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Care Sheets

Know what your animal needs.

Quick, honest care guides for every species we carry. Husbandry, diet, enclosure setup, common health issues, written for new keepers but useful for everyone. Pick the animal you brought home (or are thinking about) to get started.

13 Species
Captive-bred & covered
5 Beginner
Easy first-reptile picks
30+ Years
Combined keeper experience
Always Free
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Ball python
Snakes

Ball Python

The classic beginner snake. Shy, slow, easy to handle, and stunningly variable in morphs.

Beginner25-30 yrs
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Boa constrictor
Snakes

Boa Constrictor

Long-lived, heavy-bodied, and famously calm. A serious commitment for committed keepers.

Intermediate25-35 yrs
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Cornsnake
Snakes

Cornsnake & Kingsnake

Bulletproof first snakes. Active, beautiful, and easy to keep at room temperature with simple setups.

Beginner15-20 yrs
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Leopard gecko
Lizards

Leopard Gecko

The most popular pet lizard for a reason, quiet, tame, full of personality, and easy on the wallet.

Beginner15-20 yrs
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Crested gecko
Lizards

Crested Gecko

Lives on a prepared diet, no live food required, happy at room temp. Hands-down the easiest gecko to own.

Beginner15-20 yrs
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Bearded dragon
Lizards

Bearded Dragon

Friendly, full of personality, and a real commitment. The family pet of reptiles, but they need real equipment.

Intermediate10-15 yrs
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Monitor lizard
Lizards

Monitor Lizard

Smart, powerful, and not for beginners. The advanced keeper's dream, but the husbandry is no joke.

Advanced10-20 yrs
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Green iguana
Lizards

Green Iguana

Massive at adult size, vegetarian, 15+ year commitment. Plan for the bedroom-sized enclosure on day one.

Advanced15-20 yrs
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Veiled chameleon
Lizards

Chameleon

Beautiful but fragile. Hands-off display animals that need careful husbandry, not for impulse buys.

Intermediate5-8 yrs
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Blue tongue skink
Lizards

Blue-Tongued Skink

Often called "puppies with scales", chunky, intelligent, omnivorous, and famously hand-tame.

Beginner15-20 yrs
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Sulcata tortoise
Tortoises

Sulcata & Tortoises

50+ year commitment. Sulcatas get big, really big. We'll set you up for the long haul.

Intermediate50-100 yrs
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Tarantula
Invertebrates

Tarantula

Low-effort, low-cost, and quietly captivating. A small jar of crickets a week and a watchful eye.

Beginner5-25 yrs
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Isopod
Invertebrates

Isopod Cleanup Crew

Bioactive cleanup crews, or a niche pet of their own. Powder Blues, Dairy Cows, Rubber Duckies, and more.

Beginner1-3 yrs
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Not sure which is right for you?

Care sheets are a great start, but nothing beats walking through the options with someone who's kept the animal. Stop by the shop or give us a call, we'll talk you through what fits your space, budget, and experience.

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