Tagged With Reptiles

Wise-looking turtle with green shell sitting on a rock in a tranquil pond, surrounded by aquatic plants

How Long Can Turtles Go Without Eating? What You Need to Know About Their Dietary Resilience

10 February 2024

The ability of turtles to go long periods without eating is due to metabolic changes, stored fat, brumation, and other environmental factors that affect how long they can fast.

Ball Python curled on a branch in a terrarium with a digital hygrometer showing ideal humidity

The Best Humidity for Ball Pythons: How to Get It Just Right

9 February 2024

Best ways to control humidity for ball pythons, including the type of bedding to use, how to set up the tank, and what happens if humidity is at the right level.

Are Turtles Reptiles or Amphibians? Unveiling Their Classification

9 February 2024

Turtles are reptiles, not amphibians, that are distinguished by their bony shells, lung respiration, and the fact that they lay eggs on dry land.

Ball Python exploring a twilight garden, with a focus on its head and tongue in soft lighting

Do Snakes Come Out at Night? Understanding Snake Activity Patterns

8 February 2024

Variation in the activity patterns of snakes: night, day, and twilight activity is affected by temperature, food, environment, and special senses.

Content ball python curled up on a rock under a heat lamp in a terrarium with plants

How Long Do Ball Pythons Live?

2 February 2024

Lifespan of ball pythons in captivity, factors affecting their longevity, dietary needs, habitat conditions, genetic influences, and stress management.

A bearded dragon sitting on a rock with fresh romaine lettuce, in a desert habitat setting

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Romaine Lettuce? Nutritional Facts & Best Practices

2 February 2024

Romaine lettuce can be fed to bearded dragons occasionally; however, it is best to feed them nutrient-dense leafy greens and use supplements to ensure they get the nutrition they need.

Person examining the plastron and tail of a Red-Eared Slider turtle on a clean surface with notes and a magnifying glass

How to Tell a Turtle’s Gender: Important Characteristics That Help Determine If a Turtle Is a Boy or a Girl

2 February 2024

How to tell the sex of a turtle using biological methods, temperature-dependent sex determination, the impact of the environment, and behavior for conservation purposes.

Tortoise with hexagon-patterned shell nibbling on carrot pieces on a neutral surface

Can Tortoises Eat Carrots? Nutritional Guidelines and Species-Specific Diets

31 January 2024

Nutrition facts and potential downsides of giving carrots to tortoises, what different types of tortoises should eat, and how to properly select, store, and serve carrots to your pet.

Serene Hermann's tortoise nibbling on a small piece of cabbage in a sunny outdoor setting

Can Tortoises Eat Cabbage? A Guide to Safely Feeding Your Tortoise

31 January 2024

Healthy dietary recommendations for tortoises eating cabbage, including watching portion sizes because of goitrogens and making sure to feed other foods as well.