Do I need a licence to keep a reptile in Australia?
If you’re thinking of owning a reptile, there are a few things you need to be aware of to ensure...
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Should I feed live insects to my reptile?
The potential impacts on both reptiles and insects should be considered when making the difficult choice of whether you should... -
How do I keep my turtle’s tank healthy?
Water quality Turtles live in an aquatic environment. This simple statement reflects the importance of water quality to the health... -
How can I tell if my reptile is sick?
As many of you with reptilian pets would know, they can be challenging to read sometimes! Signs of illness can... -
How do I safely handle my reptile?
No form of handling of your reptile should ever be taken lightly, as each restraint has some effect on their... -
How should I care for my reptile?
Are reptiles the right pet for me? Reptiles are fascinating and wonderful animals, but they are not ‘low maintenance’ pets.... -
Can my reptile make me sick?
Most, if not all, reptiles carry Salmonella bacteria in their intestinal tract and intermittently or continuously shed these bacteria in... -
Are reptiles cold-blooded?
In contrast to birds and mammals, reptiles have evolved as ectotherms – animals who regulate their body temperature to suit... -
Why does my reptile need sunlight?
It is commonly said that pet reptiles should get a few hours (at least) outside in the sun. Artificial lighting... -
How can I keep my reptiles safe from household hazards?
Although it is not always a good idea, some reptile owners allow their reptiles to roam through the house, or... -
How often should I worm my reptiles?
Intestinal parasites can be a serious problem for all reptiles, as they can become infected through contact with other reptiles,... -
Are reptiles the right pet for me?
Although keeping reptiles (such as turtles, lizards, and snakes) is common in many parts of the world, relatively little is... -
How should I care for my blue tongue skink?
The most common reptile species kept as pets are typically medium-sized, non-threatened, captive-bred, and easily obtained. The Eastern Blue Tongue... -
How should I care for my bearded dragon?
The most common reptile species kept as pets are typically medium-sized, non-threatened, captive-bred, and easily obtained. The central (or inland)... -
How should I care for my turtles?
Australia is home to over 20 species of freshwater turtle. They all share the characteristic of retracting their head and... -
How should I care for my carpet python?
Large semi-arboreal (spending some of their time in trees) pythons of the genus Morelia are common in the suburbs of... -
How will I keep my reptiles entertained, alert, and interested in their surroundings?
Behaviour in the wild Reptiles as a group vary widely in their natural history. They are found in an array... -
Where should I keep my reptile?
Where you put your reptile’s enclosure depends on a few different things, including: Temperature Sunlight Disturbances How much space your... -
What should I feed my reptile?
Reptiles have evolved in many climates and localities, resulting in large variations in dietary requirements. Their dietary needs also vary... -
Is this the right reptile for me?
So, you’ve decided that a reptile is the right animal for you. But which reptile? There are some species that...