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Food and Health

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Profile: Bibron’s Thick-Toed Geckos (Pachydactylus bibronii)
Profile: Bibron’s Thick-Toed Geckos (Pachydactylus bibronii)

Profile and Characteristics
The Bibron’s gecko has a large head, stout body and its tail and legs are heavily covered with raised tubercles. When compared to other geckos, its toes appear swollen and almost rounded. Its body color is tan to gray or brown, with irregular dark bars. The African specimens reach up to 8 inches, [...]

Raising Feeder Crickets For Your Geckos

Raising Feeder Crickets For Your Geckos

If you want to keep a fresh and continuous supply of food on hand for your pet you may want to consider raising your own crickets. Not only is it cheaper to raise your own food, it will give you a better sense of satisfaction and involvement with your pet.

Enriching Your Lizards Life

Enriching Your Lizards Life

There are currently nearly 4’800 lizard species around the world, all of which have slightly different habits and will require specialised care if kept in captivity. It would be impossible to create an information sheet that could apply to all species of lizard. However, this article should give you a good idea how to create the best possible environment for your lizard, and how to keep its mind stimulated for a long, healthy and happy life. Lizards with no mental stimulation can eventually succumb to anorexia, hyperactivity, obsessive disorders and persistent attempts to escape from the enclosure.

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