Did you know that too much moisture in your pet’s cage creates the perfect environment for mold, mildew, and other bacteria to grow? Not only are these pathogens not good for the health of your pet, they’re not good for your health either.
Hydrating Improperly
Because different species have different moisture requirements, the best way to know if your pet is getting enough humidity and moisture in its environment is to do your research.
Feeding Incorrectly
Although it’s true that the majority of pet lizards are carnivores, not all lizards eat insects. Some are actually herbivores and will get sick if you feed them too much protein.
Feeding Incorrectly
Offering food in the incorrect size is another problem involving food. While snakes can stretch their jaws and consume prey that is larger than their own head, the same is definitely not true for lizards, tortoises, frogs, toads, and turtles.
Improper Handling
It might seem silly to have to say this, but not all reptiles and amphibians enjoy being picked up and handled by people. There are a multitude of species commonly kept as pets that we’d consider “look not touch” animals.
Providing an Improper Enclosure
First and foremost, while maintaining a pet reptile or amphibian, the size of the enclosure is a crucial consideration. The health of your pet may suffer if the vivarium is too tiny.
Keeping Multiple Animals Together
Many species of reptiles and amphibians are territorial and accidentally placing two males together could actually incite aggression between the two animals to the point that they harm one another.
Keeping Multiple Animals Together
Therefore don’t make the mistake of assuming you automatically have a male and female. Take your pet to the vet to have its gender checked if you are unsure.