One question which is frequently asked, is just how exactly do snakes, and other reptiles, shed their skin? What causes them to do so? What is actually happening, physiologically underneath, when a reptile sheds their skin? And how are they similar (and different) from us, in these regards? Find our more in this educational article!

Another very commonly asked question and subject many reptile and amphibian hobbyists, enthusiasts, and pet owners have about their animal(s) is how long they are, or otherwise, how to accurately measure them in terms of their length.

One of the most common pet reptile species involved or implicated in these sorts of handling or “aggression” issues by far, have to be green iguanas.

Perhaps one of the most commonly asked questions that arises when it comes to reptiles and amphibians, collectively referred to as herptiles, whether in the wild, in captivity, or both, is there a measure of these animal’s levels of intelligence and cognitive abilities? Do they like to be petted and/or handled? Are they able to recognize their owners/keepers or other certain individuals?

One very commonly asked question posed to a variety of informational sources or in person is that of becoming a herpetologist. There is very little doubt that reptiles and amphibians, also collectively known as “herptiles” or “herps” for short, have gained an increased amount of interest and admiration amongst the public.

But what if we told you there were groups, genera, or even species of reptiles and amphibians which remain even smaller than the “average” pet reptile or amphibian!?

One commonly asked question is what makes a snake “a snake” when compared to what makes a legless lizard still a “lizard”? Are “legless” lizards really just “snakes”, or vice-versa?

When we keep these amazing animals in captivity, or as pets, however, there may be some cases where their beaks may need to periodically be trimmed or clipped.

Boas and pythons are all giant, monster snakes! But what if we told you that this is not in fact true, and does not have to be that way if one is looking for a boa or python species as a pets?