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Whether you are new to keeping reptiles and amphibians as pets, or an avid enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge base, our Reptiles and Amphibians section has great information for you!

Is your passion turtles? We will help you know the best way to adopt a new turtle friend, take proper care of it, and even make an amazing natural habitat where it can live happily. If you have questions about how to buy food, we have answers. We'll even help you save money by showing you how you can make your own turtle food. And we'll even share with you how to tell if your turtle has passed on. Believe it or not, it isn't always easy to tell.

Perhaps you're more interested in snakes. We'll share great ways to take proper care of your snake, the right kind of food it needs, and how to build your own cage designed to keep even the craftiest snake in his home and out of harms way. If you have a wild snake in your home that you want to remove, we can help you make a snake trap that is safe, effective, and will allow you to quickly relocate your unwanted roommate.

Perhaps you don't yet know what type of reptile or amphibian you would like to have as a pet. We can help you find out. With articles on iguanas, leopard geckos, bearded dragons, frogs, toads, and more, there is a bit of something for everyone.

Reptiles and amphibians make great companions, particularly for working people. They are easy alternatives to keeping cats, dogs, and birds, and can fill your life with joy with their surprisingly friendly personalities. Whatever your questions, concerns, or interests, we are here to help!

How To Make Snake Traps

 
 
 
 
 
November 5, 2009
While there are lots of snake traps commercially available, it is also possible to build one of your own.

How To Know If a Turtle Is Dead

 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2009
Turtles are slow-moving creatures who like to laze around, sometimes making difficult to know if the turtle is dead or alive. Read tips to make this determination.

How To Keep Squirrels off a Bird Feeder

 
 
 
 
 
October 29, 2009
Squirrels have a voracious appetite and ability to eat much of your expensive wild bird feed. They are also intent upon storing as much food as possible for the winter.

How To Keep Your Ball Python Healthy

 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2009
When it comes to keeping your ball python healthy and happy, here are some different factors you must take into consideration.

How To Make a Cage for a Snake

 
 
 
 
 
October 23, 2009
One of the largest expenses of owning a snake is buying a proper cage at a pet store. Follow these steps to save money by making an escape proof cage for a snake.

How To Take Care of Your Turtle

 
 
 
 
 
October 4, 2009
A turtle’s unique appearance makes it favorable to have as a pet, especially for people with allergies to common house pets. Learn how to take care of your turtle.

How To Buy Snake Food

 
 
 
 
 
September 27, 2009
When you get a pet snake, it's crucial to find out right away what type of food your snake eats and where to buy that food.

How To Make Turtle Food

 
 
 
 
 
September 20, 2009
Keeping a pet turtle can be expensive; you will have to buy the aquarium, accessories and food. Save some money by learning to make your own turtle food.

How To Buy Frogs and Toads

 
 
 
 
 
July 11, 2009
Here are a few steps that will help make sure you buy the right frog for you!

Adopt a Pet Reptile

 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2009
Everyone wants some companionship in life. For some, companionship comes from pet animals. For a portion of these people, it comes from a pet reptile. Adopting a pet reptile can...

Choose Reptile Cages

 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2009
Reptiles are popular pets nowadays as an alternative to cats, dogs and birds. You can choose turtles, tortoises, chameleons or crabs as pets. The more adventurous ones can opt...

Find Bearded Dragon Supplies

 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2009
Almost every home has a cat, dog, fish, turtle and so on.  Occasionally you will stumble across a home that has a bearded dragon.  More people are getting away from a cat or...

Adopt a Turtle

 
 
 
 
 
March 21, 2009
Turtles are amazing creatures. They can make excellent pets and turtles offer many educational benefits for youngsters.

Take Care of Turtles

 
 
 
 
 
March 21, 2009
Turtles can live for many decades if they are taken care of properly, but that does require proper temperature, feeding, water quality and treatment.

Buy Turtle Food

 
 
 
 
 
March 21, 2009
The first thing a person needs to know before he or she buys turtle food, is what kind of turtle do you have. Is it most commonly a land or aquatic turtle.

How To Keep Green Iguanas

 
 
 
 
 
January 17, 2009
Caring for green iguanas can be rewarding and joyful if you follow these basic guidelines.

How To Care for Leopard Geckos

 
 
 
 
 
January 3, 2009
Leopard geckos are a good choice if you are looking to care for your first reptile. They are also suitable for more experienced reptile keepers. They are easy to care for so long...

How To Build a Turtle Habitat

 
 
 
 
 
December 28, 2008
Box turtles make great pets. Unfortunately, most of them are kept in aquariums. Turtles would be much happier if they had an outdoor enclosure that mimicked their natural environment....

How To Treat Your Iguana for Mites

 
 
 
 
 
September 23, 2008
Mites are fairly common problems for iguanas. However, taking care to get rid of them is very important because left unchecked the parasitic mites can actually kill your iguana....

How To Decide What Pet Is Right For You

 
 
 
 
 
November 27, 2007
Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide...

How To Give a Pet as a Gift

 
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2007
Advice about purchasing a pet as a gift for the holidays.

How To Feed Reptiles Live Food

 
 
 
 
 
August 2, 2007
Many people are squeamish at the idea of feeding live food to their pets. However, with many pet reptiles, live food is necessary for their health. If you follow these steps,...

How To Cope with the Loss of a Pet

 
 
 
 
 
January 16, 2007
There's no easy way to cope with the loss of a pet, nor should you try to bypass the natural grieving process. Always remember, you're not alone. Everyone who's ever...

How To Care for Iguanas

 
 
 
 
 
May 5, 2006
Iguanas can make phenomenal pets. While you won't be required to give them long walks outside and potty training will not be an issue that gets you out of bed at 3 a.m., nevertheless...
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