Pet Reptiles

Geckos are an immensely popular variety of lizard that differ greatly in size, color, shape and preferred habitat. Some of the more popular types of geckos include Tokay geckos, house geckos and...

Iguanas are popular reptiles known for their green skin and long tails. They can make excellent pets, but they require some work in order to be taken care of properly and kept free of parasites,...

My article is to show how you can make an affordable place to keep your feeder crickets. This will help keep your crickets alive for a long time, so you can buy them by the thousands.

Adopting a reptile is a wonderful way to add a pet to your family. Often, people allergic to dogs and cats may not have allergies to reptiles, making them an ideal choice as a pet. There are...

King snakes are very popular reptiles in the pet trade thanks to their convenient size and relative calmness. Adding to their popularity is the fact that several king snakes, like the California...

Reptiles are popular pets for those looking for something other than the run-of-the-mill cats, dogs or fish. Because of their delicate nature, being exothermic and often finicky eaters, they also...

Meal worms are beetle larvae and are used to feed a variety of animals including reptiles, birds, aquarium fish and amphibians. These golden-brown worms can also be used as fish bait, especially...

The Cook Islands, low coral atolls located in the South Pacific about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand, are home to about 20 reptile species, native and imported.

Reptiles are cold-blooded creatures, and they need to have a certain median heat around them at all times or else they will become cold and die quickly. Most reptile cages, except those in areas...

Using the right shipping supplies will make all the difference in properly shipping out your live reptile. It is very important to use an insulated shipping box in either hot or cold weather to...

Common mealworms, or Tenebrio Molitor, are one of the most frequently raised feeder insects. The small worms are easy to grow and harvest in a home environment, and are readily used by reptile and...

Most reptiles, because they are cold-blooded, need a heat source in their aquariums. Lighting is an effective way to create this essential environment. While each species' lighting needs varies,...

Pet salamanders are some of the easiest pets to take care of, and are great starter pets for children. One of the first things you have to think about when buying a pet salamander is where you’re...

There is little evidence that PVC pipes are harmful to reptiles. In fact, many scientists and hobbyists who work with reptiles recommend PVC pipes as construction materials in reptile cages....

Reptiles are immensely popular in the exotic pet trade, and many owners take great liberties in decorating their enclosures to represent the beauty of their natural habitats. Nothing can emulate...

Turtles are long-lived reptiles with attached shells. Turtles are divided into 12 biological families, with a wide range of appearance, habitat and behavior. Over 250 species exist around the...

All animals shed their skin at regular intervals. Unlike mammals, which are constantly shedding their skin in small pieces, reptiles shed their skin in large pieces every few weeks or months. ...

Maybe making a pond for your favorite turtle at home is a better idea than buying one from the marketplace. Turtles inhabit fresh water and bear equal chances of a comfy survival in a man-made...

Meal worms are one of the most common live food items for lizards and turtles. They're small, clean, nutritious and easy to keep. Usually sold in batches by the dozen or more, you'll often not...

Pediatric metabolic bone disease is an issue with reptiles because when the animals are purchased from a pet store the new owner is given insufficient information on the care and feeding of their...

Every pet owner wants to be able to share pictures of their pets with friends and family, bearded dragon owners are no different. These tips will help you to snap stunning photos of your bearded...

The American alligator is a large reptile found from North Carolina to Florida and across the Gulf States to western Texas. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission estimates that 1.25 million...

Iguanas are one of the most popular pets among reptile enthusiasts. They've been kept in households for decades and are quite easy to find, available at almost any pet shop. As babies, they can be...

Rabbits are small, long-eared, nocturnal mammals. They are also highly social. Pet rabbits enjoy close, affectionate relationships with their owners. Although rabbits can make great companions,...

If you've provided the proper environment for breeding and laying of clutches for your leopard gecko, you will soon find two eggs in the moist breeding hide. While you can take your chances and...

Raising turtles and tortoises is a hobby enjoyed by many reptile enthusiasts. One of the best ways to ensure a good clutch of hatchlings is to place harvested eggs in an incubator. However,...

Before acquiring a pet reptile, please do research on how large they get. Pet stores only sell young animals and many species of lizards, snakes and turtles will quickly outgrow these homes. Since...

Reptiles can be purchased in almost any major pet store or at reptile shows and expos. Private breeders also sell reptiles. With so many choices, wise reptile buyers will shop around to find...

Reptiles have been around for hundreds of millions of year. Their life spans can range from a few years to decades. The inception, hatching and maturing of a reptile depend on factors ranging from...

Keeping reptiles can be a rewarding experience for anyone interested in a pet that many consider unorthodox. However, due to their inherent fragility, they require a degree of skill of caring...

This is rather simple and these snakes are gorgeous. A completely white patternless snake with blue eyes. These beauties are a lovely addition for anyones collection. For snake breeders...

As the destruction of the ecosystem continues and the size of habitats decrease, more and more lives of animals are put at risk, especially reptiles and amphibians. ScienceDaily.com says that...

Handling small animals like turtle, hamsters, snakes, and mice can be kind of tricky. You don't want to drop them (that would hurt) so you end up holding onto them in the wrong place or you do it...

Iguanas are small reptiles that are becoming more popular as pets. In their native environment, reptiles spend time in a great deal of heat and humidity, so it is important to replicate their...

Before deciding on bringing home a new reptile, several considerations must be taken, along with many preparations to ensure that your snake, lizard or turtle is introduced to a safe and adequate...

If you own a lizard, frog, tarantula or any other cricket-eating critter, you may spend a lot of your time driving to the pet store to purchase a fresh supply of food. Crickets, just like every...

Metabolic bone disease, or MBD, is a term that is used to describe a variety of conditions in reptiles that involve the deterioration of their bones. The most commonly affected reptile is the...

If you've ever had a pet reptile, like a bearded dragon or baby monitor, then chances are you've fed it a nice treat of either live or canned mealworms. You may have also encountered them in wild...

No matter the type of snake you have there are several easy steps you can take to ensure safety for both you and your pet during feeding time.

Reptiles may not be the most popular pet as many people consider them creepy, slimy, and absolutely frightening. But, they are found in the pet trade all across the country, in large cities and...

Snakes shed their skin as part of their normal growing process. Captive snakes may have a problem shedding and if left unassisted, the old skin can cause permanent damage and even death to the...

Cleaning a rats' cage is very important to its health and well-being. While this task is not fun, it is important and not hard to accomplish. Your rats will thank you.

Owning a pet snake may not be as crazy as it sounds. If you suffer from bird, cat or dog allergies your choices may be down to reptiles or fish. Snakes are often a low-maintenance pet that can...

If you are fortunate to have a pet reptile you are probably having to deal with some sort of feeder insect. Most likely, that insect is crickets. Crickets make a great staple for most meat...

Moving is one of the top 10 most stressful events in a person’s life- we can all agree on this fact. Wherever you go, your pet is part of the journey and is hopefully not lost, injured or stressed...

Any one that uses glue pads, to keep unwanted critters from entering their home, knows that sometimes you want to let a critter go that happened upon the glue pad. With this tip the unfortunate...

Turtles and tortoises are the frogs and toads with shells, they look very similar but truly are different animals. Basically frogs to turtles and toads are to tortoises. If that didn't make sense...

Iguanas can be difficult pets to keep due to care and attention requirements. An iguana is incapable of regulating its own body temperature, requiring iguana owners to build adequate habitats that...

Corn snakes (Elaphe guttata guttata) are colubrids native to the eastern United States. Toted as the perfect first snake due to their modest size, calm personalities and the wide array of color...

There are many subspecies and local variants of Boa Constrictor that are smaller than their main land cousins. These island and dwarf boas have similar care requirements and can all be housed...