Hailey Pruett
Author for A-Z Animals

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Hailey "Lex" Pruett is a nonbinary writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering reptiles and amphibians. They have over five years of professional content writing experience. Additionally, they grew up on a hobby farm and have volunteered at animal shelters to gain further experience in animal care.

A longtime resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, Hailey has owned and cared extensively for a wide variety of animals in their lifetime, including cats, dogs, lizards, turtles, frogs and toads, fish, chickens, ducks, horses, llamas, rabbits, goats, and more!


10 Geckos In Florida in 2024 Picture

Florida has some of the most vibrant, diverse, and stunning wildlife–not just in the United States but the entire world! This is largely thanks to Florida's semi-tropical climate, which provides… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


Are All Reptiles Cold-Blooded? Picture

All animals have to maintain their core body temperature somehow for their bodily processes like digestion, growth, and respiration to run smoothly. You've likely heard at some point that all… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


Are Snakes Reptiles? Picture

Snakes are unique animals with truly bizarre anatomy. In fact, they're so bizarre that just by looking at them, it's hard to tell what they are and how we even… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


Do Skunks Make Good Pets? Picture

From their striking fur coloration to their smelly yet effective defense mechanism, skunks are unique and fascinating animals. Do skunks make good pets? There are several different species of skunks,… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


Do Turkeys Make Good Pets? Picture

Turkeys have long been useful livestock animals, but in recent years, they’ve also become popular pets! They’ve been domesticated and living alongside humans for thousands of years, and they’re highly… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


Do Quokkas Make Good Pets? Picture

The quokka is a peculiar yet adorable little creature that instantly captured the hearts of millions when it went viral for its seemingly permanent smile. It’s often referred to as… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


Do Chinchillas Make Good Pets? Picture

Cuddly, adorable, and super-soft, the domestic chinchilla is a fairly popular exotic pet. Like many other domesticated rodents commonly kept as pets, chinchillas are fairly low-maintenance and fascinating to observe… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


Do Tegu Lizards Make Good Pets? Picture

Tegu lizards are remarkable animals, and they’ve become increasingly popular in the pet trade! This is largely thanks to their adorable, almost dog-like appearance, high intelligence, and playful temperaments. But… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


Lizard Eyes: What Makes Them Unique? Picture

From geckos’ bizarrely bulging eyeballs and slit-shaped pupils to the downright alien-looking peepers of chameleons, lizard eyes are incredibly unique. There are more than 5,000 distinct types of lizards, and… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


How to Keep Lizards Away Picture

Whether they’re hanging around in your garden eating your plants or leaving their unpleasant droppings around your home, lizards can be quite destructive, unwelcome guests. If you’re looking for ways… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


How to Get Rid of Lizards Picture

Everyone’s encountered it before: some kind of unwelcome critter invading your space, whether it’s rodents, a colony of insects, or, in some cases, a bunch of reptiles or amphibians. Maybe… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


Why Do Lizards Do Push-Ups? Picture

Spend enough time around a lizard, and you’ll find they’re actually quite social animals with lots of surprisingly intricate methods of communicating— not just with one another but also with… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago


How to Get Rid of Frogs Picture

Having a bunch of frogs take up residence in your yard, garden, or even your home can be incredibly frustrating, even for people who love these little amphibians! How can… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago