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Monocled Cobra: Care Guide & Species Profile

May 10, 2022 Johnathan David

The monocled cobra is a yellow, brown, gray, or blackish venomous snake that’s native to South and Southeast Asia. This snake has a monocellate, or O-shaped, pattern on its hood. Caring for this species in captivity is challenging. The snakes Read More →

Ball Python Feeding Chart, Tips, Schedule & Diet

March 17, 2021 Johnathan David

Ball Pythons are important pest controllers in Africa; they feed on rats, mice, and birds. These strong snakes are ambush predators and use their colorful scale patterns to blend into their environment and ambush prey. As pets, ball pythons feed Read More →

Pied Ball Python Care Sheet: Everything You Need To Know

March 25, 2020 Johnathan David

Looking to choose the best snake for a beginner, but not sure where to start? Look no further than the Pied Ball Python! These snakes make fantastic choices for first-time owners because they eat very infrequently, are extremely docile and Read More →

Tricolor Hognose: Care Guide & Species Profile

April 23, 2022 Johnathan David

The tricolor hognose is a small colubrid snake originating in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia. Tricolor hognoses are easy to care for as long as they’re housed in a clean, sanitary environment. Tricolor Hognose Overview Origin The tricolor hognose (Xenodon Read More →

Albino Corn Snakes for Beginners (Care Sheet & Advice)

April 1, 2020 Johnathan David

The Albino Corn Snake is a very popular medium-sized snake, available in a wide variety of morphs and colors, which is easily purchased for around $40 USD. A great pet for any owner, no matter their experience. corn snakes have Read More →

Ball Python Humidity & Temperature: The Complete Guide

March 16, 2021 Johnathan David

Ball pythons are one of the best pet snakes for beginners. They are low maintenance, hardy and have a very easy-going, friendly temperament. Despite being a great pet snake, Ball pythons do have specific needs for their enclosure’s setup. This Read More →

Lizards

How Long Do Bearded Dragons Live? Bearded Dragon Lifespan Explained

December 15, 2020 Johnathan David

The oldest recorded bearded dragon was Sebastian who died at 18 years and 237 days old! Diet, enclosure, sex, size, species and breeding can all impact the lifespan of a Bearded Dragon. Bearded dragons in the wild tend to have Read More →

Panther Chameleon Care Guide, Facts, Price & Where To Buy

August 14, 2020 Johnathan David

Have you ever wanted to keep a rainbow-colored Chameleon? The colorful Panther Chameleon is loved by many hobbyists for its color-changing abilities, vibrant color shades, and unique patterns. These slow-moving lizards are one of the most popular pet chameleons in Read More →

Jeweled Lacerta: Care Guide & Species Profile

April 23, 2022 Johnathan David

The jeweled lacerta (Timon lepidus) is a species of lizard endemic to southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the bushy areas, open woodlands, coastal dunes, and vineyards of Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, France, and Italy. The reptile grows up to 3 feet Read More →

Ackie Monitor Care Sheet, Temperament & Enclosure Setup

January 30, 2021 Johnathan David

Monitors are infamous for being large lizards that are difficult to care for. Many are only suitable for advanced keepers. Yet, not all monitor lizards are giant sized and hard to keep. The Ackie monitor is one of the smallest Read More →

Leopard Gecko Shedding: Symptoms, Stuck Shed, Tips & More

June 21, 2021 Johnathan David

Leopard geckos shed their skin throughout their entire lives. But, unlike mammals, reptiles shed their skin all at once and not continuously. If their diet and environment are right, usually geckos shed without a problem. Some owners will see no Read More →

10 Mistakes Beginners Make With Pet Lizards

June 17, 2020 Johnathan David

An estimated 4.5 million households keep pet lizards or reptiles. Lizards are very diverse with over 4,000 different species. Many of which make great pets for beginners. Some of the best beginner lizards are Bearded Dragons and Leopard Geckos. Correct Read More →

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