Chameleons are popular reptiles to own thanks to their quiet demeanor and stunning colors, and they are relatively easy to care for. Sometimes chameleons can suffer from conditions such as tail rot. Untreated tail rot can be fatal, so every responsible chameleon owner should know what to look out for and how to treat it. …
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It’s not uncommon for leopard geckos to lose their nails. The situation can often result in bleeding and soreness, leaving owners wondering if the nails will ever grow back. Leopard geckos cannot regrow their nails unless it’s just the tip that has been chipped. Most of the time, they will lose the entire nail and …
Anything other than the usual brown log of poop from your beardie may freak you out as an owner. If you’re noticing orange poops in particular, we’re here to help you figure out what might be causing them. The main reasons why bearded dragons have orange feces is due to excessive supplements, consuming foods that …
Bearded dragons have miles of space to roam in the wild. They have plenty of room to drop their poop without their waste accumulating in the areas where they live. However, poop can quickly build up and become a problem in a terrarium. Routinely cleaning up bearded dragon poop is the best way to keep …
You might find taking a look at your bearded dragon’s poop gross. But you noticed lately that your beardie’s excreting yellow poop instead of its usual brown with white urates. Should I worry about it? Yellow poop in bearded dragons is commonly caused by high calcium intake, prolonged UVB light exposure, a high beta-carotene diet, …
One day you start noticing your chameleon is no longer being as active as it was before, you may even start realizing that it seems uncomfortable when holding onto the branches in the enclosure. If you feel related to this, your pet may be suffering from a condition known as gout. Gout is characterized by …
It can be pretty worrying when you notice your reptile pet has some signs of disease. By checking on pets regularly, and getting to know their habits, routines, and preferences, we increase the chances of spotting problems early. Mouth rot can occur after an injury in a chameleon’s mouth is colonized by harmful bacteria. It’s …
You are minding your own business in your home when out of nowhere you are greeted by an unpleasant smell, and after looking for the source of it, you realize… it is coming from your pet’s enclosure! And now you are left wondering if a bearded dragon’s poop should smell that bad? Poop will always …
If you’re here to learn about bearded dragon misting, you’re probably concerned if your pet gets enough water. We’re here to answer your question! Bearded dragons get a lot of water from veggies and greens. Adults should be misted from once a day to 2-3 times weekly. The frequency may increase or decrease depending on …
We all know that chameleons can take on a wide array of hues and patterns, but have you ever noticed white spots on your chameleon that didn’t use to be there? White spots on a chameleon can mean many things. Maybe it’s part of its natural color pattern. It could be from shedding, an injury, …