Reptile Care
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How to Use a Heat Pad for Reptiles
If you ve ever expressed interest in owning lizards, snakes, or any manner of scaly friend, chances are that you have questions on how to set up their enclosure. Specifically, you may be wondering how to use a heat pad for reptiles. After all, many traditional pet owners may be unaware of the fact that reptiles [ ]
How much do red tail boas cost?
Red tail boas (also commonly known as a Boa constrictor imperator) are a very common choice of reptile pet among snake fanciers new and veteran. Purchasing one and introducing it into your home can be an extremely exciting and rewarding experience. However, for newcomers trying to know what they re getting into, asking the important questions [ ]
How to Set Up a Ball Python Habitat
You did it! You took the first step in ball python ownership and decided that you actually want one. Now comes the exciting part. Figuring out how to set up a ball python habitat and acquiring the right materials. Navigating the world of reptile care can be confusing, and it can be difficult to parse [ ]
What do pet snakes eat?
Feeding your snake will be a cornerstone of its care. That’s why, before taking a pet snake home, it s essential that you do understand what and how they eat. The first thing to keep in mind is that all snakes wild or pet- are obligate carnivores. This means that no part of their diet [ ]
What do corn snakes eat?
Before seeking out a corn snake as a pet, you may be trying to research what they ll need. This means looking up what exactly corn snakes eat (such as frozen mice), and how to make sure they consume their food. No one wants to be caught unaware of how to take care of their new [ ]
How Much Does a Reptile Heat Lamp Cost to Run
When researching which reptile pet to get, one aspect of care often not discussed is how much does a heat lamp and light actually cost to run . However, the overall cost of these devices can surprise some unaware people. That is why we are discussing the importance of heat lamps, and how much you can [ ]
How To Feed a Ball Python
Ball pythons are one of the most popular starter reptile pets. However, that means there can be quite a big learning curve when it comes to feeding them since for many owners this is their first time feeding a snake. If you find yourself in this position, this handy guide will tell you everything you [ ]
What are the signs of a healthy ball python?
Ball pythons are often a person’s first foray into the world of keeping reptiles—the benefits of which are obvious. Low maintenance, docile, and non-aggressive, this snake species has every desirable trait a new herper could want in their first pet snake. However, because ball pythons are so often used as a starter snake, many beginners [ ]
How To Feed Your Snake Frozen Mice
Knowing how to feed your snake frozen mice is an essential aspect of snake care. It’s just as important as getting the right size enclosure, figuring out their ideal temperature range, and understanding the quirks of that particular species. Yes, feeding your pet is a basic concept, but extra consideration needs to be taken when [ ]
Can I put my milk snake with my common corn snake?
If you’ve ever wondered “Can I put my milk snake with my common corn snake?” the general consensus is a resounding “no”. Experts unanimously advise against putting multiple snakes in the same enclosure. The one exception is when breeding snakes, but even that needs to be done with close monitoring and extreme caution. It doesn’t [ ]
What does a UVB light do for reptiles?
It’s common knowledge that reptiles need UVB light to survive, but what does a UVB light do for reptiles exactly? This important light source provides one of three types of UV wavelengths that plays a direct role in the physical health of reptiles and amphibians. It’s important that owners of cold-blooded pets know the purpose [ ]
Keeping Bearded Dragons As Pets
Bearded dragons, also known as beardies, are types of lizards that are native to Australia. They come in different colors, but are mostly a light tan or brown color. They have a thick and long tail plus a beard-like spiky collar on their neck. When it comes to keeping bearded dragons as pets, they require [ ]