Tagged With Lizards

Large, adult male crested gecko clinging to a branch in a lush, tropical terrarium setting

How Big Do Crested Geckos Get? Understanding Their Growth

11 June 2024

Crested geckos usually range from 6-8 inches in length, although the biggest males can get up to 10 inches long.

Photorealistic stock photo of a ball python slithering across a sandy desert floor, its triangular head tilted as if detecting a distant sound

How Snakes Listen Without Ears: The Science of Snake Hearing

1 June 2024

Snakes do not have external ears, however, they have developed unique ways to sense and react to sound waves through bone conduction.

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.

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 of a small red-bellied snake coiled up and resting on a rock

Do Red-Bellied Snakes Have Venom? Information and Tips for Safe Encounters

28 May 2024

Red-bellied snakes are non-venomous and not dangerous to people, and they have red bellies and are on the smaller side.

Curious bearded dragon perched on a branch, looking at a ripe mango hanging nearby in a lush, tropical forest setting

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Mangos? A Look at Tropical Fruits in Their Diet

25 May 2024

Bearded dragons can have mangos as a treat every once in a while, but they need a well-rounded omnivorous diet.

Bright orange snake slithering through tall grass, its body and tail in motion with head turned towards the camera

Snakes and Their Deceptive "Tails": An Evolutionary Exploration

24 May 2024

The elongated back ends of snakes aren't tails in the traditional sense, but they are important for things like movement, feeling the environment, and special adaptations.

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.

Iguana with large orange eyes and a spiky crest standing on a branch, mouth open in a hissing display, surrounded by lush jungle foliage

From Hisses to Barks: A Look at the Vocal Talents of Lizards

15 May 2024

Lizards are more vocal than you might think, and they make a variety of sounds to communicate, attract mates, and interact with other lizards.

Gila monster crawling over a rocky desert landscape, alert and ready to defend itself

Do Lizards Have Poison? The Science of Lizard Toxins

10 May 2024

While there are no poisonous lizards, some, such as the Gila monster, have venom glands and can deliver a venomous bite, although it's not particularly harmful to people.

Detailed image of a black rat snake slithering towards a coiled copperhead snake, with a rocky, wooded hillside in the background

Can Black Snakes Kill Copperheads? The Fascinating Predator-Prey Relationship

10 May 2024

Black snakes, which include rat snakes and racers, are known to search for and consume copperheads, which helps keep the ecosystem in check.

Realistic image of a black racer snake winding up a tree towards a bird's nest

Snakes Eating Birds: A Coevolutionary Arms Race

10 May 2024

The ways in which snakes have adapted to be better bird hunters, including how they hunt and the ways in which birds have evolved to avoid predation.