Reptiles

The place to find care and maintenance information for your reptiles and insect pets.


Scared of the Egg’s | Female Chameleon Problems

 Authored by Pete ‘The Guv’nor’ Hawkins: Chameleon Network / Bearded Dragons Network / Snake Network Female Chameleons: The Egg Laying Reputation  We understand things better. We have better science within the hobby, that really does aid in all elements of the keeping process. Female Chameleon’s are not as popular due to the related “egg laying” […]

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Breeding Reptiles | Inbreeding Controversy

Breeding Reptiles (Responsibly) Dr. Sean McCormack writes about breeding reptiles responsibly within a captive environment. Whether you’re breeding just a few snakes or thousands of reptiles every year; it pays significantly to understand the implications of breeding related blood lines. While we may never get completely away from inbreeding we should make a concerted effort to […]


Warm Wishes Won’t Heat Reptiles | Reptile Winter Heating

Authored by The Herp Father John F. Taylor & Pete “The Guv’nor” Hawkins Six Essentials of Reptile (Winter) Heating There are Six ‘essential elements’ when it comes to reptile heat. These must never be overlooked. Thermostat rated for the amount of wattage you will be using Ceramic heat element rated for the size of your enclosure […]

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