What to Know Crested Geckos benefit hugely from having plants in their enclosure. Plants improve the retention of humidity, offer safe hiding places, and provide a more natural environment. Some ...

The temperature inside a Crested Gecko’s tank is normally similar to the temperature in the room where it is placed. Currently, on a warm May evening, my living room and the inside of the gecko cage ...

Reptile expos are great for meeting like-minded reptile fans, hobbyists and vendors. These shows are a great place to buy your next pet, stay up to date on husbandry and buy supplies. You can even ...

The humidity level in a leopard gecko moist hide can be as high as 80%. This is nearly double the 40% that the rest of their enclosure should be kept at. Using one is a great idea as it allows for an ...

The wrong substrate can lead to a variety of health issues like impaction, stuck shed, respiratory issues, skin problems, infections and more. There are also a wide variety of products that claim to ...

The bearded dragon is naturally open-minded when looking for food. They eat a mix of foods so that they can get all the nutrients they need from them. In the wild, a balance of insects, vegetables and ...

Bearded Dragons are stocky lizards that can reach a full grown size of roughly 24 inches. They have triangular faces and a strong flattened body with a long tail. They also have small spines that run ...

Snakes are becoming more popular as pets with each passing year. The demand for these scaly reptiles has resulted in hundreds of pet snake species. With so many species, it can be hard for new reptile ...

Certain species of snakes like ball pythons are available in different morphs (i.e. different colors and patterns). Some morphs are harder to breed, which makes them rarer and increases their cost.

Mexican black kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula nigrita) are a sleek bodied, jet-black snake that average three to four feet in length. These snakes can be found all across America and Mexico and are a ...

In fact, there are several different types of rainbow python that can be found in the wild and in zoos. Reticulated, white-lipped and rainbow royal pythons are just a few types of rainbow snakes that ...

Anything placed at the bottom of a Crested Gecko’s enclosure is called “substrate”. For beginners, deciding on what should go at the bottom of the tank is not an easy task! There are a variety of ...