How Long Do Snakes Live?
Snakes are among the most curious animals with varying lives, all of which can vary widely based on species, habitat, and care. Some live just a few years, while others …
Exotic Reptiles
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Keeping Gharials
The gharials (also called Indian gharial or ghavial) are one of the crocodilian-type reptiles and usually found in India. Although not normally kept as pets gharials are nevertheless mercilessly poached …
Keeping Caimans
Baby caimans with their large, round eyes and gently smiling jaws, have become a popular feature in the pet trade with many people succumbing to their appeal and the persuasive …
The Fake Lizards: Salamanders and Newts
Although often mistaken for a type of lizard due to their similar body shapes salamanders and newts are in fact members of the Amphibian family. They originate from the Americas …
Frequent Questions About Venomous Snakes
Nothing seems to provoke quite such discussion amongst reptile fans and reptile haters alike as snakes and their venom. Admit to liking reptiles and it’s only going to be a …
Frequent Questions on Heating, Lighting and Your Reptile
With all the advances over recent years in heaters, lighting tubes, bulbs and controllers, it’s never been easier to create an ideal environment for your pet. Never-the-less, with so many …
How Much Do You Know About Reptiles?
With over 300 million years of history behind them, it’s hardly surprising that reptiles have a few unexpected secrets tucked away and today’s versions are every bit as intriguing as …
Sex Determination in Reptiles
Is it a boy or a girl? It’s a simple enough question to answer you’d suppose, but if you’re talking about reptiles, you might need to think again! A mammal’s …
The Tuatara: A True Living Fossil
For most reptile fans, the prospect of being able to see a real-live dinosaur wouldn’t be something to miss – from a safe distance, of course! While that’s obviously not …