When a turtle is frightened, it will pull its head in quickly, forcing air out of its lungs. It's normal for a new turtle to be hesitant about you even when they're well socialized. They recognize...
Category: Reptiles
Contrary to what cartoons would have you believe, turtles are attached to their shells. They can't take them off because a turtle's shell is part of its skeleton, also known as an exoskeleton or...
Turtles are incredibly tough creatures that can survive a lot with their shells, but they can still get bacterial infections. Turtles with bacteria problems often display lethargy or wildly erratic...
Snakes can fit in incredibly tiny spaces. If its head fits, so will the rest of the snake because they are hyper-flexible and made almost entirely of muscle that helps them move. It's easy for...
Some snakes like the Rhabdophis Tigrinus steal their venom by eating toxic toads and storing the poison in special sacs. Plus, pregnant Rhabdophis Tigrinus can pass this venom along to their unborn...
Snakes don't have any eyelids, which might contribute to their poor eyesight. However, they can see even if it's not their keenest sense. Meanwhile, a snake's sense of smell is outstanding and...
