Anthropomorphism in the reptile hobby is universally considered to be a Bad Thing. After all, why shouldn’t it be? Some of the most common mistakes in the hobby can be traced to anthropomorphism. But there’s more than one kind of anthropomorphism, and the right kind may hold the key to changing the reptile industry for the better. Continue Reading
There are 10 different styles of reptile enclosure that are commonly used in today’s reptile hobby, but which one is the best for humanely housing reptiles according to the 5 Provisions of Animal Welfare? Today we delve into the pros, cons, and ideal applications of each style before revealing the absolute BEST kind of enclosure for your pet reptile. Continue Reading
There is a LOT of debate between reptile owners and reptile breeders on how best to keep and care for pet reptiles, and the ensuing discussions/arguments often become messy. The problem is, however, that we’re ignoring one very important fact here: Breeders and pet owners are VERY different and have TOTALLY different goals and agendas. Continue Reading