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. [...]
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. [...]
Dwarf Reedsnakes Roll at Speeds Four Times Faster Than They Slither
One of the most notable findings was the fact the snakes can stabilize and elevate their heads while rolling in the direction they are traveling. [...]
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 [...]



