So you’re ready to get your chameleon? Congratulations! But first, you need to know whether a girl or boy chameleon would be better for you. Let’s find out what the differences are, and how they will affect you as a pet owner. Male chameleons are larger, more aggressive, and have brighter colors. They have longer …
Reptile Questions
40 gallons may not seem like a lot of room, but you may be amazed by just how many different species can be happily accommodated in a tank of this size for their entire lives. Whether you want a very active pet that you can watch run around the space or you prefer a reptile …
Eye infections can be an absolute nightmare to Leopard Geckos owners. I suppose you want to know what an eye infection is, how it looks, and why it appears in those pets. Plus, it is vital to discover typical symptoms on time and ways of treating each particular condition. Let’s take a look. Leopard Geckos …
Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus) make fantastic pets. They’re docile, easy to care for, and always smiling. But if you have just brought home your new Crested Gecko, how do you find out whether it’s a boy or a girl? Mature male Crested Geckos have pronounced hemipenal bulges below the vent. Females are flat in this …
Blue Tongue Skinks are one of the biggest pet lizards available. Their impressive size makes them an exciting pet, but one that needs more space and more…well…everything! It’s important to be prepared for how large your skink could grow before you commit to caring for it for 20+ years. So, just how big can Blue …
Shedding is a process that all reptiles go through, including Crested Geckos. It can be tempting to pick up your pet during this monthly ordeal, but should you? Can you handle a Crested Gecko while they are shedding? It’s best not to handle your Crested Gecko while they shed. Doing so could harm the Crested …
For most first-time reptile owners (and even some more experienced gecko enthusiasts, shedding (ecdysis) is an intriguing process, so no wonder it raises so many questions. But what if your crested gecko is not shedding at all? If a crested gecko isn’t shedding at all, it probably means that it’s not growing because then there’s …
It is natural that first-time snake owners have tons of questions about their pet feeding. The crucial ones are how long can snakes go without eating and what affects their ability to survive without food. Let’s see what experts say. Snakes can survive an impressively long period without food, ranging from a few weeks to …
A leopard gecko is a lovable reptile that many owners enjoy handling daily. If you own a leopard gecko, you may wonder if you need to wash your hands after handling a leopard gecko. After all, mixed opinions exist on various sites. After handling a leopard gecko, you should wash your hands before touching anything …
You should avoid handling your snake before it sheds because this can interfere with the process, and your snake may be feeling more stressed than usual.