There are many distinctive features of both amphibians and reptiles that can be used to tell them apart. Two of the most obvious differences between amphibians and reptiles are the appearance of their skin and their habitats. Amphibians possess slimy, porous skin while reptiles have dry, scaly skin. Amphibians live both on land and in…
Many of us who love our pets have at some point kept fish. So it makes sense that if you are looking to bring a reptile into the family you’ll be considering an old aquarium or fish tank as a suitable reptile home. Fish however have very different requirements to reptiles. The question then becomes…
When it comes to the survival of bearded dragons, there’s a considerable difference between surviving and thriving. Simply put, surviving is the bare minimum—it’s about lasting through a particular period. Thriving, on the other hand, means doing well and growing healthily. And as a pet owner, your goal should be to ensure your bearded dragon…
Bearded dragons, like so many other lizards species, are omnivorous. They can eat a wide range of vegetables as well as many insects and even some fruits. In captivity, they should be fed a diet that is consistent with what they would eat in the wild, a range of vegetables, worms, and insects. Bearded Dragons…
Different substrates have different pros and cons, and not all of them will work for all ball pythons. The best way to find the right substrate is to take into account your specific needs as a pet owner before deciding on what you should use. For example, if you are looking for an easy-to-clean habitat…
Do Bearded Dragons Have Teeth? Bearded dragon teeth and their oral health is a critical part of any bearded dragon’s care. Unlike us humans, beardies are born with their teeth, they need them as they will eat protein and vegetation from birth. If you don’t help look after your bearded dragon’s teeth it can lead…
It’s pretty safe to say that bearded dragons are pretty well-known for being incredibly fast, but just how fast can bearded dragons run when out in the wild? Bearded dragons are a species of lizards that can sprint at speeds of up to 9 mph. This is really fast for such a small animal, and…
A bearded dragon will shed several times throughout their lifetime, but what happens to the shedded skin? Is it true some beardies eat their shedded skin and if so why? We look to answer all these questions and more inside this article. Do Bearded Dragons Eat Their Shed? Bearded dragons do indeed eat their own…