Do you know how to recognize the signs of dehydration in reptiles? While it’s best to prevent dehydration from happening in the first place, dehydration is potentially life-threatening, so every reptile owner needs to know how to spot it. Knowing… Continue Reading
The short answer? Yes, reptiles need a distinct day/night cycle in order to thrive in captivity. The long answer? Reptiles are incredibly in tune with, and in some ways even dependent on, the rhythms of nature. They are sensitive to… Continue Reading
Just because a reptile is labeled as “good for beginners” doesn’t mean that it’s cheap or a good idea to give to a child as a birthday present. Reptiles are exotic pets, and that means they have very specific needs in order to thrive (or even stay alive, for that matter) in captivity. Continue Reading
Did you know that reptiles perceive the world differently from humans? Their eyes are different from yours and mine, and the differences between reptile eyesight and human eyesight need to be taken into account when you’re setting up a reptile… Continue Reading
When you’re planning for a pet reptile, one of the expenses that must be considered is veterinary care. Of course, let’s be real, vets can get expensive — and that can be intimidating! While it’s never a good idea to… Continue Reading
Whether you’re building a reptile terrarium or vivarium, one consideration you need to make is choosing reptile-safe plants. This is especially important for herbivores and omnivores, since they’re the most likely to graze on any plants within their enclosure. However,… Continue Reading
HappyDragons is a multifunctional web-based app and marketplace for reptile people. Most importantly, it’s a community platform composed of reptile pet owners, breeders, and enthusiasts committed to the improvement of modern reptile keeping. Continue Reading
Guest post: Living on the island of Madagascar is a most unusual species of serpent: the Madagascar leaf-nosed snake (Langaha madagascariensis). This serpent is one of the most extreme examples of sexual dimorphism. In fact, the difference between the two sexes is so striking, you would be forgiven for thinking they’re two separate species! Continue Reading