Articles on Pet Reptiles

How to Choose a Reptile

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Choosing a reptile for a pet can be quite challenging. There are many concerns and considerations when purchasing the right reptile. Below is a list of steps that will help you decide what reptile is best for you and your family... more »

How to Give a Pet Lizard a Shot

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Owning a pet lizard means you have to sometimes give it medicine or a shot. Even though reptiles don't typically need vaccines, they may require shots such as antibiotics for infections or sedatives before surgeries. Also, fluids may need to be ... more »

How to Care for a Savannah Monitor

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The savannah monitor is the only reptile that is not a snake that has a forked tongue. They can grow to as large as four or even six feet at maturity and therefore require a large enclosure and a lot of work. They can be very rewarding pets to ... more »

How to Feed Crickets to Reptiles

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Many different reptiles eat live crickets and need them as part of a healthy diet. Research the reptile that you own to find out if you should be feeding live crickets and the frequency and quantity that your pet needs... more »

How to Assess the Health of a Pet Snake

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Sometimes snakes get sick. When shopping for a new pet snake, it is important that you know how to determine if a snake is healthy or not. It is not very difficult to assess a snake's health before buying it. Here are a few simple steps to assess ... more »

How to Feed a Pet Iguana

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The popularity of iguanas as pets grows every year. Due to their increased popularity, controversy over the proper care and feeding of captive iguanas is popular amongst iguana experts. The most highly debated topic is whether iguanas should have ... more »

How to House a Pet Iguana

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The hardest part of having a pet iguana is housing it. Iguanas are so sensitive to their environment that they need their housing to stay warm and to be large enough for their sometimes enormous bodies. They also need exposure to certain ... more »

How to Light Veiled Chameleon Habitats

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Veiled chameleons are tropical reptiles that require quite a bit of care. One of the things that is most important for veiled chameleons is the light in their habitat. Veiled chameleons need UVB light so that they can produce Vitamin D, which ... more »

How to Play With a Pet Iguana

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Pet iguanas can engage in two types of play: individual and partner play with a human or another animal. Encourage play by paying attention to what your pet iguana likes to do... more »

How to Raise Mealworms

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Mealworms are a favored food for small lizards, some snakes, toads, turtles and even cage birds. You can grow a steady supply of these larvae which mature into small black or brown beetles by the following methods... 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 Alligators

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It takes a special person to be able to own a full grown alligator, sometimes owners need to sell their alligators because they can no longer care for them. Some people choose to raise and sell alligators for a living. Whatever the reason for ... more »

How to Set Up a Reptile Habitat

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A pet reptile's habitat should mimic the reptile's natural habitat as closely as possible. Herpetologists say that this can increase the lifespan of a captive reptile. You can find information on your reptile's natural habitat by asking a sales ... more »

How to Set Up a Terrarium for an Iguana

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Iguanas are interesting pets that live in a terrarium. The key elements to set up a terrarium for an iguana include housing, space, light, heat and security. As long as you take the key elements into account, the iguana's terrarium can be your ... more »

How to Set Up Shelters in a Terrarium

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When setting up a terrarium for your pet, it is important to provide a shelter inside the terrarium to give your pet a place to hide. Most pet stores sell a large variety of shelters for use in terrariums. If you are going to use something as a ... more »

How to Use Rodents as Snake Food

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Snakes can have numerous reactions at feeding time. While one may ignore its food for some time, the next may strike before your hand has left the cage. If you're a brand new snake owner, you may not know quite how to approach your pet with food. ... more »

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