Feeding your Tortoise
Tortoises are one of the most interesting reptiles to keep. They are calm and don’t bite. Tortoises live a long time and they are a long time commitment. One of the biggest mistakes inexperienced tortoise…
How Big do Pythons and Boas Really Get ?
Green Anaconda There has been reports of Green Anacondas reaching 18.9m long this snake was shot by a British colonel in Brazil in 1907. This snake would have been unable to support its own weight…
Availability of Reptiles in South Africa
In South Africa we have a lot of different reptiles available to keep. These range from Corn Snakes and Bearded Dragons to Diamond Back Rattlesnakes and Monocled Cobras. There are plenty of colour varieties available…
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.…
The Effect of Rodent Colouration On Snake Feeding
You would think that the colour of a mouse or rat would not make a difference to whether a snake will eat it or not. However the colour of the rodents you feed your snakes…
Fat Free Food for Your Bosc’s Monitor
The space given to most monitor lizards in captivity is inadequate. Even with smaller species such as Bosc’s ( Savannah) Monitor which in fact could be considered a medium size species compared to the smaller Australian…
King Snakes vs Corn Snakes
CLICK THE IMAGE TO BUY A CORN SNAKE All snake species have pros and cons when it comes to keeping them in captivity. Some are easier to keep than others due to size, diet and…
Rat Snakes Part II
This is the second part in my Rat Snake series and will cover European Rat Snakes. There is a great diversity of European Rat snake species that are suitable to keep in captivity. However they…