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Expert care guides, morph spotlights, and hobby news · 337 articles · Page 6 of 29
What is a Good Sized Tank for a Baby Ball Python?
Are you thinking of getting a baby ball python as a pet? Before you bring your new scaly friend home, it s essential to ensure that you have all the necessary supplies, including the right-sized tank. Choosing the appropriate tank size for a baby ball python is crucial for its health and happiness, providing them with [ ]
Are Boas Good Pets?
The main question parents of new snake owners ask us is about the size and power of a pet snake. When it comes to boas as pets, the question tends to be are boas good pets? . We answer this and all questions about reptiles in general with a good amount of perspective. With reptiles, as [ ]
How To Feed a Ball Python
Ball pythons are one of the most popular starter reptile pets. However, that means there can be quite a big learning curve when it comes to feeding them since for many owners this is their first time feeding a snake. If you find yourself in this position, this handy guide will tell you everything you [ ]
Kenyan Sand Boa Care By XYZReptiles
Like many other things in life, Kenyan sand boa care can be as easy or as complicated as you make it so why not follow these simple steps to having a healthy and happy baby sand boa. In your search you may come up with different ideas about keeping and breeding sand boas but we [ ]
African House Snake Care Sheet
When caring for any pet, understanding the basics of its husbandry is important for setting it up for a long, healthy life. With this guide to African house snake care, we hope to provide some insight into what exactly to expect of these animals in addition to various best practices. From there, we ll take a [ ]
Top 5 Colubrid Snakes 2024
If you have any interest in seeking out a pet snake, familiarizing yourself with the colubrid family is a great first step to choosing the pet that s right for you. 5 colubrid snakes in particular have dominated the pet trade. Now, we are going to look into what exactly these snakes are and why they [ ]
Popular Albino Ball Python Morphs
A great question is, what are some popular albino ball python morphs? We get this question frequently from people who are looking for a beautiful ball python pet. Some of the more attractive albino ball python morphs include the albino spider and the albino black pastel ball python. Lets look at some of their setup [ ]
How Big Do King Snakes Get? A Detailed Guide
For those fascinated by the world of reptiles, the king snake is a true marvel. These majestic creatures are not only masters of camouflage, but they also have a fierce reputation as hunters. Yet, one question continues to baffle even the most seasoned herpetologists just how big do king snakes get? Whether you re considering [ ]
Finding A Proper Tortoise Heat Lamp
Tortoises are a huge part of the reptile pet world and finding a proper tortoise heat lamp has never been easier. Due to the hard work of many dedicated lighting companies here in the US as well as overseas, tortoise lighting supplies are readily available. There is a large number of companies competing to make [ ]
Where Can I Find A Red Footed Tortoise?
Are you someone who is looking for a new pet tortoise? If so, you may ask yourself where can I find a red footed tortoise? . The answer to this and many other reptile related questions are closer than you think. At XYZReptiles we carry a large selection of reptiles including a broad range of tortoises [ ]
How To Tell If A Tortoise Is Healthy
If you have purchased a tortoise, it’s important to know how to tell if your tortoise is healthy. The last thing you want is to have bought a tortoise online and have it delivered to you sick and unwell. You want to make sure you got your money’s worth. That s why it’s important to look [ ]
Popular Grassland Tortoises
Some popular grassland tortoises include the African spurred tortoise also known as the sulcata and the leopard tortoise. Grassland tortoises are found in open areas that are adjacent to forests. These areas have partial tree coverage and get plenty of direct sunlight. Tortoises from these regions have a diet that is based on grasses, flowers and [ ]