Tagged With Frogs and Toads

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 of a tiny, striped land snail inching its way across a leaf

Snail Speed: How Fast Can These Mollusks Move?

30 May 2024

Snail speeds can vary widely depending on the species, temperature, and habitat, but they usually fall between 0.03 and 0.7 mph.

A small brown and green striped garter snake slithering through tall grass and leaves, focused on catching a juicy earthworm

What Do Garter Snakes Eat? A Look at Their Predation Habits

17 May 2024

Garter snakes are small snakes that are able to and will eat mice and other small rodents, along with their usual diet.

Close-up of a green sea turtle with large, glowing eyes peering out from the dark underwater scene

Do Turtles Have Night Vision? Understanding Their Nocturnal Abilities

17 May 2024

Turtles can see in the dark, but their ability to do so is somewhat limited. That said, sea turtles and other types of turtles have developed special ways to see better in low-light conditions.

Assortment of lizard eggs in various colors and shapes, including white, tan, and pink ovals resting on a natural wooden surface with dried moss or grass

What Do Lizard Eggs Look Like? A Visual Guide

9 May 2024

A variety of lizard eggs in different colors and sizes, ranging from white to tan, green, and pink, with different requirements for incubation.

Sleek black mamba snake slithering rapidly across a sandy desert floor

How Fast Are Snakes? The Top Speeds of 10 Different Species

2 May 2024

Snakes are fast, and some, like the black mamba, can go over 12 miles per hour, but they are typically only fast for short distances.

A small box turtle with its head and legs extended, revealing its unprotected body without the shell

What Would a Turtle Look Like Without a Shell? A Fascinating Investigation

28 April 2024

What a turtle would look like without its shell, which is actually part of the turtle's skeleton and necessary for its protection.

Close-up portrait of a small, brightly colored red-eyed tree frog looking directly at the camera with a quizzical expression

Do Frogs Have Emotions? The Science of Frog Happiness

22 April 2024

The case for frog happiness, positive emotional responses, and the moral considerations of frog consciousness.

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.

Green Tree Frog perched on a leaf with an insect in front, set against a lush background

Do Frogs Eat Meat? A Look at Their Carnivorous Diet

11 March 2024

Diet: adult frogs that eat meat and primarily consume insects, tadpoles that eat plants, and the environmental importance of being a keystone species.

Close-up of a tadpole swimming near the surface of a pond with green aquatic plants

What Do Tadpoles Eat? An In-Depth Look at Tadpole Diets and Development

7 March 2024

Diet-induced plasticity in the development of anuran amphibians: from omnivorous larvae feeding on detritus to insectivorous adults, and the role of environmental variables.