Blue tongue skinks are diurnal reptiles that require a lot of light to trigger their daytime activities as well as ample heat to aid in metabolism and thermoregulation. It can be a bit tricky to find the best heat lamp for your blue tongue skink as you need to find the balance between heating and …
Tank Setup
Blue tongue skinks need to have a proper enclosure in order to thrive. The best enclosure you can provide for your blue tongue skink should not only be spacious but also secure, durable, adequately ventilated, and can withstand heat. We found and tested the best blue tongue skink enclosures, and in this article, we are …
There’s nothing quite as sad as a beardie who’s stuck in a bare tank with one piece of driftwood to keep them entertained. One of the best ways to make your bearded dragon’s tank more realistic, while also giving them sensory stimulation, is to add some plants to their tank. You can use real or …
Sand has a reputation as being a bad substrate for bearded dragon habitats. But is it really that dangerous for them? The main concern when using sand as a substrate is the risk of impaction, which can happen when bearded dragons ingest sand in an attempt to correct mineral deficiencies. Supplementing with calcium properly can …
Bearded dragon owners know that the lights in the enclosure should be turned off during the night. Doing so mimics the natural environment of our beardies, but by doing this, are we leaving the tank too cold? Do bearded dragons need heat at night? Bearded dragons only need heat at night if the temperature in …
Should you buy a night light for your bearded dragon? Is it okay to give them a blue light so you can still view them at night? Proper lighting is essential to your bearded dragon’s health as it affects its circadian rhythm. So would a night light benefit them? Bearded dragons do not need a …
Many first-time reptile owners face an issue determining the right tank size for their pets. Choosing the mid-sized 30-gallon terrarium can be tricky since it is tight and small for sizable species. It is also too spacey for small lizards and snakes and can give them a hard time while catching prey. It is necessary …
Being the largest members of the skink family, the blue-tongued lizard family is composed of different species that come from various localities. In captivity, each species requires indoor enclosures with a specific setup that simulates their natural habitat. But what temperature and humidity level should be maintained for your blue tongue skink enclosure? Blue tongue …
Many owners, particularly newbies, are unsure whether reptiles can live in a 55-gallon tank. Information is often confusing because the same species may require different space sizes, depending on their age. Tank dimensions can vary slightly, but you should avoid oversized and too-small models. Even though hatchlings and juvenile reptiles require smaller tanks, you should …
Do you have a 100-gallon tank and want to know what reptiles you can keep in it? A 100-gallon tank may seem big, but even that may not be large enough for some reptiles. There are many reptiles that are perfect for a 100-gallon tank, including the Uromastyx, the Mountain Horned Dragon, the Panther Chameleon, …