Tagged With Snakes

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.

Portrait of a curious juvenile opossum standing on its hind legs, with a white face, grey body, and prehensile tail curled around a branch

Should You Keep an Opossum as a Pet? A Look at the Ups and Downs of Keeping Marsupials as Pets

22 May 2024

Opossums have specific care requirements and may even show aggression, so they are not good pets for the average person.

Close-up of a baby red-eared slider turtle with a red stripe on its head, perched on a rock in a pond

Do Turtles Poop? Understanding a Turtle's Digestive System

17 May 2024

This article explains everything you need to know about turtle poop, including the turtle's digestive system, what normal poop should look like, and how to check your turtle's poop for signs of a problem.

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.

Detailed image of a medium-sized Russian tortoise nestled in a burrow-like enclosure, surrounded by dried leaves and twigs

Are Tortoises Hibernating? Brumation In Tortoises Explained

16 May 2024

The brumation patterns of various tortoise breeds and the conditions needed to have a successful hibernation.

Male African spur-thighed tortoise extending neck and lifting front legs to display size to a cautious female in a desert setting

The Complex Mating Behaviors of Tortoises: An In-Depth Look

16 May 2024

Behavior during mating rituals, mating, how eggs are hatched, and the difficulties of protecting various tortoise types.

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.

A large, adult ball python partially hidden under a rock cave in a glass terrarium, showcasing its muscular build and rich, brown coloration

Should You Get a Ball Python? Here's Everything You Need to Know

10 May 2024

Pros and cons of ball pythons as pets, such as their needs, behavior, and whether or not they are a good choice for people who have never had a pet reptile before.