Tagged With Reptiles

Copperhead snake slithering across a sun-dappled forest floor, its copper-colored scales gleaming

Do Snakes Have Cold-Blooded Physiology? The Science of Snake Thermoregulation

26 April 2024

Snakes are ectothermic, which means that they are unable to control their own body temperature and must rely on the environment to do so.

Can Turtles Hear? An In-Depth Look at Their Unusual Ears

23 April 2024

Turtles have an inner ear that enables them to hear on land and in the water, even though they don't have an outer ear.

Slender ringneck snake with distinctive orange-red ring around its neck, coiled and poised to strike in a natural wooded environment

What Do Ringneck Snakes Eat? Exploring Their Dietary Needs

22 April 2024

Ringneck snakes are known to consume other snakes, lizards, frogs, salamanders, and small mammals, and they use a combination of venom and constriction to hunt and kill their prey.

A red-eared slider turtle cautiously sniffing a ripe red tomato on a bed of leafy greens

Can Turtles Have Tomatoes? A Guide to Reptile Diet Staples

22 April 2024

Turtles can safely consume tomatoes as long as they are fed in moderation, however, some parts of the tomato plant are poisonous and it's important to watch portion sizes.

A coiled ball python with a rich, dark brown color and distinctive patterns resting on a branch

Ball Python Fasting: How Long Can They Go Without Eating?

22 April 2024

While ball pythons can fast for months thanks to torpor, long fasts are not good for their health.

Close-up portrait of a green lizard with a vibrant body, bulging eyes, and a pointy snout, bobbing its head in a natural, tropical setting

Why Do Lizards Head Bob? Unveiling Its Meaning

20 April 2024

Causes of head bobbing in lizards, which include communication, social status, mating, and how it has evolved.

Overhead view of a yellow-bellied slider turtle stretching its neck towards a heat lamp suspended above its partially submerged, well-planted aquarium habitat

Do Turtles Really Need a Heat Lamp? Lighting and Heating Needs

19 April 2024

Correct heat lamp usage is vital for turtles to be able to thermoregulate and keep their metabolisms working the way that they should.

Leopard gecko looking intently at a dish of mealworms, with a simple background

Leopard Gecko Diet: Feeding the Right Amount of Mealworms

19 April 2024

Feeding guidelines for leopard geckos, including how many mealworms to feed them, what supplements to use, and what other foods to feed them to ensure they have a well-rounded diet.

Wide angle view of an empty leopard gecko terrarium with hiding spots, rocks, and plants, featuring a single curled up leopard gecko

Can Leopard Geckos Live Together? What the Research Says

18 April 2024

Leopard geckos are solitary creatures and therefore need to be kept alone to prevent conflict, injury, and stress caused by territorial behavior.

Small green sea turtle with a rough, textured shell crawling across a sandy beach

Do Turtles Shed Their Shells? Exploring Turtle Molting Habits

17 April 2024

Turtles molt their shells and skin in a process known as ecdysis or molting in order to grow.

Close-up of a Sulcata tortoise turning away from a plate of fresh greens in a home environment

Why Won't My Turtle Eat? Common Causes and Solutions

17 April 2024

Causes of a turtle not eating, such as changes in their environment, stress, and medical conditions that affect their ability to eat.

Close-up of a coiled venomous snake with a diamond-shaped head and striking yellow eyes, ready to strike a small green lizard in the foreground

What Do Snakes Eat? The Complex Relationship Between Snakes and Lizards

12 April 2024

In order to catch and eat lizards, snakes use special hunting techniques that are influenced by things such as the snake's size and venom.