Tag: Reptile health

While the name 'dragon food' can conjure images of exotic ingredients, for pet owners, it most often refers to the diet of a bearded dragon, a popular pet lizard. A common question is whether this diet is high in sugar, and the answer largely depends on the choices a pet owner makes, particularly regarding fruit intake.

According to the Edmonton Humane Society, live feeding is considered unnecessarily cruel and presents significant risks to both predator and prey. This article explores the numerous issues with live feeding, providing essential information for responsible pet owners to understand the serious problems associated with this outdated practice.

Feeder insects purchased from stores are often nutritionally deficient, lacking vital vitamins and minerals compared to their wild counterparts. This critical nutrient gap can lead to serious health issues for your reptile or amphibian, which is why understanding what is gut loading is essential for responsible pet ownership.

Snake are carnivores and do not contain refined sugars; therefore, a living snake has effectively zero grams of sugar, a carbohydrate not present in its meat-based diet. This question often stems from a misunderstanding of snake biology and confusion with the viral "sugar snake" chemistry experiment. Understanding the actual physiology of these reptiles reveals a fascinating world of carnivorous metabolism entirely different from that of humans.