Beginner’s Guide to Safe and Easy Vivarium Plants for Reptiles and Amphibians
Well-planted vivaria are becoming increasingly popular among reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. [...]
Keeping and Breeding the Malaysian Cat Gecko
The Malaysian cat gecko (Aeluroscalabotes felinus) is a fascinating lesser known gecko species in the reptile community belonging to the sub-family Ae [...]
Reptile Substrates And Which Are Right For My Reptiles
Substrates provide a variety of benefits, including a bed for your animals to crawl around, sleep on and hide in. [...]
Aquatic Turtle Tank Water Changes Made Easy
With regular maintenance using this step-by-step guide, you can keep your turtles healthy and happy for years to come. [...]
USFWS Seeks Threatened Status For Southern Hognose Snake
The Southern hognose snake is a harmless, small snake that measures between 14 and 24 inches in length. [...]
USARK ALERT UPDATE: Blue Tree Monitor ESA Listing
The emergency rule ended on August 25, 2025. Breeders can currently ship blue tree monitors. We will notify our members of changes or when the final r [...]
Galapagos Gecko Once Thought Extinct Rediscovered
A tiny gecko once thought to have gone extinct on the Galapagos Islands’ Rabida Island has been rediscovered after live specimens that were collected [...]
Snake Myths And Misconceptions
Wildlife-human coexistence can be difficult. Wildlife can create challenges for humans such as threatening their safety, livelihood, and food sources. [...]
Smithsonian National Zoo Treats Skin Cancer On Henkel’s Leaf-tailed Gecko
A 4-year-old Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko was treated for skin cancer at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, the zoo announ [...]
Snake Lungworm Parasite Found in 14 Florida Counties
Also known as snake lungworm, the parasite may soon be in Georgia or other neighboring states. [...]
Sierra Nevada Yellow Legged Frog Can Persist In Bd Infected Areas
The researchers say the resistance they have observed in the frog may be due to natural selection for more resistant genotypes, acquired immunity and [...]
Chytrid Fungus May Have Chink In Its Armor
The researchers are currently studying how the BdDV-1 virus works, how it infects the fungus and how it gets into the cells of the fungus [...]
Natural UV For Reptiles
All reptiles, regardless of peak time of activity, obtain benefits from ultraviolet (UV) supplementation. [...]
Reptile Intelligence and Pain
"Lizard brain”. No term makes my skin crawl more than this. It perpetuates a cultural view that reptiles are cold blooded brutes that lack emotion. Th [...]
Renal Disease in Reptiles and Amphibians
Through the publication of my research paper on gout in Odatria, I’ve read and learned a lot about herptile urology, or the study of the urinary tract [...]
The Importance Of Veterinarians In Reptile Keeping
Veterinarians are wonderful sources of knowledge for keepers. They can guide owners and breeders on proper biosecurity and quarantine practices, espec [...]
