Tagged With Aquatic Reptiles

Large iguana resting on a tree branch, alert and ready to grip the branch with its claws in a lush, tropical forest setting

Can Iguanas Be Dangerous? A Look at Their Behavior and Bite Force

14 June 2024

Iguanas can pose a threat when they feel threatened because of their large size, strong jaws, and sharp teeth, but there are ways to reduce the danger with responsible handling.

Close-up of a coiled green tree python's head, with its forked tongue flicking out to sample the air

How Snakes Use Their Sense of Smell: A Fascinating Insight

14 June 2024

How snakes' excellent sense of smell works, from their forked tongues to their Jacobson's organs, to hunt, reproduce, and move around.

Eastern box turtle sniffing a slice of whole wheat bread on a wooden surface

Can You Give Bread to Turtles? Here's What You Should Know

13 June 2024

Bread is not a good food for turtles because it has no nutritional value and can lead to digestive upset and other health issues.

Red-eared slider turtle sitting on a rock, looking at a handful of blueberries in a natural water setting

Can Turtles Eat Blueberries? What Pet Owners Need to Know

12 June 2024

Turtles can have blueberries as a sometimes food in small amounts to get some vitamins and antioxidants, but they are sugary.

Close-up portrait of an adult ball python with a rich, black and orange-brown pattern, resting coiled in a naturalistic terrarium setup

Ball Python Feeding Schedule: How Often to Feed Based on Age and Size

7 June 2024

The right ball python diet plan by age, including when to switch to frozen-thawed food and how to make sure their habitat is set up correctly.

Box turtle with its head raised, emitting a soft chirping sound in a grassy environment

Turtle Talk: What Do Their Sounds and Calls Mean?

31 May 2024

Turtles make a wide variety of sounds such as grunting, chirping, bellowing, and hissing to communicate and interact with each other.

Large Sulcata tortoise with a tan, domed shell and thick, elephant-like legs standing in a desert environment

Sulcata Tortoise Size: How Large Can These Giants Grow?

31 May 2024

Sulcata tortoises, which are the third largest tortoise species, can reach lengths of over 2.5 feet and weigh between 100 and 200 pounds when kept in captivity.

A red-eared slider turtle partially submerged in a pond, drinking water through its beak surrounded by green aquatic plants

How Do Turtles Drink Water? Exploring Their Aquatic Adaptations

30 May 2024

Ways in which turtles have adapted to maintain water balance through drinking, salt excretion, and skin permeability in both water and land turtles.

Close-up of a medium-sized Russian tortoise with a mossy green shell eating a ripe, yellow banana

Can Tortoises Eat Bananas? A Guide to Feeding Your Tortoise

29 May 2024

Tortoises can eat bananas as long as they are part of a well-rounded diet and are given in moderation. Bananas offer several important vitamins and minerals, but they are also high in sugar.

Baby gecko resting on a leaf-filled terrarium floor, with small food bowls containing live feeder insects

How to Feed a Baby Gecko: A Complete Nutritional Guide

29 May 2024

Hatchling geckos need a special diet of insects, as well as calcium and vitamins, to grow and develop properly.

Close-up portrait of a spotted turtle with an intense, contemplative expression

How Smart Are Turtles? An Investigation Into Turtle Intelligence

24 May 2024

Turtles have higher-level thinking skills than previously thought, and recent studies have even found that they have the ability to form mental maps.

Pair of fish examining a snail shell on the substrate of a natural-looking aquarium

The Best Fish That Eat Snails for Natural Aquarium Pest Control: Effective Snail Control

24 May 2024

Loaches, gouramis, and puffers are all examples of fish that eat snails, and while they can be helpful in controlling pest populations in your tank, it's important to understand their care requirements and how they may impact your tank's environment.