Does your pet snake keep moving around in its tank and look like it’s pushing against its glass enclosure? Do you worry that your pet snake might hurt itself with this behavior? We totally understand. This behavior is called glass surfing – but why do snakes do this? Snakes glass surf for various reasons. It …
You are probably reading this as you noticed that your crested gecko is always on the glass. Is this normal behavior? Is it safe for them to be on the glass? Does this behavior mean that they are sick? It is usual for a crested gecko to stick on the glass. Some can climb the …
Sometimes, Crested Geckos owners wish to have other pets besides their lizards. Therefore, they want to know why Crested Geckos can’t live with other reptiles. Those who have tried know that coexistence of Geckos with others is possible, but the question of unwanted consequences arises. Although Crested Geckos enjoy living on their own, they can …
There are countless water features in pet shops, and each has a mile-long list of perks. That’s why leo owners can get confused when picking one out for their pet’s enclosure. Since fountains are more aesthetically pleasing, reptile parents often ask, are waterfalls okay for leopard geckos? Waterfalls are not recommended for leopard gecko enclosures …
When choosing a new pet or upgrading the set-up of an old friend, you want to make sure you’re giving your reptile the best you can. Naturally, housing requirements play a big part in your preparations, especially the size and shape of the enclosure! So, if you’ve got the space for a 20-gallon tank, what …
A bare tank with only light, bowls, and hides is an awful way to keep a blue tongue skink. Your blue tongue skink will definitely get bored and may even start acting out because of its frustration. There are, however, a variety of plants your bluey can eat and that can be used to add …
There are few things as sad as a crested gecko whose tank contents consist of nothing more than a hide and water and food bowls! Did you know that you can even use real plants in your crested gecko’s tank? There are so many you can use – and they look a lot better than …
40 gallons may not seem like a lot of room, but you may be amazed by just how many different species can be happily accommodated in a tank of this size for their entire lives. Whether you want a very active pet that you can watch run around the space or you prefer a reptile …
Snakes love to bask in the sun during the day. As a reptile owner, you might wonder if snakes also need light at night to keep them as safe and comfortable as possible. Snakes don’t need a light to be on at night. They benefit from a day and night cycle, which means they need …
Creating the right vivarium setup is crucial for your leopard gecko’s health. When installing the lights, you must consider the reptile’s natural habitat. Leopard geckos are from the Middle East and need about 14 hours of light, followed by 10 hours of darkness per day in summer. In winter, divide the circadian cycle into 12 …