xyzreptiles logo

Reptile Articles

Our reptile articles cover a range of interesting topics for reptile enthusiasts. We cover arange of subject matter on our reptile blog including articles about care and reptile related facts.

Facts About the Nicaraguan Central American Boa

Facts About the Nicaraguan Central American Boa

The Nicaraguan Central American Boa is a unique member of the Boa constrictor family and makes for a great intermediate pet for an experienced snake owner. Dwarf boas as pets are fairly easy to care for since they are not aggressive and easy to ...

Posted on

Read Article >>

What are the best beginner snakes?

What are the best beginner snakes?

There are over 500 species of commonly sold snakes, which can make choosing a good beginner snake a challenging endeavor. While all snakes are cold-blooded and scaly, their needs can vary greatly by breed. Fortunately, we’ve already done the ...

Posted on

Read Article >>

Keeping Bearded Dragons As Pets

Keeping Bearded Dragons As Pets

Bearded dragons, also known as beardies, are types of lizards that are native to Australia. They come in different colors, but are mostly a light tan or brown color. They have a thick and long tail plus a beard-like spiky collar on their neck. ...

Posted on

Read Article >>

What are some types of Colubrid snakes?

What are some types of Colubrid snakes?

If you are interested in pet snakes, it might be a good idea to find out more about some of the different types of Colubrid snakes available. One of the largest of the snake families, Colubrid snakes are characterized by the absence of hind ...

Posted on

Read Article >>

What are the benefits of having a reptile pet during COVID-19?

What are the benefits of having a reptile pet during COVID-19?

Having a reptile pet seems like the ideal choice in the current times, as it can help you in more ways than one. The coronavirus pandemic has changed lives drastically. Social distancing is the new norm. With no treatment or vaccine in sight, ...

Posted on

Read Article >>

Florida Reptile Law Bans Sale of Tegus and Iguana iguana Species

Florida Reptile Law Bans Sale of Tegus and Iguana iguana Species

As of July 1st a new Florida reptile law bans the sale of tegus and green iguanas. This happened despite the expressed wishes of thousands of Floridian reptile keepers and businesses. Governor De Santis signed Senate bill 1414 into law on June 29.

Posted on

Read Article >>

When will 2020 baby ball pythons arrive?

When will 2020 baby ball pythons arrive?

It’s the time of year when the question on everyones mind is when will 2020 baby ball pythons arrive? The answer is that there are eggs on the ground and some lucky breeders have started hatching baby snakes already. So it is safe to say ...

Posted on

Read Article >>

Popular Grassland Tortoises

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 ...

Posted on

Read Article >>

What Was The Original King Snake Pet?

What Was The Original King Snake Pet?

What was the original king snake pet you ask? The answer depends on where you lived in the country and what you had access to. Long before there were snake specific websites on the Internet and before reptile shows across the country every ...

Posted on

Read Article >>

Buying Baby Rainbow Boas Online

Buying Baby Rainbow Boas Online

Buying baby rainbow boas online has never been easier. A quick search will bring you to a small number of qualified online reptile shops that carry these amazing snakes for sale. Its very important that you know about the animal you are about to ...

Posted on

Read Article >>