If you’ve ever heard of the Pogona family, you probably know that the bearded dragon is one of the seven species that belong to this family of lizards. Many lizard lovers find the dragon to be a wonderful pet because of their easy going personalities. Caring for them is not hard when you know what you’re doing and you have the right facilities. Continue reading
When it comes to pets, any animal that requires live feed is quite obviously more complex than your usual dog-food-in-bowl routine. Thankfully, taking care of this creature is so rewarding, many consider them worth the effort. Continue reading
Boa Constrictors live in Central & South America and some islands in the Caribbean. Boa constrictor’s habitat varies widely depending of environmental conditions, from tropical rainforests to arid semi-desert country. However, it prefers to live in rainforest due to the humidity and temperature. In Costa Rica it can be seen in Corcovado National Park. Continue reading
Basilisks are lizards that have large hind feet with flaps of skin between each toe. This allows them to move quickly across the water and gives them the appearance of “walking on water”. Because of that they were given the nickname “Jesus Lizard”. They are native to Panama, Belize, and northwestern Colombia and Costa Rica. In Guatemala, this species is widespread, found practically anywhere where there is a water source. This species can be found in tropical and subtropical wet, moist, and dry forests. Continue reading
The species’ common name comes from a bony ridge between the eyes. It gives the appearance of a pair of spectacles. It is a crocodilian reptile. Al though they are one of the smallest crocodilian species these guys are fierce predators. It lives in a range of lowland wetland and riverside habitat and can tolerate salt water as well as fresh. In Guatemala it can be found in the northern department of Petn. It can be found in much of Central and South America. Continue reading