Category Archives: Reptile Keeping Advice

The majority of lizards which are available are insect eaters. These include all your gecko species, lacertids, skinks, chameleons, small iguanids such as emerald swifts, plated lizards and agamas. Some of the larger species such as Water Dragons, Basilisks and larger gecko species, for example Tokay Geckos will eat small lizards and rodents as well […]

If you keep snakes you will get bitten eventually. For instance your hatchling snake may strike out at you in the beginning, but will calm down with regular handling. Hatchling Corn Snakes, King Snakes, Rat Snakes and Milk Snakes will not even break the skin.  Juveniles of the larger species of Boas and Pythons will […]

Question: What is easiest way to gain knowledge about reptiles? Answer: There are lots of good books about reptile biology and care on the market. Read as many as you can. Question: Should I join a herpetological Association? Answer: Definitely Question: Must I do research on the reptile I want before I buy it or can […]

The list below is a step to step guide on setting up your reptile enclosure. Research the enclosure requirements for you reptile Find out what size cage your reptile needs. Its humidity, lighting and heating  requirements. If you are going to keep a breeding pair or trio the size of the cage must increase. Purchase the […]

Only purchase snakes from a pet shop that has clean cages. Check for wounds on the snakes body. Check the snakes belly for sores. This would indicate scale rot from being kept in damp conditions. Check for discharge from the snakes nostrils and mouth. This would indicate a respiratory infection. Check the mouth for sores […]

You would think that the colour of a mouse or rat would not make a difference to whether a snake will eat it or not. However the colour of the rodents you feed your snakes can have an effect on their eagerness to feed. I recently purchased some frozen mice that were black in colour. […]

I have compiled a list of cage temperatures required by common pet reptiles. It also shows the best method to heat your reptile. Bearded Dragons Basking spot: 35-38 degrees Celsius Ambient: 25 degrees Celsius Night: 20 degrees Celsius Heating method: Basking lamp, Ceramic heat emitter Uromastyx Basking spot: 40 degrees Celsius Ambient: 25- 30 degrees Celsius Night: […]

I have complied a checklist of important things people should think about before purchasing a pet snake or lizard Research the reptile you want to keep Make sure you know the adult size of your reptile Make sure you can afford the correct supplies  for your reptile.  I calculated that at current prices the cost […]

The following factors effect the method and type of heating product your reptile needs. Natural Habitat A Corn Snake that originates from the pine forests of North America can be kept at a lower a temperature than a Boa Constrictor that originates from tropical rain forests of South America. Desert reptiles such as Bearded dragons […]

Below are the reasons why you should purchase a snake at a reptile show. Large Number of Different Species Available A pet shop may only have a few different species of snake for sale. At a reptile expo there are dozens of different species available to choose from. So if you can’t make up your […]