Heating

Heating of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates is an essential part of keeping these exotic species in our homes


Explaining Ectothermy | Thermophysiology of Herps

Authored by: Christina Miller CAHT/RVT, RLAT, BSc Herps Aren’t Cold-Blooded What is the most defining feature of our pet reptiles and amphibians? Many would argue that what unites reptiles and amphibians in the artificial grouping of “herps” is their cold-blooded nature, but this is not exactly accurate. “Cold-blooded” is an archaic term and its use implies […]


Brumation | Preparing Colubrids for Winter

Summertime BBQ’s are over, kids are back in school, and reptiles are being prepared for their overwintering process in many collections throughout herpetoculture. Some serpents breed during this time, while others wait for the spring warm up. Colubrids typically breed in early spring; there are a few steps to make sure your snake is able […]