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Reptiles
Leopard geckos, bearded dragons, corn snakes and Hermann's tortoises need very different environments. These guides help you plan care around the actual species you intend to keep.
Start with the essentials
- Identify the species before buying an enclosure or equipment
- Make heat, light and hiding places work together
- Prepare for feeding, health care and long-term cover
Care guide
Care that works in everyday life.
Keeping reptiles: habitat and daily care before arrival
A practical starting point for heat, UVB, hiding places, food and specialist veterinary care.
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Leopard gecko care: habitat, feeding and health
Plan a leopard gecko vivarium and recognise shedding or behaviour changes that need veterinary advice.
Read guideBearded dragon care: enclosure, lighting and food
A species-specific guide to the enclosure, UVB, food, hiding places and health of a bearded dragon.
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Corn snake care: space, warmth and feeding
Learn how enclosure size, heat, feeding, shedding and calm handling fit together for a corn snake.
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Hermann's tortoise care: enclosure, food and winter dormancy
A guide specifically for Testudo hermanni, covering outdoor space, heat, herbaceous food, health and winter dormancy.
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Practical plans for the day your pet comes home.
Prepare for a new pet
Build a checklist for housing, daily care and backup arrangements, then keep a copy.
Build your checklist ↗Calculate electricity costs
Work out what lighting, heating and filters cost from their wattage and running time.
Calculate costs ↗Photo: Pogona vitticeps · William Kreijkes · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped, resized and converted to WebP
