Whether you’re building a reptile terrarium or vivarium, one consideration you need to make is choosing reptile-safe plants. This is especially important for herbivores and omnivores, since they’re the most likely to graze on any plants within their enclosure. However,… Continue Reading
HappyDragons is a multifunctional web-based app and marketplace for reptile people. Most importantly, it’s a community platform composed of reptile pet owners, breeders, and enthusiasts committed to the improvement of modern reptile keeping. Continue Reading
Guest post: Living on the island of Madagascar is a most unusual species of serpent: the Madagascar leaf-nosed snake (Langaha madagascariensis). This serpent is one of the most extreme examples of sexual dimorphism. In fact, the difference between the two sexes is so striking, you would be forgiven for thinking they’re two separate species! Continue Reading
Far too many reptile owners use the term “animal welfare” as if it’s a subjective descriptive word much like “quality of life,” rather than what it is: a field of science. So here is a document to help keepers truly understand what animal welfare is, and how we can use it to provide better reptile welfare. Continue Reading
Crested gecko diets form the majority of most arboreal geckos’ nutrition in captivity, which means that any issues with the diet’s quality or formulation can have direct effects on the geckos’ health. This effect is compounded if the gecko is fed strictly one brand of CGD or without supplementary live insects. For this reason, I had to take extra care in evaluating Lugarti’s Premium Gecko Diet for this review. Continue Reading
I’m excited about the Custom Reptile Habitats 3 Sided Reptile Background Kit because it’s designed to increase your enclosure’s available space with attractive, naturalistic ledges, while also blending seamlessly with any of Custom Reptile Habitats’ incredible terrarium backgrounds. It seems pretty amazing at first glance, but is it too good to be true? Let’s dive in and put it to the test! Continue Reading
Infrared thermometers (a.k.a. temp guns) are an essential tool for any reptile keeper. Infrared thermometers are designed to detect and measure all three types of infrared radiation, enabling the user to measure the surface temperature of any object quickly from a distance. But how well does the ReptiliaCare Digital Infrared Thermometer perform, and how does it stack up against the competition? Continue Reading
It’s not enough to simply eliminate the negatives of wild living.Getting rid of the negatives only makes something neutral (empty). We need to make captivity a rewarding, worthwhile experience for our pet reptiles — and that’s where enrichment comes in! Continue Reading