When I began keeping crested geckos, I found myself worrying about whether or not they were “happy” and concerned that they might be “bored”. Reptiles in the wild spend most of their time finding food ...

Many Crested Gecko keepers are excited by the idea of adding plants into their gecko’s enclosure. This often comes from a desire to provide a more natural or bioactive environment. I experienced lots ...

Getting a hatchling Ball Python is fun and exciting, but figuring out what size mouse to feed it can be hard. For the first 2-3 years, as they get bigger, your Ball Python will eat many different ...

Anything placed at the bottom of a Crested Gecko’s enclosure is called “substrate”. For beginners, deciding on what should go at the bottom of the tank is not an easy task! There are a variety of ...

Reptile expos are great for meeting like-minded reptile fans, hobbyists and vendors. These shows are a great place to buy your next pet, stay up to date on husbandry and buy supplies. You can even ...

Corn snakes are one of the best snakes for beginners. Not only are these snakes small and easy to handle, but their care is simple to learn. Many beginners love these snakes because of their beautiful ...

Substrate is a very important part of keeping bearded dragons. It can have a huge effect on their health and happiness. The wrong substrate can lead to a variety of health issues such as impaction, ...

Contrary to popular belief bearded dragons are not picky eaters! They enjoy a wide range of foods, from insects like crickets or meal worms, to veggies like kale or parsley. Many myths about bearded ...

Bearded dragons are exciting, interesting and quickly becoming one of the most popular pet lizards. Their unique dragon-like looks and simple habitat setup makes them a great lizard for a beginner.

Snakes are becoming more popular as pets with each passing year. The demand for these scaly reptiles has resulted in hundreds of pet snake species. With so many species, it can be hard for new reptile ...

Snakes have become one of the most popular pets in the United States. They come in so many sizes, colors, and patterns that there is a snake for everyone. Many people assume that snakes are expensive ...

Mexican black kingsnakes are strikingly beautiful, intelligent, docile and curious snakes. Being able to care for such a magnificent species is a desire that’s shared by many fellow reptile keepers.