(Another guest post by Thomas Griffiths!) At this point you know that you can provide a UV lamp to help replicate those all-important UVB rays that animals get from the sun. And of course, your heat lamp replaces the heat from the sun. But that’s not the entire picture… Continue Reading
At first glance, water is water. It isn’t complicated — or is it? There’s tap water, softened water, spring water, reverse osmosis water, distilled water…I guess it is a complicated topic after all! There are many ways we use water… Continue Reading
Terrestrial (ground-dwelling) reptiles have a different lifestyle and needs compared to arboreal (tree-dwelling) reptiles, so it stands to reason that the approach for enriching their enclosure should be different as well. How do you maximize usable surface area for an… Continue Reading
Some will tell you that decorating your reptile’s enclosure is “up to you,” and “ultimately a matter of taste” because “reptiles don’t care about what their enclosures look like.” This is true…but only to an extent. Reptile enclosure décor DOES… Continue Reading
There are many myths and misunderstandings about reptiles, but just about everyone knows that if it’s a reptile, it sheds its skin! While all animals “shed” in one way or another as they grow, reptiles and amphibians are unique among… Continue Reading
Do you know how to recognize the signs of dehydration in reptiles? While it’s best to prevent dehydration from happening in the first place, dehydration is potentially life-threatening, so every reptile owner needs to know how to spot it. Knowing… Continue Reading
The short answer? Yes, reptiles need a distinct day/night cycle in order to thrive in captivity. The long answer? Reptiles are incredibly in tune with, and in some ways even dependent on, the rhythms of nature. They are sensitive to… Continue Reading
Did you know that reptiles perceive the world differently from humans? Their eyes are different from yours and mine, and the differences between reptile eyesight and human eyesight need to be taken into account when you’re setting up a reptile… Continue Reading