The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announced that its resident European glass lizard (Pseudopus apodus) pair, which were hatchlings themselves in 1996, were successfully bred, and at 25 years old, hatched out glass lizard hatchlings of their own. The reptile is also…
While unique leopard gecko morphs are always sought after amongst reptile keepers, some combinations create genetics that are detrimental to the lizards. A case in point is that of the “lemon frost” leopard gecko morph. This morph has been show…
When it comes to reptiles, it seems as though there is always another stone to turn over as we are always learning new significant information about them, such as the animals’ habitat preferences, diet or physiology. For years, rumors of…
Southern alligator lizards (Elgaria multicarinata) have an interesting courtship whereby the male clamps its jaw onto the head of the female and does not let go for hours. Researchers studying the species at California Polytechnic University, Pomona, in Pomona, CA…
Blue Iguana Conservation on the Grand Cayman Islands announced that its breeding facility has so far produced 60 hatchling blue iguanas (Cyclura lewisi) in 2020. The hatchlings are housed in a custom enclosure that is sectioned off from the rest…
The three Komodo dragons were on display for three days last week.
This marks the first time the zoo has successfully hatched the species.
The 24 hatchling Texas horned lizards are part of a breeding program launched at the zoo two years ago.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo was the first to confirm facultative parthenogenesis in Asian water dragons.
Captive breeding of Varanus salvator has increased the popularity of this beautiful lizard.
The Wildwood Trust is home to four sand lizards, England's rarest lizard.
With beardies and ball pythons saturating the market, what is the next breakout star in the reptile hobby?
The Gray's monitor lizard, known as Butaan in the Philippines, is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
There are distinct advantages to buying reptiles directly from the source, if you go about it the right way.
The Columbus Zoo is celebrating the successful hatching of beaded lizards. Hatched out at the end of last month, this marks only the second time that the zoo has successfully hatched the species, the first being in the year 2000. The…
Tegus can maintain their internal body temperatures from 4 to 10°C higher than their burrows
There are approximately 19 to 22 species of Uromastyx belonging to the Old World lizard family Agamidae
The Los Angeles Zoo has successfully hatched three gray’s monitor lizards (Varanus olivaceus), a feat that has not been accomplished by the zoo in nearly 20 years of trying until now. Two zoos in the Philippines, the Avilon Zoo and…
The gargoyle gecko has simple care requirements and awesome-looking morphs are available
Bonus content to “The Beauty of Gargoyles” in the May/June 2015 issue of REPTILES. Breeding gargoyle geckos is a relatively straightforward endeavor. There are no special heating or cooling requirements, and you can leave adults together year-round. Anthony Caponetto…
A primer on leopard gecko morphs and genetics
Expert tips on keeping and breeding the Moroccan Uromastyx
For several years, reptile keepers at the Chester Zoo have been releasing juvenile sand lizards in an effort to bolster their populations in the wild.
Comedian John Oliver has implored President Putin to #GoGetThoseGeckos
