Blog about terrarium keeping – tips, advice and equipment
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Ball python (Python regius)
The ball python, also known as the royal python or ball python, is one of the most popular snakes kept as a pet. Its calm nature, relatively easy requirements, and compact size make it suitable for both beginners and experienced keepers. This article covers everything you need to know about this fascinating species — from its appearance and behavior, to its housing requirements, health and problems, to its different morphs and tips for choosing a healthy one.
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Leopard Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)
The leopard chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) is one of the most amazing, colorful and impressive terrarium reptiles, originating from Madagascar. They are popular among experienced keepers for their striking colors and characteristic chameleon-like behavior, but they are also one of the more demanding species of exotics to keep.
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Steppe Monitor Lizard (Varanus exanthematicus)
The Steppe Monitor Lizard (Varanus exanthematicus) is one of the most popular monitor lizards kept in captivity. Native to Africa, it is relatively robust compared to other monitor lizards, but it also has specific requirements that require the attention of more experienced keepers. This article covers everything from its appearance, behavior, and care to health aspects, common problems, advantages and disadvantages, and tips for choosing the right reptile.
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Boa constrictor
The Boa constrictor is one of the most well-known and commonly kept large nonvenomous snakes in terrariums. It is a medium to large constricting snake with a strong build, a calm disposition (when handled properly) and a long life span. This article covers the appearance, requirements, behavior, health, variations, advantages, disadvantages and advice on choosing this amazing species.
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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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Red Rat Snake (Pantherophis guttatus)
The red rat snake, also known as the corn snake or red rat snake, is a non-venomous snake from the genus Pantherophis, native to the United States. It is a popular terrarium snake due to its calmer behavior, relative ease of care, and wide color variation.
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Giant gecko (Gekko gecko)
The giant gecko (Gekko gecko) is one of the largest and most well-known gecko species in the world. It is popular among terrarium keepers, but is also considered a more demanding companion due to its nature and care. This article contains comprehensive information on its appearance, breeding, behavior, requirements, health, variations, advantages and disadvantages, and tips on how to choose the right individual.
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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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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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Script turtle (Trachemys scripta)
The scripta turtle, often known in English as the pond slider (Trachemys scripta), is a semiaquatic turtle from North and Central America that has become one of the most common terrarium reptiles in the world. This article will provide you with a comprehensive overview of its appearance, care requirements, behavior, health, most common problems, variants, advantages and disadvantages of keeping it, and practical advice on choosing one.
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Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)
The bearded dragon, also known as the bearded agama or bearded dragon, is one of the most popular reptiles kept in captivity. This fascinating lizard is native to the Australian deserts and steppes and is known for its friendly nature, intelligence, and relatively easy care requirements. If you decide to keep this animal, you should have basic information about its requirements, health, diet, and behavior.
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Night Gecko (Eublepharis macularius)
The night gecko – commonly called the leopard gecko – is one of the most popular lizards kept in captivity. It is known for its peaceful nature, nocturnal behavior, and relatively easy care requirements, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced keepers.