If you own reptiles, then there’s a good chance that you have to keep crickets as well. Crickets are kept as a good source for many different types of pets. If you aren’t careful, then the crickets could easily die and you’ll have to go buy more of them. Did you know that if crickets …
Salamanders can be charming little creatures with more personality than you might expect. One of their quirks is that you can sometimes see them licking their own eyeballs, which can be surprising if you’re not used to these animals. Read on to learn more about salamanders, including the answer to “why do salamanders lick their …
Iguanas are very interesting lizards that many people love to keep as pets. If you have recently started caring for an iguana, then you probably already know just how cool and fun they can be. These lizards can really be excellent pets when you know how to care for them. They need to be kept …
You might be one of the many people who are drawn to owning exotic pets. Some people love standard pets such as dogs and cats, but others might be more interested in caring for lizards or snakes. If you’ve been considering buying a pet chameleon as of late, then you’re likely trying to do the …
Leopard geckos have become popular pets in North America. They’re native to India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Iraq. If you’ve recently obtained a leopard gecko, then you’re probably having a good time taking care of it. These geckos have a very interesting look and their tails are particularly interesting to look at. You might be …
Since axolotls and salamanders are part of the same species, it might seem as if you could easily have them live together in the same enclosure. However, axolotls are not exactly the same as other types of salamanders. These differences between the types of salamanders would make it difficult, but not impossible, for you to …
Keeping turtles as pets has the potential to be great. Getting to watch baby turtles grow and thrive under your care can be quite satisfying overall. If you’re new to caring for turtles, then your turtle might be quite young still. You’ve probably heard that baby turtles are supposed to grow quite a bit. This …
Many people enjoy keeping snakes as pets, and it can really be a good experience to care for snakes. There are many different types of snakes that people decide to keep as pets, but they all share certain things in common. For example, all snakes shed their skin at some point in time. Certain types …
You’ll often find that people lump toads and frogs together because of how similar they are. While it’s true that frogs and toads have certain things in common, it’s important to understand that they’re distinct. Frogs differ from toads in several ways, and you might not know the differences if you haven’t taken the time …
Axolotls are becoming increasingly popular pets among lovers of exotic animals. People are drawn to their unique appearance, particularly the smiling expression they have all the time. However, other people are afraid of axolotls. Sometimes, this is due to a distaste for amphibians—axolotls are salamanders, and their appearance can be off-putting for people who don’t …