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 ...

Make Sure The Enclosure Is The Right Size I got my first crested gecko when he was a month old and kept him in a 12”x12”x18” enclosure for a number of years. Eventually it dawned on me that he was ...

Key Takeaways Crested Geckos shed their skin as they grow bigger because it doesn’t grow with them. Shedding helps heal injuries as it refreshes the protective outer layer of skin. Most adults shed ...

Getting a hatchling Ball Python is fun and exciting, but figuring out what size mouse to feed it can be hard. For the first 2-3 years, as they get bigger, your Ball Python will eat many different ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do not make the mistake of thinking your bearded dragon substrate is not just as important. The wrong substrate can lead to a variety of health issues like impaction, stuck shed, respiratory issues, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bearded Dragons are a very common pet lizard today, but they have not always been. In the 1950s they were often caught in the wild of Australia and transported throughout the world. Australia has ...

The morph of a snake also affects its price. 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 ...

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 ...