“Used” reptiles are the reptiles you see on Craiglist, Facebook, and your local classifieds. They’re available for all kinds of reasons—moving, financial trouble, marriage/divorce, babies, health problems, busy schedules, or my personal favorite: “kids lost interest.” Whatever the reason, there… Continue Reading
I’ve gotta come clean with you guys: a good reptile vet is hard to find. Downer, right? But that’s exactly why I’m here, to help you find the exotic veterinarian of your dreams. Disclaimer: This post should not be applied to… Continue Reading
Last updated June 23, 2021. Fire. It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare, but it’s a terrifying reality for reptile keepers. Between heat lamps and flammable substrates, we need to prioritize reptile room fire safety to protect our reptiles—not only as valuable… Continue Reading
USARK (United States Association of Reptile Keepers) is a national organization promoting reptile awareness, responsible care standards, and professionalism in the reptile hobby. And one of their biggest fights is keeping snakes, and especially the large ones, legal as pets.… Continue Reading
Let’s be honest: Pet stores are a dangerous place for animal lovers like you and I. All it takes is the right look and we’re lost. But with chain pet stores like Petco and PetSmart coming under fire for animal… Continue Reading
One of the first things people say when they find out I’m a reptile keeper is, “What do you do about salmonella?” No, it’s cool—I get it. Reptiles are known vectors of bacteria, and since salmonellosis isn’t exactly fun, I… Continue Reading
Silkback (or “silkie”) bearded dragons have always rubbed me the wrong way. Mostly because they look like someone crossed a bearded dragon with a naked mole rat and the offspring…well..let’s be honest, nothing good can come of that pairing. Thus… Continue Reading
Traditionally, emotions are only assigned to more highly evolved animals like mammals. But seeing the way a Burmese python drapes around its keeper, or a lizard’s closed eyes while being petted, the question arises: Do reptiles feel emotion?