Pet Lizards

How to Care for Bearded Dragons

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Bearded dragons are an excellent pet for those desiring a reptile. While their appearance is similar to iguanas, beardies tend to be more docile than iguanas and much less demanding. Although these reptiles are on the hardy side of the reptile ... more »

How to Care for Your Green Iguana

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Green iguanas can be bought at many pet stores and are relatively easy to care for. Some people tend to think that the green iguana is a difficult pet to manage and take care of. Learn how to care for your green iguana and enjoy your new pet... more »

How to Clean a New Terrarium

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Lizards, snakes and turtles are very susceptible to parasites and diseases, so it's important to thoroughly clean your pet's new terrarium before allowing it to live there. Even if you're bringing the terrarium home straight from the store, you ... more »

How to Cool Uromastyx Lizard Habitats

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The uromastyx, or spiny-tailed lizard, lives in arid and semi-arid habitats and is adapted to hot desert days and cool desert nights. It's interesting to watch their colors change according to the temperature. You need to know how to provide the ... more »

How to Handle Pests on Uromastyx Lizards

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External parasites are pests for both the uromastyx and its owner as well. If you find mites or ticks on your lizard, immediate attention is required, or your uromastyx could die. The reason for this is that these pests suck the blood of their ... more »

How to Hydrate Uromastyx Lizards

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Pets provide comfort and joy to their owners while asking little in return. For the owner, your duty is to make sure that that "little in return" is returned in the proper way. This means learning how to properly care for your animal. This may be ... more »

How to Identify Eggbound Female Veiled Chameleons

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Female veiled chameleons often get the reputation of being high maintenance pets due to their tendency to become eggbound, a serious condition that can result in death. Female chameleons do produce eggs a few times a year, whether fertilized or ... more »

How to Identify Sick Veiled Chameleons

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Veiled chameleons are popular lizards that thrive in hot climates. Easy to maintain and enjoy with proper care, veiled chameleons are prone to certain types of illness. Learn how to identify sick veiled chameleons to avoid and treat illness in ... more »

How to Identify Uromastyx Lizard Injuries

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When looking for an uromastyx to purchase, and when you have your uromastyx at home, you need to check its body for injuries. If you see injuries on an uromastyx in the pet shop, you should purchase a different lizard. If you see them at home, ... more »

How to Iguana-Proof a House

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For many people, iguanas make great pets. They have few emotional needs and can be kept indoors. Iguanas enjoy climbing and crawling around any kind of enclosure. But keeping an iguana can be challenging if your home isn't set up to support one. ... more »

How to Incubate Tokay Gecko Eggs

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The Tokay gecko is a brilliantly colored member of the gecko species. Breeding the Southeast Asian native takes some care, and you must replicate specific conditions to incubate and hatch healthy gecko offspring... more »

How to Know if a Pet Lizard is Ill

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Lizards are prone to a variety of illnesses, some more serious than others. Knowing the most common illnesses and having a veterinarian who cares for lizards is crucial in ensuring your pet lizard a healthy and happy life in captivity. Educate ... more »

How to Pet Sit a Lizard

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If you find yourself saying yes when you really meant to say no, and suddenly a friend is dropping off Lucy the Lizard for you to baby sit for a week, you probably need a little support. Here's a quick, crash course on lizard sitting to help you out... more »

How to Pick Uromastyx Lizards

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For those mavericks in the pet world, a dog or cat is not the pet of choice. Perhaps it is a uromastyx lizard they pick, a pet requiring lots of enthusiasm, dedication and education on the part of its owner. Understand how to pick a uromastyx ... more »

How to Reptile Pets / Raising Lizards, Snakes, and Turtles

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Reptiles as pets can be enjoyable, knowing what to feed your reptile pet, and giving your lizard, turtle, or snake a proper home is important. On this page you will learn what to feed your pet and what type of home they prefer... more »

How to Sell a Pet Lizard

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If you have a pet lizard you'd like to sell, you'll find many buyers. But finding him a good home where he'll be safe and cared for is another challenge... more »

How to Supplement a Uromastyx Lizard's Diet

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For survival, Uromastyx lizards need to have a well-balanced and healthy diet. Making sure that your Uromastyx lizard gets all of their needed nutrients from available vegetables and insects can come with challenges, however. Both multivitamin ... more »

How to Tell if a Pet Iguana is Ill

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Iguanas are becoming a popular pet, possibly because they are generally easy to keep and care for. However, like any pet, an iguana can get sick. In most cases, iguanas do not display signs of illness until it may be too late, so it's best to ... more »

How to Treat a Pet Lizard's Skin Problem

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Lizards develop several main kinds of skin problems. Some develop from improper care in housing. Others from not taking care of a skin condition when first noticed. Lizards need a veterinarian to prescribe antibiotics or other medications when ... more »

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