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Should You Buy the Kids a Reptile for Christmas?
December 9, 2016

Should You Buy the Kids a Reptile for Christmas?

Thinking about teaching your kids a lesson in responsibility by getting them a pet reptile for Christmas? Please read these points before you buy.

Mariah Healey
How to Snake-Proof Your House
December 2, 2016

How to Snake-Proof Your House

Looking for a new way to bond with your snek? Create your own snake-proof room with this collaborative article from Instagram's urbansnakemagic!

Mariah Healey
How to Build a Reptile First-Aid Kit
November 11, 2016

How to Build a Reptile First-Aid Kit

When accidents happen, it's good to be prepared. Check out this post by ReptiFiles to learn how to build your own reptile first aid kit!

Mariah Healey
Halloween 2016: Dragon Slayer Costumes
November 3, 2016

Halloween 2016: Dragon Slayer Costumes

This year we decided to be dragon slayers for Halloween! See pictures from start to finish, then learn how to build your own dragon slayer costumes!

Mariah Healey
Help! My Bearded Dragon Won’t Eat Greens
October 28, 2016

Help! My Bearded Dragon Won’t Eat Greens

A common concern expressed by new keepers is that their bearded dragon won't eat greens. Troubleshoot your dragon's pickiness with this post by ReptiFiles.

Mariah Healey
On Reptile Adoption — a.k.a. “Used” Reptiles
October 21, 2016

On Reptile Adoption — a.k.a. “Used” Reptiles

Looking to bring a new pet into your home? Please consider reptile adoption. Visit here to see how the pros outweigh the cons.

Mariah Healey
Wasatch Reptile Expo 2016 – October’s Top 10
October 18, 2016

Wasatch Reptile Expo 2016 – October’s Top 10

Another weekend, another great show from the Wasatch Reptile Expo. And in my opinion, it was our best yet! See the expo's Top 10 Vendors and Animals here!

Mariah Healey
Your Reptile Horoscope
October 7, 2016

Your Reptile Horoscope

Need a little help deciding what to buy at the reptile expo? Check out this totally official, no-bullcrap, reptile horoscope. You know you're curious. ;)

Mariah Healey
Fireproof Your Reptile Room!
September 16, 2016

Fireproof Your Reptile Room!

From heat lamps to flammable substrates, reptiles can make your home vulnerable to fire. Read these fire safety tips today so you don't regret it tomorrow.

Mariah Healey
How to Clip or Trim Lizard Claws
August 26, 2016

How to Clip or Trim Lizard Claws

When your lizard's claws make abstract tattoos on your arms, it's nail clipping time. See this post for details on how to *safely* trim lizard claws.

Mariah Healey
Herping Fun at Lake Powell
August 25, 2016

Herping Fun at Lake Powell

Lake Powell is home to a variety of reptile species, making for some fun herping opportunities. See a list of Lake Powell snakes and lizards here.

Mariah Healey
Help USARK: Don’t Post Snake Feeding Videos
July 29, 2016

Help USARK: Don’t Post Snake Feeding Videos

The war against pet snakes is raging, and USARK is on the front lines. Learn what you can do to help the cause in this repost from New England Reptile.

Mariah Healey
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