Lizards are fascinating animals and make great pets. Not many people are familiar with how to care for them, though. If you’re in the market for a new scaly friend, you may be wondering: What do baby lizards eat? Lizards fall into four main categories: insectivores, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. The species of lizard your … Read more
If you notice your bearded dragon sitting around with its mouth open, no, they aren’t mimicking a Venus fly trap. Similarly, if they start opening their mouth regularly, they aren’t trying to have a conversation with you. So, what are they doing when they open their mouth? Read on to understand the six main reasons … Read more
Hopefully, when you took your new bearded dragon home, the breeder or seller provided you with documentation that included important information such as your beardie’s date of birth or parentage. But if you adopt a beardie from a friend or a shelter, you may not have access to this information. While a vet should be … Read more
You probably don’t want to wait until your bearded dragon starts laying eggs or climbing the walls during mating season to know whether you have a male or a female beardie on your hands. While both look very similar, there are a few simple ways to determine the gender of a bearded dragon. In this … Read more
Many new bearded dragon pet parents are curious whether their beardies are nocturnal and will spend the evening scuttling about their habitat. But bearded dragons are actually diurnal animals, which means they are active during the day and sleep at night. This is good news, as it means they should be active at the same … Read more
Affectionate and relatively easy to care for, bearded dragons make great reptile pets. But one of the biggest challenges when it comes to raising a beardie is to get their diet right. How often should you be feeding your bearded dragon for optimal health, and what exactly should (and should not) be on their menu? … Read more
If you’re a reptile lover and considering buying or adopting one to bring home, you should be considering a bearded dragon. As well as being relatively easy reptiles to care for, they’re affectionate and will often bond with their people. They have a tendency to snuggle and treat you as a climbing post. But how … Read more
Ten Fascinating Facts About Reptiles ExoticDirect pet insurance has collected ten of the most fascinating facts about reptiles for Reptile Awareness Day on October 21st. 1. There are four main reptile groups. Crocodilians, which includes alligators and crocodiles; Squamates, which includes lizards and snakes; Tuatara, which look like lizards but differ in their bone structure; Turtles. Turtles … Read more
To commemorate Iguana Awareness Day on September 8th, we’ve collected ten of the most interesting, funny, downright weird, and fascinating facts about iguanas for your pleasure. So put the kettle on and prepare to be amazed (or at least mildly interested) by these wonderful animals. Interesting Iguana Facts 1. Iguanas can get rather big. The longest … Read more
Jamaican Iguana ~ An Endangered Species ~ The Jamaican iguana (Cyclura collei) is a large species of lizard of the genus Cyclura endemic to Jamaica. It is the largest native land animal in the country and is now on the critically endangered list. The Jamaican iguana was actually considered extinct between 1948-1990. Once found throughout Jamaica … Read more