Brown anoles are a small species of lizard that are very popular in captivity. They are easy to take care of and can make great pets for beginning reptile keepers. Setting up a habitat for one or more anoles requires little effort and may be placed outdoors. Your anole also will benefit from the UV......[Read More]

The yellow bellied turtle, or the yellow bellied slider, is a type of turtle that is common in the southern United States. It can be identified by a bright yellow blotch behind each ear, along with a yellow-colored shell bottom, which is called a plastron. What the yellow bellied turtle eats is depe......[Read More]

The brightly colored Dendrobates leucomelas, commonly known as the yellow-banded poison dart frog, is native to South America. Many species of this frog family defend against predators by secreting poison through their skin. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the only time one of these frogs w......[Read More]

Leopard geckos are native to India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, where they live in dry, rocky conditions. Geckos are nocturnal and generally spend much of their time underground when living in their natural habitat. The unusual patterns seen on a leopard gecko are nature's way of camouflaging them fr......[Read More]

If you keep many turtles as pets and you find it hard to tell them apart or if you have your turtle in a derby competition, you may need to find a way to distinguish it from the rest. A way you can tell your turtle apart is by painting its turtle shell with markings or small dots to distinguish it ......[Read More]

My family and I keep aquatic turtles as pets and they have been a fun and interesting addition to our household. Keeping aquatic (or water) turtles is a great experience and does not have to be difficult. ......[Read More]

Many reptile keepers spend may hours trying to create the most natural environment for their pet reptiles. Studying the natural habitat of their chosen pet and recreating in the vivarium or enclosure.......[Read More]

Standard Leopard Geckos are rather small creatures but amongst the these popular pets, there are some rather big leopard geckos that stand out. Of course there are some big ones that might even be considered giants or super giants and these larger varieties are quite popular among enthusiasts throug......[Read More]

While turtles may seem like easy,-low maintenance pets, many people are surprised at how much work they require. Adding a pet to your family can help teach children responsibility, but turtles are not the ideal pet for families with children who like to hold their pets. If you have children who can ......[Read More]

Turtles can be a fantastic pet for children, or a royal pain in your pond. If you'd like to get rid of them, or if you'd like to catch one for a family pet, a good way to go about it is to build your own wooden turtle trap. Building a turtle trap takes a little work but is almost certain to show re......[Read More]

Tangerine geckos--actually morphs, or specially-bred color variations, of leopard geckos--display intense orange coloring in a variety of patterns. Like leopard geckos, they are not difficult to keep, and can make appealing and interesting pets. If you're considering breeding your tangerine geckos,......[Read More]

Lizards are the largest group of reptiles with around 5,000 species known to exist. They have also been found on every continent except for Antarctica. Lizards eat many different things in the wild, and diets vary depending on species and environment. Since lizards can live in deserts, wetlands, f......[Read More]

Taking care of leopard geckos is just easy if you have the proper knowledge about it. And having proper knowledge about the hobby means you have an idea why there should be a leopard gecko hide in your pet's cage or vivarium. Obviously, the main purpose of the hide is for shelter and protection......[Read More]

As a new or even a seasoned owner of leopard geckos, you may experience a phenomena which is actually quite common for the leopard gecko yet may be distressing nevertheless. Your pet may lose or "drop" his tail.......[Read More]

Temperate forests in North America, also referred to as deciduous forests, are the homes of many diverse animal species. These animals have many common characteristics as well as some unique traits. While a large variety of animals continue to inhabit the forest, others that were once common, like e......[Read More]

A leopard gecko is a nocturnal reptile that lives in a semiarid environment. Whether a classroom pet or a just a pet, a leopard gecko thrives best when its tank is close to matching its natural habitat.......[Read More]

What are the common ball python morphs that are popular nowadays? How can we produce a beautiful ball python morph? This is the right article for you if you want to learn about ball python morphs because all the information you want to know are written here.......[Read More]

Albino leopard geckos are nocturnal geckos with an average lifespan of about 20 years. Unlike other geckos, leopard geckos have eyelids and lack the clinging toe pads that would enable them to climb vertical surfaces. Albino leopard geckos differ from other leopard geckos in that their skin does not......[Read More]

Anoles are a popular pet reptile. Their ease of care, small size, and interesting behaviors probably contribute to this. Additionally, they readily breed in captivity. The critical first step to breeding anoles is to properly identify their sex. This presents a few minor challenges, as there are sev......[Read More]

The Russian tortoise is a hardy species.tortise image by pearlguy from Fotolia.comThe Russian tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) is a small species of tortoise that are generally kept as pets. The popularity of the Russian tortoise can be related to its small size, between 8 to 10 inches for.........[Read More]