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. [...]
Expedition Borneo: Field Herping the Island of Endemics
Borneo lies deep in the heart of the Indo-Malay Archipelago. It is the world’s third-largest island, and its massive expanse of ancient rainforest pre [...]
Third SoCal Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nest Found On Ventura County Beach
A passerby alerted California State Parks officials to the nest, prompting the agency to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which oversees th [...]
New Racerunner Lizard Species Discovered In Pakistan
The lizard is named after Chagai District, where researchers documented it at four localities. It has a distinctive maze-like pattern of winding brown [...]
Interview with Avi Zobel of Reptiles of Israel
Shomrim Al Zochalei Ha’aretz (Guardians of Israel’s Reptiles) is an organization that educates Israelis about the importance of reptiles. [...]
Researchers Assess Diseases In 29 Species Of Native American Snakes
Wild snakes in the USA suffer from myriad pathogens that can negatively affect their populations. [...]
Reptile Respiratory Infections
While these can be relatively simple in nature, if left untreated, respiratory infections can lead to severe disease and complications. [...]
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. [...]
Dr. Douglas Mader Bids Farewell: Thank You REPTILES Readers
After 23 years answering over 350 questions in over 250 columns and writing numerous columns, Dr. Douglas Mader bids farewell. [...]
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 [...]
