You probably know that your leopard gecko tends to be more active in the evening and early morning than they are in the middle of the day. But just how well can your gecko see during the night? Leopard geckos can likely see as much as 350 times better at night than humans can. They …
Reptile Questions
Having any type of pet is a big commitment, and the crested gecko is no exception. You may wonder whether choosing crested gecko ownership means that you won’t be able to go on vacation. You can leave your crested gecko alone for a week if you have a caretaker come to check on them midway …
You are probably reading this now as you have seen countless pictures of tailless crested geckos. Hopefully, you are not reading this as your crestie just lost its tail *crossed fingers* If that is the case, will your crestie be okay? Do you need to stop reading this and just run to your vet? Before …
Right after a snake sheds is one of the times they look their best. Any little injuries to the old layer of skin will have been shed away and the fresh new skin will be bright, clean, and have your snake looking gorgeous. Naturally, you’ll want to handle your snake when they’re looking so good. …
Whether your snake is new or you’ve had it for a time, your snake may try to escape from their tank on occasion. However, your snake is not just out to go exploring the rest of your house, but may have a very good reason for trying to escape. Indeed, sometimes their lives may depend …
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, …
Humans have been fearful of snakes for centuries. For some of us, this fear can be hard to overcome even if we really want to have a good relationship with snakes. You may find yourself wondering whether your snake can tell that you are afraid. It is a myth that snakes can sense fear in …
It’s so exciting to bring your new pet snake home. However, you need to know that you have to wait before handling your snake for longer than it takes to transfer them to their new forever home. Leave your new pet snake alone for at least seven days since the transport to its new home …
When I was a kid, I wanted my corn snake, Ernie, to have a happy life. I wondered if it would be safe to let him out of his tank and roam around my bedroom for a while. I nearly lost him! I learned that day how difficult it is to let your snake roam …
“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 …