Reptile Care Guides

From feeding schedules to shedding tips — everything you need to keep your reptile healthy and happy.

Species

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Bearded Dragon Humidity Guide: Ideal Range & How to Fix It
humidity Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragon Humidity Guide: Ideal Range & How to Fix It

Bearded dragon humidity guide: ideal 30-40% daytime, 35-55% nighttime, plus how to raise or lower humidity and where to put a hygrometer.

Ball Python Tank Size: Minimum vs Recommended Sizes
tank-size Ball Python

Ball Python Tank Size: Minimum vs Recommended Sizes

Ball python tank size guide: a 40-gallon breeder minimum vs a 4x2x2 ft recommendation, size charts in inches and cm, and where each thermometer goes.

Ball Python Diet by Weight: Prey Size Chart & Schedule
feeding Ball Python

Ball Python Diet by Weight: Prey Size Chart & Schedule

Ball python diet sized by weight: prey 10-15% of body weight, frozen-thawed only. Feeding chart by age, thaw steps, and strike fixes.

Corn Snake Diet by Weight: Prey Size Chart & Schedule
feeding Corn Snake

Corn Snake Diet by Weight: Prey Size Chart & Schedule

A corn snake diet keyed to weight: prey at ten percent of body weight, frozen-thawed mice and rats, a feeding chart by weight band, and safe thawing.

Bearded Dragon Heat Lamp: Bulb Types & Wattage
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Bearded Dragon Heat Lamp: Bulb Types & Wattage

Bearded dragon heat lamp setup — halogen, incandescent, CHE, and mercury vapor bulbs. Wattage by tank size, mounting distance, thermostat wiring.

Western Hognose Snake Pet: Care, Enclosure, Diet & Behavior
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Western Hognose Snake Pet: Care, Enclosure, Diet & Behavior

Western hognose snake pet care guide: enclosure size, temperature gradient, humidity, feeding, shedding, and behavior explained.

Reptile Feeding Guide: Feeder Insects & Supplement Schedules
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Reptile Feeding Guide: Feeder Insects & Supplement Schedules

Complete reptile feeding guide by species — leopard gecko, bearded dragon, ball python, corn snake, crested gecko. Feeders, supplements, schedules.

First Week With a New Reptile: A 7-Day Acclimation Checklist
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First Week With a New Reptile: A 7-Day Acclimation Checklist

Bring a new reptile home? Day-by-day acclimation checklist for the first 7 days — quarantine, feeding, stress signs, vet timing, and what to skip.

Leopard Gecko Shedding by Age: Stuck Shed on Toes & Tail
shedding Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko Shedding by Age: Stuck Shed on Toes & Tail

How often do leopard geckos shed? Full leopard gecko shedding cycle by age, moist hide setup, and safe stuck shed removal for toes, tail, and eyes.

How to Set Up a Corn Snake Enclosure: Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Set Up a Corn Snake Enclosure: Step-by-Step Guide

Complete step-by-step corn snake enclosure setup guide — tank size, heating, substrate, hides, and temperature verification for a healthy habitat.

Ball Python Setup Checklist for Beginners: Supplies & Costs
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Ball Python Setup Checklist for Beginners: Supplies & Costs

Complete ball python setup checklist for beginners — enclosure, heating, humidity, and feeding supplies with real costs, in one weekend-ready list.

Crested Gecko Diet & Food: Complete Feeding Guide with Chart
feeding Crested Gecko

Crested Gecko Diet & Food: Complete Feeding Guide with Chart

What do crested geckos eat? Complete diet guide covering commercial CGD, live insects, fruit treats, supplement schedules, and feeding by age.

How to Clean a Reptile Tank: Daily, Weekly & Deep Clean
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How to Clean a Reptile Tank: Daily, Weekly & Deep Clean

How to clean a reptile tank: daily spot-cleaning, weekly wipe-down, monthly deep clean. Reptile-safe disinfectants and Salmonella risks.

Bearded Dragon Tank Size by Age: Complete Gallon Chart (2026)
tank-size Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragon Tank Size by Age: Complete Gallon Chart (2026)

Bearded dragon tank size by age: 20 gal baby to 120 gal (48x24x24) adult. Skip 50-75 gal as a forever home.

Bearded Dragon UVB: Bulb Strength Chart & Distance Guide
uvb Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragon UVB: Bulb Strength Chart & Distance Guide

Bearded dragon UVB setup: T5 HO 10.0 or 12.0 bulb, basking distance 8-12 inches, 12-14 hours per day. Mounting and MBD prevention inside.

Bearded Dragon Diet by Age: Insects, Greens & Feeding Chart
feeding Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragon Diet by Age: Insects, Greens & Feeding Chart

Bearded dragon diet by age — baby, juvenile, adult. Staple insects (dubia, crickets), safe greens, supplements, feeding frequency. Chart inside.

Bearded Dragon Shedding: Frequency Chart & Stuck Shed Help
shedding Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragon Shedding: Frequency Chart & Stuck Shed Help

How often bearded dragons shed, signs of shedding, warm bath routines, stuck shed removal, and humidity setup for healthy sheds.

Leopard Gecko Tank Size: Complete Gallon Chart & Setup Guide
tank-size Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko Tank Size: Complete Gallon Chart & Setup Guide

What size tank for a leopard gecko? 10/20/30 gallon chart by age, minimum floor space, enclosure dimensions, and top-rated tank picks.

Leopard Gecko UVB Setup: 5.0 vs 10.0 Distance Chart
uvb Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko UVB Setup: 5.0 vs 10.0 Distance Chart

Do leopard geckos need UVB? Yes — Zone 1. 5.0 vs 10.0 bulbs, 6-12 in distance, 10-12h photoperiod.

Bearded Dragon Temperature Guide: 4 Zones Setup Chart (2026)
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Bearded Dragon Temperature Guide: 4 Zones Setup Chart (2026)

Bearded dragon temperature guide: basking spot 100-110°F, cool side 75-85°F, night drop to 65-75°F. Gradient setup, thermometers, and heat sources.

How to Set Up Reptile Lighting and Heat: The Complete Guide
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How to Set Up Reptile Lighting and Heat: The Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to setting up basking bulbs, heat mats, UVB tubes, thermostats, and timers for leopard geckos, bearded dragons, and other reptiles.

Leopard Gecko Diet by Age: Staple Feeders, Schedule & Chart
feeding Leopard Gecko

Leopard Gecko Diet by Age: Staple Feeders, Schedule & Chart

Leopard gecko diet by age: staple feeders (dubia roaches, crickets, mealworms), feeding schedule, supplements, treats. Chart inside.

Leopard Gecko Temperature Guide: Heat Mat Setup and Gradient
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Leopard Gecko Temperature Guide: Heat Mat Setup and Gradient

Leopard gecko temperature guide: heat mat and thermostat setup, warm hide 88-92°F, cool side 70-75°F, night drops, and fixes.