Maybe summer is coming, or maybe you are a worried new bearded dragon owner, but in either case, you are concerned about how to keep your pet at an optimal temperature, and you are wondering if bearded dragons can overheat. Bearded dragons are cold-blooded reptiles that rely on external sources of heat to regulate their …
Since their eyes are proportionally small, it’s usually easy to tell when a Bearded Dragon’s eyes are swollen. Once you’ve spotted it, the difficult part could be knowing how to solve it and getting your Beardie back looking their best (how fast can you say that one?) Reasons for swollen eyes in a Bearded Dragon …
Bearded dragons are known for tolerating handling quite well. So it is understandable that you want to handle your bearded dragon as often as possible. But how often can you handle a beardie? Bearded dragons can be handled every day. The sessions can be repeated several times a day and can last anywhere between a …
Savannah Monitors are intelligent and curious reptiles, capable of even recognizing their owners and following commands! Handling these reptiles properly is key to creating a trusting relationship between you and your pet. But how exactly do you handle Savannah Monitors? When handling Savannah Monitors, it is important to remain confident and calm. Place both hands …
Mouth Rot is a challenging disease to detect and can severely harm Bearded Dragons. Therefore, most owners are interested in collecting valuable information to prevent it and adequately recognize early symptoms once they occur. The question is how to treat this infection and save your pet’s life. Mouth Rot is a bacterial infection typically occurring …
The other day, while misting my ball python’s tank, I ended up spraying him with some of the water, and he seemed to enjoy it! I decided to research whether snakes like being sprayed with water and whether you should spray them. This is what I found. Snakes usually don’t mind being sprayed with water, …
Crested Geckos are lovely and colorful pets that can share our lives for up to twenty years. However, like most pets, they sometimes get sick and require treatment. One of the most common illnesses for gecko species in our homes is mouth rot. Mouth rot or infectious stomatitis is a bacterial infection that attacks the …
Do you have a 100-gallon tank and want to know what reptiles you can keep in it? A 100-gallon tank may seem big, but even that may not be large enough for some reptiles. There are many reptiles that are perfect for a 100-gallon tank, including the Uromastyx, the Mountain Horned Dragon, the Panther Chameleon, …
Most owners are shocked when noticing mouth rot in their Blue Tongue Skinks. Even though it is a relatively common bacterial infection in reptiles, it can look horrifying and is always a warning sign. The good news is that you can prevent and successfully treat this condition. Blue Tongue Skinks sometimes suffer from mouth rot …
If you’re planning a vacation, you may be wondering what to do with your blue tongue skink while you are gone. How can you make sure that your skink is safe, healthy, and happy while you are away? You can go on vacation without worry so long as you plan carefully for your blue tongue …