Reptiles & Amphibians

Do axolotls have to live alone? This article will tell you which tank mates are safe for axolotls and which are not.

It can be tempting to keep a male and female axolotl in the same tank, but is it good for their health?

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.

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.

Learn about the best vegetables, fruit, and bugs that a bearded dragon needs and how to fill them with a great salad.

This article shares six easy things you can add to your tank for axolotl enrichment.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Looking for your first reptile pet? Here are five reptiles that I think would make great pets for first-time owners.

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.

Axolotls are unique creatures. Here are six fun facts that you may not have known about them.

Axolotls are aquatic salamanders with some funny habits. Here are five axolotl behaviors that seem weird but are totally normal.

Here's a simple guide laying out a proper diet for an adult bearded dragon to ensure optimal health.

Here are some tips on what to feed and how to care for your pet Greek tortoise.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

This article will explain what axolotls need for nutrition and give several examples of great food options, including worms, pellets, and other treats.

Learn the most common reasons your gecko won’t eat and how you can get it to eat again!

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.

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 enclosures are gaining popularity among reptile and amphibian keepers. These setups include live plants and invertebrates that purify and clean enclosures.

A guide to caring for Pacman frogs (scientific name "C. cranwelli"), including habitat, temperature, humidity, food, and water requirements.

Learn about the basics of setting up a safe home for your leopard gecko!

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.

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.

Simple step-by-step instructions on how to set up a plastic tub for a ball python or other similarly sized snake.

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.

Rearing tadpoles and watching their development is fascinating! Here's everything you need to know to raise them successfully from egg to froglet.

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.

Learn to care for baby bearded dragons all the way into adulthood.

Bearded dragons make amazing pets for adults and children, and breeding them is relatively easy if proper light and temperature are maintained.

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.

This article includes pictures, quick facts, and a summary of 14 different kinds of boas and pythons.

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.

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.

Looking for a pet lizard that is intelligent, affectionate, easy to care for, and with a long lifespan? Learn more about the Tegu lizard.

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.

This article will teach you the best way to catch a blue-belly lizard: with a grass loop.

This is a list of the equipment I used when I set up terrariums for my Phelsuma klemmeri and P. cepediana day geckos.

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.

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.

Here are the factors that you need to consider when selecting a pet from the many different gecko species available.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A recipe for homemade turtle food you can make at home with fresh ingredients. You control the portions and quality!

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.

Care tips for silkback bearded dragons, with a focus on shedding issues.

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.

Our six favorite types of monitor lizards to keep as pets, including the spiny-tailed, water, and savannah monitors.

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.

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.

Leopard geckos have been fed mealworms for many years. Though crickets are a common staple, are mealworms acceptable as an exclusive food source?

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.

Here is what to do and what not to do when taking care of turtles.

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.

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!

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.

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?

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.

Learn how to create a sufficient outdoor setup for pet turtles and why you should and should not do it.

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.

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.

Here are some steps you should take if you think your pet turtle is sick.

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.

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.

If you want how to take care of a bearded dragon for beginners, as well as their traits, habitat, food, and other needs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to care for a Chinese cave gecko (Goniurosaurus luii), including housing, diet, and feeding.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.