Beginners Guide

Do Chameleons Really Have Teeth?

Many people think that chameleons don’t have teeth because they rely on their tongues to snag prey. However, this is not true! Chameleons actually tiny, teeth that aren’t visible to the naked eye! You can see a chameleon’s teeth by looking at its mouth up close. Chameleons have what’s called (Acrodont Dentition) which basically means…

Do Geckos Eat Cockroaches? Are They Safe?

Although, Roaches wouldn’t be a lizard’s first choice of food they are very easy to catch. Geckos and other reptiles can eat a variety of live insects happily without a problem “but can” or do geckos eat cockroaches? Yes, Geckos can eat cockroaches, however, if these roaches are the types found in your average house…

Can Leopard Geckos Swim? Read This First!

Because the leopard geckos are native to dry desert areas of Afghanistan, Iraq, and northwest India they don’t spend much of their time around water, unlike the geckos that are native to the rain forest. This brings us to the question can leopard geckos swim? No! Unfortunately, Leopard geckos cannot swim, however, they can run across…

Do Geckos Have Eyelids? Let’s Find Out!

Geckos are a fascinating type of lizard that is native to the warmer parts of the world. Their preferred habitats are usually the rain forests and feed on a variety of insects. Although they are 1,500 species of geckos that come in different sizes and colors most of them do have similarities. However, there is one…

Where Do Iguanas Sleep?

Iguanas are very active when awake. They are extremely fast and agile on land, with strong jaws and razor-sharp teeth for eating things like leaves, fruits, and flowers. They are 100% vegetarian and generally prefer to live near water in the wild. But where do Iguanas sleep? Because Iguanas are at high risk of being…