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How to Quarantine New Reptiles Safely

Bringing home a new reptile is exciting! But first, you must quarantine it before adding it to your collection. Quarantine is key. It protects the health of your current reptiles and helps your new one thrive. In this guide, you’ll learn how to properly quarantine reptiles. You’ll find tips for monitoring their health and effective Read More

Building a Balanced Diet for Herbivorous Reptiles

Feeding reptiles may seem simple at first, but if you own or care for a plant-eating species, you know it takes more than tossing in a few leaves. A proper reptile herbivore diet is about balance, variety, and understanding what your specific reptile needs to thrive. Whether you’re caring for a green iguana, uromastyx, tortoise, Read More

Proper Insect Feeding for Carnivorous Reptiles
Edward Harrington April 29, 2025

Feeding reptiles that eat insects isn’t as simple as tossing in a few crickets. If you’re raising a leopard gecko, bearded dragon, tokay gecko, or other insectivorous species, proper nutrition starts with knowing what to feed, how to feed, and when to feed. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about feeding Read More

Supplements and Vitamins for Exotic Reptiles
Edward Harrington April 27, 2025

Feeding your reptile a healthy diet is the foundation of good care. But even with the best fruits, vegetables, and feeder insects, your exotic pet might still need a nutritional boost. That’s where reptile calcium supplements and reptile vitamins come in. In the wild, reptiles get a wide range of nutrients from their natural environment Read More

Breeding Exotic Reptiles: A Beginner’s Guide
Edward Harrington April 20, 2025

Breeding reptiles can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. Watching your reptiles lay eggs, hatch young, and raise new life gives you a front-row seat to one of nature’s most incredible processes. But breeding reptiles at home isn’t something to dive into lightly. It requires planning, knowledge, and a strong sense of responsibility. In this Read More

How to Safely Handle Exotic Reptiles
Edward Harrington April 20, 2025

Handling exotic reptiles can be a rewarding experience. It helps you bond with your pet, reduces fear, and makes routine care easier. But reptiles are not like dogs or cats — they move differently, react to stress in quiet ways, and have delicate bodies that need gentle care. This guide will help you master the Read More

Ball Python Care: Everything You Need to Know
Edward Harrington April 18, 2025

Ball pythons are one of the most popular beginner reptile pets — and for good reason. They’re calm, easy to handle, and don’t require a massive enclosure. But even though they’re beginner-friendly, these snakes still need proper care to stay healthy and happy. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Read More

How to Build a Custom Reptile Enclosure
Edward Harrington April 16, 2025

A good reptile enclosure keeps your pet safe, healthy, and happy. But a great enclosure? That one fits your home, matches your reptile’s exact needs, and might even save you money in the long run. If you’ve ever looked at store-bought terrariums and thought, “I could do that better,” this guide is for you. In Read More

Preventing Parasites in Exotic Reptiles
Edward Harrington April 15, 2025

Parasites are one of the most common — and avoidable — health problems in captive reptiles. While they may not always be visible, parasites can cause weight loss, poor appetite, and even life-threatening illness in your scaly companions. The good news? With the right knowledge and care routine, reptile parasite prevention is totally possible. This Read More

Leopard Gecko Care and Habitat Setup
Edward Harrington April 14, 2025

Leopard geckos are one of the most popular reptiles for beginners — and it’s easy to see why. They’re small, quiet, and easy to handle. They also don’t require complicated lighting setups or high humidity, which makes them ideal for first-time reptile keepers. That said, every pet deserves the right care. This guide covers everything Read More