,It seems that the end of lock down is just around the corner now, but as this is bringing us stress and uncertainty, we can at least be expecting of it. Your dog, however, has a new normal that will suddenly come to an abrupt end. ,Most of us have been at home for over two months now, and as our daily routines have shifted to being at home, going for walks close to home, and being around our pets more, transitioning to life outside of quarantine could have a negative effect on our animals. If you’re going from being at home all day every day, to suddenly leaving the home and your pet alone f ..read more

,The benefits of having live plants are many. Whether you’re human, fish or frog. For example in a fish tank, the main reason for maintenance is to reduce the levels of nitrates - live plants use the nitrates to grow, so they reduce how often maintenance needs to take place. For your terrarium though, they’ll create oxygen for your inhabitants, they’ll provide shelter for them, they’ll provide a place to climb and, one of the best reasons to add live plants, they help maintain humidity levels! There’s loads of plants that you can include but first you need to work out which would thrive best ..read more

,“I’m thinking of setting up a paludarium!” The average person on the street probably doesn’t know what that means, and maybe you don’t either. So, let’s explain what they are and how to build them. Paludariums are becoming more and more popular in the tank and aquarium keeping community. Everyone knows what an aquarium is, but these are kind of like the next level. The Latin word “Palus” means marsh or swamp, and “arium” means a place. ,They’re a semi aquatic habitat, which means they can house a broad range of animals and plants, be them terrestrial (land dwelling), aquatic or semi aquatic ..read more

,,Many frogs and some snakes are arboreal animals, which means that they spend a lot of their time in trees in the wild. Obviously they don’t have access to trees while they’re in captivity, though they can have access to branches, sticks, vines and plants that can replace trees. To have enough space to be able to provide them with this natural environment, you need either a terrarium or a vivarium that has height. Vertical space is a must and we’d recommend at least 18 inches for frogs. ,,The rest of the dimensions for the enclosure depends on what animals are in there. For frogs this can ra ..read more

,If you’re preparing a terrarium to house humidity loving pets then you’re going to need plants. Live plants will increase the humidity in the tank by a process known as transpiration. They absorb moisture from the soil through their roots, the water travels through the stems and into the leaves where it evaporates. In a large terrarium, plants should be your main focus but aesthetically there’s often a clear divide between plant and decoration, which isn’t great if you're going for a natural look. Luckily for you, there’s moss. ,Having moss growing up along the rocky decorations or backgroun ..read more

,Some of the most beautiful subspecies of snakes are found within the horizons of the milk snake. This in addition to how easy they are to keep in captivity is what makes milk snakes incredibly popular choices for new snake keepers. When we talk about milk snakes, it’s not a specific snake, they range in appearance and care needs. This is down to the fact that milk snakes come from a range of different environments, be it grasslands, farmlands and forests. ,Because of this, they range in adult sizes anywhere from 2 to 5 feet. For these reasons it’s quite difficult to really pinpoint a care gu ..read more

,Ball pythons are great companions for keepers of any skill level. They’re really easy to care for and come in a wide range of morphs. they originated in western and Central Africa and they can go out to be between 3 and 6-foot, however females are much larger in girth than males. they're great for beginner keepers but bear in mind you shouldn't buy one importantly because they can live between 20 and 40 years in captivity. ,When they’re young, ball pythons are normally very shy but as they get older they become more engaging and curious with their owners. Make sure you have regular handling ..read more

,If you’re thinking about buying a pet lizard, just know that it *can* be hard work. In some aspects they’re a lot easier than the typical cat or dog pet, but in some regards, owning them can be a bit more difficult. There’s a lot to know before you become a lizard owner, so we’ve put some of the most important points together for you! Here’s what you should know before owning a lizard. ,,Do your research ,First off you need to do your research on whichever type of lizard you’re getting. For example, you can’t just go to the shop and buy a bag of lizard food, in the same way you can for cats ..read more

,Snakes typically live a sheltered life, without tank mates and can go long periods without interactions. They aren’t social creatures and so this isn’t much of an issue, but there are ways to make sure your snake is happy, and who doesn’t want that! ,,Enclosures ,The first and possibly one of the most important steps is to have a suitably sized vivarium. Corn snakes continue to grow throughout their entire life span, which is about 20 years in captivity, and can reach around one and a half meters long. They’ll grow quicker while they’re young and slow down as they get older. They can measure ..read more

Welcome back to another “4 More Amphibians You Can Keep As Pets”! This one’s the third in the list, if you haven’t read the other lists, you can check out part 1 here, and part 2 here. Amphibians make stunning pets that are sure to capture your attention as well as the attention of your guests, and many are easy to care for! Let’s dig straight into another 4 examples. Okay for this list, we’re condensing it a bit. 6000 words is quite a lot to be reading in one sitting, so for our first 3 amphibians in the list, we’ve picked some frogs that have very similar care requirements. First up is the ..read more