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Reptiles & Amphibians + Species and Breed Information

Amphibian - Which you should choose as a beginner

The wide range of amphibians might make it difficult to decide which one to start with but some are easy to keep while others are more fragile with very precise environmental needs or have a…
Geckos and other Lizards

Small lizards or geckos can make excellent and attractive reptile pets. They are generally easy to keep requiring a vivarium kept between 25-30°C. Their diet is generally crickets and…
Snake - Boids

The Boa Constrictor and the Pythons are large non-venomous snakes that kill by constriction. They are popular vivarium reptiles and most species have few problems with captivity as long as a…
Snake - Colubrid

The Colubridae comprises the largest family of snakes, with over one thousand species. The vast majority are harmless, although they may bite. Some colubrids are small insectivorous snakes…
Tortoise - Mediterranean Species Identification

The vast majority of tortoises in the UK are members of the genus Testudo and it is the identification of the species in this group which is covered here. However, other species are being…