go with tap water? The best water for …
“I just saw that my leopard gecko’s tail is getting fat, is it becoming obese?” For those who are not that familiar with leopard geckos, you might think that it is time to adjust the diet of your leo, but before you do so, you need to read this first! Is it normal for your …
For new snake owners, the shedding process can be a stressful one, especially when it comes to feeding! As a snake sheds its skin, its behavior can temporarily change, and in many cases, your snake will not want to feed during this process. However, some snakes will feed during shedding, but is it safe to …
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 …
First-time and even long-time owners of leopard geckos are consistently wondering if they are feeding their leos enough. This is understandable as we want to know if they are having their fill or if we need to adjust the amount of food. Unfortunately, leos cannot really speak so we have to be on the lookout …
Feeding your leopard gecko human food sounds like a nice idea, right? After all, sharing food is one way to bond with somebody or a pet. Dogs and cats love when we share food with them, even other reptiles like bearded dragons enjoy fruits and veggies. So, why NOT share something with your leo? The …