A Day in the Life of a Fascinating Reptile, the Alligator

Let's travel to Florida to meet one of the largest of reptiles, the alligator. Alligators live only in the southeastern states of our country,...

A Lizard's Eye View of Life as a Reptile

If you think of lizards at all, you think of those little reptiles that you see scurrying down a tree trunk or across your back door at dusk. There...

Choosing A Vet for Your Reptile

Carefully research your options for proper veterinary care before you decide to purchase a reptile. Although the animal may be sold at a low-cost,...

Dangerous Reptiles

When people decide to buy reptiles for pets, some inevitably cross the line of safety and wisdom. Although it may seem thrilling to own a pet that...

Gigantic Reptiles!

Of all the reptiles, we are usually most interested in the largest ones - alligators, crocodiles, komodo dragons, and the big snakes. These snakes...

Introducing the Reptiles!

The family of reptiles is made up of turtles, lizards, snakes, different kinds of crocodiles, and a small group in Southeast Asia called tuataras. ...

Learning about Reptiles

Children often, at one time or another, will have an interest in learning about reptiles. Even if they are only vaguely interested, it is helpful...

Raising a Reptile as a Pet

You may have admired the unusual looking lizards at your local wildlife center, or perhaps a neighbor may have an iguana in their back room. If you...

Rattlers - The Dangerous Reptiles!

Snakes are probably the reptiles that fascinate and repel us the most. One of the most visited booths at any outdoor show is the reptile area, with...

Reptile Accessories and Supplies

Large reptiles need large cages or other enclosures. They will also need bedding, a water source, tunnel logs, rocks, trees, steps, plants, a...

Reptile Diseases

Dangers exist when keeping reptiles as pets, but not just as bites and scratches. You can also contract salmonella disease from not washing your...

Reptile History

Many people overlook that dinosaurs were reptiles, as are tortoises and turtles. Frogs are often lumped into the same category while they are, in...

Reptiles Have Special Needs

People have all kinds of different pets. Some people only feel safe with what is considered "normal" pets. This usually consists of cats, dogs,...

Safety With Reptiles

Reptiles are animals to be respected. Many people think it's funny to irritate a reptile to get a reaction. These same people probably have the...

Searching for Small Reptiles

Lizards are one of an interesting group of animals that you might not think about too much - the reptiles. The biggest of the reptiles, the...

Setting Up A Terrarium for Your Reptile

A terrarium is similar to an aquarium except that it isn't full of water and fish. It's a tank made of glass or plastic with a wire mesh lid. The...

Snakes As Reptile Pets

Most common snakes kept as pets in the reptile category are the corn snakes and the Royal Python. Pythons do have teeth and will bite even though...

The Responsible Reptile Owner

Many people think reptiles are cheap pets, easily accessible and easy to care for. However, after purchasing or being given a reptile several...

The Slow and Steady Reptile: the Turtle

Of all the reptiles that can be found in an average neighborhood, turtles are probably the easiest to catch. Let's take a tour of a turtle and see...

Understanding Reptiles

Did you think a frog is a reptile? Maybe it would help to learn the difference in reptiles and amphibians. Amphibians can't travel far from a...

Vacation With a Reptile!

Are you fascinated with shows on TV that show wrestling, wrestling between man and alligator? Do snakes repel you, but you still dream about them...

Watch out for Reptiles!

Reptiles seem more like creatures from another planet than any other animal, and snakes even more so. Snakes are cold-blooded, they move in very...

What Types of Lizards Make Good Reptile Pets?

There is nothing wrong with wanting a reptile for a pet, provided of course you first arm yourself with knowledge. Education is the key to being a...

Where to Buy a Reptile to Keep as a Pet

Reptiles can be intimidating. They can also be great pets. The key is in the education of the owner. Many reptiles are purchased for pets for the...

Which Reptiles Do Not Make Good Pets?

Basically, any reptile that is caught in the wild is discouraged for use as a pet. It is cruel for a reptile to be removed from its natural...

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