Tagged With Snakes

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 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.

A cute brown and white fancy rat sitting upright on a kitchen counter, sniffing at a stalk of crisp celery

Can Rats Eat Celery? A Closer Look at Their Dietary Needs

20 April 2024

Rats can eat celery as long as it is given to them in moderation and as part of a well-rounded diet that includes other sources of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, although eating too much can lead to digestive problems.

A sleek black cat crouched low in tall grass, staring intently at a rat in the foreground

What Eats Rats? A Guide to Natural Rat Predators

19 April 2024

Rats are preyed upon by a wide variety of animals, such as snakes, hawks, owls, cats, and even some dogs, all of which have different hunting styles for catching them.

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.

A majestic Savannah cat with an elongated neck and tall, thin frame prowling cautiously through tall grass and foliage, looking ready to pounce on prey

Understanding Savannah Cats: Delving into Their Wild Nature and Behavior

15 April 2024

This article discusses the ins and outs of owning a Savannah cat, a wild-hybrid breed, from the laws surrounding ownership to the behavior, health, and ethical breeding of these cats.

Bearded dragon with dull scales and protruding eyes, indicating signs of dehydration

Bearded Dragon Bulging Eyes: Causes, Treatments, and Expert Advice

15 April 2024

Causes, treatments, and how to prevent bearded dragon eye bulging, including dehydration, infections, vitamin deficiencies, and other potential health issues.

A coati crouched in a defensive posture, surrounded by lush jungle foliage

Can Coatis Be Dangerous? What You Need to Know About the Threats of Coatis

14 April 2024

Coatis are known to be territorial and even aggressive, and they have sharp claws and teeth, so they would not make good pets and could be dangerous to have in a home.

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.

A brown and tan Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake swimming smoothly across a lake, its paddle-like tail propelling it forward

Do Snakes Swim? The Science of Their Aquatic Skills

10 April 2024

Snakes have a number of amazing adaptations that help them live and hunt in the water, including paddle-shaped tails and special ways of sensing their surroundings.

Close-up of the open mouth of a green iguana, revealing its sharp, serrated teeth

Lizard Teeth: A Look at Their Dental Anatomy and Functions

10 April 2024

The variation in lizard dentition, which includes the number, type, and arrangement of teeth, as well as how they are specialized for hunting and protection.