Explore the Outdoors!

Author: Andy P.

  • Do fish make saliva? (Answered and explained!)

    Do fish make saliva? (Answered and explained!)

    Todays mouthwatering post is about fish! I recently wrote two articles about whether birds and Iguanas produce saliva or not as this is not always obvious. For fish, this question may be even more relevant as no can actually see them drool under water? But maybe you have seen a fish spit above water? This…

  • Is Potting Soil Safe for Reptiles and Amphibians? (Organic or not?)

    Is Potting Soil Safe for Reptiles and Amphibians? (Organic or not?)

    When you want to add plants to your amphibian’s tank, it’s important that you choose a safe type of soil. There are many different soil options available and many amphibian owners aren’t sure which one is right for their pet. On this page, we’re going to discuss what soil is safe for amphibians. The safest…

  • How to sanitize rocks for reptiles? (Full guide!)

    How to sanitize rocks for reptiles? (Full guide!)

    Rocks are an important part of any reptile’s life. They provide a sense of security, hiding places, and also help with regulating your reptile’s body temperature.    Although the type of rocks that are suitable may vary, it does not matter if you have lizards, snakes, turtles, fish, frogs or toads; the procedure to clean…

  • Why Are Gargoyle Geckos So Expensive? (Explained!)

    Why Are Gargoyle Geckos So Expensive? (Explained!)

    Although the Gargoyle Gecko is quite popular and readily accessible in many pet stores today, they require a relatively high initial investment. Gargoyle Geckos can be expensive for several reasons: Overall, the cost of owning a Gargoyle Gecko reflects its rarity, unique appearance, care requirements, and the time and effort put into breeding these fascinating…

  • How many times can a lizard regrow its tail? (Answered!)

    How many times can a lizard regrow its tail? (Answered!)

    Autotomy is the purposeful loss of a body part found throughout the animal kingdom, but is most common in invertebrates. One of the more famous examples of this is lizards losing, or dropping, their tails as a strategy to avoid predators.

  • Where Do Seagulls Sleep? (Hint: They are Social!)

    Where Do Seagulls Sleep? (Hint: They are Social!)

    “Seagull” is a colloquial term that refers to a large number of gull species. There are 28 different gull species found in North America, which are spread throughout the coasts, inland areas and areas around fresh water. Seagulls usually sleep in colonies of the same species and have a sophisticated sleep system to help protect…

  • Which Birds Eat Spiders? (10 birds that do!)

    Which Birds Eat Spiders? (10 birds that do!)

    But which birds eat spiders? How do you attract spider-eating birds to your backyard to do the dirty work for you? Read on to find out everything you need to know about which birds eat spiders. 

  • 30 most common backyard birds in Colorado (2024!)

    30 most common backyard birds in Colorado (2024!)

    The birds that inhabit your backyard might vary depending on where you live in a state. However, Colorado, the birds of Colorado Springs and Denver are quite similar to those found in Colorado as a whole, and they do resemble those of Nebraska and Wyoming backyards quite a lot. I have made a list with…