Reptiles & Amphibians
Axolotl Tank Mates: What Is Really Safe?
Do axolotls have to live alone? This article will tell you which tank mates are safe for axolotls and which are not.
Can You Keep a Male and Female Axolotl in the Same Tank?
It can be tempting to keep a male and female axolotl in the same tank, but is it good for their health?
Bearded Dragon Femoral Pores and How to Care for Them
Keeping the femoral pores of your bearded dragon from getting clogged or blocked is important. Learn how to care for them in this helpful article.
How to Clean an Axolotl Tank
So you have your axolotl tank all set up and now you are wondering, "How do I clean it?" This article will provide step-by-step instructions on cleaning an axolotl tank without disturbing your pet.
Feeding Guide for Your Bearded Dragon
Learn about the best vegetables, fruit, and bugs that a bearded dragon needs and how to fill them with a great salad.
6 Fun Accessories for an Axolotl Tank
This article shares six easy things you can add to your tank for axolotl enrichment.
How to Care for a New Leopard Gecko
Are you a new leopard gecko owner? Learn everything you need to know about setting up their enclosure, heating, and decor. Discover how to bond with your new gecko to earn their trust. Read about different types of live feeders, and learn why vitamins and calcium are so important!
A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Pet Snakes
Looking to get a pet snake or not sure how to care for your pet? Here's everything you need to know to ensure the best quality of life for these special creatures.
Top 10 Pet Snakes for Beginners
Snakes are wonderful creatures. They live in solitary, love to hide, and are rarely venomous. As of now, they have found themselves as friends of modern humankind. Their demand as a pet is on the rise, and their perceived cuteness is enough to make them the first choice of millions of households.
How to Properly Care for a Ball Python
Here's a beginner's guide on how to care for a ball python. I talk about the basics, such as food, water, light, humidity, and more.
Top 5 Reptiles for Beginners
Looking for your first reptile pet? Here are five reptiles that I think would make great pets for first-time owners.
5 Steps to Setting up a Bearded Dragon Habitat
Keeping a dragon as a pet is a thrilling experience for anyone. Be sure to keep your buddy safe and healthy by following our tips.
6 Fun Facts About Axolotls
Axolotls are unique creatures. Here are six fun facts that you may not have known about them.
5 Weird but Normal Axolotl Behaviors
Axolotls are aquatic salamanders with some funny habits. Here are five axolotl behaviors that seem weird but are totally normal.
Basic Diet and Nutrition for Adult Bearded Dragons
Here's a simple guide laying out a proper diet for an adult bearded dragon to ensure optimal health.
A Guide to Caring for Greek Tortoises: Diet and Care
Here are some tips on what to feed and how to care for your pet Greek tortoise.
Substrates and Safe-to-Use Plants for Tortoise Enclosures
There are many substrate options available. Here's how to choose the best substrate that is easy to maintain, good for your tortoise, and reasonably priced.
How to Build the Best Enclosure for Your Greek Tortoise
This article will help you understand the best habitat and materials to create an environment for your Greek tortoise. Here's what you need to build an enclosure your tortoise will thrive in.
Bringing Home a Greek Tortoise (Spur-Thighed)
Here is everything you need to know about caring for your very own Greek tortoise. I give many tips and advice that stem from my personal experience of being a tortoise owner myself.
8 Enrichment Activities for Bearded Dragons
It can get boring in the daily life of a bearded dragon if things get too routine or if they are spending too much time in their tanks. These daily enrichment activities can stimulate their minds and enrich their lives!
Ball Python Care Guide
Considering a ball python as a pet? This guide will explain how to properly care for your snake in terms of feeding information, housing, and handling. Also, be on the lookout for certain behaviors and diseases affecting them.
5 Food Options for Axolotls
This article will explain what axolotls need for nutrition and give several examples of great food options, including worms, pellets, and other treats.
Help! My Gecko Won’t Eat!
Learn the most common reasons your gecko won’t eat and how you can get it to eat again!
Corn Snakes: One of the Best Domestic Pets
Corn snakes are fairly easy to care for and have been selectively domesticated through breeding programs. They are docile when handled regularly and are a pleasure to look at.
Turtle Care 101: How to Take Care of a Turtle
Turtles are cute pets to own. Unfortunately, very few people know how to care for them. If you wish to polish your turtle parenting skills, have a look at this guide.
Bioactive Enclosure Setup for Reptiles and Amphibians
Bioactive enclosures are gaining popularity among reptile and amphibian keepers. These setups include live plants and invertebrates that purify and clean enclosures.
Pacman Frog Care: Food, Habitat, Temperature, and More
A guide to caring for Pacman frogs (scientific name "C. cranwelli"), including habitat, temperature, humidity, food, and water requirements.
Leopard Gecko Habitat Setup and Care Basics
Learn about the basics of setting up a safe home for your leopard gecko!
Everything About Axolotls, a Basic Guide for New Owners
This is the right way to care for an axolotl. Learn the proper habitat, diet, water conditions, water temperature, and more. Axolotls are easy to take care of once you learn how.
Best Pet Snake Species for Children and Beginners
Snakes are fascinating creatures to watch, but some make better pets than others—especially for children. Here are the best types of snakes for beginners and kids.
How to Set up a Plastic Tub for Ball Pythons
Simple step-by-step instructions on how to set up a plastic tub for a ball python or other similarly sized snake.
How to Care for Pet Corn Snakes: Tanks, Food, Shedding and More
Thinking of owning a corn snake as a pet? Starting out as a beginner corn snake owner? Learn the facts about them and how to properly care for one.
Caring for Tadpoles From Egg to Froglet
Rearing tadpoles and watching their development is fascinating! Here's everything you need to know to raise them successfully from egg to froglet.
Bearded Dragon Behavior and Diseases
Learn more about normal and abnormal dragon behavior, the most common diseases, symptoms, and prevention and treatment. This covers MBD, mouth rot, parasites, and more.
7-Step Bearded Dragon Care Guide
Learn to care for baby bearded dragons all the way into adulthood.
How to Breed Bearded Dragons for Profit
Bearded dragons make amazing pets for adults and children, and breeding them is relatively easy if proper light and temperature are maintained.
11 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet Green Iguana
A pet green iguana is not for everyone. Take a peek into the exciting world of pet green iguanas with key facts about keeping them as pets, original pictures, and links to additional resources.
14 Species of Boas and Pythons: Amazing Constricting Snakes
This article includes pictures, quick facts, and a summary of 14 different kinds of boas and pythons.
Leopard Gecko: Care Sheet and Helpful Information
You are here because you either have a leopard gecko or you are thinking of getting one. I will share how to care for them and helpful information to keep them healthy, happy and a joy to have around.
5 Signs Your African Dwarf Frog Is Sick or Dying
Is your African Dwarf Frog floating with tattered shedding skin? Here are signs your frog is sick or dying and what steps you may be able to take to save their life.
Why the Tegu Is the Best Pet Lizard
Looking for a pet lizard that is intelligent, affectionate, easy to care for, and with a long lifespan? Learn more about the Tegu lizard.
How to Keep a Wild Turtle as a Pet
Do you plan on keeping a turtle you found outdoors? If it is legal to do so in your area, keeping one is possible. Find out how to provide the proper habitat, lighting, diet, and care.
The Best Way to Catch a Blue-Belly Lizard (or Western Fence Lizard)
This article will teach you the best way to catch a blue-belly lizard: with a grass loop.
How to Set Up a Day Gecko Terrarium
This is a list of the equipment I used when I set up terrariums for my Phelsuma klemmeri and P. cepediana day geckos.
Shedding and Tail Loss in Leopard Geckos: What to Know
In order to raise a healthy leopard gecko, you'll need to learn about how leopard geckos shed, possible shedding problems they might have, and tail loss.
Why Corn Snakes Are the Best Pet for Beginner Reptile Owners
If you are considering a pet snake, buy a corn snake! These docile and tame snakes are friendly and tolerant and will make a great addition to any home.
How to Choose the Right Gecko for a Pet
Here are the factors that you need to consider when selecting a pet from the many different gecko species available.
How to Build a Salamander Vivarium or Terrarium
Learn how to set up a beautiful and enriching vivarium for your pet salamander with tips about choosing the right tank and creating a good ecosystem.
How to Keep a Wild Toad as a Pet
Did you realize that native toads can be collected from the wild and easily kept as pets? Here is what to consider about keeping them along with how to set up an enclosure to house one.
4 Different Types of Geckos That Make Great Pets
There are several types of geckos that are commonly kept as pets. These include the very popular leopard geckos and the brilliantly coloured day geckos.
What Do Phelsuma Geckos Eat? Diet and Supplement Tips
Phelsuma day geckos are omnivorous. In the wild, they eat insects but also lick the sweet nectar of flowers. How can you reproduce this in captivity?
Why Day Geckos Make Excellent Reptile Pets
Day geckos are brilliantly-colored, small-to-medium sized lizards that make excellent pets. They can be kept in small apartments and don't mind being left alone for most of the day.
Why and How Do Lizards Regenerate Their Tails?
Have you ever seen a gecko without a tail and wondered how it could survive? Lizards and some other reptiles have the ability to regenerate their limbs. Continue reading to find out how.
How to Care for the Giant Waxy Monkey Tree Frog
The giant waxy monkey frog, Phyllomedusa bicolor, is a fascinating large tree frog with a very striking appearance. I've kept them as pets for over eight years, and here are my tips on caring for them.
Common Reptile Questions: Snake, Lizard, and Turtle FAQ
Here is a list of reptile-related questions and answers that may be helpful to readers seeking advice about their snakes, lizards, turtles, and tortoises.
Corn Snakes as Pets for Children: Habitat, Feeding, and More
Learn how to keep a corn snake as a pet and look after it. Here are some tips on snake care and a great video of our bloodred corn snake.
Homemade Aquatic Turtle Food Recipe
A recipe for homemade turtle food you can make at home with fresh ingredients. You control the portions and quality!
Zebra-Tailed Lizard Care Sheet
What is the life of the zebra-tailed lizard in its natural habitat? Also, learn how to care for one in captivity with these recommendations.
How to Care for a Shedding Silkback Bearded Dragon
Care tips for silkback bearded dragons, with a focus on shedding issues.
The Differences Between African Fat-Tails and Leopard Geckos
This article explains the main differences between African fat-tails and leopard geckos. I also break down information about how to care for them, their temperaments, and their physical differences.
6 Best Pet Monitor Lizard Species
Our six favorite types of monitor lizards to keep as pets, including the spiny-tailed, water, and savannah monitors.
What to Consider if You Want to Start a Reptile Rescue or Sanctuary
So many reptile lovers ponder the idea of starting their own reptile rescue, but it involves a lot of time and money. Review some things to consider before trying to start a rescue, such as space requirements and vet care.
The Advantages of Housing Leopard Geckos in Tubs
There are many ways to house your Leopard Gecko. This article explains the proper setup and use of plastic tubs and offers advice on basic husbandry and care requirements to keep your gecko happy.
Can I Feed My Leopard Gecko Exclusively on Mealworms?
Leopard geckos have been fed mealworms for many years. Though crickets are a common staple, are mealworms acceptable as an exclusive food source?
How to Care for Your Pet Leopard Gecko
Wondering how to care for your leopard gecko? This article covers the basics of how to properly care for leopard geckos, including how to house them and feed them.
The Dos and Don'ts of Turtle Care
Here is what to do and what not to do when taking care of turtles.
Wild vs. Pet Store Turtles: Should You Catch or Buy a Pet Turtle?
Caught vs. bought, which turtle is for you? Learn about whether it's better to buy a turtle from a pet store or catch a wild turtle for a pet.
How to Care for Baby Snapping Turtles
Learn how to properly take care of a baby snapping turtle, including tips on how to create a comfortable habitat, what to feed it, and how to help your turtle live long and grow large!
How to Set Up an Indoor Turtle Pool
You can use a kiddie pool for your turtle if it's winter or you need a cheap alternative to an aquarium. Here's how I set mine up so the water is clean and at the right temperature.
The Controversy of Releasing a Turtle Back Into the Wild
I was given a baby turtle that was taken from its home outdoors, and I soon plan on releasing it back into the wild. What problems could arise from releasing a domestic turtle into the world?
5 Myths About Pet Turtles
You've probably been told some lies about pet turtles. I'm here to set the record straight. In this article, I go over a handful of incorrect ideas about turtles as pets.
How to Set up an Outdoor Turtle Pool
Learn how to create a sufficient outdoor setup for pet turtles and why you should and should not do it.
How to Set Up an Aquarium for a Baby Softshell Turtle
Did you realize that there are different creative ways of setting up an aquarium for a baby softshell turtle? Find out exactly what you'll need to take proper care of them in that environment.
How to Keep a Mexican Walking Fish (Axolotl) as a Pet
Did you know that an axolotl, also known as the Mexican Walking Fish, is a hardy and very low-maintenance pet? Here are some tips on how to raise one successfully.
What Should I Do If My Aquatic Turtle Is Sick?
Here are some steps you should take if you think your pet turtle is sick.
How to Tame Your Lizard (or Reptile)
Forget everything you've ever been told on how to tame your snake or lizard. Here's an expert take on properly doing this task.
How to Care for Baby Spiny Softshell Turtles
I have raised an eastern spiny softshell turtle since the day it hatched, and I want to share how I've cared for it. Learn about making a home for your turtle, feeding it, providing UVB rays, and more.
How to Take Care of a Bearded Dragon for Beginners
If you want how to take care of a bearded dragon for beginners, as well as their traits, habitat, food, and other needs.
Common Health Problems With Russian Tortoises
Russian tortoises are great beginner pet tortoises, as they are healthy and hardy creatures. This type is relatively small compared to others in the pet market. Here's how to care for them.
4 Best Beginner Pet Salamanders and Newts
Did you know that salamanders and newts are among the most popular pets in the world? However, they are pets with very different care requirements.
7 Best Pet Frogs for Beginners
A list of frog species that are good for people looking for their first frog pet, from the pacman frog to the dwarf underwater frog.
10+ Best Beginner Pet Turtles and Tortoises
Looking to get a pet turtle or tortoise for the first time? Here is a beginner's guide to caring for and maintaining one, with species, tips, and more.
A Basic Guide to Caring for African Dwarf Frogs
Do you already own an African dwarf frog (or in the market for one)? Here is a basic guide on how to properly care for and maintain them.
Facts About Green Tree Frogs: Things to Know Before Keeping Them as Pets
Green tree frogs are one of the most popular pet frogs. This article provides information about the green tree frog's natural characteristics and habit and offers tips on how to care for them.
What Do Pet Turtles Eat?
Turtles eat a variety of plants and animals. Identify what type of turtle you have in order to best determine the type of food it will eat.
What to Do if Your Leopard Gecko Won't Poop
Do you have a constipated leopard gecko on your hands? Here's why your lizard might not be pooping, plus some tips for getting them going again.
Caring for Chinese Cave Geckos
Learn how to care for a Chinese cave gecko (Goniurosaurus luii), including housing, diet, and feeding.
12 Reasons Not to Buy a Pet Turtle or Tortoise
Turtles and tortoises can make great pets, but they are not easy to care for. Here's my list of the top 10 things people overlook when considering purchasing one of these pets.
Septicemia in Pet Tortoises
One of my turtles came down with septicemia. Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for and how to avoid making your tortoise sick.
The Most Common Health Problems With Red-Footed Tortoises
Do you have a red-footed tortoise? Wondering how to keep him healthy? Red-footed tortoises are usually pretty healthy as long as their diet is maintained and their habitat has the right humidity, temperature, and lighting.
Things to Consider Before Getting a Pet Turtle or Tortoise
You may see a tiny turtle and get the impulse to get one as a pet, but before you do, make sure you know what you are getting into.
How to Use Ceramic Heat Emitters to Keep Pet Reptiles Warm
Ceramic heat emitters are one of the best ways to provide a heat source to cold-blooded pets. Learn why and how to use them properly here.
How to Care for Amazon Tree Boas (Corallus hortulanus)
Amazon tree boas are best known for their many beautiful, exotic colorations. Though they are not the easiest snake breed to handle, they are definitely one of the most interesting and rewarding pets to care for.
Common Illnesses in Pacman Frogs
Horned frogs are generally pretty healthy, but like all animals, they can develop illnesses and get sick. It'll likely stay healthy if you are careful where you purchase your frog, what you feed it, and how you house it.
First Few Days With a New Pet Snake
The first week with a new pet snake is a critical time for it to settle in, get used to you, and begin eating. In this article, I explain how to best handle the first few days with your snake, including feeding and how long to leave it alone.
Best Beginner Snakes: Corn Snakes, Ball Pythons, and Red Boas
Snakes are fascinating and rewarding pets, but you must choose your first one very carefully. This guide contains information about three common pet snake species that would make good choices for first-timers. I hope it helps you make an educated decision.
How to Set up a Leopard Gecko Tank
Did you know that leopard geckos make great pets for both experienced and inexperienced herptile pet owners? Here's everything you need to know to make a good home for your new pet.
How to Set Up a Simple or Natural Crested Gecko Enclosure
Did you know that crested geckos are very simple to house and don't necessarily require heating or lighting? However, you have to make sure that their enclosure is big enough. Find out how to properly set up one.
What You Need to Know About the Long-Tailed Grass Lizard
This species is a lizard equivalent of a community tank choice because they can be housed with other non-aggressive species with a similar head-plus-body length.