Tagged With Aquatic Reptiles

A desert-dwelling box turtle emerging from the ground, with a textured shell resembling fossilized rock formations

Did Turtles Evolve From Dinosaurs? A Look at the Evolutionary Clues

4 April 2024

Turtles are reptiles that are more closely related to crocodiles and birds than they are to dinosaurs, even though they all evolved from a common archosaur ancestor.

A small fish swimming in a sealed plastic bag being carefully carried through a garden with flowers and greenery

How Long Can Fish Live in a Bag? The Science of Safe Transportation

4 April 2024

How long can fish live in a bag? Important variables that will determine the length of time include temperature, oxygen, and the buildup of ammonia.

Adult corn snake with a classic orange-red saddle pattern stretched out on a piece of driftwood in a captive habitat

How Long Do Corn Snakes Live? Exploring Their Longevity

2 April 2024

Corn snakes typically live between 6 and 23 years in captivity, depending on genetics, living conditions, diet, and care.

Photorealistic image of a turtle submerged in a shallow, reflective pool with a lush green environment

Turtle Respiration: How Long Can Turtles Hold Their Breath?

1 April 2024

Turtles' incredible capacity to stay underwater for as long as 7 hours at a time is the result of special respiratory structures and metabolic changes.

Newborn garter snake slithering through grass and leaves, approaching a small frog or insect

What Do Baby Snakes Eat? A Complete Diet Guide for Neonatal Snakes

31 March 2024

Young snakes primarily eat small animals such as pinky mice, lizards, or bugs. Their specific diet depends on the species but generally includes rodents, birds, amphibians, or invertebrates.

Person in blue medical gloves carefully examining a green tree python

Snake Sexing: Identifying Male vs. Female

29 March 2024

Reliable ways to identify a snake's sex, such as probing, popping, and less invasive methods like DNA sexing and ultrasounds.

Close-up view of a shark's open jaws with sharp teeth approaching a turtle that has retracted its head and limbs into its protective shell

Do Fish Eat Turtles? A Look at Predator-Prey Dynamics

29 March 2024

Some fish, such as bass and sharks, eat turtles, and turtles have evolved ways to defend themselves, such as shells.

Close-up of a large, brown garden snail crawling on a leaf in a lush garden setting

Snail Reproduction: An In-Depth Look at Egg-Laying

29 March 2024

The ins and outs of sexual and asexual snail reproduction, including the differences between land and water snail eggs, how long eggs take to hatch, and protective strategies.

A large python snake curled around a clutch of oval-shaped eggs, nestled in a shallow burrow lined with moss and twigs

How Do Snakes Reproduce? An In-Depth Explanation of Snake Egg-Laying

29 March 2024

The process of oviposition in snakes, including mating and finding a suitable location to lay the eggs, as well as how the eggs are cared for until they hatch.

Planted aquarium with clear blue-green water and three tropical fish swimming

Can Aquariums Reduce Nitrates? Exploring Effective Strategies

26 March 2024

Ways to reduce nitrates in a fish tank, such as changing the water, using live plants, and employing chemical filtration.

Red-eared slider turtle with vibrant green shell and red ears sitting next to a pile of sliced orange carrots

Can Turtles Have Carrots? Here's What You Need to Know

23 March 2024

Carrots can be a nutritious sometimes-snack for many turtles, but they should be given in limited quantities in conjunction with other foods.

Bearded dragon basking under a heat lamp in a naturalistic terrarium setup

Bearded Dragon Lighting: An Expert Guide for Optimal Health

23 March 2024

The right bearded dragon lighting, which includes UVB, a basking area, and a way to measure the temperature, is important for their overall health.