The Dubia.com 4x2x2 PVC Reptile Enclosure is a “budget”-tier reptile housing option that has taken the reptile community by storm. Is there something to the hype surrounding these enclosures, or do people just like them because they’re cheap? Continue Reading
It’s been a while since the last time I reviewed a Zen Habitats reptile enclosure. What better way to return to the subject than with their new product, the Meridian? 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
Glass is great for display enclosures. It’s easy to clean, sleek, and attractive. On the downside, however, glass is also incredibly heavy, fragile, and can be stressful to reptile occupants. Is the Reptiz Tall PVC Reptile Terrarium a potential solution to these problems? Let’s investigate. Continue Reading
When you think of a 40 gallon reptile terrarium, the first thing you probably think of is the glass terrarium that has been a beloved staple of the reptile hobby for many years. The problem with glass, however, is that it’s 1) heavy, 2) expensive, and 3) very breakable. Today we review an innovative PVC newcomer that threatens to bump the all-glass 40gal off of its pedestal. Continue Reading
“You are what you eat” works as well for reptiles as it does for humans. It’s not good enough to be careful about what you feed to your reptile; it’s also important to be careful about what you give to your reptile’s feeder insects. This process is called gut loading, and if you haven’t heard of it by now, grab a chair. Today we’re taking a closer look at Lugarti’s Premium Dubia Diet, and learning about what it takes to create nutritious dubia roach food. Continue Reading