Not very long ago, we had a turtle named Augustine. Many of you will remember our years with this little guy. We sort of inherited Aug from my dad, who had received him as ...
We just saw the new blockbuster movie, Jurassic World, and it was wonderful! “Clicker-trained velociraptors?” ‘Yes, please!” As we sat in the darkened theater, I could hear the kids whispering, “Mom, can I have a ...
There are dozens of varieties of tortoises and turtles. If this is a pet you've been thinking about acquiring, it's important to bring the right one in for your families personality. Today we're going to ...
Arizona. It’s one of the most hostile, yet hauntingly beautiful places in the world. But our Sonoran desert is filled with danger for us and to our pets. One of these dangers is the Sonoran ...
For those who are new to the world of reptiles, leopard geckos can be the perfect starter pet. They are docile, friendly, naturally hypo-allergenic and very easy to care for. We’ve compiled the perfect starter ...
While desert tortoise numbers appear to be declining in the wild, the number of tortoises being held in captivity is increasing at an alarming rate. The Arizona Game and Fish Department, through its Tortoise Adoption ...
Most reptiles are carnivores, and eat whole prey or insects. Some reptiles (adult green iguanas, for example), are herbivores and eat green plants. There are about 250 species of turtles, 25 species of crocodilians, 5,500 ...