Author: Phil
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Do Snakes Have Feelings? ( Can you upset them)
Snakes have something of a bad reputation when it comes to being friendly and emotional. Behind that cold glare, there is a living creature so surely, they must be able to feel something? If you are a pet owner, you may have wondered whether your snake will emotionally bond with you, feel sad, angry, or…
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Do Geckos Lose Their Tails? The Surprising Answer
As a new gecko owner, you will likely have heard tales about tails; in short, they fall off. This can be pretty scary as a new pet owner and you will likely be concerned about whether this is true and whether it is dangerous for your pet. The good news is that while geckos do…
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Can Snakes Breathe Underwater?
There are thousands of species of snakes in the world and some of these live in the water; sea snakes being a prime example of this. However, many snakes are terrestrial but it isn’t uncommon to see one entering the water from time to time. But can snakes breathe underwater? Snakes cannot breathe underwater in…
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Do Snakes Eat Cats ( Is your cat safe? )
Animal lovers all over the world keep pet cats; they are one of the most common household pets. However, if you have a passion for pets, you will most likely want to keep more than just a single cat. Snakes are a great pet for those who want something a little different to your typical…
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Can Leopard Geckos Swim? The Surprising Answer
While leopard geckos are used to the heat, originally coming from hot countries like India, owners might like to find ways of cooling them down. Unfortunately, one of the most common methods for this involves gecko owners putting their pets into a bath thinking that they will swim. Leopard geckos cannot swim and you should…
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Do Snakes Blink? ( Eyes and Blinking )
If you have ever spent time watching your pet snake, you may have noticed that its eyes appear unmoving. You may have also wondered why these animals never seem to close their eyes; surely they get very dry and uncomfortable? A question that we are often asked is do snakes blink? No, they don’t because…