Many reptiles survive and thrive on a diet of insects. For most, this means crickets. But sometimes, having a diet of just one type of insect gets a little tiresome and may even be nutritionally deficient. Spice up your reptile's diet by adding a variety of insects and other creatures. You may have the time and inclination to collect insects or worms in your yard with the use of butterfly nets and spades. The biggest concern associated with wild-caught insects is the potential for pollution and pesticides to affect your reptile. If these are not prevalent in your area, spend some time outdoors and catch a few bugs. Bees, wasps and lightening bugs should be avoided. Don't feed anything you cannot identify. Smooth caterpillars, spiders, crickets, grasshoppers, crane flies, aphids and even maggots can all be fed to your insect-loving reptile.
Professional herpetologists and pet owners have long debated the value of feeding live prey to reptiles. With some it’s a good idea, with others it’s not – in fact it can be dangerous.
Nothing is more important in keeping a reptile than providing an easily accessible, clean water source. In fact, water is the most important nutrient. Here’s what you need to know.
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