Tortoises often enjoy eating petunia flowers due to their colorful florets and leaves, however only small quantities must be fed as this plant contains potential toxins that could prove toxic for their wellbeing. Perennial sun-lovers that thrive in most soil …
Leopard geckos are insectivores, meaning they primarily feed on insects such as crickets, wax moth larvae, mealworms, grubs, hornworms, grasshoppers, dubia roaches and locusts in the wild. Feed your reptile only feeder insects as meat may contain harmful bacteria and …
No. While fruit may provide essential nutrition to tortoises, they shouldn’t form the bulk of their diet due to high sugar levels that could potentially cause digestive issues in some tortoises. Tortoises benefit greatly from eating apples as they contain …
House geckos are fascinating species of reptile that can be found all around the world. Distinguished by their ability to scale walls and ceilings with ease and distinctive appearances. House gecko diets typically consist of insects and arachnids; these lizards …
Gargoyle geckos are omnivorous reptiles, feeding on insects, vegetables and fruit in equal measures. When providing your reptile with prey such as insects like flies, wax worms, mealworms or crickets to feed to it will benefit greatly – gut load …
Greek tortoises are generally gentle reptiles and can form bonds with humans if all their needs are met, though being picked up may cause stress that could lead to respiratory infections or shell rot/metabolic bone disease. Offer your tortoise a …
Leopard geckos need various nutrients from the feeder insects they consume, including calcium supplements to prevent metabolic bone disease. Therefore, it’s essential that these insects be gut loaded prior to being fed back to your reptile. Feeder insects such as …
An unwilling tortoise to eat could be suffering from various illnesses or disorders; to properly identify their cause it’s essential that we observe their behavior and environment closely. Make sure that the food offered to your tortoises on a regular …
Crested geckos can be fed a range of live insects, such as dubia roaches and crickets. Other options may include superworms, hornworms, mealworms and wax worms. Avoid feeding crested geckos citrus fruits like oranges as these contain high concentrations of …
Terrapin turtles, being carnivorous creatures, require plenty of animal protein. Choose low-fat meat, fish, and shellfish as sources for essential dietary necessities. Vegetables are also essential, but those without high nutritional value such as iceberg lettuce and watercress should be …