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Snake Handling Tips

If you keep snakes you will get bitten eventually. For instance your hatchling snake may strike out at you in the beginning, but will calm down with regular handling. Hatchling Corn Snakes, King Snakes, Rat… 

Beginner Reptile Keeper Q&A

Question: What is easiest way to gain knowledge about reptiles? Answer: There are lots of good books about reptile biology and care on the market. Read as many as you can. Question: Should I join… 

Set Up Your Reptiles Cage in 5 Easy Step

The list below is a step to step guide on setting up your reptile enclosure. Research the enclosure requirements for you reptile Find out what size cage your reptile needs. Its humidity, lighting and heating … 

How To Choose a Healthy Snake

Only purchase snakes from a pet shop that has clean cages. Check for wounds on the snakes body. Check the snakes belly for sores. This would indicate scale rot from being kept in damp conditions.… 

Cage Temperatures Required by Pet Reptiles

I have compiled a list of cage temperatures required by common pet reptiles. It also shows the best method to heat your reptile. Bearded Dragons Basking spot: 35-38 degrees Celsius Ambient: 25 degrees Celsius Night:… 

Factors That Effect Heating Reptiles

The following factors effect the method and type of heating product your reptile needs. Natural Habitat A Corn Snake that originates from the pine forests of North America can be kept at a lower a… 

The Importance of Heat Pads in Your Snake Cage

Below are the reasons why using a heat pad is important when keeping snakes. Provides Heat Snakes are cold blooded ( ectothermic) and cannot generate their own body heat. If your snakes cage is 15… 

How To Keep Reptiles Warm

Below is a list of quality products which will keep your reptile warm. Each product has a list of species that benefit from using it as a heat source. ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON…