Snakes are typically predators and aren’t scared of most things. Yet, in a weird turn of events, there are several instances where a snake can get scared of its own food! Snakes can get scared of their food due to various reasons. The most common reason is when there is a sudden change of diet. …
Reptile Diet
It can be worrying when your blue tongue skink refuses to eat. Are you doing something wrong? Is it sick? Do you have a blue tongue skink that is a picky eater? Sometimes, the solution to this problem is simple, other times you have to be creative to make your blue tongue skink eat. Blue …
Is it true that mourning geckos prefer a fruit-based diet? Some people think the mourning gecko diet is complicated as there should be a balance between plant-based and protein-rich food. The truth is, it is as easy as feeding a crested gecko, one should only need to schedule and portion feeders properly. Mourning geckos are …
As the cold season sets in, your pet snake may begin refusing to eat despite being healthy and having the correct living standards in its vivarium. You may be uncertain whether you should be tempting it to eat, or stop offering food altogether. Snakes should not be fed during brumation. This is because your pet …
When you first get a Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius), knowing what to feed them can be challenging. Leopard Geckos need a carefully planned, varied diet of insects to keep them healthy. If you underfeed them, there is a risk that you could stunt their growth or cause them to suffer nutrient deficiencies. But, can you …
The frequency with which you need to feed your Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) changes depending on their development and health status. So, how often do you need to feed your Leopard Gecko? Baby Leopard Geckos should be fed daily. Adults should be fed 2-3 times per week. Juveniles should be transitioned slowly between 4 to …
Feeding Leopard Geckos is a complex task that requires knowledge about the right foods, supplements, feeding times, and portions that should be given. So, what happens when you aren’t at home? Should you leave your Leopard Gecko alone, or trust someone else to feed them correctly? What is the best way to feed your Leopard …
Knowing what to feed your Leopard Gecko is one of the biggest challenges of caring for your pet. One type of diet does not fit all, and your Leopard Gecko’s dietary needs will change throughout its life. So, what can Leopard Geckos eat? Leopard Geckos are insectivores, which means that they are carnivores who almost …
Did you know that Vitamin A is one of the most essential nutrients for reptiles, like Leopard Geckos? Vitamin A is required for skin cell growth and development. It’s also required for the proper functioning of the eyes and eyelids in them. Hence, it’s a must-have nutrient. Leopard Geckos with Vitamin A deficiency exhibit symptoms …
If, like me, you’re wondering whether you can give your leopard gecko too much vitamin D3 – and if that is a bad thing – keep reading as this is very important to know for your gecko. Yes, you can give a leopard gecko too much vitamin D3. A Vitamin D overdose in leopard geckos …