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Expert Reptile Care Tips & Guides

Draco - James Bearded Dragon in his tank

Reptile Care Guides Written by Experienced Keepers

Reptile Direct is run by James and Hunter, keepers with over 25 years of combined experience. James keeps leopard geckos, bearded dragons, and crested geckos. Hunter breeds ball pythons and boas. Every guide on this site is written from direct experience with the species, not assembled from other websites. Whether you are setting up your first enclosure, working out what your reptile can eat, or troubleshooting a health issue, our guides are designed to give you a complete answer.

Pet Lizard Guides & Advice

Care guides for the most popular pet lizard species, from leopard geckos and bearded dragons to blue-tongued skinks and chameleons.

Pet Snake Guides & Advice

Care guides and feeding advice for ball pythons, corn snakes, boas, and other popular pet snake species.

Frog & Amphibian Guides & Advice

Care guides for dart frogs, tree frogs, and other popular pet amphibian species.

Pet Turtle Guides & Advice

Care guides for red-eared sliders, painted turtles, box turtles, and other popular pet turtle species.

Tortoise Guides & Advice

Care guides for sulcata tortoises, Russian tortoises, Hermann’s tortoises, and other species commonly kept as pets.

New Reptile Owner Guides

Not sure which reptile to get, or just starting out with your first one? These guides cover the basics: which species suit beginners, what setup you need, and what to expect in the first few months of ownership.

James with Geek, his leopard gecko
James with Geek, his leopard gecko
James with Draco, his bearded dragon
James with Draco, his bearded dragon

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