I’ve seen countless posts on social media showing snakes watching TV. I even know a pet ball python named Harry who shows interest whenever I turn on my current favorite TV show, but can a snake really watch TV like a person does? Snakes can watch television, but they will not understand what they are …
Reptile Questions
Leopard Geckos are some of the most popular pet reptiles worldwide. I’ve seen them in all sorts of colors and patterns, readily available at physical and online pet stores. If you, like me, are intrigued by these pretty little geckos, you may be wondering if they are good pets. Leopard Geckos are good pets for …
One of the key characteristics that people often associate with reptiles is egg-laying behaviors, but not all reptiles will lay eggs and incubate them externally, some actually give birth to live young! Different species of reptiles have different reproductive strategies that determine whether they lay eggs or give live birth. Reptiles that lay eggs include …
Crested geckos certainly have a wise expression, with their distinct eyelashes and large eyes. However, how smart are crested geckos, really? Crested geckos may be fairly intelligent, especially compared to many other reptile species, thanks to their diet being omnivorous with a focus on fruit, the fact that they communicate with sound, and their extraordinary …
As a reptile enthusiast, I kept my snakes separate for years, assuming that these amazing predators had to be kept apart. It was only when I was concerned about my garter snake, Tammy, getting lonely that I looked into whether snakes can be housed together or not. Most snake species do not get lonely. They …
Although some animal species’ males and females are easy to tell apart, it’s a lot more difficult when it comes to most reptiles. Often close examination – or even examination by an expert is needed to tell the difference. One way to possibly tell the difference is through the reptile’s mature size. Among reptiles like …
Witnessing your leopard gecko dropping its tail can be jarring for first-time owners. How traumatic losing a tail is for a gecko? How easily do leopard geckos drop their tails? Young leopard geckos are more likely to lose their tail than adults. The act of losing its tail voluntarily, as an act of defense, is …
In this article, you will find a listing of 9 reptiles that are ideal for a ten-gallon tank setup. We are going to talk about these reptiles in detail, discuss what they need in their habitats, and give you tank setup ideas so you can further plan your journey into owning one of these incredible …
When I first started out as a leopard gecko owner, I knew that they shed their skin every now and then. However, when my female leopard gecko, Molly, started to shed her skin far more often, I wondered if it was too much. Was there something wrong? Leopard geckos need to shed their skin to …
Having a leopard gecko as a pet can be fun and rewarding. But like all pets, they have their own set of challenges and health issues. The more knowledge and understanding of your leopard gecko you have the better you can ensure it has a happy and healthy life! Mouth rot, known as infectious stomatitis, …