Posts from: November 14, 2021

Hognose snakes are increasingly gaining popularity as pets. Sure, you may have never even heard of a hognose snake until recently, but these reptiles have adorable characteristics, such as an upturned nose, a silly-looking grin, and a tendency to play dead. So, it’s no wonder that you are amongst the growing number of people who …

Bearded Dragons are resilient, docile, and easy-to-care-for creatures that make excellent pets for lizard enthusiasts. Affectionately referred to as Beardies, these scaley little guys are omnivorous, meaning that their diet consists of a range of both plant matter and insect meat. If you’re a first-time Bearded Dragon owner, or you’re interested in getting one as …

There is an old tale that claims salt will repel snakes. It’s not true. There aren’t any natural snake repellents. The myth may have come from the fact that salt kills snails and slugs. However, salt does not have the same effect on snakes. Not all snakes are harmful, and many people keep them as …

Who wouldn’t want a tiny dragon as a pet? Named for the brush of scales adorning their chins, Bearded Dragons make excellent animal companions, providing their humans with plenty of love and entertainment. What’s more, they’re super intelligent, which makes them relatively easy to train. In this post, I’ll take you through some ways to …

One evening, I had the shock of my life. My 8-year-old son was standing in his room, saying the strangest words, and I was worried whether he was swearing! Concerned, I asked him what on earth he was talking about. “Mommy, did you know that oviparous means egg-laying, while viviparous means born alive?” he innocently …