Growing up, I was always fascinated with bugs, lizards, snakes, and everything that a lot of people would consider creepy, scary, or just something that isn’t “normal” to have as a pet. I have owned and taken care of a lot of these types of critters, lizards being one of my favorites. Here is a ...
Gray tree frogs are small (they usually measure about two inches in length) and occasionally colorful tree frogs native to North America. These frogs make excellent pets due to their hardiness, undemanding temperament, and the ease at which they adapt to new environments. Gray tree frogs can be purchased from many pet stores. Wild gray ...
You may be asking, what the heck is a sandfish skink? Simply put, it’s a lizard. These little guys make great pets for first-time reptile owners. They are inexpensive and easy to care for, not to mention adorable. The most interesting thing about these little lizards is their ability to literally “swim” through sand… it’s ...
Have you ever considered keeping a lizard for a pet, but didn’t know where to start? Leopard geckos are generally considered to be a good choice for beginning reptile owners. At an adult length of approximately 8 inches, they do not require the amount of space demanded by the larger pet lizards, but they’re large ...
The frog eyed gecko is a desert reptile found in many regions. They grow up to six inches in length and are mostly active at night. Pet owners should consider a number of things when caring for one of these geckos. The main concern is the habitat. It should have ample space and environmental conditions ...
Amphibians were the first forms of life to successfully make the transition from water to land. Today they appear in a dazzling array of colors and shapes; they rank amongst nature’s most beautiful spectacles. Many species of frog, toad, salamander and newt can be kept in captivity with relative ease. Their needs for survival are ...
This is a quick start reference to give you an idea of a Chinese Water Dragon’s cage requirements. Please use this in addition to other research. A cage or aquarium that can retain humidity should be used, as Chinese Water Dragons require high humidity environments. You can use an aquarium and use saran wrap over ...
The bearded dragon is one of the most popular reptiles to be kept as a pet. This animal is unaggressive and relatively easy to care for. One of the most important aspects of bearded dragon care is the animal’s diet. Bearded dragons have a somewhat varied diet and being omnivorous they eat both meat and ...
Many anglers like to use mealworms as bait. Some will buy live mealworms and store them in the refrigerator until they are ready to go fishing. The cool temperature inside the refrigerator tends to put the mealworms in a suspended state and keeps them from reproducing. Personally, I find the idea of storing mealworms in ...
If you’re a new Leopard Gecko owner, congratulations! Leopard Geckos are one of the most docile, colorful and intriguing reptile pets. Feeding time for your gecko can be both amusing and an educational experience. To safely feed your leopard gecko, you will need to do more than just “fill a bowl” with dried pellet leopard ...