Apartments and Reptiles

Articles regarding living smaller spaces with reptile, invertebrate, and amphibian species of pets.

Ricky’s Reptile Enclosures Set-Up & Review

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This is a video review of Ricky’s Reptile Enclosures which are some great enclosures for any reptile species that may be keeping. They are easy to heat and maintain and are just a clean-looking display enclosure which adds to any home.  

Interview with a UK Reptile Vet

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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 […]

For the Love of Reptiles: Your Reptile Match II

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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.