Whether you’re thinking about getting a Chameleon or already own one – we’ll take you through what makes a great home habitat for them to feel comfortable, safe, and happy. That being said, it doesn’t take much to keep this friendly lizard as a pet, however, you’ll want to make sure you get its home … Read more
When in optimal housing conditions, African Fire Skink’s are bubbly, active and full of personality. Whilst hard to come by, they are growing in popularity. Those that are brought up in captivity for conservation tend to have a much calmer character. That is not to say that they don’t make a great pet reptile – … Read more
What is a bearded dragon lay box? Typically, the female bearded dragon will be able to lay eggs after their first birthday. There are a variety of things that can help to activate the dragon egg-laying cycle. When your bearded dragon is thought to be ‘gravid’ in other words ready to lay eggs, you will need … Read more
Known as the closest in likeness to a pre-historic dinosaur, the sailfin dragon (Hadrosaurus pustulatus, H. Amboinensis and H. ”weberi”) has been a point of interest for many reptile owners. Originating from Eastern Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea, the sailfin dragon is extremely large in size. Typically found basing near water, especially in or around mountain streams, … Read more
A very popular question that I often get asked by Bearded dragon owners is ‘why is my bearded dragon basking?’ Today we will answer that question on our blog. But first, lets take a look at the basics on beardies… The Basics on ‘Beardies’ At 16 to 24 inches long, weighing between 10 and 18 … Read more
If you are new to the world of reptile and gecko ownership then crested geckos are a great first reptile pet. It’s a good idea to get a crested gecko started kit to first get set up. We found this great crested gecko starter kit on Amazon. It has the basic necessities that you need … Read more
The sailfin dragon or sailfin lizard originates from the Philippines. They are not common pets, but it is possible to keep one. If you want to keep a sailfin lizard as a pet there is a lot you will need to know about Sailfin lizard care including enclosure requirements and diet. Introducing the Sailfin Lizard … Read more
Many reptile owners often ask ‘Can crested geckos eat mealworms?’ Let’s take a look at the crested gecko diet and whether to include mealworms for your pet crested gecko. Can crested geckos eat mealworms? Yes! Yes they can eat mealworms and they do like them. However, they are high in protein and so they are … Read more
An ackie monitor is a lizard that is native to Australia – in the wild they share habitats with kangaroos and other monitor lizards. The main ackie monitors that are kept as pets are the red ackie and the yellow ackie. They are smaller and friendlier than other monitor lizard types. They like their cage … Read more
In today’s blog, we take a look at Eco earth – one of our favourite choices for leopard Gecko substrate. So what are the benefits of Eco earth for Leopard Geckos? Why should Leopard Geckos owners use Eco Earth substrate? If you are trying to raise the humidity levels within the closure Eco Earth is … Read more