Quarantine: How to Really Quarantine
There are many quarantine HOWTO articles out there, but none quite get it right. We're going to explore how to actually quarantine reptiles appropriately.
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Reptile Keepers Don't Know How to Thaw Prey Items
A carnivorous diet is required to keep many reptiles healthy and is the only option for many species. Many keepers use hot water in a sink, thawing on a table top, or setting it on a heat lamp. These methods are not correct.
The Misnomer of "Wild Type" Reptiles
People often address animals that have desirable patterning (whether that be through linebreeding for polygenic traits or passed down through Mendelian traits) as their morph name and anything else as wild type. This is incorrect.
UV Mythbusting: How Arcadia is Invested in Marketing Flawed Lamps to Reptile Keepers
It is well-known that many reptiles require UV lighting. The most reliable source of UV is the fluorescent lamp. This needs to and will change.
Sanitation and Reptiles
Sanitation is an overlooked practice in reptile keeping. It helps to prevent the spread of disease and creates a healthier environment.
Nidovirus Prevention and Protection Measures for Ball Pythons
Nidovirus infects a wide range of animals, including ball pythons. In the family Coronaviridae: known for causing respiratory and neurological diseases.
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Nidovirus Prevention and Protection Measures for Ball Pythons
Nidovirus infects a wide range of animals, including ball pythons. In the family Coronaviridae: known for causing respiratory and neurological diseases.
Bearded Dragon Substrate Options
Substrate refers to the material that is used to line the bottom of a bearded dragon's enclosure. Choose the appropriate one for health and well-being.
Understanding the Impact of Cryptosporidium on Reptiles
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can infect reptiles. Find out how to avoid it.
How to Avoid Cryptosporidium in Leopard Geckos
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can infect a wide range of animals, including leopard geckos. Cryptosporidium is highly contagious.
Understanding the Link Between Bearded Dragons and Adenovirus
Adenovirus, also known as atadenovirus, is a type of virus that affects various species of reptiles, including bearded dragons.
The Ultimate Guide: How to Care for a Bearded Dragon
Bearded dragons are popular pet reptiles, named for the spiny projections under their chin that resemble a beard.
Introduction to Mendelian Genetics for Snakes and Reptiles
Mendelian genetics is the study of how traits are passed down through genes based on the principles discovered by Gregor Mendel in the 19th century.
The Ultimate Guide to Crested Gecko Care
A Crested Gecko, also known as a New Caledonian Gecko or Eyelash Gecko, is a small to medium-sized lizard native to New Caledonia.
Proving Genes in Ball Pythons with miniPCR
Animal breeders can now leverage technology to identify traits in snakes including ball pythons. Perform these experiments right at home!
MorphMarket Opens Reptile Rescue Feature
The introduction of a registry of real ethical rescues implemented on MorphMarket is exciting news.
Censoring the Reptile Hobby: Beating a Falsely Filed YouTube Copyright Strike Over Ball Python…
I got a YouTube copyright strike! The video itself is about terminology used by ball python keepers and breeders. It has since been…
Does UVB Prevent Viral Respiratory Infections in Reptiles?
We’re going to jump right back into viral respiratory infections in pet snakes with nidovirus being the most pervasive.