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Unfortunately, many snake keepers do not think about their snakes’ psychological and physiological issues. It is well known within the hobby that a vast number of snake species are fairly ‘lazy’ creatures, perhaps only venturing out of their hide for food, water, or a mate. This is a fairly accurate summation for some species, and […]
In the list below you will see common name and scientific name of safe plants suitable to put in your reptile terrarium, which can also be consumed by lizards such as Bearded Dragons or Chameleons without fear of any toxicity. Common Name Scientific Name Abelia Abelia grandiflora African Violet Saintpaulia ionantha Alder Alnus sp. American
The correct identification of the sex of your snakes will play a key role if you wish to breed them. An experienced keeper will have more of an idea on what exactly to look for when determining the sex, however with the help of photographs I aim to give you a good idea on how
Unfortunately, getting a snake eating is not always as simple as putting a mouse in the tank to find it gone the next morning. Occasionally the snake will refuse to feed and it may be tricky to get going again. There are all sorts of feeding hints and tips; however there is always a reason
Western Hognose snakes are a wonderful, small species of snake with lots of character. They have become more and more popular over the years and are now a commonly available species in the pet trade. In the wild they are known to feed on toads, lizard, snakes, eggs and even insects. In captivity however, they
Green Tree Pythons (also known as the Chondro Python) are the dream of many reptile hobbyists. They are one of the most stunning species of snake known to the pet trade; a real gem of the rainforest. Chondro Pythons are arboreal (tree dwelling) and nocturnal (active at night), making this species incredibly difficult to find
The Californian King Snake is the most popular species of the King snake family. They can make excellent pets and are incredibly hardy species. They are not quite as popular as Corn Snakes or Royal Pythons for beginners as they will often “musk” on you if scared, and as hatchlings are much more likely to
The Honduran Milk Snake is the most popular species of the Milksnake family. They can make very good pets although not quite as popular as Corn Snakes or Royal Pythons for beginners as they will often “musk” on you if scared, and as hatchlings are much more likely to bite you if intimidated. Similar to
Brown anole lizards, like the green anole lizards are regularly imported into the UK in large numbers every year. They are more robust than the green anoles but are generally hardier. Males reach approximately 18cm, females slightly smaller at about 14cm. These are quite a dark species, with an overall brown to black colouration with
Fat tail geckos are common in captivity, although are not bred as efficiently as the leopard gecko. They are slightly harder to breed and are slower growing than leopard geckos. They are however, wonderful lizards and make excellent pets. Housing For a single or pair of fat tail geckos, a vivarium 60cm Length x 30cm
Green anoles are the most commonly seen of the anole lizards in captivity. They are regularly exported from Florida and surrounding states. They are cheap to buy, but contradictory to popular belief are actually not ideal for a beginner. Green anole lizards are temperamental to their surroundings, and require the correct temperature and humidity to
The Boa Constrictor is among the larger snake species currently kept as pets. Whilst not as large as the biggest Pythons, much thought should still be given to keeping such a large bodied snake as a pet. With an average length of 7-9foot (2.1 – 2.7metres) these snakes are still considered manageable, but if you
The Royal Python is fast becoming the reptile hobby’s favourite snake. For many years the Corn snake has been the top of the list, but over the past decade there have been dozens of colour and pattern variations appear which has spearheaded the popularity of this small and docile python. The slow moving and docile
The Corn Snake is the most popular pet snake worldwide. It’s docile temperament, hardiness and ease of care makes this the perfect pet snake for any beginner. What’s more it is available in a choice of hundreds of colours and patterns and reaches a modest size approximately 4ft (1.2m). Housing When keeping any snake as
Leopard Geckos are the most commonly bred lizards in captivity. They are small, 20-25cm and make an ideal pet. In the past decade, they have been reproduced in huge quantities and due to this, a large number of pattern and colour mutations have evolved. Housing For a single or pair of leopard geckos, a vivarium
Bearded Dragons are perhaps the most ideal beginners pet lizard. Whilst larger and more expensive to keep than Leopard Geckos; Bearded Dragon Care is relatively simple and they can make great beginner pets. Bearded Dragons are more active during the day and appear to be more at home with being held and interacting with people.
