Soft shell turtles are ambush predators, living in the water and waiting to ambush prey. As carnivorous predators, soft shell turtles feed upon fish, mollusks, insects, reptiles and carrion. Turtle meat can provide pet softshell turtles with a nutritious treat …
Russian tortoises should graze on an array of leafy greens, flowers and shrubs. Avoid food that contains chemicals like iceberg lettuce (which provides no nutrients) and grains high in protein as too much protein can damage their protective shells. Reptiles …
Golden geckos are highly active lizards that love climbing! For optimal care, they require either a 20 US gallon high enclosure or vertical Exo Terra tank with vertical sides for climbing. Captive hatchlings should be fed daily, while adults require …
Florida softshells are carnivorous scavengers, feeding on fish, snails, crustaceans, amphibians, aquatic birds, mollusks and vegetation. Thanks to their long flexible necks and powerful legs they move swiftly on land. Sand or fine gravel substrate is best to avoid shell …
Feeding crested geckos mealworms doesn’t need to be complicated, but knowing the appropriate dosage is crucial. A general guideline for feedings would be 2 worms for every inch in length of gecko. Gut-feed the worms with calcium and vitamin supplements …
Like their counterparts, marginated tortoises are herbivorous creatures. Greens should make up most of your pet’s diet with vegetables such as squash, cucumber and mushrooms only being fed occasionally. Plants such as grasses, flowers and succulents can make great additions …
Bee pollen has long been considered “nature’s perfect food”. Packed full of proteins, vitamins, minerals, beneficial fatty acids, carotenoids and bioflavonoids as well as the only plant source of vitamin B12, bee pollen makes an excellent food source for Bearded …
Leopard geckos make an ideal beginner reptile, as they require minimal care to maintain. In this article we’ll go over some basic feeding and habitat requirements of this friendly creature. Leopard geckos are insectivorous animals and require live insects as …
Most turtle species kept as pets are omnivorous and require both plant and animal-derived nutrition for proper development. Here are some foods you could feed to your turtle: Avoid feeding them any cooked or processed foods like fried food, dairy …
Leopard geckos require a diverse diet in order to thrive, which is why it’s crucial that any insects you feed your pet contain enough nutrition. It is best practice to feed gut loaded insects for best results. Crickets, Dubia roaches, …