Amphibians are generally considered a poor first pet to start with but more of an intermediate pet. Amphibians include Frogs & Toads, Salamanders & Newts, as well as Caecilians. For those considering ...
Read more »Invertebrates if you’re a purist don’t have any place in the herpetoculture community but the fact of the matter is that they are and they are not going anywhere anytime soon. Invertebrate ...
Read more »What is a Reptile? A reptile is generally classified as a vertebrate animal of the class Reptilia which includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles and tortoises; these last two being in the order of ...
Read more »Authored by Tom Williams Interview with a UK Reptile Vet takes a look at Reptile Medicine in the UK. Nathalie Wissink-Argilaga Lic,Vet, GPCert [ExAP] MRCVS, who is the head of exotics at Scotts Veterinary Clinic in Bedford was kind enough to answer a few questions for The Reptile Apartment Group. Nathalie graduated from the Universitat […]
I go to a lot of shows and shops every year. Rarely do I hear the seller ask about the customers experience in the particular species they are purchasing. The onus is presumed by the buyer I agree. But shouldn’t we do our part as a seller of reptiles to make sure that the purchaser of our reptiles knows what they are getting in to when purchasing a reptile? Do we worship the all mighty dollar of the sale too much?
If you are aiming for an easier pet, land turtles are the best choice. You can keep your pet inside or outside. An indoor tank is more ideal for smaller species like the Box Turtle. If your room is already room temperature then in most cases all you need is a UVB lamp. If you have a warmer climate species then you may need additional lighting to reach ideal temperature.
