Can snakes climb? The answer is yes!!! Some species of snake are excellent climbers and can climb walls and other man-made structures. Lightweight and fast-moving snakes, such as rat snakes and corn snakes are particularly good at climbing. But there is a “but”: whether or not a snake can climb a wall depends on what […]
Can Snakes Yawn? Yes, snakes can yawn. This is possible because rather than a simple hinge formed at the junction of the skull and lower jaw, snakes feature another set of bones in the jaw joint. These bones allow the jaw to hinge at two points, instead of a single point as happens with other […]
How To Breed Wax Worms Breeding and running your own wax worm farm is a great way to save money and fuel (no more trips to the pet shop for these fatty little worms.) Breeding waxworms could be a valuable skill especially when you are a reptile owner or keeper. Breeding these little critters can […]
Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles or MBD is one health issue which a reptile pet owner may, unfortunately, have to deal with. Indeed, lizards, turtles, and other pet reptiles have great potential for living long lives. These amazing creatures can be a lifelong pet for your family. Medical conditions like […]
Snakes Questions Snakes are probably the most misunderstood and poorly perceived group of species in the world. Although snakes are gentle creatures with a lot of benefits to the ecosystem, they are seen as sly, cunning and altogether evil. Which they just aren’t. Apart from these negative associations, many of us know little about snakes […]
DIY Superworm Farm: How to breed Superworms Knowing how to breed superworms is a valuable skill if you are a reptile, bird, or amphibian keeper since superworms can be fed to a variety of pets. Superworms are similar to Superworms only that they are much bigger and have higher calcium content which is good for […]
Differences between Snake, Lizard, and Turtle eggs Being able to identify reptile eggs is important as it helps you know whether those eggs in your backyards are simply turtle eggs or the eggs of a more menacing reptile such as a snake and whether you need to relocate them or not. Additionally, as a reptile […]
Frog Symbolism For many cultures around the world, frogs represent fortune. This is the general consensus, from modern Japan to ancient Egypt. Of course, they do have negative connotations as well. However, the positive symbols of frogs overwhelm the negative symbolisms. This is mainly down to when they appear. In many parts of the world, […]
How to Build a Snake Rack Knowing how to build a snake rack is a valuable skill to have as a snake breeder or snake keeper. If you have more than one snake or you are a breeder, you will want to invest in a snake rack system. Snakes don’t do well being housed in […]
Lizards Symbolism Lizards represent many things to many cultures. This makes lizard symbolism not only diverse but also complex and intricate. In general, lizards hold similar status as snakes as they are viewed as similar creatures in many cultures. To many they are a symbol of resurrection, rebirth, and regeneration thanks to their ability of […]
