Fireworks can be terrifying for wild animals. They don’t know what’s happening or what to expect. The loud noises and earth-shaking explosions come with no warning for them and happen sporadically, causing them to panic. They can’t escape the chaos. This can have devastating consequences for wildlife. These animals flee their homes in fear and then get lost, unable to find their way back. Confused and scared animals can wander into roadways or fly into buildings in an attempt to reach safety. Read More...
Click to Skip Ahead Your captive reptile’s tank is their entire world. Since they aren’t able to keep their space clean, it’s up to you as the owner to get the job done right. Cleaning your reptile tank is a vital piece of husbandry and must be done regularly.
An unclean environment can lead to a slew of health issues and veterinary bills that are easily avoided. Like any other pet, reptiles can also transmit zoonotic disease, especially salmonella, so you want to keep up with cleaning to keep yourself and others safe, too. Read More...
Misty Layne Misty Layne lives out in the woods in small-town Alabama with her two Siamese—Serafina and Jasper. She also has an array of stray cats, raccoons, and possums who like to call her front porch home. When she’s not writing about animals, you’ll find her writing poetry, stories, and film reviews (the animals are, by far, her favorite writing topic, though!). In her free time, Misty enjoys chilling with her cats, playing piano, watching indie and foreign films, photographing abandoned places, and catching up on her never-ending TBR list. Read More...
