Do You have a Uromastyx as a pet and want to know how to ensure they are happy and healthy? There are easy ways to determine if you are accomplishing this goal. You can tell a Uromastyx is happy and healthy when they are active, eat their vegetables, and have regular bowel movements. Their habitus …
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Even though reptiles’ eyes are slightly different from those of mammals or birds, it doesn’t mean they are any less susceptible to eye infections. In fact, many of the causes of eye infections in mammals and birds can also cause eye infections in beardies. Infectious diseases, poor husbandry, inappropriate diet can cause eye infections in …
Uromastyx are a popular pet reptile species well-known for their beautiful, spiny tails. However, they are prone to a condition known as tail rot, which can become life-threatening if left untreated. Knowing the symptoms, causes, and treatment is an important skill that uromastyx owners should learn. Tail rot or tail necrosis in uromastyx occurs due …
Breeding reptiles is a hobby that most enthusiasts become interested in at some point. Breeding lizards, like green anoles, can be challenging yet rewarding. One of the critical steps in ensuring success is being able to confirm that your female green anole is pregnant and successfully carrying eggs. Female green anoles display various physical and …
For most reptile enthusiasts, the first pet will always be special. Rosy boas and corn snakes are popular choices among first-timers. But for a beginner reptile enthusiast who has many factors to consider, it can be difficult to decide between the two. Rosy boas and corn snakes are both great beginner-friendly reptiles. Rosy boas are …
If you’re trying to decide between getting a bearded dragon or a leopard gecko — or if you want to add a new reptile to your existing family — you might be wondering if you can keep these two species together. Bearded dragons and leopard geckos cannot live together since they are both territorial and …
Did you know that bearded dragons have a ‘parietal’ or ‘third’ eye? The parietal eye (sometimes wrongly called ‘pineal eye’), has a few important functions. The third eye does not have a purpose related to vision as we know it. Instead, the third eye helps bearded dragons by sensing environmental conditions such as temperature and …
One of the most common health problems that bearded dragons are prone to have is watery eyes. This can be caused by certain underlying conditions that may affect their vision and overall quality of life if not addressed properly. The most common causes of watery eyes in bearded dragons are eye infections, parasites, irritation and …
So, you want to -or need to- get away for a few days or weeks, but, as a responsible bearded dragon’s owner, you are worried about leaving your pet alone or with another person whom they are not used to, and on top of all that you are also wondering about how to feed your …
You have decided that you want a savannah monitor, but you don’t know the best place to buy them. Pet stores often have a dismal reputation, so your best bet is to find a reputable breeder. In this article, we will explore leading savannah monitor breeders in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. …