The Reptile Care Journal

Best Substrate for Reptiles: Avoid Dangerous Mistakes

What is the best substrate for reptiles that won't cause impaction or mold? I tested 12 options in my own collection. Here's what actually holds humidity, stays clean, and keeps your animal safe.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 32 Reads

Reptile Humidity Requirements: Avoid Shedding & RI Mistakes

Struggling with bad sheds or respiratory issues? Learn the real reptile humidity requirements by species, how to measure them accurately, and the misting mistakes that cause illness.

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Reptile Heating Guide: Avoid Deadly Mistakes & Setup Right

Struggling to get your reptile's heat right? This reptile heating guide covers thermostat mistakes, heat mat myths, and the exact setup that keeps animals thriving.

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Reptile Shedding Problems: Why Your Gecko or Snake Stuck Shed

Struggling with a reptile shedding problems? Learn why your gecko or snake leaves stuck shed, the exact humidity and vitamin fixes I use, and when dysecdysis needs a vet visit.

Reptile Feeding and Health 2026-11-03 98 Reads

Bioactive Terrarium Setup: CUC, Soil & Mistake Fixes

Why does your bioactive terrarium setup keep collapsing? Learn the exact soil layering, cleanup crew ratios, and ventilation tweaks that prevent mold and tank crashes.

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Amphibian Care for Beginners: Avoid Rookie Mistakes

Wondering why your new frog or salamander keeps hiding or won't eat? Get real amphibian care for beginners tips from someone who's made the mistakes—proper housing, feeding, and handling without the fluff.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 17 Reads

Reptile UVB Lighting: Fix Metabolic Bone Disease Fast

Struggling with your reptile's sluggish behavior or soft bones? Learn how to choose the right UVB bulb, set the correct distance, and avoid the most common lighting mistakes that lead to metabolic bone disease.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 38 Reads

Beginner Reptile Care: 7 Costly Mistakes New Owners Make

Struggling with your first reptile setup? Why do most beginner reptile care mistakes happen in week one? I share hands-on lessons from a decade of keeping snakes and geckos, including the $200 error I still regret.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 34 Reads

Ball Python Care: Setup, Feeding & Handling Done Right

Struggling with a picky eater or a ball python that won't use its hide? This ball python care guide covers the enclosure tweaks, feeding tricks, and handling habits that actually keep these snakes thriving long term.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 34 Reads