After a successful 2023 event, Brisbane Reptile Society and Shikito's Critters are back in 2024 at a bigger and better venue. An event not to be missed for QLD reptile lovers! Get ready for an epic gathering of reptile enthusiasts at the Brisbane Reptile Expo 2024 , where you can explore a world of scaly wonders! Discover a wide variety of reptiles from around Australia, including snakes, lizards, turtles, and more. Whether you're a seasoned reptile keeper or just curious about these incredible creatures, there's something for everyone at the Brisbane Reptile Expo. Learn from expert speake ..read more

I love spring and summer for the reptiles, but otherwise, I'm not a fan of the heat! So its time to shed some weight! Take 20% off all silver finger grips, either through our website or shoot me a PM through our FB page to pay via Direct Deposit or to arrange a custom order at these great prices. We all have better things to do- we don't wanna be cleaning glass constantly! Finger grips will help!  These nifty adhesive bits of acrylic make it easier AND cleaner to open enclosure doors! They are useful for both sliding and outward opening enclosures, giving your fingers a stylised plac ..read more

The official opening at Petacular was spectacular! I was delighted to be invited along to the official launch of Brisbane's newest Pet Store, Petacular, this month. Petacular will be our latest stockist for our finger grip range as well. During the day I was assisting in promoting their reptile range (pictured here with Morpheous the Goldfields Shingleback), while also having our little display for Real Aussie Reptiles' finger grip range. Thank you to all the kind people who popped by for a chat! Located at large shopping centre Mt Ommaney , Petacular specialises in native reptiles (t ..read more

Real Aussie Reptiles are delighted to be part of the first Brisbane Reptile Expo since the pandemic this coming 1st and 2nd April 2023. An event for all Reptile lovers in Brisbane - this weekend is not to be missed! I will be there along with 30 other breeders and reptile companies. On display will be our finger grip range and a few other goodies and maybe a few of my favourite snakes. The event is by  Shikito's Critters and is being held at: Morayfield Community Hall, 298 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield QLD 4506, Australia Saturday 1st April to Sunday 2nd April Open 10am to 3pm both Satur ..read more

In today's post, I answer FAQs about Children's Pythons, ( Antaresia childreni) , a stunning nocturnal python from the northern half of Australia. If you have any general questions that haven't been answered, or would like to hear about a particular topic, contact me and I'll do my best to answer any of your burning reptile questions. Now, onto the Children's Python FAQ - and a gallery of some shots taken of my female patternless T+ albino below. Photos taken recently of my f emale patternless T+ albino Children's Python (click on each to view full image ..read more

Which substrate to use is often a personal opinion thing. Something I will often say is, ask 10 different people and get 10 different answers! But here, I will explain a few important considerations to help you decide the best substrate for your pythons. 1. Best substrate for hatchlings Personally, for hatchlings, especially as a new keeper to the hobby, is just a good quality simple paper towel. This is because it is safer (they can’t accidently eat it as it won’t stick to their food), it is easier to keep very clean and hygienic, it is economical to use, hatchlings like to hide under it t ..read more

In today's post, I answer some of the more common questions I get asked about snakes in general, including, how to know if your snake is happy. If you are new to the snake-keeping hobby, a casual enthusiast or perhaps want to freshen up your serpentine knowledge, you will enjoy this post of some frequently asked questions. Do snakes know their name, are snakes loyal, can they bond with a human, and - do they fart?! All is revealed below... Enjoyed this post and want to get updates for new posts? You can subscribe on Feedspot, where we are ranked#30 in the world for 2023's Best Reptile Blo ..read more

Looking for a Christmas stocking filler for the reptile enthusiast in your life? Then our 2023 reptile wall calendar is the perfect present!  Our 2023 wall calendar features DSLR photography taken by me (Dr Laura Coughran) during the year. Included are some of my personal favourite shots, and the more popular images shared on our Facebook page this year. We've printed a small run which is now available on our online shop . Features of this wall calendar: All original images, mostly untouched/edited - reptiles in their raw beauty! Designed by us and proudly printed in Brisbane, Australia ..read more

We're delighted to announce three fantastic local stores are now stocking our finger grips for sale. We have a new page on our site (under Shop-Stockists) which lists our current stockists . At the moment we have two fantastic stores on the north and south side of Brisbane, and one in North-West Sydney. We will keep this page updated as new stores across the country come onboard. If you live in these areas and want to check out the finger grips for yourself, I encourage you to visit the impressive range of supplies each stocks - and consider supporting them with purchasing the product direc ..read more

Disclaimer: I'm well aware that a vast majority of breeders or keepers with large collections will complain about this post/my opinion. And it's not the first time I have had potentially contentious views - read my article on a summary of my issues with the python breeding industry in this post .  But, I'm curious... for those of you who share my thoughts - please post below (or on my Facebook page) and let me know what you think. We need to challenge the age old processes, and I'd love to find more like-minded people. What is most important to people? Ethics, and the humane treatment o ..read more