The record for the longest-lived turtle is held by one that belonged to thee royal family of the Pacific island nation of Tonga. This turtle lived from 1777 to 1965—an incredible 188 years! Turtles are known for their long lifespan and often live for 50, 75 or even 100 years, depending on the......[Read More]

When properly cared for and maintained, a greenhouse can make a perfect habitat for a veiled chameleon. Chameleons need lots of humidity to remain healthy and eggs must be incubated in a humid environment, making a greenhouse an ideal location for breeding.......[Read More]

......[Read More]

Many people have a thought that iguanas are cool pets to own. This fact depends on how good of an owner we are.......[Read More]

Turtles are beautiful, peaceful creatures that are usually welcomed in a natural environment. However, turtles can become a nuisance. This happens sometimes in man-made ponds filled with ornamental fish. Turtles need food and water to survive, and this type of environment provides plenty of both. Tu......[Read More]

Scientifically, all newts are salamanders but not all salamanders are newts. The state of Ohio has 25 native salamander species, only one of which is commonly known as a newt. The eastern red-spotted newt is a member of the notophthalmus, or North American newts genus of salamanders. It is a small, ......[Read More]

Reticulated python, measuring 10-20 feet in length on an average, is the longest snake in the world. It belongs to the python family but is different from the other pythons in its distinctive color pattern.......[Read More]

Asia's economic boom has led to the destruction of much of its reptile habitat.southern asia image by NataV from Fotolia.comIt is estimated that 351 reptile species are on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's "Red List of Threatened Species." This number, however, is.........[Read More]

The collared lizard, also known as the crevice lizard, is native throughout the central U.S. and Central America. Growing 6 to 12 inches in length, these lizards thrive in both desert and forest environments. Collared lizards are colorful, active creatures that can live up to 10 years as pets. If yo......[Read More]

The eastern collared lizard, Crotaphytus collaris, is a species of reptile native to many parts of the southwestern United States, including Oklahoma and Texas. They are a medium-sized lizard and reach up to 14 inches in length as adults. Eastern collared lizards are kept in captivity by reptile ent......[Read More]

The term tortoise refers to shelled animals that live entirely on land, as opposed to turtles that spend a majority of their time in water. A pet tortoise's diet should contain around 95 percent vegetables. These vegetables should be varied, so the tortoise is guaranteed a range of vitamins and nutr......[Read More]

With some animals it is easy to distinguish males and females. It’s hard to miss the antlers of a stag deer or the mane of a male lion. Turtles, on the other hand, don’t have obvious gender differences. In fact it’s virtually impossible to tell the sex of a turtle until it is cl......[Read More]

Among the benefits of wheatgrass are its ability to detoxify the body, help blood flow, reduce inflammation and prevent cancer. The potent plant is not just beneficial to people, but also to their pets, especially dogs. Dogs look for greens when nutrients are missing from their diets. Your puppy's c......[Read More]

Many animals make their living on the rain forest floor.rainforest image by Aleksander from Fotolia.comThe rain forest is a magnificent area in our world. It is made up of many diverse and beautiful plants, waterfalls, rivers, and animals. The rain forest is divided up into four different.........[Read More]

Turtles and tortoises are close reptilian relatives. They're so close, many people might find it hard to tell the difference between them. They are both cold blooded, omnivores, have scales, and live long lives for animals. According to the San Diego Zoo, one of the most common differences is a turt......[Read More]

......[Read More]

The red-eared slider is sometimes referred to as simply the red-eared turtle, named for the red stripes it has just behind its outer ear holes. The red-eared slider can grow to about 12 inches in length and is a popular turtle both in the exotic pet trade and as an interesting addition to backyard p......[Read More]

You may think that all pet turtles and pet terrapins are the same and therefore have the same dietary requirements. Actually, depending on the kind and breed of turtle, they can have different dietary needs but they all require an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals that you can either supply t......[Read More]

Have you ever thought it was possible to have fun with your pet anole or lizard? You can enjoy them everyday.......[Read More]

The mossy tree frog (also know simply as mossy frog) is a breed of frog that comes from northern Vietnam. The name of the frog comes from the distinctive textured moss-like skin that covers the body, which provides it with a valuable camouflage for survival in the wild. They also roll up into a ball......[Read More]