by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Lizards, Reptiles
Red eared sliders are semi aquatic turtles that are very commonly kept as pets. Unfortunately, lack of understanding what they require means that many red eared sliders have died from improper care. While they are not overly demanding as pets, many unsuspecting owners...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Lizards, Reptiles
The scientific name for leopard gekos is Eublepharis Macularius. They may live 20 or more years and grow to be approximately 8-10 inches long. Their common coloring is yellow and white with black spots (hatchlings start out striped, and gradually change to the spotted...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Lizards, Reptiles
Species: Anolis carolinensis.Sometimes also called American chameleons, although they are not true chameleons. They can do a color change from green to brown, especially when stressed.Quite readily available in the pet trade.Life span averages around 4 years,...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Reptiles, Turtles
North American box turtles are mainly terrestrial turtles, although they do spend some time in shallow water (Asian box turtles tend to be a bit more aquatic). Compared to aquatic turtles such as red eared sliders, they are more challenging and complex pets, and are...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Lizards, Reptiles
Bearded dragons are generally docile, and their aggressive displays are rarely seen in captivity. It is reported that even wild bearded dragons will sometimes allow themselves to be picked up without a struggle. Popular as pets, bearded dragons or...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Choosing Your Pet, Reptiles, Turtles
Tortoises can make an interesting pet, although they can present a challenge, due to their size and dietary habits. Their diets vary based on species, but all need quite a variety of foods, with careful attention paid to the amount of roughage as well as...
