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Do snakes need UV lighting?

Do snakes really need UVB lighting? Authored by Georgina Rayner, of Swell Reptiles In fact, many species of snake are not particularly nocturnal, or diurnal Browse pretty much any reptile or snake forum, and you are likely to find at least one thread attempting to answer the question; “Do snakes need UV lighting?” A wide […]


Reptile Legislation Bills Defeated!

The reason for all this celebration is that today we have learned that not only has S373 and the US House companion Bill HR2811 have fallen into defeat through the incredible efforts of the USARK also known as the United States Amphibian & Reptile Keepers Association these two bills were known as the Python Ban.


Herpetoculture Defined

The term of herpetoculture was one that is associated with someone that we (the writers) have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is to say the least a very well known and respected man that has been responsible for many of the introductions of new reptile pet species to the United States and abroad.