Among all the beginner-friendly reptiles available, the corn snake consistently earns the top recommendation. Native to the southeastern United States, corn snakes are non-venomous, moderate in size, reliably food-motivated, and quick to become comfortable with regular handling. A well-kept corn snake tolerates a wider range of temperatures than ball pythons, rarely refuses food for extended…
Ball pythons (Python regius) are the best-selling pet snake in the world — and for good reason. They are docile, manageable in size, come in hundreds of stunning color and pattern variations called morphs, and tolerate handling better than virtually any other snake species. For someone considering their first snake, ball pythons are the near-universal…
If you are looking for your first reptile, the leopard gecko is one of the best choices you can make. They are hardy, manageable in size, do not require UV lighting (unlike many reptiles), have docile temperaments, and live remarkably long lives — often 15-20 years with good care. They are also one of the…
You just brought home your bearded dragon. You know they need food, but what exactly? How much? How often? Proper nutrition is absolutely critical for bearded dragons. The wrong diet causes serious health problems including metabolic bone disease, impaction, and shortened lifespan. But with so many conflicting information sources, knowing what to feed can be…
Getting the lighting wrong is the #1 mistake new bearded dragon owners make-and it can lead to serious health problems like metabolic bone disease, lethargy, and even death. Bearded dragons need very specific UVB and heat lighting to thrive in captivity. Unlike mammals, they can’t produce their own vitamin D3 and rely entirely on UVB…
