Reptiles FAQs

Each reptile species has specific habitat needs and lifestyles. Some are arboreal and lives on top of trees. Some come from the ground and some from below sea level. Learning about their habitats is the first step to providing proper captive care for them. Other important aspects to be learned are species behavior, nutrition, environment, and reproductive stages. Many reptiles are not expensive, but the initial outlay - cage, lighting system, substrate, temperature control, food supply, parasite testing - can run up to several hundred dollars. They have dietary needs and thermal requirements that need to be met. Reptiles are amazing creatures, but can you afford all the costs that go into keeping a reptile? Is the species the one you really like? Are you looking for a pet that is out of the ordinary, or do you prefer a pet that snuggles to you? These are some of the questions that need to be answered before bringing home a reptile pet.

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