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Reptiles

Creeping animals are called reptiles. Reptiles are cold-blooded animals, they live in both land and water, they have scales on their body for protection, reptiles don’t have their own body temperature they adapt cold and hot temperature from the environment. There are 6500 species of reptiles in the world.
Types of Reptiles
There are four types that are classified into:

Squamata

This type includes lizards, snakes and worm-lizard. Chameleons, alligator lizards, blind lizards, legless lizards  these all belongs to this group.

Sphenodontia

This creature is known as Tuatara, there are two available species  of Tuatara such as Sphenodon punctatus and Sphenodon guntheri but the other species are extinct in the world.

Crocodilia

This type includes Alligators, Crocodiles, Caimans and Gharials. American Crocodile, False Gharial, Black Caiman and Chinese Alligator fall in this order.

Testudines

This order includes Turtles and Tortoises. There are 300 known species in this group some are Asian brown Tortoise, snapping Turtle, green sea Turtle, pond Turtle and spider Tortoises.
PROS OF RAISING A REPTILE
Sand is sometimes dangerous for lizards because the lizard uses tongue to eat or sense their surroundings so in this way sand ingest in their body and it can cause illness because it could not digested easily.

The temperature is one of the necessity for reptiles, As it plays an important  role in reptile’s life. Their body temperature is what they absorb, let suppose if they absorb cool so their body temperature seems cool and the same will go with warm. Most of the reptiles need the both temperature but other may not. 

One of the basic need is calcium for reptiles so you have to know about their breed when buying.  Every reptile has different requirement of calcium, some need calcium regularly, some needs rarely and breeding females need calcium heavily.

The other need is Humidity, it is important to know that where is your reptile native from? Some species do not need water others do live in water, so you can provide the humidity with your reptile need. You can place a system that sprays time by time or you can spray your pet by yourself as his requirement.

Choice of food is also a basic thing if you are a reptile keeper. Lizard should be fed with vegetables and fruits. But the snake needs small mammals or things according to their habitat and nature.

All the above things have to be remembered if you are trying to keep reptile as a pet and some basic information is necessary,  if you feel that your reptile pet is behaving differently ,inactive or avoiding food so don’t waste your time and visit to a vet.
STAGES OF RAISING A REPTILE
There are few stages of raising a reptile.

Pet reptiles should not be left for children to take care, adult should keep an eye on reptiles because this supervision is necessary.
Reptiles need more care than any other pet.
Reptiles transmit parasites and bacteria to other pets.
Few snakes grow larger so these are dangerous to keep as a pet.
Few Reptiles love to climb so providing them artificial trees or igloo like thing so they could hide their selves. 
Make sure that you are giving a warm bath to your reptile within a week.

BEST REPTILES
Snakes, leopard gecko, bearded dragon and turtles or tortoise are the best reptiles to keep.

Turtles or tortoise:

They live in water such as rivers and ponds so they can be placed in a glass aquarium. They can be handled or lifted with the midsection. They need a big space to roam. They eat shrubs, grass, vegetables But they have sharp jaws so they can crush a hard thing easily and sometimes they could be poisonous. 

Snakes:

They need substrate (bedding) along with 20 gallon terrarium (maximum).  There temperature, food, lightning should be according to their habitat from they are native.

Bearded dragon:

They have friendly nature, they have sleeping cycle like Humans, they are active at day time and sleep at night. They need a little big terrarium as turtles and tortoises. If your pet is new at your home so try to give him 3-4 days alone because animals also need time to adjust at new place.

Leopard gecko:

They have dots on their body like leopard. They need a ventilated home and a big space. Try to provide them the substrate of calcium sand, because a small gecko could ingest sand and it can cause danger for your pet.

Bearded Dragon Or Crested Gecko? Full Comparison As Pets

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by William N

The popularity of bearded dragons and crested geckos as pets is increasing tremendously. These lizards possess distinctive attributes that make them outstanding pets, and many reptile keepers admire and treasure …

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Categories Bearded Dragons, Crested Geckos, Reptiles

Crested Gecko Vs Leopard Gecko As Pets – Full Comparison

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 by William N

Reptiles are creatures that you can keep as a pet if you are looking for a unique experience. You can start your experience by keeping geckos as a pet. There …

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Categories Crested Geckos, Leopard Geckos, Reptiles

Water Dragon Vs Bearded Dragon As Pets – Full Comparison

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by William N

“Water Dragon Vs Bearded Dragon!” which will you go for as pets? Let’s help you make the choice. Water dragons and bearded dragons are pre-eminent lizards in the dragon family …

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Categories Bearded Dragons, Reptiles, Water Dragons

Top 5 Small Chameleon Breeds As Pets

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by Linhh To

You know that dogs, cats, and other pets are prevalent, but have you heard about chameleons as a pet? Well, they are iconic reptiles that bring joy, and that’s why …

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Top 9 Best Beginner Pet Skinks

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 by William N

What are the best beginner pet skinks to choose from? Whether you have a family with kids or on a small budget, you’ll definitely find a pet of your choice …

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Categories Blue Tongue Skinks, Reptiles

11 Best Beginner Friendly Pet Reptiles & Basic Profiles

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 by William N

When you have a plethora of options to choose from, it’s always not easy to make a decision without relying on the opinions of friends, family members and experts in …

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15 Best Beginner Friendly Pet Lizards (Photos & Facts Included)

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by William N

Lizards are usually the first pet reptiles that many beginner hobbyists consider. This is because they look like dinosaurs and people are not that afraid of them like snakes. Lizards …

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Categories Lizards, Reptiles

Juvenile And Baby Green Anole Care Guide (With Suppliers)

June 1, 2021May 24, 2021 by William N

Green anoles make amazing pets. They are capable of changing their color and can even look at two different places simultaneously. But do you know how to care for juvenile …

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11 Different Ideas to DIY decor your Bearded Dragon Reptiles

January 4, 2022January 17, 2021 by William N

It is a little challenging for those owners to design the cage of their lovely bearded dragon reptile pets. Using UV light in order to create their habitat and also …

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Original Reptile Years to Human Years Calculator

May 23, 2021August 16, 2020 by William N

Have you ever wondered how old your reptile pet would be if it were a human? If you want to know the equivalence of reptile years to human years, then …

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How To Build An Outdoor Tortoise Enclosure

August 16, 2020August 13, 2020 by William N

Tortoises are adorable pets that need to be taken care of along with a good habitat to live in. tortoises live for a long time and grow to reach big …

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Top 6 Best Pet Reptiles To Raise

September 16, 2021August 3, 2020 by William N

When space, size and easy-care are top priorities for a pet lover, reptile lizards are the best bet. Reptiles are not just docile, adorable and easy to keep as pets …

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What Pet reptile should you get? Top 7 Best Reptiles For Beginners

October 13, 2021May 2, 2020 by William N

Pet reptiles have become popular in recent years, especially in the United States. Therefore, if you are out there thinking about the reptile that you should choose, then our list …

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Set up ReptiPro 6000 Egg Incubator

May 30, 2020April 25, 2020 by William N

There are a lot of pet owners who would love the chance to raise their buddies from their birth. However, this may not always happen with certain pets such as …

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What to do if my reptiles won’t eat

May 24, 2020February 9, 2020 by William N

Introduction Your first reptiles won’t eat? When you first get your favorite pet reptile, one of the activities that you must be looking forward to is feeding it. When it …

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What Do House Lizards Eat?(Common House Geckos) The Food Of House Lizard?

December 26, 2021December 17, 2019 by William N

What do house lizards eat? House lizards, also known as common house geckos, feed on a wide variety of food items. Their food sources are mainly made up of crickets and …

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Top 3 Best Plastic Snake Cages with reviews and comparison

May 30, 2020October 27, 2019 by William N

As you prepare to get your favorite pet snake, it is important to shop for a cage where your pet will reside. Among the different options in the market, plastic …

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Top 5 Best Snake Cages (Include Buyers Guide)

October 19, 2021October 24, 2019 by William N

Getting the best snake cages requires research. You need to focus on a variety of factors with the best place to start being your snake species. Not all the cages …

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Best Bedding for Corn Snakes

May 30, 2020October 12, 2019 by William N

As the popularity of pet snakes is on the increase. Corn snakes have especially gotten the better of most reptile keepers. As a way of availing important information for pet …

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