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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.

A ball python curled up and partially buried in wood chips, appearing dormant

Do Snakes Sleep? Exploring Their Resting Behaviors

6 May 2024

Snakes do not sleep in the same way that humans do, but they do have special ways of resting that help them save energy while still being aware of their surroundings.

Close-up of a tan snake slithering cautiously on a tree branch, with a vibrant green grasshopper unaware on a nearby leaf

What Do Snakes Eat? A Look at Snakes That Eat Grasshoppers

3 May 2024

Snakes primarily consume grasshoppers and other bugs, and they have special ways of finding and catching these fast-moving animals.

Sleek black mamba snake slithering rapidly across a sandy desert floor

How Fast Are Snakes? The Top Speeds of 10 Different Species

2 May 2024

Snakes are fast, and some, like the black mamba, can go over 12 miles per hour, but they are typically only fast for short distances.

A large corn snake coiled around a rabbit, with its jaws open, in a natural forest setting

What Do Snakes Eat? An In-Depth Look at Predator-Prey Relationships

27 April 2024

For example, rat snakes and pythons are both snakes that have been observed hunting rabbits, and this is largely due to their physical characteristics that make them better suited to hunting and eating larger animals.

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.

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.

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.