The Herpetoculture Network
Snakes
The Ups & Downs of Breeding Herpetofauna: Carpet Python Edition
By Ryan Dumas
Every year I have a select few pairs of herpetofauna I attempt to reproduce. Planning and executing a synthetic cycle of events that trigger them to do so is not always easy....
Snakes
The South Mountains Red Ratsnakes: A Journey Into Herpetoculture
By Chris Montross of Darkhorse Herpetoculture
It all started in 1999 when Michael Coone finished college and decided that he was determined to find some of the local population of Red Rats in the foothills...
Product Reviews
Product Review: Katchy Indoor Insect Trap
By Justin Smith
Ah, spring. The wonderful time of year when breeding season, at least for most of us, is kicking off! For whatever reason, this is also the season where I notice fruit flies...
Chelonians
Reptile Vision Explained!
By Paul Donovan
There has been much written regarding the extent to which reptiles rely on vision as a primary sense of their surroundings, with many people believing them to be blind or having poor...
Product Reviews
Product Review: Zep Antibacterial Disinfectant
By Justin Smith
I’m always on the perpetual search of THE best disinfectant for my herp room and cages. I’ve used F10 in the past and loved it but the inconsistent availability coupled with a...
Chelonians
Homeana at Home: Care and Breeding of Kinixys homeana
By Tyler Brooks
The captive care of the Home’s Hingeback Tortoise, Kinixys homeana, is something that is not discussed enough. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you will be interested in the care and...
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...
Lizards
The Shinglebacks
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...
