Here are some important lizard and snake care tips that will change your reptile’s life for the better.
Lizard Love And Care
One of the biggest problems with having lizards as pets is the lack of proper care for these animals. Lizards eat quite a bit of invertebrates so they need to have decent amount available to them. Another thing to make note of, is that a lizard’s food needs to be dusted with calcium.
Part of your lizard care, it’s helpful to be mindful of the fact that lizards are desert dwelling creatures from Australia. They are exposed to a lot of ultraviolet light and heat in their natural habitat. Knowing this, we must get the right type of bulbs in their tank which is very important. We need to create to right amount of heat, humidity and space (tank size) in their domesticated environment. It is your responsibility as a lizard parent also, to make sure that nothing in the tank can harm them by eating something hazardous to your lizard.
As any animal you welcome in your life, you must make time for them. Lizards are calm and great companions that need to be taken out of their tank daily. Have them sitting on your lap, handle them with love and devotion. Lizards enjoy this time and attention with you.
Snake Love And Care
The size of the snake you have in your home needs to be sensible and reasonable. As a lover of animals, we need to do what is best for the animal. It is not a humane decision to bring a large snake into the home. Small snakes can be held by one person, with large snakes it is required for them to be held by 2 people due to their weight.
An important point in snake care is the proper diet. Snakes eat whole prey, mammals like small mice. If this is difficult for you, you might want to think twice before making the decision to be a snake parent. The little pink dots above their lip are heat sensitive pits. They use these to detect very subtle temperatures as a hunting mechanism. There is less issues when it comes to calcium problems with snake like there is with lizards. The reason for this is because snakes eat animals whole which includes their bones.
The temperature of your snake’s tank is very important, the ultraviolet light isn’t as critical as it is for lizards but it is required for snakes as well. When you see your snake’s tongue flicking, this is a sign of investigating their environment. They are tasting and smelling the area.
Snakes enjoy baths 2-3 times a week to make sure they are well hydrated, especially because they are living in a tank. This is great bonding time for the two of you. Be sure to let them out often to stretch out and of course, for your love and attention.
These are some lizard and snake care tips to help you and your reptile flourish and live a long, happy, healthy life.