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Learn how to setup your reptiles terrarium to ensure your reptile lives a wholesome & happy life. Shop at your local Petco for all reptile terrarium needs.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to take care of your Crested Gecko, tank size, diet & habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
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Learn how to care for small Terrestrial Frogs, recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
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An acceptable substrate would be river rocks or large gravel. Anything smaller could potentially be ingested causing an impaction or obstruction. You could also leave the bottom bare. The basking area doesn't necessarily need substrate. A ramp out of the water leading to a simple platform is acceptable.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
As long as the bark pieces are large enough, the chosen substrate should be fine. Small bark pieces could be accidentally ingested though, so care must be taken when feeding. Other options include reptile carpet or a moss/soil mix.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Choose the largest cage your space and budget will allow. At minimum, a 55 gallon enclosure should be considered. Acceptable substrates include slate, reptile carpet, decomposed granite or large gravel. Yes, setting up a bio-active environment for beardies is possible. It will take a bit of research and effort to get it right.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I am very glad that you are looking into husbandry before purchasing an ackie! There is a good care sheet with information on ackies on the Reptiles Magazine website. Based on your location in TX, it may work well to have the ackie outside, but there are a few things to consider. Evaluating the temperature requirements for this species in comparison to the temperatures that you have in your area during the year will be important. We don't want the monitor to get too cold at any point. Thankfully, if needed, supplemental heat sources can also be used outdoors. If these are used, please ensure that they are properly positioned so the ackie cannot access them, and that they are weather-proofed to prevent any electric shock. Also ensure that humidity is high enough in the enclosure - depending on your area, it may need to be supplemented for this species. I would recommend the use of digital thermometers and hygrometers (measure humidity) to keep an eye on the temperature and humidity i
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Snakes typically do not need supplements or extra vitamins. If she is looking dull it is most likely because she is getting ready to shed. Another possibility is improper cage lighting. Do you have a full spectrum lamp on her cage? That helps bring out their coloration. I would recommend coconut husk for a substrate to help hold the moisture in the cage so humidity levels will be adequate. Here is a full care sheet that may answer more of your questions. ( http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Snakes/Green-Tree-Python/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on September 24th, 2025