Here’s a guide to choosing an appropriate snake cage size in metric measurements: The cage length should be at least the same length as the snake. For example, a 1.2-meter snake would need an enclosure… 

Popular Cage Types and Setups for Pet ReptilesIntroductionIn this article I will discuss the different types of cages and cage setups used in South Africa and abroad. You will learn the pros and cons of… 

Shedding Problems  The best way to avoid shedding problems is to spray your reptile’s cage with water once a day whilst it is in its shed phase. This will increase the humidity in the cage… 

The most common problem you will encounter while keeping snakes, is that your snake does not want to eat. If an adult snake stops eating during winter, don’t worry this is normal. As long as… 

I have always fed my snakes on pre-killed frozen rodents, which are of course are defrosted before feeding to the snake.  All of the snakes I have owned or worked with, have accepted pre-killed food… 

ANY VENOMOUS REPTILE !!!! Do not endanger yourself or others by purchasing a venomous snake. You may think it is cool to keep a rattle snake or a gaboon viper, but it’s not so cool… 

CORN SNAKE/ RAT SNAKEThese snakes are the perfect size. Are easy to feed on mice and rats. Do not require large cages or complicated cage setups. They are also easy to handle. My first snake… 

I get asked a lot about this, and have my own views on this question. So to all you moms and dads out there being nagged by your kid to get his/her first reptile, here… 

Reptiles need to shed the outer layer of their skin as the grow. Reptiles grow continuously throughout their lives, this growth obviously slows down to a extremely low rate once the reptile has reached its… 

The majority of lizards which are available are insect eaters. These include all your gecko species, lacertids, skinks, chameleons, small iguanids such as emerald swifts, plated lizards and agamas. Some of the larger species such…