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Explore articles about a wide selection of reptiles and amphibians, including popular species such as bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and corn snakes.

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Fire Ball Python Morphs: Facts And Pictures

Are you looking for a new snake and can’t decide which one to try? Perhaps you have heard good things about fireball python morphs and want to know more? Whatever reason brought you here today, we have the answers for you! We know how tricky it can be to find information about snakes. It leaves many of us frustrated an

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Can Domesticated Bearded Dragons Go Outside?

Of course, we know that bearded dragons are often seen in the wild. However, domesticated beardies are adapted to spending time in a controlled environment under the watchful eye of their human friends. Although many owners of these reptiles will have wondered whether their little buddy could benefit from some time out

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What To Do With Your Bearded Dragon While On Vacation

Vacations should be relaxing, with no worries about what’s going on back home. This is easier said than done if you have bearded dragons. What are your plans for them while you are away? How can you care for a bearded dragon while on vacation? You may be surprised by how easy all this is to sort out. A healthy dragon c

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15 Things Your Bearded Dragon Hates!

Bearded dragons are popular pets due to their docile nature and general friendliness. However, just like any pet, they have certain things that annoy them. While you may see your bearded dragon as a passive reptile with a calm temperament, if he/she is exposed to something they don’t like, they can quickly become anxio

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Why Does A Bearded Dragon Hiss? You Better Be Careful!

Bearded dragons are a popular pet for many people. They are often kept as pets, and they can be very friendly to humans. However, there is one thing that may have surprised you about yours: hissing. The hissing of a bearded dragon may seem like odd behavior, but it’s actually quite common. In fact, some people even thi

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Do Bearded Dragons Smell Bad?

While considering which pet to have, the way a pet smells might not be the first thing that comes to mind when making your decision. Getting a stinky pet, on the other hand, maybe a nightmare, and it is a stench that is extremely difficult to get rid of. If you’re thinking about getting a bearded dragon as a pet, you m

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Are Bearded Dragons Territorial? Can They Live Together?

When it comes to housing bearded dragons, there are a lot of things to consider. Do they have enough room? Are they getting enough warmth and heat? Should they live on their own, or do they need another beardie for the company? These are all important, and it comes without surprise that many bearded dragons are often s

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6 Reasons Why Bearded Dragons Dig At Night

Thanks to their calm temperament and friendly nature, bearded dragons make excellent pets. However, it does take a lot of caring and responsibility to look after one properly. With so much responsibility, bearded dragon owners have to understand everything about their beardie in order to know how to keep them happy and

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Can Bearded Dragons Get Bored?

Bearded dragons are often considered as cute pets, but they can also be quite challenging to care for. They require a lot of attention and patience, especially when they are young. If you want to raise them properly, you should know their behavior patterns and habits – and this includes knowing and understanding how to

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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Any Type Of Fish?

Bearded dragons can eat a range of things, from crickets and mealworms to leafy greens. Fish seems like a great tasty treat with a lot of nutritional value for reptiles. But is it really safe to feed fish to your bearded dragon? We take a look at what you can feed your beardie and why you need to be careful what you fe

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The Mystery Of The Tsuchinoko

Every human society possesses its own inert folklore, stories passed down from generation to generation, often regarding one monster or another that roams the dark places where children aren’t supposed to wander. But is that all they are? Stories? Like the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, or the Mothman of Point Pleasant, W

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Why Is My Bearded Dragon So Small?

Bearded Dragons have to be some of the coolest pets on the planet. They’re so different from your typical hamster, mouse, cat, or dog, and they’re a pretty great lizard to own for beginners who want to start owning more reptile pets in their life. They take up comparatively little space when compared to other pets and

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Is Chicken Good For Bearded Dragons? All You Need To Know

Bearded dragons are fast becoming one of the most popular reptiles to be seen in homes around the world. A great option as pets, these modern-day dinosaurs are good for those with young children, as well as adults who are looking for something different from your standard dog or cat for a pet. With brilliant personalit

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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Turnip Greens? Pros & Cons

Bearded dragons are one of the coolest pets you can own. Native to Australia, these frilly lizards are reptiles which makes them incredibly different from you and us. The O.G. solar-powered crew, reptiles like bearded dragons love to bask in the sunlight to recharge their batteries. But, this ‘basking to recharge’ way

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What To Do When A Bearded Dragon Is Dehydrated

Dehydration is something that we have all suffered with at least once. People usually get dehydrated without even realizing it, and it is only once you get a big headache that you realize that you have not had any water all day. While people can easily understand and communicate that they are dehydrated, the same canno

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Can Bearded Dragons Eat Kiwifruit?

The bearded dragon is a lizard that has been around for over 100 million years and can be found in all parts of the world except Antarctica. They are commonly known as “bearded lizards” because they have a long, beard-like tail which is usually brown or black with white spots. The male bearded dragons have longer beard

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Why Do Bearded Dragons Lick Everything?

Has your bearded dragon started licking everything, and you don’t know why? Maybe this is your first time caring for a bearded dragon, and you want to know if their licking is normal or not. Or maybe you are curious about the behavior of bearded dragons and want to know more. Whatever brought you here today, we have th

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Why Is My Bearded Dragon Shaking Its Head?

Bearded dragons are reptiles native to Australia. These animals are very docile and friendly. They are often kept as pets because they are good at hiding from predators. Bearded dragons are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and meat. Their diet consists mainly of insects, fruit, vegetables, and other types of ve

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How Large Will My Bearded Dragons Get? The Truth!

Bearded dragons are lizards native to Australia and New Guinea. They are known for their long tongues, large heads, and distinctive facial hair-like spines. The largest species can weigh over 30 pounds. Bearded dragons are very social animals who live in groups called colonies. These colonies usually consist of several

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How Long Can A Bearded Dragon Go Without Water?

Bearded Dragons are very interesting creatures. If you’ve ever owned a bearded dragon, then you know that they can go a fairly long time without drinking water. However, it’s absolutely critical for any bearded dragon owners or anyone who is interested in buying a bearded dragon to understand how bearded dragons stay h

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