Reptiles, Rodents & Small Pets

Feeding a pet lizard is usually not as simply as throwing some food in a bowl. It takes careful research and planning to make sure your reptile is eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. Mealworms...

Salamanders are amphibians that resemble lizards although they are not part of the lizard family. These nocturnal creatures live predominantly in the south eastern United States but can be found...

Geckos are small to medium-sized lizards, and there are more than 1,000 different species spread throughout the world, many of which people keep as pets. According to Encyclopedia.com, geckos are...

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...

Blue belly lizards are interesting members of the reptile family. They're bright and colorful on their undersides--and very fast. Despite this often vivid belly coloring, their backs are typically...

Blue belly lizards, also called western fence lizards or swifts, are low-maintenance pets and easy to handle. These lizards tame well, are very active and are fun to watch. When you give your blue...

Most species of lizards in North America are harmless. But they can be pests when they infest your garden or your home. Unfortunately, our homes and gardens are providing plenty of the lizard's...

Different species of snakes have different diets, but young snakes will usually eat small fish, frogs, lizards, insects or earthworms. Discover why a baby snake that has been captured may be...

Copperheads eat a variety of things, depending on their size, including crickets, cicadas, small lizards, frogs and small mice. Discover how copperheads use their tail tips to lure prey with help...

Corn snakes will usually feed on small lizards and small mice, and they are constrictors, meaning that they will suffocate their prey before feeding. Find out how many corn snakes that are kept as...

In general, milk snakes in the wild feed on smaller snakes, lizards and mice, and those that prefer feeding on lizards will have to be weened into feeding on rodents. Ween a milk snake off of the...

The largest lizard in the world is the Komodo dragon, which lives on several islands in Indonesia and averages 8 to 10 feet in length. Learn about the heavy body weight of Komodo dragons, which...

Baby milk snakes are usually fairly small, so they prefer to feed on small lizards and small mice that have a lizard scent. Find out how milk snakes are fed as they get older with help from an...

In order to catch a lizard, a person should be gentle, and oftentimes researchers catch lizards by using long bamboo poles with nooses at the end. Discover why a person shouldn't grab hold of a...

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.

Lizards that require less space and care make much better pets than large lizards like iguanas or Nile monitors. Raise healthy pet lizards with tips from a herpetologist in this free video on...

The brown anole is an invasive species of lizard with very long claws. Discover facts about brown anoles with information from a published biologist in this free video on lizards and reptiles.

Iguanas possess a row of spines that run from the tip of their heads to the base of their tails. Discover facts about iguanas with information from a published biologist in this free video on...

Western fence lizards have overlapping scales that appear sharp and rough, and are non-glossy. Discover facts about western fence lizards with information from a published biologist in this free...

Young corn snakes will usually feed on small mice and lizards. Feed a young corn snake with tips from a certified animal control officer in this free reptile pets video.

Lizards love to hide in tunnels in their aquarium, especially when they are sleeping or scared. Adding fixtures like tunnels to your lizards' aquarium can make them more interesting to watch as...

Did you ever want to capture that lizard crawling in your backyard? Want one for a pet but don't have the money to buy one? If so, this article will talk about how to capture a live lizard.

Lizards are very interesting reptiles that resemble dinosaurs in miniature form. Most lizards blend into the dirt and rocks, which help them avoid predators. Some lizards such as chameleons will...

Caring for lizards is not difficult but does require a commitment to twice daily attention. Most lizards can be held and interact with their owners just as other pets do. Most lizards can run fast...

Monitor lizards, also known as savanna monitors, originally from Africa, are truly exotic pets. At birth, they are small yet powerful, with a square head, greyish-brown body, and a long, forked...

More than 4,000 species of lizards exist and almost all of them are friendly toward humans. Lizards live on every continent except for Antarctica and it’s quite common all around the world...

We don't exactly know why this seems to make a lizard submissive to the point of being comatose, but it often works. Perhaps it's a case of a lizard "playing possum," because many predators won't...

Iguanas are great pets that can live for many years when cared for properly. Raising iguanas from small, young lizards, into the large 6-foot-long creatures they will become may take a lot of...

Learn all about the reptile Tegu Lizards in this free video series. get health and care tips including breeding, feeding, handling, and caging.

Learn all about the reptile Tegu Lizards in this free video series. get health and care tips including breeding, feeding, handling, and caging.

Learn all about the reptile Tegu Lizards in this free video series. get health and care tips including breeding, feeding, handling, and caging.

Learn all about the reptile Tegu Lizards in this free video series. get health and care tips including breeding, feeding, handling, and caging.

Learn where to find more information on Uromastyx Lizards with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Learn about how Uromastyx Lizards shed with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Learn how to get rid of pests on Uromastyx Lizards with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Learn how to hydrate Uromastyx Lizards with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Learn how to care for Uromastyx Lizards with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Learn about different types of Uromastyx Lizards with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Learn about the characteristics of Uromastyx Lizards with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Learn how to set up a habitat for Uromastyx Lizards with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Learn how to pick Uromastyx Lizards with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Learn all about Uromastyx Lizards with expert exotic pet care tips in this free video series on reptiles.

Many people pick pet lizards based on their appearance. Learn about the difference between several reptiles and their markings and colors in this free reptile care video.

Activity level is important to consider for pet lizards. Learn about how active different lizards are with expert tips in this free reptile care video.

Lizards can cost some money depending on the cages and the rarity of the lizard. Learn about the costs of buying a pet lizard in this free reptile care video.

Some lizards need desert enclosures while others require moist, tropical cages. Learn about which pet lizard, desert or tropical, suits your needs for a pet reptile with expert tips in this free...

Caring for tropical lizard enclosures can take more work than desert lizards. Learn about caring for a tropical lizard cage with expert tips in this free reptile care video.

Leopard geckos are smaller lizards and can make a great exotic pet. Learn more information about owning leopard geckos as pets in this free reptile care video.

Crested geckos make great lizards for pets but do require a lot of climbing room. Learn more information about owning crested geckos as pets in this free reptile care video.

Interested in a beginner lizard for your new exotic pet? Learn about different types of lizards with expert reptile tips in this free pet care video.