Category: Habitats & Care

DIY Planted Mix Recipes for Planted Vivariums
Planting mix recipes to help you create amazing planted vivariums [...]

Carnivorous Plants For Beginners
Carnivorous plants can be interesting additions to vivariums, but plan carefully. [...]

The Best Reptile Misting Systems
Among the various environmental requirements you should know about any herp you keep is what relative humidity is normal in its native habitat and, th [...]

Build The Ultimate Turtle Pond
Construct a healthy, attractive habitat for your turtles. [...]

Preparing Reptiles For Winter's Sleep
Know the basics for successfully hibernating your pet reptile. [...]

Create a Habitat for your Chameleon
With relatively simple modifications (such as adding some appropriate plants), the right type of room can become a great home for a large chameleon. [...]

Supplemental Nutrition For Your Reptiles
Proper reptile nutrition requires six essential components. [...]

Reptile Lighting Information
Information on how natural and artificial lighting affects reptiles. [...]

Designing And Building A Vivarium
Step-by-step instructions for creating a unique and attractive vivarium from the ground up. [...]

Herp Hides: Provide A Proper Reptile Hiding Place In Your Reptile Enclosure
Keep your reptiles healthy by providing a hiding spot for them. [...]
Natural Vivarium Substrate Recipes
Bonus content from the August 2011 REPTILES magazine article, “Understanding What’s Underfoot.” [...]

Dart Frog Vivarium Plants
Choosing plants for your dart frog vivarium. [...]
How To Build A Basic Outdoor Tortoise Pen
Tortoises should stay in, and predators should stay out. Also, as escape artists, tortoises require both a below-ground barrier and something they ca [...]

How to Build Your Own Chameleon Lizard Cage
Building your own chameleon lizard cage is often a satisfying experience. [...]

The Five Most Important Things To Do When Keeping Aquatic Turtles
Expert tips on keeping aquatic turtles. [...]

Marineland Aquarium Heaters Recall
United Pet Group has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1.2 million Marineland aquarium heaters due to fire and laceration hazards. [...]

Reptiles, Candles And Incense
Are things like incense and candles harmful to reptiles and amphibians? [...]

Keeping Your Turtle Healthy
Valuable Tips For a Happy and Healthy Turtle [...]

Heating And Cooling Reptiles And Amphibians
Practical solutions for heating and cooling your reptiles and amphibians. [...]
List of Plants That Can Be Toxic To Reptiles
List of plants that can be toxic to reptiles. [...]

Reptile Water Requirements
A complete look at the water hydration needs and requirements of reptiles. [...]

Reptile Shipping
What is the best and cheapest way to ship reptiles? [...]
Reptile Lifeless And Gasping
My reptile is unable to keep his head up and move his front legs. [...]

Snake And Lizard Substrates
Check out various substrate environments for your pet snake or lizard. [...]