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best bearded dragon cage

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Bearded Dragon Cage Selecting the perfect enclosure for your beloved bearded dragon is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a pet owner With so many options on the market, it can feel overwhelming trying to find the right one This definitive guide breaks down everything … Read more

Snakes in Wisconsin: A Complete Guide

A minor league baseball team in Wisconsin is named after a snake — the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers — so there has to be plenty of those slithering creatures around us, right? While snakes arent as abundant in Wisconsin as they are in Texas or Arizona, dont be surprised if you encounter one when youre out … Read more

Snakes That Play Dead – A Survival Tactic Explained

Thanatosis is the animalistic art of playing dead. Creatures who use this strategy — such as the hognose snake — tend to be small and slow-moving. After all, against a bigger, faster predator, the typical “fight or flight” response doesnt always work. Hognose snakes are relatively small, making them easy prey for larger animals (including … Read more

Fascinating Facts About Green Lizards

Green lizards are some of the most common and colorful lizards found around the world. Known for their vivid green coloring, these agile climbers and quick changers have captivated people’s imaginations for ages. In this article, we’ll explore some fascinating facts about these remarkable reptiles. An Abundance of Green Lizards Across the Globe There are … Read more

12 Black Lizards in The World (with Pictures)

Not all lizards are brightly colored! Black tree monitors blend in with shadows cast by dense leaves and branches in the tropical forests where they live. Get to know these intelligent, elusive reptiles in this Q&A with Matt Evans, assistant curator of Reptile Discovery Center. Lizards come in a stunning array of colors and patterns. … Read more

red snakes

In North America and other parts of the world, you may encounter a red and black snake along your hike and wonder if youre dealing with a venomous snake species or something like a harmless milk snake. Its a valid point to ponder; many species have evolved similar color patterns in order to denote their … Read more

Managing High Humidity Levels in Your Ball Python Enclosure

This page contains paid links (details here) as well as links to the official ReptiFiles store. Purchases made from these links help fund my reptile welfare research and educational efforts. Thank you for your support! Because ball pythons are crepuscular, additional light beyond what illuminates the reptile room is not widely considered “necessary.” However, it … Read more

Slithering Snakes With Crimson Undersides

Red bellied snakes are some of the most eye-catching serpents found across North America Asia and Australia. The vibrant ruby undersides of these snakes serve a variety of purposes, ranging from warding off predators to attracting mates. While the red coloration may appear ominous, most of these snakes are nonvenomous and harmless to humans. Common … Read more