Corn Snakes make great pets! They are generally docile, easy to care for, and have a long lifespan. However, it’s important to consider individual preferences, allergies, and ability to meet their specific care requirements before deciding if a corn snake is the right pet for you. Corn Snake Species Overview Corn snakes, scientifically known as … Read more
Cuban False Chameleon Diet; What Do False Chameleons Eat? False chameleons, Cuban false chameleons or bearded anoles; whatever you call these incredible little lizards they are known for diets that consist of mostly snails and some small insects, especially in the wild. False chameleons are specialized snail eaters that are able to use their powerful … Read more
How Big Do Boa Constrictors Get? Boa Length and Weight Boa constrictors are one of the most popular ‘large’ snakes that are kept by hobbyists all over the world! Boas are unique in that quite often small to medium sized reptiles are recommended for beginner pets and small to medium sized snakes are no exception. … Read more
Can Chameleons Swim? Chameleons and Water There is a huge difference in the ability to swim and attempting to “swim” because one’s life is in danger. It’s kind of like saying that “fish can walk on land,” if you call flopping around and flipping about in order to try and get back into the water, … Read more
The Best Black Snakes To Keep As Pets The sleek and dominating look of an all-black dog, a “spooky” black cat, a big, creepy black spider; all-black animals definitely stand out and make you take notice! As predominantly a reptile keeper, the idea of keeping a badass looking black snake was definitely something I was … Read more
Do Leopard Geckos Have Teeth? Can They Bite? Leopard geckos are known for being docile and making great pets for beginners and even young children. However, leopard geckos can bite! But have no fear, a bite from a leopard gecko is rarely more than a pinch and bruises nothing more than your ego! Leopard Geckos … Read more
The Best White Snakes to Keep as Pets I’ve kept pet snakes and other reptiles for over 30 years and in that time I’ve been fortunate enough to have kept some of the most beautiful and unique snakes that I could find. But for many people, myself included, the allure of an all white snake … Read more
How Long Do Chameleons Live? Popular Species’ Lifespans How long do chameleons live? …and is there anything we can do to increase our pet chameleon’s longevity and lifespan? Depending on the species, chameleon lifespan can vary greatly. For example, carpet chameleons live an average of 2 years whereas Parson’s chameleons can live nearly 20 years! … Read more
Pet Reptiles That Don’t Bite! Top 5 Tame and Trustworthy Reptiles So, with complete honesty any animal with a mouth can bite you. Period. However, there are reptiles that you would be hard pressed to get them to bite without extreme provocation. These are the Top 5 reptiles that don’t bite! Usually. Leopard Geckos Don’t … Read more
The Best Pet Snakes for Beginners! Do snakes make good pets for beginners? You bet they do! Whenever someone mentions keeping a reptile as a pet, you can be sure that the majority of the time they’re referring to a snake. There is just nothing like them! Snakes make great pets. They’re unusual, interesting, don’t … Read more
Do Chameleons Make Good Pets? Chameleons are not the easiest pets, or easiest reptiles to keep. That said however, they can make good pets; even for beginners! I think the biggest hurdle for many people, especially beginners, is that they just are not good pets for handling. I view chameleons much in the same way … Read more
What makes a reptile a reptile? Which reptile characteristics are features of all reptiles? What makes reptiles different from other animals?
These Are the Best Pet Reptiles for Children Kids love reptiles! But which reptiles make good pets for young children? We discuss some great options for pet reptiles and give you a head start on care, handleability, and setup! Reptiles don’t take up a lot of space, they aren’t the time commitment that dogs are, … Read more
