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![How Much Do Crested Geckos Cost? [Guide For New Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/How-Much-Do-Crested-Geckos-Cost_-Guide-For-New-Owners.png)
If you are looking at getting a pet lizard, then the crested gecko may have piqued your interest. But how much can you expect to pay for one of these fascinating reptiles? Both upfront and in terms of ongoing care and maintenance? Intrigued, I spent some time pulling together all …
![How Long Can Leopard Geckos Go Without Food [What Is Normal?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/How-Long-Can-Leopard-Geckos-Go-Without-Food-What-Is-Normal_.png)
If you have recently taken on a leopard gecko, then you are going to need to be well versed in their dietary needs and nutritional requirements. For instance, how regularly do they need to be fed and how long can they go between meals? Here is what you will need …
![Why Does My Bearded Dragon Stare At Me? [Is This Positive?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Why-Does-My-Bearded-Dragon-Stare-At-Me_-Is-This-Positive_-.png)
Bearded dragons are famous for their quirky behavior. Deciphering the meaning behind each one can be challenging, much more so than in other animals. But what about staring? Why would a bearded dragon stare and what is the intention behind it? Intrigued, I decided to spend some time researching this …
![Can Bearded Dragons Drink Tap Water? [Is It Safe For Them?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Drink-Tap-Water_-Is-It-Safe-For-Them_.png)
If you own a bearded dragon, then you will likely have some questions about keeping them well hydrated. Being a lizard, how they obtain their water can vary but nonetheless, it is important that they get sufficient water. Interestingly, bearded dragons drink water, and can learn to do so from …
![Why Is My Leopard Gecko Not Eating? [And What You Can Do]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Why-Is-My-Leopard-Gecko-Not-Eating_-And-What-You-Can-Do-2.png)
Welcoming a leopard gecko into your home is a delightful experience, but it can quickly become worrisome if they stop eating. Understanding your gecko’s dietary habits is crucial, yet sudden changes can leave even experienced reptile enthusiasts puzzled. So, why is my leopard gecko not eating? Your leopard gecko might …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Earthworms_ [Do They Even Like Them_]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Earthworms_-Do-They-Even-Like-Them_.png)
Owning a bearded dragon comes with a number of questions and dietary considerations. While they do best on a diet of both insects and plant-based foods, it can be a challenge to know what are the best options. What about earthworms? Are these safe to feed and are there any …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Wax Worms? [The Facts Of This Grub]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Wax-Worms_-The-Facts-Of-This-Grub.png)
It is nice to treat your bearded dragon from time to time. Insects and grubs are often recommended and should even be a component of the diet to some extent. Of course, the age of your beardie matters, along with the specific type you offer. But what about wax worms? …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Superworms? [Are These A Good Treat?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Superworms_-Are-These-A-Good-Treat_.png)
If you own a bearded dragon, chances are you want to offer them treats every now and again. But what about superworms? Are these safe or even advisable to feed and if so, how many can you look to provide? I decided to research these insects and their suitability as …
![Why Is My Bearded Dragon Digging? [What Does This Mean?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Why-Is-My-Bearded-Dragon-Digging_-What-Does-This-Mean_.png)
When it comes to owning a bearded dragon, there are many new behaviors we soon observe and begin to learn. Digging is one of them. For some animals and pets it makes sense, but for this reptile it can be more of a challenge to think about why they may …
![Best Terrarium For Leopard Geckos [Top 5 Picks & Buyers Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Best-Terrarium-For-Leopard-Geckos-Top-5-Picks-Buyers-Guide.png)
If you are looking to take care of a Leopard Gecko, then one of your most important investments will be the terrarium in which you look to home them. Being aware of this fact, I have spent the last couple of weeks researching around to find the best terrariums and …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cheese? [What About Other Dairy?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Cheese_-What-About-Other-Dairy_.png)
If you own a bearded dragon, then you may be wondering whether you can offer them cheese. It makes sense considering they have a high requirement for calcium but can this food be safely fed? Here is what you should know. So, can bearded dragons eat cheese? Bearded dragons should …
One of the most common things that people hear about bearded dragons is that they are able to absorb water out of their environment and take it in through their skin. This theory is quite interesting when you stop to think about it, but is it true? I decided to …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Bread? [Is This Food Safe For Them?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Bread_-Is-This-Food-Safe-For-Them_.png)
Chances are, you’ve considered feeding your bearded dragon bread. But, is it even safe or healthy for them to eat it? This is what the research unanimously concluded. So, can bearded dragons eat bread? Bearded dragons should not eat bread, even in limited serving sizes or occasionally. Bread does not …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Grass? [Is This A Safe Food Source?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Grass_-Is-This-A-Safe-Food-Source_.png)
If you own a pet bearded dragon, then naturally you will have questions about what they can and cannot eat. But what about grass? Whether you have a general curiosity, or if your beardie has attempted to eat some – either way it’s important to know for sure. Here is …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Mealworms [Are They Safe For Beardies?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Mealworms-Are-They-Safe-For-Beardies_.png)
Insects and grubs are commonly fed to bearded dragons by their owners. Being rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals; they usually make a great addition to the diet. But what about mealworms in particular? Are these safe to offer, are there any benefits in doing so or are there any …
![Why Is My Bearded Dragon Twitching? [What You Need To Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Why-Is-My-Bearded-Dragon-Twitching_-What-You-Need-To-Know.png)
Seeing your bearded dragon twitching can be worrying and confusing – especially if it is the first time that you have seen it. You may have noticed specific body parts twitching or you may have even seen this response across your beardies entire body. Either way, what does this mean, …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Grasshoppers? [Is This Insect Safe?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Grasshoppers_-Is-This-Insect-Safe_.png)
Bearded dragons make wonderful pets; they are charming reptiles and taking good care of them is rewarding. Providing a suitable and healthy diet is key in the happiness and health of your pet beardie. Naturally, owners – or perspective owners – may have some questions about what bearded dragons can …
![How Often Do Bearded Dragons Poop? [Expectations & Considerations]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/How-Often-Do-Bearded-Dragons-Poop_-Expectations-Considerations.png)
If you decide to get a bearded dragon, it’s only natural to question their pooping habits and behaviors. Particularly if you are not sure what is normal for these reptiles. Besides, pooping frequency and quality can offer clear insight into your reptile’s health. And let’s be honest, it will also …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Broccoli? [Is This Vegetable Safe?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Broccoli_-Is-This-Vegetable-Safe_.png)
Bearded Dragons are cool, tropical pets to own. Of course, you need to do your research on the proper care of your pet Bearded Dragon, with their own unique needs and requirements. Diet is especially important; you’ll need to know exactly what they should, like and are unable to eat. …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Lettuce? [What Owners Must Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Lettuce_-What-Owners-Must-Know.png)
If you own a bearded dragon, then naturally you are going to have some questions about suitable foods to offer them. But what about lettuce? Is this a healthy food to provide and are there any benefits of including it in your beardies diet? I decided to do some research …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Eggs? [Scrambled, Raw or Cooked?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Eggs_-Scrambled-Raw-or-Cooked_.png)
If you own an exotic pet like a bearded dragon, it can be difficult to know what you can and cannot feed them. There are a number of foods we consume in our diets that we may consider giving but want to check ahead of time to ensure it is …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cauliflower? [What Owners Should Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Cauliflower_-What-Owners-Should-Know.png)
A Bearded dragons diet should consist of a variety of insects and vegetables, along with smaller servings of fruit and flowers. But what about cauliflower? Where does this fit in? Is it safe, or even beneficial to feed to your beardie? Requiring such information, I decided to do some research; …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Apples? [Considerations For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Apples_-Considerations-For-Owners.png)
Owning a bearded dragon is rewarding and taking care of their every need is vitally important to their health and well-being. For your beardie to be as healthy and happy as possible, diet is a key factor. Just like humans, your bearded dragon needs a variety of vitamins and nutrients …
![Can Bearded Dragons Eat Spinach? [Is It Safe & Healthy?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Eat-Spinach_-Is-It-Safe-Healthy_.png)
One of your primary considerations as a bearded dragon owner is what you can and cannot feed them. But what about spinach? Is this green leafy vegetable safe and even healthy for a bearded dragon and should you be looking to offer it? If so how much? With these questions …
![Do Bearded Dragons Get Lonely? [A Care Guide For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Do-Bearded-Dragons-Get-Lonely_-A-Care-Guide-For-Owners.png)
If you have a pet bearded dragon, then naturally you are going to want to know how much attention that you will need to give them. Do they get lonely and are there any behaviors they may exhibit that will show they are in need of some care. Intrigued, I …
![Where Do Geckos Sleep [And Other Sleeping Habits]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Where-Do-Geckos-Sleep-And-Other-Sleeping-Habits.png)
Geckos are unique exotic pets, with a range of behaviors and traits that owners need to accommodate for. But what about sleeping? How do these lizards acquire there rest and where do they go to do so? I decided to research the topic to find answers to these kind of …
![Can Bearded Dragons Recognize Their Owners? [& Their Name?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Recognize-Their-Owners-.png)
Bearded Dragons are hugely rewarding pets in many different ways. As an owner, you put so much love and attention into their care that it would be nice to know if they appreciated your efforts and associated you with looking after them. Intrigued, I decided to do some research. I …
![Do Geckos Like To Be Held? [Or Are They More Of A "Display" Pet?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Do-Geckos-Like-To-Be-Held_-Species-Guide-For-Owners.png)
Owning an exotic pet like a gecko comes with a range of questions and considerations. One such area is handling. Are geckos a pet that you can hold, or is this kind of human interaction off the table? I decided to do some research on the topic to help you …
![Do Geckos Lay Eggs? [There's More To It Than You Think]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Do-Geckos-Lay-Eggs_-Theres-More-To-It-Than-You-Think.png)
You may be wondering how your pet gecko reproduces. Do they lay eggs or do they produce offspring through live birth? While it may be more obvious for other types of reptiles and lizards, it is not directly obvious with this smaller species. Intrigued and curious, I conducted some research …
![Can Bearded Dragons Swim? [Everything You Need To Know]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Can-Bearded-Dragons-Swim_-Everything-You-Need-To-Know.png)
Whether or not bearded dragons can swim is a curiosity for many. For relatively large lizards that live in hot, sparse environments in the wild, naturally, you would think that they are unable to, or be completely ineffective swimmers. They sporadically drink water, so it would make sense for them …
![Are Geckos Dangerous? [What Owners Need To Be Aware Of]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Are-Geckos-Dangerous_-What-Owners-Need-To-Be-Aware-Of.png)
If you are looking to get a pet gecko, then one of your primary concerns will be whether they are, or can be, dangerous. Are they a highly defensive reptile, likely to attack at an opportune moment? I decided to conduct some research into the topic. I would like to …
![Do Bearded Dragons Have Teeth? [The Interesting Answer]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Do-Bearded-Dragons-Have-Teeth_-The-Interesting-Answer.png)
Bearded dragons are quite the interesting reptile that are very distinctive and in many ways. It recently occurred to me that I didnt know whether they have teeth or not and what this could mean for an owner. I decided to conduct some research into the topic to understand further. …
![How Big Do Geckos Get? [With Size Chart By Age Tables]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/How-Big-Do-Geckos-Get_-With-Size-Chart-By-Age-Tables.png)
Geckos are considered small lizards; but how big do they eventually get? What kind of size (length and weight) will they grow to and what factors are important to them fulfilling their potential? Here is all that you are going to want to know. So, how big do geckos get? …
![Do Geckos Have Teeth? [I Couldn't Quite Believe This]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Do-Geckos-Have-Teeth_-I-Couldnt-Quite-Believe-This.png)
Geckos are interesting lizards with a range of their own unique traits and characteristics. But what about teeth; do they possess these like other animals and mammals? I was very interested by this question, so I did some research. Here is what I found. So, do geckos have teeth? Yes, all geckos …
![Can Geckos Eat Fruit? [Important Considerations For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Can-Geckos-Eat-Fruit_-Important-Considerations-For-Owners.png)
Fruit is a readily available food and you may consider offering your gecko some as a treat, but it’s important to ask if it’s safe for them to eat. One of the most common inquiries from gecko owners is regarding their diet. So I have decided to conduct some thorough …
![Do Lizards Fart? [Can This Reptile Suffer From Flatulence?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Do-Lizards-Fart_-Can-This-Reptile-Suffer-From-Flatulence_.png)
One of the most common questions about animals is whether they fart or not. But what about reptiles. More specifically what about lizards? Can they fart, and do they suffer from flatulence? Interested in the topic, I decided to conduct some research. I would like to present that information here …
![My Dog Ate A Lizard [Should You Be Concerned & What To Do]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/My-Dog-Ate-A-Lizard-Should-You-Be-Concerned-What-To-Do.png)
One minute you are walking or playing with your dog, the next you see or notice that they have eaten a lizard. What do you do – is it a cause for concern? Naturally, you’ll be concerned, but this is how you should approach it. So, what should you do …
![What Do Bearded Dragons Like To Play With? [The Options]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/What-Do-Bearded-Dragons-Like-To-Play-With_-The-Options.png)
As an owner of a bearded dragon, one of your primary responsibilities is keeping them sufficiently entertained and occupied. Besides, nobody wants their pet to be bored and unhappy. Giving them things to play with is ideal here – but what do they like and what is recommended? Here is …
![What Worms Can Leopard Geckos Eat? [12 Worms To Consider]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/What-Worms-Can-Leopard-Geckos-Eat_-12-Worms-To-Consider.png)
As insectivores, leopard geckos thrive on a carnivorous diet of bugs and grubs. You’ll often see recommendations for worms as part of this. But a little bit of research quickly shows that they are not all the same. Different worms have very different nutrient profiles. Naturally, we begin to question …
![How Big Do Bearded Dragons Get? [Size Guide For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/How-Big-Do-Bearded-Dragons-Get_-How-Big-Do-They-Get_.png)
An important aspect of owning a bearded dragon is being aware of their growth rate and expected final size. Besides, we need to consider their enclosure and make arrangements ahead of time. Understanding the significance of their size on their care and your ownership, I decided to spend some time …
![Are Geckos Good Pets? [Should You Be Looking To Get One?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Are-Geckos-Good-Pets_-Should-You-Be-Looking-To-Get-One_.png)
Geckos. The small colorful lizard with thousands of species. But what are they like to keep and care for as pets? Are they considered suitable for most owners, are they friendly, and what species are best to keep? With these questions in mind, I spent an afternoon researching all about …