Green iguanas (Iguana iguana) look like miniature dinosaurs. Since dinosaurs are very cool, many people want to own a real, living, mini-dino look-a-like. Even better, unlike many reptiles, it is believed that the green iguana can form a social bond with people. But how much are green iguanas? Green iguanas cost 10 – 35 dollars, …

Horses are amazing creatures who add incredible richness and purpose to their owners’ lives. Caring for horses is a labor of love as they do not make the job easy; in fact, most horses seem to spend a large amount of their time contemplating how to die or injure themselves. A horse who stops eating …

When you get a hamster from a pet store, there is no reliable way to tell how old it is. Normally pet stores sell hamsters that are 1 to 2 months old, but some individuals may live on the shelf for much longer. The best you can do is guess their age based on their …

When deciding to keep cichlids in your home aquarium, one of the many informed decisions that need to be made is “What to keep with them?” Cichlids are renowned for their aggressive behavior and tendency to eat most things in their tanks, but what about mollusks? Do cichlids eat snails? Although generally believed not to …

Chameleons are becoming popular reptilian pets as they are fascinating creatures that change colors and climb branches all day long. You, as a Chameleon owner, will know that these reptiles enjoy a heating light during the day, but do they require one for the night? Chameleons are not nocturnal animals, meaning they are active during …

If your cat enjoys following you around, doing everything with you, sleeping with you, and feels upset if you leave them alone, it’s likely that your cat has become obsessed with you. Your cat may be obsessed with you because they’re insecure, lonely, anxious, have separation anxiety, were rescued from challenging circumstances, were coddled as …

Traditional cat litter typically contains bentonite, a natural material that clumps when damp. However, it makes some cat owners nervous because if ingested, it swells, and if the cat has eaten too much, it could block up the animal’s digestive tract. Also, the way bentonite is mined isn’t eco-friendly. So can you use wood shaving …

Tennis balls have been used for years by dog owners all around the world. Dogs seem to love these balls, too, as they will chase them for hours at a time. Dogs seem to love their chewiness and the yellow fuzz that coats the outside of the ball. But are tennis balls actually safe for …

Many people love fish, and when you see your beloved fish acting strange, it can cause you to wonder what is going on. There are some actions that can cause you to wonder if your fish is having a stroke. So, can fish actually have strokes? Fish are animals with a brain, and a stroke …

Green anoles (Anolis carolinensis) are considered the most popular lizard species in the southern states. Known for their color-changing abilities, green anoles are commonly, but inaccurately, referred to as American chameleons. Make no mistake, anoles come from a different family than the Old World lizards. They’re actually closer to iguanas than they are to true …