Tortoises make great pets that, if cared for properly, can live for a very long time. Before adopting a tortoise, it’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into. Everything from where it lives to what it can eat is something worth noting. Although it might seem like tortoises can eat just about anything due …
Amphibians & Reptiles
An axolotl is a water dwelling amphibian also called the “walking fish” or the “Mexican walking fish.” As might be evident from its nicknames, its characteristic feature is its tendency to walk along the bottom of its watery home. Some people like to keep axolotls as pets. They are interesting additions to tanks, they are …
Having a pond in your backyard can be an enjoyable experience, not just for you, but for the wildlife in your area as well. Ponds often encourage small ecosystems to form, sustaining from the bugs, reptiles, and amphibians that call your pond home. It often doesn’t take that long after a pond is set up …
There are very few pets that live as long as a tortoise can. In fact, on average, a pet tortoise will easily live beyond 50 years, assuming that you are caring for it properly. Naturally, this pet becomes far more of a commitment than other pets are, given how long you will be caring for …
When taking care of most lizards, you are going to want to keep a steady supply of feeding insects ready. Naturally, different lizards are going to want to have different insects, and it is important to keep a rotation of food for your lizards so that they have different food to eat, but one of …
Having a pond in your backyard can be a beautiful addition to a garden or even the centerpiece to your whole backyard. Ponds are a great source for plants, animals, and even small ecosystems to form that may not otherwise hang out in your area. However, as with having any other form of decoration in …
When it comes to owning reptiles, there’s quite a bit that you will need to think about and prepare for to make sure that you are able to give your little friends the home that they can thrive in. If you are trying to decide which lizard you want to own, you might feel overwhelmed …
Green anoles are neat little pets that lots of people like to keep in their homes. If you have recently welcomed green anoles into your home, then you might be wondering what else is able to live with them. You definitely should take the time to keep reading to find out what types of animals …
Turtles make for quite the cute and interesting pets to have, and for many reasons. They are fun to look at, they have their own unique personalities, and most of all, they live for quite a long time. As with adopting any pet, you are going to want to do what you can to research …
There are very few animals that are as fascinating as the axolotl. These neotenic animals have been the subject of scientific research, fascination, and adoration for as long as they have been known due to their unique appearance and the fact that they never leave the larval stage of life. Closely related to the tiger …