Health
Why won't my reptile shed properly?
A patchy or stuck shed almost always comes back to humidity, not illness. Here is what causes it, how to help safely, and when retained shed needs a vet.
Reptiles
Practical, hands-on reptiles advice, organised by what you are actually trying to sort out.
Browse by topic
Latest in Reptiles
Breeds
Crested gecko care, and how it differs from other beginner reptiles
Crested geckos are among the most recommended first reptiles, but their care runs almost opposite to a leopard gecko's in places. Here is what they actually need, including the heat mistake that catches out a lot of new keepers.
Health
Signs of a respiratory infection in reptiles
Wheezing, mucus around the mouth or nose, and breathing with the mouth open are the classic signs, and low humidity or the wrong temperature is usually behind it. Here is what to look for and when it is a vet visit, not a wait-and-see.
Breeds
Ball python care, and is it the right first snake
The ball python is the most commonly kept pet snake for good reason. Here is an honest look at what it actually needs, what it is like to own, and who it suits.
Breeds
Bearded dragon care, a beginner guide to a big-personality lizard
Bearded dragons are friendly, engaging, and popular, but they need serious kit to keep well, especially UVB and heat. Here is honest care for one of the most characterful pet reptiles.
Breeds
Corn snake care, one of the best beginner snakes
Corn snakes are docile, hardy, manageable, and among the most recommended first snakes. Here is what they need, what they are like to keep, and who they suit.