When you start considering reptiles for kids what species crosses your mind first? Is it Iguanas, Monitors, Turtles, or some other form of reptile?
While Iguanas are one of the most common and inexpensive reptiles you can choose, they are one of the worst reptiles you could ever buy when you have children. To start off with they are large, growing to be over 6 feet long. They grow long sharp claws which are great for their climbing, but are equally great for inflicting severe scratches. …

Having a reptile for a pet is becoming more common every day. People today are not shying away from having lizards, snakes, and even turtles as part of their pet collection. They are among the easiest to care for pets you may ever know, and one of the safest.
One of the most interesting reptile facts is their longevity. Many new snake owners get their first pet in their early twenties to early thirties. Did you know many pet snakes live 20 years, with some living as long …

Reptile lighting is one of the most crucial elements in your successful setup of a reptile habitat. While the lighting is going to help you see your pet, it is not the primary function.
The core function of reptile lighting is to provide heat for your reptiles. Being cold blooded creatures they cannot produce or regulate their own body heat. It is all done by carefully balancing the amount of light they absorb to heat their bodies properly.
The reptile lighting systems must carefully balance providing enough light for heating …

Desert reptiles love heat. They want consistent heat covering their entire habitat, not just a single focal point of heat as provided by a heat lamp. They need this heat to keep their bodies running efficiently. A reptile heat mat is one of the best ways to give them the heat they need.
Some of the most common ways people heat their reptile habitats include heat strips, clamp lights, and heating stones. They are all work great for certain situations, but when what you really need is …

You know reptiles are cold blooded animals, so it makes sense you need to turn up the heat on these exotic pets. Wait just a minute. Did you say you want cooked reptiles for supper? Reptile heating is not about making your pets hot, it is all about knowing the needs of your species of reptile and providing the proper temperature.
Reptile heating is not as simple as just hitting the right temperature, either. Different reptiles live in different parts of a reptile enclosure, and learn to …

Choosing the perfect reptile habitat is essential to having success as a reptile owner. You may see people who put their lizards in shoe boxes, but surely you intend to be a better owner. What is the proper reptile habitat for your pet?
Each type of reptile species has their own particular needs in reptile habitat. In order for you to choose properly means learning about the species you plan to own. Make sure you study ahead of time and setup a great habitat before you bring …

Reptiles enclosures seem to be a simple thing. You just buy a reptile aquarium or cage and you are done. If it were only this simple, but it is not. You must match your reptiles to the proper enclosure for the best success.
Reptiles are one of the most diverse creatures on the planet. Depending on the species they can live in the water their entire life, or may be in the hottest driest portions of a desert. Reptiles can come in the long slithering shape …

What is the first thing you think of for your reptile enclosure? Most of you probably instantly thought of reptile aquariums which are the most common enclosure. These are great for small reptiles, but what about those reptiles which get large? Reptile cages are the proper way to house your larger reptiles and can be great for your smaller reptiles, too.
The reason reptile aquariums are so popular is due to their easy availability and size. They are very convenient for taking care of lizards, turtles, …

Reptile breeding becomes an interest of almost every long term reptile owner. They have watched their pet go from baby to a mature adult, and loved the experience. The next logical step is to watch their reptiles have their own offspring.
Reptile breeding comes with many challenges which you must be prepared to deal with. The first challenge is making sure you understand the requirements, and likely outcome of breeding your pet reptile.
A great example of reptile breeding which can go terribly wrong quickly is with the python …

It is amazing how a industry can go from being the scourge of reptiles to being one of the biggest heroes. Not too many years ago reptiles were decreasing in numbers rapidly due to the constant harvesting of reptiles for the pet industry. Captive breeding programs were not very effective. Today reptile breeders are responsible for the resurgence of many species of reptiles, bringing them back from the brink of extinction, and improving the quality of reptiles for pet owners around the world.
The biggest issue which had …