Reptile Articles
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This year’s batch of exotic reptiles for sale from Florida
One of the great many benefits of being a herper in South Florida is the ability to be first on the scene when a new shipment or new color morph of a particular animal comes into the port of Miami. Besides having some of the bigger breeders and importers in the country in Florida we [ ]
The Perfect Reptile Pets For Beginners
Reptiles make amazing pets no matter how old you are. However, people are intimidated by getting reptiles as pets because they’re not familiar with how to care for them. This is why it’s important to know what sort of reptile pets are best for those just starting out. Knowing how to properly care for certain [ ]
The One Place You should Never Buy Lizards For Sale From
When you want to buy lizards for sale, or any reptile for that matter, you want two things. You want to make sure that they’re healthy and that they’re the breed you’re looking for. The last thing you want is to experience a shop that claims to have the lizards for sale you’re looking for, only [ ]
The Mysterious History and Evolution of Snakes
There is a bit of mystery surrounding the history and evolution of snakes. The most commonly accepted theory is that they evolved from Varanids during the Jurassic Period about 150 million years ago. Some claim snakes to be from mosasaurs, a family of marine reptiles. Many claim they evolved from lizards and didn t have any real presence [ ]
The many uses of the beautiful Pied Ball Python
There are Ball Pythons and then there is the Pied Ball Python and simply put it is the most striking and attractive of the morphs out there. It has been crossed into everything from Albino to Clown and so far every new combination looks like a winner. The original Pied Ball Python There were at [ ]
The history of the mysterious green tree python
The Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) is an arboreal constrictor found throughout Queensland Australia, the Indonesian and New Guinea halves of Papua as well as a few surrounding islands. Reaching an average adult size of 5 to 6 feet with the females being the larger and heavier specimens, these beautiful slender-bodied pythons are one of [ ]
The dynamic Mojave Ball Python, where would we be without it?
There are hundreds of ball python morphs in existence today but only a few are as versatile and as necessary in making beautiful combos as the Mojave ball python. We need to look at the origin and the path this morph has taken to fully appreciate it. The first time I saw a Mojave ball [ ]
The Crested Gecko vs the Gargoyle Gecko as Pets
There are a few givens in the world of herpetoculture and designer Reptile trends seem to be a reliable part of the industry at this point. Over the years many different species have enjoyed the limelight whether it be a giant python or a voracious frog or a secretive gecko. As of late the two [ ]
The appeal of the Asian rat snake and what makes it so special
The Asian Rat Snake is hitting the US pet market with a strong force at a time when most colubrid species and colubrid morphs seem to have been played out. What seems to be triggering this interest is the natural beauty and unnatural adult size of some of these amazing animals. At an average adult [ ]
Is It Safe To Buy a Baby Tortoise for Sale?
It’s not uncommon to see a baby tortoise for sale at a reptile store. You can buy these young tortoises for sale online with reputable sellers, like xyzReptiles. Buying baby tortoises can have its benefits; however, they can be a challenge with their strict environmental needs. If you are well-prepared and well-researched, a baby tortoise [ ]
Researching baby Tegu lizards for sale
As the summer approaches and baby reptiles become more increasingly available it is a good time to start considering a pet lizard as your next purchase. As one of the many different variety of pet lizards available, Argentine tegus are a seasonal yet consistent part of the variety of lizards for sale at xyzreptiles. This [ ]
Why Our Reptiles For Sale Make The Best Pets
When most people think about buying their first pets, reptiles for sale at their local pet store probably isn’t their first choice. But once you understand what makes reptiles the best pets, you’ll start searching for a new scaly friend in no time.