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A snake goes through many transition stages in their life cycle, such as hatching from an egg, reaching sexual maturity and growing old. Learn how a neonate snake matures into an adult snake in...

Snake eggs hatch at different times depending on their species; however, most snake eggs incubate for about 60 days. Identify snake eggs by their leathery, soft texture with the help of this free...

Not all snakes hibernate, but most snakes that hibernate do so during the cold months of fall and winter. Learn how a snake prepares for hibernation by eating and recognizing temperature or...

A snake grows by shedding it skins, and depending on the age of the snake, the skin may be shed every week or once a year. Discover how a snake sheds its skin using its natural environment with...

When keeping a snake in captivity, there are several different types of enclosures to use, such as aquariums and commercial housing units; however, make sure the snake's environmental needs are...

Snake's use their tongue to smell, which is used to sense movement, distance, prey and predators. Find out how the Jacobsen's organ is used to help a snake survive in this free video on snakes...

Before a snake starts to shed its skin, their color becomes dull, and their eyes turn a bluish hue; then, a snake begins shedding its skin by rubbing a nose against something hard. Find out more...

The distance of a snake's strike depends on the type of snake and the snake's size; however, most experts agree that a snake can strike anywhere from half to two-thirds for their body length....

Garter snakes, often called garden snakes, can have between seven to 87 babies. Identify garter snakes by learning their markings with this free video from a reptile specialist.

Depending on the species of the snake, snake eyes can be black, colored, slit vertically or slit horizontally. Find out how these variations in snake's eyes can help them capture pray, in this...

Snakes move in the water by using horizontal undulatory progression, which flattens their inner belly in order to glide through the water with ease. Learn about the benefits of moving in the water...

Snakes identify movement by using three primary senses, which include the sense of touch, smell and heat, and by using their Jacobson's Organ, snakes can judge the distance and direction of...

Mini turtles don't need a large habitat, but they may require a good combination of mixed greens. Find out about the differences in mini-turtles from a reptile specialist in this free video on...

The diet of a turtle varies depending on the species. Discover why desert tortoises prefer cactus and how lettuce lacks nutritional value with tips from a reptile specialist in this free video on...

After getting a wild turtle, the first thing a pet owner should do is take it to the veterinarian to be dewormed. Take care of a wild turtle by simulating its natural habitat with tips from a...

Snapping turtles are dangerous and should always be grabbed by the back of their tail and held away from the body. Take care of snapping turtles by providing a proper diet with tips from a reptile...

Painted turtles require a 20-gallon tank filtration system, heat lamps and a rock or log. Take care of a painted turtle using proper hygiene with tips from a reptile specialist in this free video...

Freshwater turtles eat fish, minnows, plants, leeches and many other foods. Learn about the diet of freshwater turtles, and why pet owners should feed them vegetables, with tips from a reptile...

A desert tortoise's environment should have a mixture of sand, some rocks to climb on and heat lamps. Take care of desert tortoises and provided a proper diet with tips from a reptile specialist...

Turtle tanks need to be cleaned thoroughly, including changing out sand and filtration pumps. Clean a turtle tank by scrubbing out algae and using a bleach mixture with tips from a reptile...

Most of the aquatic turtles that people keep as pets are mud turtles or red ear sliders. Set up an aquatic turtle's habitat by buying a properly-sized tank with tips from a reptile specialist in...

Algae should be scrubbed off of a turtle's shell so that it doesn't stay permanently attached. Clean turtle shells of green algae and scutes with tips from a reptile specialist in this free video...

The sex of red-eared slider turtles can be determined by looking at the length of their nails and their chest cavities. Look for long claws and chest indentations in male turtles with tips from a...

Quick signs of a turtle's death include smell, sunken eyes and no movement. Determine if a pet turtle has passed away, despite a possible lack of warning signs, with tips from a reptile specialist...

Box turtles pull all of their body into their shell when they are scared to protect from predators. Take care of box turtles by giving them a lot of room and providing a moist environment with...

Land turtles should be taken outside on occasion because heat lamps can't simulate UV rays. Take care of land turtles by providing an area that simulates their natural habitat with tips from a...

Learning information about turtles can help pet owners keep their reptile friends from developing deformities. Discover facts about turtles, such as how to identify bone diseases, with tips from a...

The foods that turtles eat vary depending on the species. Find out facts about turtle food, such as the land tortoise's preference of wild crickets and earthworms, with tips from a reptile...

Box turtles like to eat mixed greens, while tortoises prefer wild grasses, cacti and flowers. Learn about turtle eating habits and supplementing a pet turtle's diet with tips from a reptile...

Some symptoms of turtle diseases include bubbles coming out of the nostrils and diarrhea. Look out for symptoms of turtle diseases, such as upper respiratory infections, with tips from a reptile...

Pet turtles often start depending on their owner for food and recognizing their owner's scheduling. Learn about turtle behaviors and personality traits from a reptile specialist in this free video...

The reasons for turtles refusing to eat include confusion about the season and upper respiratory infection. Find out why a pet turtle isn't eating with advice from a reptile specialist in this...

Field guides and reference books are the best resources for identifying turtle breeds. Discover the differences between desert tortoises and other turtles with tips from a reptile specialist in...

When taking care of turtles, remember that different species require different cage setups. Create a good environment for a pet turtle and feed it properly with tips from a reptile specialist in...

A turtle tank setup should include heat lamps, rocks, cacti and a basking area. Set up a turtle tank and try to recreate its natural habitat with tips from a reptile specialist in this free video...

To care for a Jones armadillo lizard, keep them in a dry environment. Learn how to care for a Jones armadillo lizard with expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

UV light is important to Chinese water dragon care. Discover more about caring for Chinese water dragon with expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Taking care of bearded dragons by feeding them crickets and salads. Learn to take care of bearded dragons with expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Frogs enjoy a habitat where they can hide, swim in water and burrow in soil. Mke a frog habitat with these expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Buy an iguana terrarium with branches, heat lamps and an outside cover. Find out how to buy an iguana terrarium with expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Feed salamanders earthworms or crickets. Discover how to feed salamander with expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Breed bearded dragon lizards by getting two females and one male. Find out how to breed bearded dragon lizard with expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Toads prefer dry climates, which changes the way to care for them. Care for toads with these expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Buying pet toads is not extremely common, and it may be hard to find pet toads for sell. Buy toads with these expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Feeding a frog in an aquarium is as easy as dropping fish food in the tank. Feed frogs in aquariums with these expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Caring for African dwarf frogs is easy as long as no other animals can eat them. Care for African dwarf frogs with these expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

To care for gray tree frogs, give them plenty of places to hide in the terrarium. Care for gray tree frogs with these expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Breeding frogs can be difficult depending on the species. Breed frogs with these expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

To care for frogs, know the species of the pet frog. Care for frogs with these expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.

Before buying frogs as pets, decide on the species. Buy frogs with expert tips from a reptile specialist in this free video about pet care.