Blog about terrarium keeping – tips, advice and equipment
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Tree python (Morelia viridis)
The green tree python (Morelia viridis) is one of the most well-known arboreal snake species kept in captivity. It is attractive for its unusual appearance, vivid colors, and specialized behavior, but it is also considered a more challenging reptile companion, especially for beginners. This article covers everything you need to know - from physical description to care requirements to health aspects, variations, and selection tips.
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)
The green anole (Anolis carolinensis) is a small, active agamin (lizard) native to the southern and southeastern United States — most commonly found in forests, gardens, and scrub. As a terrarium pet, it is relatively undemanding, visually attractive, and interesting to observe for its behaviors — such as color changes, territorial displays, and active insect hunting.
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Hognose snake
The Hognose snake (often Heterodon) is a small to medium-sized snake with an interesting personality and a characteristic "rim" on its nose. It is popular in terrariums for its comical defensive behavior, relatively easy care, and attractive appearance. This article covers appearance, environmental requirements, behavior and temperament, nutrition, health problems, known species, advantages and disadvantages of keeping, and practical advice on choosing a snake.
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Gargoyle Gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus)
The Gargoyle Gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) is a fascinating and visually attractive species of gecko native to southern New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean. It is a nocturnal, arboreal, and relatively peaceful reptile, suitable for both novice and experienced keepers who want an interesting, long-lived terrarium companion.
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Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis)
Kingsnakes and milksnakes are non-venomous snakes of the genus Lampropeltis in the family Colubridae. They are popular terrarium snakes due to their variability, attractive patterns, easygoing nature, and ability to adapt well to captivity.
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Cochin Agama (Physignathus cocincinus)
Physignathus cocincinus is a beautiful and fascinating lizard from tropical Southeast Asia, popular with terrarium keepers for its bright green appearance and active behavior. Although it can be an attractive exotic pet reptile, its care is moderately demanding and requires attention to environment, nutrition, and health care.
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Blue-tongued Skink (Tiliqua scincoides)
The blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua scincoides) is a terrestrial, diurnal, peaceful, and relatively undemanding reptile native to Australia and its surrounding islands. It is very popular in terrariums due to its stable temperament, robustness, and attractive appearance — especially its bright blue tongue, which it uses as a defensive signal.
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Yemen Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus)
The Yemen chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus), often called the Yemen chameleon or veiled chameleon, is one of the most well-known species of chameleon kept in terrariums. It is visually attractive, active, and intelligent, but it also has specific care requirements — which you need to know if you want to successfully keep it at home.