Tagged With Reptiles

Bearded dragon lizard perched on a rock under a heat lamp in a well-maintained terrarium

Lizard Lifespan: Understanding How Long Different Species Live

19 March 2024

Lizard life expectancy depends on the species, as well as a number of other factors including the environment, the animal's genetics, how it's cared for, its metabolism, how it reproduces, and the risks it faces from disease and predators.

Serene Alaskan landscape with snow-capped mountains and a clear blue lake in the foreground

Why Are There No Snakes in Alaska? The Snake Snub Mystery

19 March 2024

Presence of snakes in Alaska, impact of climate change on reptiles, cultural importance, and ways to stop the spread of invasive species.

Vigilant Panther Chameleon with colorful skin perched on a branch in its natural foliage habitat

Should You Get a Pet Chameleon? What to Know Before You Buy

18 March 2024

Chameleons as pets: special care requirements, common health problems, how long they live, their impact on the environment, and the ethics of keeping them as pets.

Young ball python mid-shed, showing new scales beneath peeling old skin in a terrarium that mimics its natural habitat

How Often Do Snakes Shed? Unraveling the Science Behind Skin Renewal

15 March 2024

Factors that play a role in how often a snake sheds, such as the snake's age, size, diet, health, and habitat, along with how to help ensure a healthy shed.

Calm green iguana being gently handled by an owner indoors with natural light, focusing on their interaction

Do Iguanas Bite? Understanding Risk and Prevention

15 March 2024

This article discusses iguana behavior and biting, including how to recognize aggression, how to handle iguanas, and the importance of care and environment.

Corn snake with open mouth showing teeth, held by a handler with gloves and magnifying glass in a vet's exam room

How Many Teeth Do Snakes Have? An Inside Look at Their Teeth

13 March 2024

Summary of the different kinds of snake teeth, their place in evolution, and how snake dentition is related to the way snakes deliver venom and what they eat.

A gentle hand touching the shell of a green sea turtle on a sandy beach

Do Turtles Have Feeling in Their Shells? The Mystery of Shell Sensitivity

12 March 2024

The carapace is a highly innervated structure that has implications for everything from behavior to environmental interactions to conservation.

Hognose Snake with upturned snout in its natural desert habitat

Do Hognose Snakes Have Venom? Exploring the Mild Mystery

8 March 2024

Hognose snakes are rear-fanged with a weak venom that is harmless to people and primarily used to help them catch amphibian prey, along with special warning displays.

Corn Snake examining a miniature digestive system chart with scholarly books in the background

How Do Snakes Poop? Decoding the Reptilian Digestive Process

7 March 2024

The physical and chemical changes that food undergoes in the digestive system, the role of the liver in digestion, and common digestive disorders.

Capybara drinking from a river with a crocodile in the background, depicting predator-prey coexistence

Do Crocodiles Eat Capybaras? Exploring Predator-Prey Interactions

7 March 2024

Crocodile attacks on capybaras, how the two species live together in South American environments, and what this means for conservation.

Colorful Leopard Gecko under a UVB lamp in a terrarium, highlighting its vibrant skin and the lighting's glow

Do Leopard Geckos Need UVB Lighting? Essential Care Guide

5 March 2024

The importance of UVB light for leopard geckos, such as making vitamin D3 and protecting against metabolic bone disease.

Vibrant green and brown turtle balancing on a log with a prominent tail, in a natural setting near water

Why Do Turtles Have Tails? The Surprising Truth About Their Many Uses

4 March 2024

Anatomical and functional differences in turtle tails between types of turtles, how they have evolved, and their use in mating, balance, and environmental adaptations.