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References
Dear visitors!
It is obvious that we are not the only ones who provide information about keeping and breeding of different reptiles and amphibians based on our own experience at BION Terrarium Center. There are a lot of other private breeders, farms and companies that readily share their information on this topic. In this section we have collected links to those of them we consider being the most adequate, informative and helpful for all hobbyists.
We are always happy to promote the like-minded people and organizations in this way and we hope that this list of helpful links will be a valuable source of info you are searching for in order to provide your herps with correct keeping conditions and organize your own breeding projects.
AGAMIDAE
Chlamydosaurus kingii (Australian/New Guinean frill-necked lizard, frilled dragon)
https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-frilled-dragon-care-sheet
https://reptilesmagazine.com/frilled-lizard-care-sheet/
http://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/frilled-lizard-care-sheet
https://www.crestwoodvethospital.com/frilled-lizard-care-chlamydosaurus-kingii/
https://www.amazingamazon.com.au/pages/frilled-necked-lizard-care-sheet
http://reptiledirect.com/frilled-dragon/
https://reptilerapture.net/frilled-dragon-caresheet.html
https://www.jabberwockreptiles.com/frilled-dragon-care/
https://www.thesprucepets.com/frill-necked-lizards-1239179
https://www.snaketracks.com/frilled-dragon/
https://crazycrittersinc.com/our-3-frilled-dragons-eating-mealworms/
http://bamboozoo.weebly.com/feature-fi-frilled-dragon.html
Pogona barbata (Caostal bearded dragon, Eastern bearded dragon)
http://www.exoticpetvet.com/bearded-dragon-care.html
https://albionparkvet.com.au/bearded-dragon-care/
Pogona vitticeps (Bearded dragon)
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/help-guides/bearded-dragon-pogona-vitticeps-care-sheet/
https://www.serpentia.co.uk/bearded-dragon-care-sheet/
https://www.zillarules.com/information/care-sheets/inland-bearded-dragon
https://reptilesmagazine.com/bearded-dragon-care-sheet/
https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-bearded-dragon-care-sheet
https://grinninggeckouk.com/comprehensive-care-guides/bearded-dragon-pogona-vitticeps/
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/bearded-dragon-care-sheet
https://customreptilehabitats.com/pages/reptile-care-sheets-bearded-dragon-basics
https://www.everythingreptiles.com/bearded-dragon/
https://lafeber.com/vet/basic-information-for-the-inland-bearded-dragon/
https://reptilerapture.net/bearded-dragon-caresheet.html
http://scalesandfins.com/Reptile_Care_Sheet/?section=Reptile_Care_Sheet&topic=Bearded_Dragon
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/central-bearded-dragon/
Xenagama taylori (Dwarf shield-tailed agama, Taylor’s strange agama, turnip-tailed agama)
http://www.kingsnake.com/gladescs/taylori/
https://www.joshsfrogs.com/shield-tailed-agama-xenagama-taylori-captive-bred.html
https://animalia.bio/shield-tailed-agama
https://quizlet.com/387171836/shield-tailed-agama-diagram/
CARPHODACTYLIDAE
Nephrurus amyae (Centralian knob-tailed gecko)
https://reptilesmagazine.com/knob-tailed-gecko-care-sheet/
https://reptilescove.com/care/lizards/rough-knob-tailed-gecko
https://www.theanimalfacts.com/reptiles/centralian-rough-knob-tail-gecko/
http://www.reptile-care.de/species/Gekkota/Carphodactylidae/Nephrurus-amyae.html
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/gecko-care/knob-tailed-gecko-care-sheet
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-knob-tailed-gecko
https://www.bestpetstips.com/knob-tailed-gecko/
https://www.amazingamazon.com.au/pages/knob-tail-gecko-care-sheet-and-information
Nephrurus asper (Rough knob-tailed gecko, spiny knob-tailed gecko)
https://reptilesmagazine.com/knob-tailed-gecko-care-sheet/
Nephrurus asper (Rough knob-tailed gecko, spiny knob-tailed gecko)
https://reptilesmagazine.com/knob-tailed-gecko-care-sheet/
http://goodlifeherps.weebly.com/smooth-knob-tailed-gecko-nephrurus-levis-levis.html
https://www.livefoods.com.au/common-smooth-knob-tailed-gecko-caresheet
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/gecko-care/knob-tailed-gecko-care-sheet
https://www.amazingamazon.com.au/pages/knob-tail-gecko-care-sheet-and-information
https://evolutionexotics.wixsite.com/evolutionexotics/kgcaresheet
https://myanimals.com/nutrition/other-animals/exotic-pets/nephrurus-levis-care-in-captivity/
https://www.hi-tekaquariums.com.au/terrestrial-gecko-care-guide/
https://reptilescove.com/care/lizards/smooth-knob-tailed-gecko
https://blackxreptiles.com/gallery/western-smooth-knob-tailed-gecko/
CHAMELEONIDAE
Calumma linotum (Blue-nosed chameleon)
https://www.madcham.de/en/calumma-linotum/
Calumma parsonii (Parson’s chameleon)
https://www.chameleons.info/en/calumma-parsonii-profile/
https://www.madcham.de/en/calumma-parsonii-cristifer/
https://animalia.bio/parsons-chameleon
http://petanimalworld.com/parsons-chameleon/
Furcifer pardalis (Panther chameleon)
https://lafeber.com/vet/basic-information-for-the-panther-chameleon/
https://chameleonparadise.com/information/panther-chameleon-care/
https://caskabove.com/furcifer-pardalis-care
https://reptilerapture.net/PANTHER-CHAMELEON_ep_147.html
https://reptilesmagazine.com/panther-chameleon-care-sheet/
https://reptifiles.com/panther-chameleon-care-sheet/
https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-panther-chameleon-care-sheet
https://chameleonacademy.com/panther-chameleon-care/
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/help-guides/how-to-look-after-a-panther-chameleon/
DACTYLOIDAE
Anolis equestris (Cuban knight anole, Cuban giant anole)
https://en.aqua-fish.net/articles/knight-anole-anolis-equestris-care-pictures
https://www.anoleannals.org/2011/11/09/anolis-equestris-potior-blue-beauty/
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/cuban-knight-anole-care-sheet
https://www.reptiletalk.net/knight-anole/
DENDROBATIDAE
Dendrobates tinctorius (Dyeing poison dart frog)
http://theworldofrogs.weebly.com/dendrobates-tinctorius-care-sheet.html
https://www.neherpetoculture.com/tinctoriuscaresheet
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/help-guides/blue-azureus-dart-frog-care-guide/
https://reptilerapture.net/dart-frog-tinctorius-caresheet.html
https://new.joshsfrogs.com/care-sheet/dendrobates-tinctorius-azureus
https://reptilesmagazine.com/poison-dart-frog-care-sheet/
https://junglejewelexotics.com/animals/dendrobates-tinctorius-azureus-4/
https://amphibiancare.com/2008/08/22/poison-dart-frogs/
https://frogsandco.com/dendrobates-tinctorius/
https://www.lllreptile.com/articles/225-dyeing-dart-frog-dendrobates-tinctorius/
DIPLODACTYLIDAE
Eurydactylodes agricolae (Bauer’s chameleon gecko)
http://goodlifeherps.weebly.com/bauers-chameleon-gecko-eurydactylodes-agricolae.html
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/gecko-care/chameleon-gecko-care-sheet
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-chameleon-gecko
https://thereptilesofeden.com/pages/eurdactylodes-bauers-chameleon-gecko
https://www.ridgeandvalleyreptiles.com/eurydactylodes-agricolae.html
Eurydactylodes viellardi (Vieillard’s chameleon gecko, Bavay’s gecko)
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/gecko-care/chameleon-gecko-care-sheet
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-chameleon-gecko
https://melissablok.wixsite.com/mbreptiles/caresheet-eurydactylodes-vieillardi
https://www.joshsfrogs.com/vieillardi-s-chameleon-gecko-eurydactylodes-vieillardi.html
Rhacodactylus auriculatus (Gargoyle gecko)
https://reptilesmagazine.com/gargoyle-gecko-care-sheet/
https://www.zillarules.com/information/care-sheets/gargoyle-gecko
https://www.joshsfrogs.com/catalog/blog/2018/05/gargoyle-gecko-care-sheet/
https://www.reptilerange.com/gargoyle-gecko-care-sheet/
https://www.everythingreptiles.com/gargoyle-gecko/
https://reptilerapture.net/gargoyle-gecko-caresheet.html
https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-gargoyle-gecko-care-sheet
https://www.reptilecymru.co.uk/gargoyle-gecko-care-guide-care-sheet/
Rhacodactylus leachianus (New Caledonian giant gecko, Leach’s giant gecko, Leachie)
https://www.reptilecymru.co.uk/gargoyle-gecko-care-guide-care-sheet/
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/help-guides/how-to-care-for-a-leachianus-gecko/
https://www.everythingreptiles.com/leachie-gecko/ https://reptilesmagazine.com/new-caledonian-giant-gecko-care-sheet/
https://reptilesbymack.com/leachianus-gecko-care-sheet/
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/gecko-care/how-to-care-for-your-leachianus-gecko
https://reptile.guide/leachie-gecko/
https://hopeexotics.weebly.com/leachianus-care-sheet.html
https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-new-caledonian-day-gecko-care-sheet
https://www.morereptiles.com/leachie-gecko/
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-leachianus-gecko
https://leapinleachies.com/care-guides/
https://www.buildyouraquarium.com/lizards/leachie-gecko/
https://allanspetcenter.com/how-to-care-for-your-leachie-gecko/
https://reptilescove.com/care/lizards/new-caledonian-giant-gecko
EUBLEPHARIDAE
Hemitheconyx caudicinctus (African fat-tailed gecko)
https://reptifiles.com/african-fat-tailed-gecko-care-sheet/
https://reptilesmagazine.com/african-fat-tailed-gecko-care-sheet/
https://reptilerapture.net/african-fat-tailed-gecko-caresheet.html
https://www.reptilecymru.co.uk/african-fat-tailed-gecko-care-guide/
https://www.paintedreptile.com/african-fat-tailed-gecko-care-sheet
https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-fat-tailed-gecko-care-sheet
https://www.deviantart.com/peopleforherps/journal/Care-sheet-African-Fat-Tailed-Geckos-472200310
https://www.monkfieldreptile.com/blog/african-fat-tailed-gecko-care-sheet
https://www.everythingreptiles.com/african-fat-tailed-gecko/
https://ultimateexotics.co.za/african-fat-tailed-geckos-hemitheconyx-caudicinctus/
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/help-guides/how-to-care-for-an-african-fat-tailed-gecko/
Hemitheconyx taylori (Taylor’s fat-tailed gecko)
https://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/threads/30346/
GEKKONIDAE
Gekko gecko (Tokay gecko)
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/help-guides/tokay-gecko-habitat-and-diet/
https://reptifiles.com/tokay-gecko-care-sheet/
https://www.thesprucepets.com/tokay-geckos-1236913
https://www.hetterrarium.com/a-46622758/lizard-care/gekko-gecko-tokey-care/
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/gecko-care/tokay-gecko-care-sheet
http://www.thereptilian.co.uk/care_sheets/tokay_gecko_gekko_gecko_care_sheet.htm
https://reptilerapture.net/tokay-gecko-caresheet.html
Hemidactylus imbricatus (Carrot-tail viper gecko)
https://spookyexotics.co.uk/blog/f/viper-gecko-care-sheet
https://geckotime.com/viper-gecko-hemidactylus-imbricatus/
http://www.dwarfgeckos.com/other_dwarf/h_i/hemidactylus_imbricatus.php
https://aminoapps.com/c/reptiles/page/item/viper-gecko-care-guide/L2Yx_Y4lHBI6kPo41Mo8jJnxK3V1rJYwmJ
http://www.reptile-care.de/species/Gekkota/Gekkonidae/Hemidactylus-imbricatus.html
https://geckokeeper.net/viper-geckos/
https://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/2017/10/coin-sized-carrot-tail-viper-geckos-are-hatching.html
https://www.joshsfrogs.com/catalog/blog/2018/12/viper-gecko-teratolepis-fasciata-care-sheet/
Uroplatus ebenaui (Spearpoint leaf-tailed gecko)
https://www.aqua-imports.com/product/spearpoint-leaf-tailed-gecko/
https://www.amphibiancare.com/frogs/caresheets/spearpointleaftailedgecko.html
https://reptilesmagazine.com/listings/lizards-care-sheets/spearpoint-leaf-tailed-gecko/
http://uroplatus.info/uroplatus-ebenaui
Uroplatus giganteus (Giant leaf-tailed gecko)
https://uroplatus.info/archives/70
https://reptilesmagazine.com/breeding-the-giant-leaf-tailed-gecko/
Uroplatus fimbriatus (Common leaf-tailed gecko, Fringed leaf-tailed gecko)
https://savethereptiles.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/the-giant-leaf-tailed-gecko-uroplatus-fimbriatus/
https://reptilesmagazine.com/giant-leaf-tailed-gecko-care-sheet/
https://www.lllreptile.com/articles/22-fringed-leaf-tail-gecko/
https://uroplatus.info/uroplatus-fimbriatus
Uroplatus finiavana (Flat-tailed gecko)
https://uroplatus.info/uroplatus-finiavana
https://animalia.bio/uroplatus-finiavana
Uroplatus lineatus (Lined leaf-tailed gecko)
https://uroplatus.info/uroplatus-lineatus
https://reptilesmagazine.com/expert-care-tips-for-the-lined-leaf-tailed-geckos/
https://www.freshmarine.com/gecko-leaf-tail-lined.html
Uroplatus phantasticus (Satanic leaf-tailed gecko)
https://reptilesmagazine.com/satanic-leaf-tailed-gecko-care-sheet/
https://uroplatus.info/uroplatus-phantasticus
https://reptilehow.com/satanic-leaf-tailed-gecko-care-sheet/
https://www.reptiledirect.com/satanic-leaf-tailed-gecko/
https://www.everythingreptiles.com/satanic-leaf-tailed-gecko/
https://thegeckofactory.webs.com/caresheet.htm
https://www.geocities.ws/reptiluvr/phantasticuscaresheet.htm
https://petkeen.com/satanic-leaf-tailed-gecko/
Uroplatus sikorae (Mossy leaf-tailed gecko)
https://www.snaketracks.com/uroplatus-sikorae-care/
https://www.geocities.ws/reptiluvr/sikoraecaresheet.htm
https://animalia.bio/uroplatus-sikorae
https://www.lllreptile.com/articles/29-mossy-leaf-tail-gecko/
LACERTIDAE
Gastropholis prasina (Green keel-bellied lizard)
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/green-keel-bellied-lizard-care-sheet
https://new.joshsfrogs.com/care-sheet/green-keel-bellied-lizard-gastropholis-prasina-care
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-green-keel-bellied-lizard
https://www.monkfieldreptile.com/blog/green-keel-bellied-lizard-care-sheet
https://thriveecosystems.com/products/gastropholis-prasina
https://www.purplepets.co.uk/product-page/green-keel-bellied-lizard
Timon lepidus (Jewelled lizard, eyed lizard)
https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-eyed-lizard-care-sheet
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/jeweled-lacerta-care-sheet
https://www.monkfieldreptile.com/blog/european-eyed-lizard-care-sheet
https://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/european-eyed-lizard.html
https://www.everythingreptiles.com/jeweled-lacerta/
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/european-eyed-lizard-timon-lepidus
https://www.happydragons.com/reptiles/jeweled-lacerta/care-guide
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-jeweled-lacerta-1
https://www.reptiledirect.com/jeweled-lacerta/
Timon pater (Tunisian eyed lizard, pearled lizard)
http://www.dragonfarm.co.uk/Eyed-lizard-caresheet.php
https://www.hetterrarium.com/a-46544436/lizard-care/timon-pater-ssp-pearled-lizard-care/
Timon tangitanus (Moroccan eyed lizard)
http://www.dragonfarm.co.uk/Eyed-lizard-caresheet.php
https://coasttocoast.co.uk/care-of-morroccan-eyed-lizards/
https://www.alismenagerie.co.uk/care/moroccan-eyed-lizard-care
PHRYNOSOMATIDAE
Petrosaurus thalassinus (Baja blue rock lizard)
https://www.oocities.org/becko69/BAJA_ROCK_LIZARDS.html.tmp
https://animalia.bio/baja-blue-rock-lizard
Phrynosoma asio (Giant horned lizard)
https://www.reptiletalk.net/giant-horned-lizard/
https://animals.mom.com/horned-toads-captivity-5376.html
Phrynosoma cornutum (Horny toad lizard, Texas horny toad)
https://reptilerapture.net/horny-toad-lizard-caresheet.html
https://reptilescove.com/care/lizards/texas-horned
https://reptilesmagazine.com/listings/lizards-care-sheets/texas-horned-lizard/
https://animalia.bio/texas-horned-lizard
Sceloporus cyanogenys (Blue spiny lizard, blue swift)
https://reptilesmagazine.com/blue-spiny-lizard-care-sheet/
https://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/blue-spiny-swift.html
https://www.reptilecymru.co.uk/blue-swift-care-guide/
https://www.oaklandzoo.org/animals/blue-spiny-lizard
https://www.reptileforums.co.uk/threads/blue-spiny-swift-sceloporus-cyanogenys-help.906801/
Sceloporus malachiticus (Emerald swift)
https://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/emerald-swift.html
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-emerald-swift
https://www.everythingreptiles.com/emerald-swift/
https://www.lllreptile.com/articles/161-emerald-swift/
https://www.reptiledirect.com/emerald-swift-lizard/
https://animalcityinc.com/emerald-swift
https://laurenmadar.com/WNYHS_temp/care-sheets/lizards/emerald-swift.php
https://avonturia.com/reptielen/smaragd-stekelleguaan
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/emerald-swift-care-sheet
https://www.zillarules.com/information/care-sheets/emerald-swift
Sceloporus minor (Minor spiny lizard)
SCINCIDAE
Bellatorias frerei (Major skink)
Egernia cunninghami (Cunningham’s skink)
https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/2623/cunninghams_skink.html
https://hamiltonzoo.co.nz/our-animals/reptiles/cunninghams-skink/
https://www.theanimalfacts.com/reptiles/cunninghams-skink/
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/cunninghams-skink/
https://www.reptilepark.com.au/cunninghams-skink/
Egernia stokesii (Gidgee skink, spiny-tailed skink, Stokes’s skink, Stokes’s egernia)
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-gidgee-skink
http://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/gidgee-skink-care-sheet
https://www.snaketracks.com/gidgee-skink/
https://www.snaketracks.com/gidgee-skink/
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/gidgee-skink/
https://www.mentoneaquarium.com.au/post/how-to-best-care-for-your-gidgee-skink
Mochlus fernandi (Fernand’s skink, fire skink, Togo fire skink)
https://reptilesmagazine.com/african-fire-skink-care-sheet/
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/fire-skink-care-sheet
https://crazycrittersinc.com/fire-skink-lepidothyris-fernandi/
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-fire-skink
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/help-guides/how-to-care-for-a-fire-skink/
https://ultimateexotics.co.za/african-fire-skinks-lepidothyris-fernandi/
https://www.reptilesncritters.com/care-guide-fire-skink.php
https://ru.scribd.com/document/253855553/Care-Sheet-Fire-Skink#
Tiliqua occipitalis (Western blue-tongued skink)
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-blue-tongued-skink
https://www.reptileandgrow.com.au/products/reptiles/keepers-list/class-b/western-bluetongue/
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/species/8398
SPHAERODACTYLIDAE
Teratoscincus keyserlingii (Persian wonder gecko, frog-eyed gecko)
https://geckotime.com/three-to-get-ready-epilogue-teratoscincus/
http://www.reptile-care.de/species/Gekkota/Sphaerodactylidae/Teratoscincus-keyserlingii.html
https://www.gekkota.com/frog-eyed-gecko/
Teratoscincus scincus (Common wonder gecko)
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/help-guides/wonder-gecko-care-guide/
https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-frog-eyed-gecko-care-sheet
https://geckotime.com/frog-eyed-gecko-care-sheet/
https://www.gekkota.com/frog-eyed-gecko/
https://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/frog-eyed-gecko.html
https://www.reptiledirect.com/frog-eyed-gecko/
https://www.mascotarios.org/en/gecko-maravilla-comun/
http://www.reptile-care.de/species/Gekkota/Sphaerodactylidae/Teratoscincus-scincus.html
https://reptilesmagazine.com/listings/lizards-care-sheets/frog-eye-gecko/
TEIIDAE
Dracaena guianensis (Northern caiman lizard)
https://reptilesmagazine.com/caiman-lizard-care-sheet/
https://www.everythingreptiles.com/caiman-lizard/
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/caiman-lizard-care-sheet
https://www.reptiledirect.com/caiman-lizard/
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-caiman-lizard
https://reptile.guide/caiman-lizard/
https://regardingreptiles.com/expert-caiman-lizard-care-guide/
https://reptilescove.com/care/lizards/caiman
https://abdragons.com/blog/caring-for-a-caiman-lizard/
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/caiman-lizard
Salvator merianae (Argentine giant tegu, black and white tegu)
https://reptileslounge.com/blogs/care-sheets/care-sheet-for-tegus
https://reptilesmagazine.com/tegu-lizard-housing-and-care-information/
https://reptilerapture.net/argentine-black-and-white-tegu-caresheet.html
https://www.cbreptile.com/tegu-care-sheet/
https://reptifiles.com/colombian-argentine-tegu-care/
http://www.exoticpetvet.com/tegu-care.html
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/lizard-care/argentine-tegu-care-sheet
https://jessesjungle.com/pages/tegu-care
https://mypetreptiles.com/argentine-tegu-care-sheet/
https://petswithscales.com/tegu-lizard-care/
https://www.reptiledirect.com/tegu-lizard/
https://www.seavs.com/pet-care-information/tegu-care/ https://reptilinks.com/blogs/news/beginners-guide-to-tegu-feeding-and-care
VARANIDAE
Varanus macrei (Blue tree monitor, blue-spotted monitor)
https://reptilerapture.net/blue-tree-monitor-caresheet.html
https://www.reptiledirect.com/blue-tree-monitor/
https://reptilescove.com/care/lizards/blue-spotted-monitor
https://reptilesmagazine.com/blue-spotted-monitor/
https://azeah.com/lizards/basic-care-tree-monitors
https://www.philipniceguyexotics.co.uk/caresheets
https://www.reptiletalk.net/blue-spotted-tree-monitor/
https://www.snaketracks.com/green-tree-monitor/
https://animalia.bio/varanus-macraei
Varanus prasinus (Green tree monitor, Emerald tree monitor)
https://reptilerapture.net/green-tree-monitor-caresheet.html
https://www.reptiledirect.com/green-tree-monitor/
https://www.snaketracks.com/green-tree-monitor/
https://www.everythingreptiles.com/emerald-tree-monitor/
https://petmonitorlizard.com/green-tree-monitor-care-sheet/
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/emerald-tree-monitor
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/emerald-tree-monitor/
https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/449/emerald_tree_monitor.html
http://www.reptile-care.de/species/Anguimorpha/Varanidae/Varanus-prasinus.html
Varanus beccarii (Black tree monitor, Beccari’s monitor)
https://www.oaklandzoo.org/animals/black-tree-monitor
https://reptilerapture.net/black-tree-monitor-caresheet.html
https://animalia.bio/black-tree-monitor
http://www.reptile-care.de/species/Anguimorpha/Varanidae/Varanus-beccarii.html
https://www.reptiletalk.net/black-tree-monitor/
PYTHONIDAE
Malayopython reticulatus (reticulated python)
https://reptilesmagazine.com/reticulated-python-care-sheet/
https://www.reptilecentre.com/info-reticulated-python-care-sheet
https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/snake-care/reticulated-python-care-sheet
https://www.thesprucepets.com/how-to-care-for-a-reticulated-python-5199957
https://reptilerange.com/reticulated-python-care-sheet/
https://reptilerapture.net/reticulated-python-caresheet.html
https://blackpoolreptiles.co.uk/our-reticulated-python-care-sheet/
https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/help-guides/reticulated-pythons-care-sheet/
https://www.azreptiles.com/reticulated-python/
https://www.swallowaquatics.co.uk/caresheets/pgr/reticulated-python-care-sheet__30727
https://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk/caresheets/reticulatedpython
https://reptileempire.com/reticulated-python-care-sheet/
https://reptilesupply.com/blogs/snake-care-sheets/how-to-care-for-your-reticulated-python
In this section, we talk about organizations that support and promote herpetoculture. We will be glad to learn about new associates and like-minded people.
We are always open for cooperation!
Mission Statements of «Similar Missions» at Herpetoculture:
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK) is a science, education and conservation-based advocacy for the responsible private ownership of, and trade in reptiles and amphibians. Their goal is to facilitate cooperation between government agencies, the scientific community, and the private sector in order to produce policy proposals that will effectively address important husbandry and conservation issues.
The existence of the viable captive populations of many species of reptiles and amphibians, regardless of the hands in which they are held, represent an unprecedented and successful model in which private citizens can take an active role in saving species from the threat of extinction. A higher percentage of all reptile species have been bred in captivity than in any other class of vertebrate animals—most of that has occurred in private hands. Today we have the experience and knowledge to maintain every reptile species in captivity. Today the American herpetoculture community is successfully maintaining several hundred species of reptiles and amphibians in successful captive populations. This is one of the greatest triumphs of conservation in the past century, but it is unheralded, and it is unloved by those who would remove all animals from human hands.
If captive populations of herps are outlawed and disassembled, that will herald the death nell of many species. Legislation based on emotion, opinion, philosophy, and poor science is quietly having a potentially catastrophic effect on biodiversity.
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The mission of the Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group (TTPG) located in US is to ensure survival of the world’s turtles and tortoises through captive breeding. The TTPG supports the private ownership of chelonians and recognizes the substantial role that the private sector has played in the captive breeding and conservation of turtles and tortoises.
The TTPG recognizes that captive breeding reduces the pressure on wild populations and provides assurance colonies for species threatened in the wild due to habitat loss, disease, or natural disasters.
The TTPG has done a remarkable job of coordinating private turtle breeders to create a large number of self-sustaining captive populations of a large number of turtle species ,including threatened ones.
The TTPG Conference is held each November in Mesa, Arizona(including another one on 16.11.22-18.11.22) The TTPG Conference’s amazing lineup of speakers includes turtle and tortoise experts from around the world. The conference attracts attendees from all over the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and South America. Topics include captive care, nutrition, medical care, captive breeding, incubation tips, raising healthy offspring, enclosure design, and much more. Field trips include visits to private breeding facilities, local zoological institutions, and other interesting experiences, and there are often special evening events addressing conservation concerns, updates on legal issues and the “under 4” regulation”, presentations from USARK, Q & A sessions, and of course, lots of fun social time is enjoyed by attendees.
The TTPG is also has an impressive annual color publication «The Batagur».
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Lobbying and interacting with governments is still the most important and effective way to fight legislative fires. But this on its own is not enough, and the organisations doing this vital work have neither the time nor the resources to think about media campaigning. And that’s where Responsible Reptile Keeping (RRK) comes in.
The best way to describe RRK is to think of it as a dedicated media department for responsible reptile keepers around the world. They produce a range of media on a wide variety of important topics – from videos, podcasts and interviews, to magazines, blogs and documentary films, all highlighting the truth about responsible reptile keeping. The content aims to not only refute the propaganda broadcast by ARCs, but also to help educate the tiny minority of keepers who could do better or create issues that are weaponised by anti-keeping campaigners. And they are also producing content which celebrates the pioneering work being done by knowledgeable and experienced private keepers. Their community has a lot to be proud of, so let’s shout about it!
www.responsiblereptilekeeping.org
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German Society for Herpetology and Herpetoculture (“DGHT – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Herpetologie und Terrarienkunde e.v.“) mission is to contribute to both research on amphibians and reptiles and captive keeping and breeding.
DGHT is strongly engaged in herpetological conservation and is accredited by the German Federal Nature Conservation Act. Since the ‘Year of the Frog 2008’, DGHT, in cooperation with the Association of German Zoo Directors (www.zoodirektoren.de), is involved in amphibian ex situ conservation efforts. Their activities especially unit conservation breeding projects run in Austria, Germany and Switzerland and aims at a joint venture of zoos and private keepers.
The conservation of species in captivity: DGHT members participate both as private breeders and zookeepers in the breeding programs of endangered species . DGHT develops guidelines for the proper management of amphibians and reptiles and contributes to identification and handling of these animals. DGHT with VDA offer the opportunity to obtain a certificate of keeper’s competence through examinations provided by DGHT experts. You can take courses and pass an examination on the website (only in German): https://www.sachkunde-vda-dght.de/.
Activities in the dissemination of information: DGHT members attach special attention to the exchange of the information between their members and the transmission of the new technical knowledge to the public. To this goal, the DGHT regularly organizes specialized conferences and publishes an extensive portfolio of specialized journals. Numerous working groups, regional and city groups share experiences and provide information on innovation.
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The Victorian Herpetological Society (VHS) is an Australian non-profit organization dedicated to the study, conservation, and responsible keeping of reptiles and amphibians, particularly in the state of Victoria. It brings together enthusiasts, researchers, breeders, and conservationists with a shared interest in herpetology — the branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians.
The VHS was established in the 1970s, making it one of Australia’s oldest herpetological societies, bringing together like minded reptile enthusiasts.
Its objectives include: promoting public education and awareness about reptiles and amphibians; encouraging the conservation of native herpetofauna and their habitats; supporting ethical captive husbandry and breeding practices; facilitating scientific research and field studies.
The VHS organises guest speakers to share their reptile knowledge and experience at several meetings (Reptile & Amphibian Expos) held throughout the year. These talks are open to the public and are a great way to meet other reptile enthusiasts and learn more about keeping and breeding reptiles and reptiles in their native habitats. Meetings include an auction and a raffle of reptile related books and products!
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Established in 1947, the British Herpetological Society (BHS) is one of the most prestigious such societies of its kind in the world. The society’s Herpetological Journal is ranked as one of the leading scientific publications devoted to herpetology.
Via publications, specialist committees and meetings, the society actively supports:
- Conservation activities targeted at native British species
- Field studies and conservation management work worldwide
- Scientific research
- Responsible captive breeding and maintenance of reptile and amphibian species
- Exchange of knowledge and expertise between enthusiasts and herpetologists both in the UK and around the world.
2023 AHH / BHS Conference on Reptile Husbandry and Breeding is planning on 18.03.-19.03.2023.
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The Herpetofauna foundation located in Holland works hard for the wellbeing and protection of reptiles and amphibians worldwide and does so through various educational programs, fundraisers and charity events. Their tagline is « A warm heart for cold blood!” The HF also aid in funding for scientific research. Here at the Herpetofauna foundation they work in a variety of different ways, and they are constantly adapting the methods we use to be as efficient as possible. The main body of the foundation’s work is focused on helping conservation organisations and conservation projects by raising as much money as possible to help them achieve their goals. The foundation will also provide a more hands on service of intellectual input and also field services if needed (where specific authorization is given). All these projects are financially supported by the foundation and all other involvement will only take place if these projects request our input in other areas.
(The detailed article about The Herpetological Foundation by Rogier Van Rossem was published in RH Journal, 2#issue April-May 2022, pp.47-50)
https://www.stichtingherpetofauna.com/en
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The vision of Amhibian Ark (the AArk) is the world’s amphibians safe in nature, and its mission is to facilitate partnerships that ensure the global survival of amphibians, focusing on those that cannot currently be safeguarded in nature. An Executive Committee represents the interests of the three founding partners, while a Steering Committee comprises representatives from stakeholder groups around the world. A small staff raises awareness and tries to build capacity and partnerships, while a network of partners around the world gets on with the business of rescuing and managing amphibians. The activities of the staff can be divided into three general categories: raising awareness and funds, building capacity and forging partnerships.
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The extinction of species is one of the most obvious symptoms of the threatening developments taking place on our planet. The good news is, anyone can make a meaningful contribution towards stopping the impending catastrophe. Citizen Conservation Citizen Conservation unites people who want to make a difference. With its conservation breeding programs, the organization raises awareness, motivates people to get involved, builds up knowledge, and saves species from extinction.
https://citizen-conservation.org
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CRWild (short for Costa Rica Wild) is a Costa Rican company born in 2016 but with a lot of accumulated experience of more than 22 years in the Neotropics. The aim of CRWild is to build experiences in nature while searching, photographing and filming wild herps (amphibians and reptiles) and other wildlife. We operate in Costa Rica, as well as in Panama, Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuaodr and Colombia. CRWild offers expeditions of different lengths, duration and targets; tailor-made expeditions and shorter night walks in the best areas searching for the most spectacular Neotropical species. A great amount of our income feeds our own projects on highly endangered species, like the variable Harlequin toad Atelopus varius and the black headed bushmaster Lachesis melanocephala. And last but not least, CRWild offers free talks to communities about snakes, amphibians and other issues; and courses of snake handling, among others.
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In the 21st century, the confluence of global warming, habitat loss, invasive species, and disease has caused a rapid decline in biodiversity. Unfortunately, reptiles and amphibians often get overlooked in conservation efforts that predominantly prioritize large charismatic megafauna. That is why Herpetological Conservation International (HCI) was established in 2015 as a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. Its goal is to preserve reptiles and amphibians through a comprehensive approach that includes research funding, community engagement, public outreach, and habitat preservation. HCI’s unique operations model of no paid staff and no board member compensation ensures that 100% of donations go directly to conservation efforts, maximizing impact and transparency. HCI is proud to offer two flagship grants: The Michael Dee Conservation Grant and the Harold K. Voris (HKV) Aquatic Snake Grant. The Michael Dee Conservation Grant is awarded annually to two exceptional projects with a preference for funding students and early career academics. More information on this grant can be found at https://herpconservation.com/about-the-michael-dee-grant.html. The HKV Aquatic Snake Conservation Grant is HCI’s latest initiative, supporting aquatic snake conservation research projects. HCI is currently backing a study on the critically endangered Cerberus microlepis under this grant. For more information on this grant, visit https://herpconservation.com/about-the-hkv-grant.html. HCI has also provided funding on a case-by-case basis for research projects, such as Russell’s viper telemetry studies, king cobra telemetry studies, and various herpetological surveys. In addition to financial support, HCI actively engages in various domestic conservation initiatives. Presently, it is lending its official support to creating the Chuckwalla National Monument in California’s Colorado Desert. HCI’s outreach initiatives are impactful and far-reaching. A recent example is the CARE (Chytrid Awareness for Reserves and Ecolodges) Project, conceived to raise awareness about the threat of ecotourism as a vector for Chytrid transmission. This project disseminates free informational posters, available in local languages, with scannable QR website links offering guidance on disinfection methods, recommended local disinfectants, and protocols to help ensure the safety of amphibian habitats. For more information about the CARE project, visit https://herpconservation.com/the-campaign.html. HCI is actively exploring future projects, including establishing potential habitat reserves in Costa Rica and South Africa, and always accepting proposals for conservation partnerships.
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THE FEDERATION OF BRITISH HERPETOLOGISTS (FBH)
The British have a long history of sharing their lives with their pets and the keepers of reptiles and amphibians are no exception. It is estimated that there are now more pet reptiles than pet dogs in the UK and more than one million people keeping reptiles or amphibians in their homes. Many are members of herpetological clubs and societies. However, these keepers have increasingly found themselves vilified and their hobby attacked by anti-pet keeping groups. Many of the arguments from these groups are based on distortions of the truth and have no basis in fact.
The Federation of British Herpetologists (FBH) was founded in 1996 to challenge these flawed argument and to represent the interests of reptile keepers. Headed and supported by specialist and experienced herpetologists from across Britain the FBH exists to promote and support the responsible keeping of reptiles and amphibians. The FBH is an umbrella organisation to which the majority of herpetological societies are affiliated and it represents the largest collective of experienced amateur and professional keepers in the UK. We are the voice of UK reptile keeping.
The FBH is frequently consulted by national and international authorities in relation to impending regulation and to provide fair and balanced advice. We also work closely with responsible animal welfare organisations, and with local and national government regulatory bodies.
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The mission of RESPONSIBLE HERPETOCULTURE FOUNDATION ( RHF) – is making positive ethical choices regarding the actions and effects of herpetoculture on the species kept, on human societies, on environment, and on the preservation of species diversity in nature and as a human experience that results in stable maintaining of ex situ populations. Additionally RHF provides an important possibility of species subsequent reintroduction in terms of special, biologically reasonable rewilding or environment supporting projects, through forming a reserve bank of genes in the form of live, breeding animals’ stock, which are genetically, morphologically, physiologically and behaviorally to the maximum possible extent identical to individuals from specific natural populations.
PRESERVATION HERPETOCULTURE (PH)- is a specific subsection of Responsible Herpetoculture that addresses ethnoherpetological sphere by preserving the human experience of the diversity of amphibians and reptiles through their integration in society and culture by establishing self-sustaining populations through captive breeding.
PH encourages and supports those organizations and private breeders who contribute to forming, maintaining and increasing of ex situ populations using only responsible, legal approaches of obtaining, moving and keeping animals.
The RESPONSIBLE HERPETOCULTURE (RH) FOUNDATION is a basically new international educational/public relation project that needed to be done today for:
– creation and management of populations of amphibians and reptiles outside the bounds of their natural habitats in the context of the global destruction of natural ecosystems with the aim of forming a reserve bank of genes in the form of live, breeding animals which are genetically, morphologically, physiologically and behaviorally to the maximum extent possible identical to individuals from specific natural populations with the prospect of their subsequent populations reintroduction;
– Advocating herpetoculture as an integral part of zooculture and effective mechanism to combat poaching and smuggling: captive-bred, healthy adopted animals are always better to meet the needs of world’s pet market than wild-caught animals;
– Protecting herpetoculture from unsound regulatory and legislative policies. Presentation to the media the positive accomplishments of herpetoculture;
– Creating opportunities for experienced (reputable) breeders to obtain, breed and legally move rare and valuable species within the framework of a controlled program;
– Promoting herpetoculture as an important part of ecological education worldwide, RH contribution to the conservation of species in nature;
– Collecting, exchanging and analyzing information that is important for breeding and getting healthy multiple generations of amphibians and reptiles.
The RHP is running «Responsible Herpecoculture Journal» – the professional bimonthly publication on Herpetoculture, united private breeders, herpetologists, experts on conservation and zoo management from different countries.
The RHP is currently working on global «Save Parsons Chamaeleon»(SPC) project.
The RHP is planning to create a Herpetocultural Assessment Group to make and maintain an assessment of the self-sustaining status of endangered species.
The RHP tagline is «Preserving Amphibians and Reptiles in a Changing World!»
www.responsibleherpetoculture.foundation
For our part, we invite all interested parties to actively cooperate within the RHF framework.
Informing and interacting with the public, of course, is the most important, and possibly the key objective of the RESPONSIBLE HERPETOCULTURE.
People brought up on an edited idea of reality are not able to sensibly judge the problems of nature; they become puppets of the media, which, in turn, serve the interests of governments and corporations.
It would be naive to believe that the RESPONSIBLE HERPETOCULTURE can be limited to only specific issues related to animals’ keeping and breeding. This topic is much wider.
The formation of the ecological culture of human society is an essential part of the process that arouses desire in people to save species and maintain healthy ecosystems.
Herpetoculture suffers from a lack of positive public relations. This is an opportunity for all of us to step up and address this most important issue. Contributing, compiling and analyzing data and information, and publicizing in a unified front through Responsible Herpetoculture can help us achieve this important goal at a reasonable time.
In this section you will find some useful links to the external resources, where you can find information on different veterinary topics. This list is consantly updating, so the number of links increases on a regular base. Authors of the project do hope tat using these links you will find materials and information on various aspects of veterinary care and this will help you to solve or timely prevent some health problems that might occure in reptiles/amphibians from your collection. Some of the veterinaty-related scientific articles with free access can be also found in our RH Library section.
POSITION StATEMENT ON THE OWNERSHIP OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES AS PETS
SALMONELLA GERMS IN REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS: FOR PET OWNERS
SALMONELLA IN REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS: VETERINARY GUIDELINES
SNAKE FUNGAL DERMATITIS
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS IN REPTILES
METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE DISEASES OF REPTILES
