Reptiles

You’ve probably heard it screamed all over the reptile forums: “DON’T BUY HEAT ROCKS!” But this can be confusing for new reptile owners — after all, if heat rocks are...

As in most aspects of the reptile hobby, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions when it comes to reptile parasites, especially internal parasites. Let’s clear some things up,...

Reptile parasites have a lot of potential causes outside of feeder insects. Anti-parasitic medications can be traumatic for a reptile’s system, so although you can rely on repeated doses of...

Like most problems, the best way to solve reptile obesity is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Excessive weight gain has many potential causes, so there are many...

Fat by itself isn’t a bad thing, but too much of it is. Excess fat accumulation makes it hard for a reptile to move around, puts strain on their organs,...

Can reptiles get fat? The short answer is that yes, of course reptiles can get fat — just like any other animal. The long answer, however, is that there are several...