Updated: January 8, 2024 One of the most common questions I get on Instagram is, “My bearded dragon won’t eat greens. What am I doing wrong??!” As a reptile husbandry researcher, I have found that most health and even behavioral… Continue Reading
“Used” reptiles are the reptiles you see on Craiglist, Facebook, and your local classifieds. They’re available for all kinds of reasons—moving, financial trouble, marriage/divorce, babies, health problems, busy schedules, or my personal favorite: “kids lost interest.” Whatever the reason, there… Continue Reading
Whew! Another weekend, another excellent show from the Wasatch Reptile Expo. And in my opinion, it was our best yet! Of course, I’m a little biased here. After introducing myself as a reptile blogger, I got invited to connect with ZOO… Continue Reading
Tinley NARBC and the Wasatch Reptile Expo are coming up on the 15th, so the stars are aligned and now is the perfect time to find your reptilian soulmate. Introducing…the reptile horoscope! Compiled with a pinch of reptile education, too many… Continue Reading
I’ve gotta come clean with you guys: a good reptile vet is hard to find. Downer, right? But that’s exactly why I’m here, to help you find the exotic veterinarian of your dreams. Disclaimer: This post should not be applied to… Continue Reading
Last updated June 23, 2021. Fire. It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare, but it’s a terrifying reality for reptile keepers. Between heat lamps and flammable substrates, we need to prioritize reptile room fire safety to protect our reptiles—not only as valuable… Continue Reading
When you handle your lizards, do you end up with claw marks all over your arms? If so, it’s probably time to get out the nail clippers. Whether you have a bearded dragon, blue tongue skink, or tegu, keeping those sharp… Continue Reading
Whoo! Just got back from a week-long vacation at Lake Powell. It was perfect—soft sand beach, sleeping under the stars, lots of laughs shared with good friends, and lots of writing time. But let’s talk about REPTILES! That’s right friends: Hubby and I… Continue Reading