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Almost everyone knows it’s possible to catch salmonella from pet reptiles, but there’s an increasing body of evidence to indicate that the risk is low and ...

The question whether reptiles can feel pain arises due to a lack of information from studies on the reptilian nervous system. With the limited studies that...

Kimberley rock monitor (Varanus glauerti) is slowly becoming more widely available in the United States. They are easier to find in Australia and the UK, ...

Brumation is a natural period of dormancy for many reptiles—sort of like hibernation for mammals. Helping your reptile transition out of brumation is all a...

Top reasons why insuring your bearded dragon makes good financial sense. If you’re passionate about taking that 10 to 15-year journey with your beardie, in...

We offer Top 4 of the most popular reptiles (and one amphibian) amongst keepers based on temperament, care, handling, and just pure joy of keeping. Cor...

Although there is a clear trend towards adopting biosecurity protocols when handling amphibians, there are still many people who are unaware of them or choose...

Substrates are one of the most important elements to your herp’s enclosures. They provide a variety of benefits, including a bed for your animals to crawl ...

How to keep herps healthy? Read 6 advices from PARC. Let’s work together to create a positive outdoor ethic to keep herps and their habitats healthy! ...

Do not Jackson’s chameleons in captivity if you cannot provide them cold foggy nights in the 50s and if your keeping facility is over 75°F at the daytime. The...

The Indian star tortoise is an attractive species that was once considered difficult to maintain in captivity. Currently, due to captive breeding, Indian s...

In 2023, Exotics Keeper Magazine ran the largest-scale survey of exotic pet keepers to date. After creating a robust online platform with a drop-down menu ...

The Federation of British Herpetologists  (FBH) published the results from their third annual survey. The report provides analysis of reptile keeper demograp...

The Federation of British Herpetologist (FBH) announced FBH Code of Practice. The guidance recommends minimum enclosures sizes for reptiles. Dave Hayden, Chai...

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 Rare Galápagos land iguana hatched from eggs in artificial conditions, according to iZoo Japan.  The zoo obtained two adult iguanas in 2017 and ...

How to Choose a Thermostat for Reptile Enclosure? Undoubtedly, it’s important to make sure your enclosure is set up with the necessary equipment to...

Spider tortoise isn't a species for beginners. They require a brumation that is an important part of their biology, for specimens of all ages and ...

While they may require more maintenance and investment, Eastern indigos are one of the most intelligent and rewarding snake species a passionate herpetolog...

Baby Panther Chameleon is intriguing and visually stunning pet. This reptile offers a unique opportunity to observe a distinctive form of life. With inform...

The British Veterinary Association have recently published their official policy on exotic animals, which they now refer to as "non-traditional companion a...

Miracle-gro potting mix is perfectly safe. But misunderstanding fueled by misinformation abounds.  We could level the same charges against any product ever...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto’s call for immediate action to restrict nonnative species was stunning to pet bus...

In the last few years, a "positive list" for keeping pets has already been introduced in the Netherlands, Belgium and France. In Germany, German agricultur...

A final report produced by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission on exotic pets in Scotland. Read more info about this topic using the following link ...

Chinese box turtle is known throughout herpetology and herpetoculture circles simply as “flavos,” which is an abbreviated version of their species name Cuo...

An enrichment environment for snakes is far more than just a tank with some additional objects in it. Read more info about this topic using the followin...

The follwoing review investigates possible neural consequences and results of artificial environments on snakes in captivity under human care. The impac...