Are there Crocodiles in the UK?
Crocodiles, with their powerful jaws and mysterious aquatic behavior, their reptilian appearance and deep ichnofossil record, are among the most charismatic animals on the planet. To many, these reptiles immediately …
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Are there snakes in the UK? (2024)
If someone asked you about the United Kingdom, you’d probably think of large cities, country roads and fields, and a temperate climate. You wouldn’t really think of snakes. So, are …
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Strawberries?
In short: Yes, but as a treat. Strawberries are really yummy and very sweet, and your dragon might love them. However, they’re not the best addition to a bearded dragon’s …
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Grapes?
Bearded dragons are awesome pets, and it’s really important to know what they need to eat to stay healthy. You probably know they love munching on veggies and bugs, but …
Reptiles and Common Parasites
Although we don’t often like to dwell on the thought, most animals are prone to parasites of one sort or another and reptiles are obviously no exception. The growth of …
How Reptiles Reproduce
Reptilian reproduction forms one of the key turning points in evolution; when the first reptiles broke free from their amphibian ancestors’ dependence on water for breeding, their conquest of the …
The Sense Organs of Snakes
Like other animals, snakes rely on their senses to know what’s going on around them, but much of the structure of their sense organs is quite different – and in …
Snakes and Snake Bites
As every snake-keeper knows, once your friends and colleagues find out your choice of pets, it’s only a matter of time before someone turns the conversation around to poisonous snakes …
The Giant Tortoises of the Galapagos: A Case Study
Of all of the unique species to be found on the Galapagos islands, the giant (Geochelone nigra) – the world’s largest tortoise – is probably the best known and certainly …
Breeding Dragons in Captivity: A Case Study
Reaching a length of up to 10 feet (3m) and an average weight of 10 stones (64kg) or more, the world’s largest living lizard, the Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) bears …