Chelonians
Industry Spotlight: Tyler Brooks
Caiman lizards, giant skinks, and tortoises with a hinge in their back. Just a few of the many things that make Tortuga Fantana tick!
Tyler Brooks, or “TorugaFontana” (his Instagram handle) is an avid tortoise...
Herping
Highlands & Islands Notes from the Field: Expedición de Cascabelitos
By Ryan Collister
Mexico’s herpetofauna is among the most diverse and exciting of any country in the world, and its proximity to my home state of Texas has always been tantalizing to herp enthusiasts here,...
Tips
Emergency Prep: Power Outtages, Reptiles, & the Cold
By Christian Parr
Keeping reptiles in captivity is fun, rewarding and, for most of us, it's down right addicting. But the hobby is full of challenges that will always test our abilities and ways of...
Lizards
By Tie Eipper
Bobtail, Sleepy Lizard, Pine Cone Lizard, Double-headed lizard, Stumpy Lizard, Stumpy and Boggi. These fascinating lizards go by many names. Prized overseas and loved in their native country Australia, they are unquestionably...
Tips
Reptilian Transference: Tips for Transporting Herps Safely
By Phil Wolf
If you’re reading this magazine, we’re to assume you own, or plan to own, reptiles or amphibians. That being said, there may be a time when one must transport their pet, and...
Product Reviews
Product Review: ZooMed Repti Shedding Aid
Review by Justin Smith
There are few things more frustrating than an animal that has bad sheds! While we, as keepers, try to do our best to keep bad sheds from happening but at some...
Crocodilians
By Paul Donovan
If you like your reptiles big, they don’t come much bigger than the Nile Crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus. This behemoth of a reptile is one of the 24 representatives of the order Crocodilia,...
Snakes
By Paul Donovan
The detection mechanism of prey within the snake families is predominantly achieved through the use of the tongue (via pheromones), and eyes (visually); this is a pretty standard organization, irrespective of the...
