Mucus in a bearded dragon’s poop is almost never good news. It’s a problem easily overlooked, when in fact it’s an indicator of some serious underlying illnesses. Bearded dragons with mucus in their feces could be suffering from intestinal parasites, digestive issues due to inadequate temperatures, or a possible blockage in the digestive tract. While …
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If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably noticed something weird happening with your crested gecko’s eyes, and are wondering whether this is an infection. Eye infections in crested geckos can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. The infected eyes may look swollen, cloudy, opaque, or injured. Your gecko might change its eye-licking behavior or rub its …
Leopard Geckos, if taken care of correctly, have some of the fastest-growing nails in the reptile kingdom. In the wild, Leopard Geckos use their sharp nails to dig, climb, and catch prey, among other things pertinent to their survival. But since Leopard Geckos in captivity don’t need to worry about fighting to survive, is it …
Cresties are some of the easiest pets to take care of, but that is until you see some dreaded diarrhea in their tank and wonder what went wrong. The main reasons why crested geckos have diarrhea is due to internal parasites, stress, and having too much liquid in their diet. Diarrhea can be usually resolved …
Is your female bearded dragon laying eggs even when you do not have a male bearded dragon? How do you deal with a pregnant bearded dragon? Is it possible for a female bearded dragon to have infertile eggs? Female bearded dragons can get pregnant or be gravid even without a male bearded dragon. Once they …
Breeding is definitely not the easiest thing a reptile owner has to deal with! So if you’re here because you suspect that your female leopard gecko might be pregnant, kudos for your excellent observation skills! But how can you, in fact, ensure that your leo is pregnant? Pregnant leopard geckos will have swollen abdomens. Their …
Leopard geckos are popular pets well-liked for their interesting appearance and relatively easy care requirements. They have a distinctively stout tail where they deposit a large amount of fat at the tail base. Unfortunately, leopard geckos are prone to developing tail-related health problems, one of which is tail rot. Tail rot or avascular necrosis in …
Does your bearded dragon’s tail look a bit dark, or is it deformed? While it could have other reasons, there is a good chance that your beardie is suffering from tail rot. Tail rot in bearded dragons is a serious condition where the tail gets infected and develops necrotic tissue. There is also no blood …
Watching our pets suffering, not eating, and losing weight is unbearable. Practicing and constantly improving our observation skills is the best way to understand their behavior and notice what causes them to lose weight. Weight loss in bearded dragons is commonly linked to stressful environments or situations like suboptimal conditions, social aggressivity, and decoration changes. …
Bearded dragons are powerful for their size and can unintentionally inflict nasty scratches with overgrown nails. Nail cutting is a simple fix, if done right, but it is not natural for lizards or any animal. Owners must know how to keep a bearded dragon’s nails short using natural methods. Wild bearded dragons regularly move over …