Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin Lizard Housing Lizards require enough space to crawl, climb and stretch out their full length with plenty of room to spare. They need water to drink and bathe in, as well as plenty of fresh food. The enclosure needs to be secure, with an escape-proof top. If your lizard is diurnal, it is awake during the day. He will need at least 10 to 12 hours of full spectrum...

Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin Lizard Diet Maybe yech to you, but yum to them! Small to medium lizards are often insectivores, with the larger sometimes partial or total vegetarians. Lizards are accustomed to eating whole animals. Crickets are the best, with less shell or "chitin," which is indigestible. Mealworms are good, but they have more chitin than crickets and can eventually block the gut...

Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin Lizards Always wash your hands before and after you hold your lizard. If your lizard is small, handle him gently. Never hold your lizard by the head or tail. Small lizards live three to five years, while larger lizards can live up to twenty years. Be sure to keep this in mind when selecting your pet. Lizards have two lungs, and can breathe through their skin ...

Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by admin Hermit Crab Food Hermit crab food can be purchased at any local pet store. It is good to use a mixture of both the solid pellet and the powder. Include fresh fruits and veggies, but do not feed citrus to them. Crabs also need calcium, so always keep a bit of cuttlebone in the tank, away from the water. It is also a good idea to purchase sea salt at your local pet s...