husbandry

Hi all, I currently have a year old Cunningham's Skink and I am considering getting them a tank mate, as I know they are very social reptiles. My question is how I could best go about this without risking attacks and squabbling between the 2? Should I be looking for a similar sized animal? I am...

Mitchell Hodgson V1 10/02/2021 V2 19/02/2022 Introduction: The Storrs monitor (Varanus storri storri and Varanus storri ocreatus) and Kings Rock Monitor (Varanus kingorum) are two of best pet varanids you can get! These lizards inhabit the rock outcrops across tropical Australia. These two...

Anyone know of a company or individual that makes custom PVC cages? Looking for 2-4 cages around (80x60x60)cm. Custom top RHP heating etc would be great but not essential Totally NOT interested in DIY ideas I’m just way too busy & doesn’t interest me at all. Happy to pay good money shipping...

Hi, I will be getting my first snake soon, a children's python hatchling, and I am wondering how I should prepare the enclosure. I have the reptile one hatchling tank, a heat mat on one side, a hide on each end, a water dish and am currently finding a small lattice for climbing. I am unsure...

I've just gotten a young pair of Hosmer's Spiny tailed skinks (Egernia hosmeri) about a couple of months old. Unfortunately they didn't come with much guidance and there's not a lot available when I did a Google search. So any husbandry tips would be very welcome - enclosure setup, heating...

Hello everyone my name is Sean from Raleigh NC USA, I have a 3.5 year old black headed python who is starting to show symptoms of a respiratory infection as of now just some light whistles when being handled or moving too quickly and a small amount of mucus in her mouth. I've already made an...

land mullets are in my opinion the most beautiful Australian skink, have been looking at them for a while in the past,from what I understand they like a large enclosure, basking temps of 30 degrees(? not too sure about this), a mostly vegetable diet, and decent humidity. I would be keeping my...

Hello! I’m absolutely certain this has been covered multiple times, but please humor me guys. I have a bit of a need for specificity and would appreciate suggestions. I have a 3 year old female Darwin x coastal carpet (7 feet + and growing) who has been on coco husks in her enclosure. Now...

hey everyone, i'm getting a baby Bredli python in a month or so and was wandering if anyone could help with the general husbandry (i've done my own research just wanted to get more opinions)

Hi, can anyone please share some links to recommended info on Spotted python care as i'm having a hard time finding good articles or videos on the specific snake. Cheers Laikin

Hi everyone, after some thought and consideration i've decided to get a spotted python! the only problem is I need some help with the basic husbandry and general cost of things. I just want to know what everyones opinions are on things like bedding, tanks size, what heating method is best, food...

Hey guys, Looking to expand on my knowledge of reptiles, specifically bearded dragons and southern angle-headed dragons. Wondering if anyone has any book recommendations?

So, I just got myself my first snake, he's a Northern Territory Black Headed Python, about a year old and around 90cm long. I've only had him for 2 weeks and he feeds well so far and is getting used to being handled. I don't have any real concerns, I am more just after some husbandry tips or...

Hey everyone any help would be appreciated. I am planning to keep a little pool area with my Southern Angled Headed Dragon (Hypsilurus spinipes). In the pool area I am going to keep it reasonable shallow but I was wishing to inquire if I were to use gravel from my aquarium, (water has been...