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Tokay Gecko Care Guide Table of Contents Ask an Expert Tokay geckos are beautiful and amazing.  But they are not recommended for beginner keepers.  If you are an owner, or are considering becoming one, we have a likely Tokay Gecko forum that can help answer your questions.  Our forum is moderated by knowledgable zoologists, who can help guide you to provide wonderful care for your Tokay Gecko.  Can I get an intro on Tokay Geckos? Inhabiting much of Southeast Asia and the Philippines, these large, nocturnal geckos are ubiquitous in many areas and well known for their nighttime vocalizations of ...

How Many Eggs do Ball Pythons Lay? Table of Contents Ball Python Eggs: What to Expect When Expecting… If you are lucky enough to have a ball python that is in the process of reproducing, you likely have a lot of questions. How many eggs should you expect? How do you care for the eggs? What should you expect when they hatch?  This article covers everything you need to know about ball python eggs, from conception to hatched baby snakes, and how many eggs you should expect when breeding ball pythons.   How many eggs should I expect? Anywhere from 3-14...

Best Ball Python Substrates - Which should I Use? Table of Contents Whether you are a new ball python owner or an experienced veteran looking for a refresher course, we have everything you need to know about the different types of substrates to use within your ball python habitats! First, let’s look at the substrates you absolutely should not use. Aromatic Substrates  Two of the most harmful substrates for any reptile are pine or cedar shavings. While these shavings typically look and smell nice to us, the aromatic compounds they release can be extremely harmful to the respiratory system of...

Best Substrates for Snakes and Ball Pythons Table of Contents The ideal substrate for pet snakes can depend on several factors. If the snake is a tropical species, such as a rainbow boa that requires high humidity, there are certain substrates that will work for this species better than they would work for a ball python, who require lower ambient humidity. There are many safe and affordable substrates on the market online, in pet stores, or even in your local garden department. There are also some options that should never be used. Let’s get these out of the way first...

Brumation in Leopard Geckos: What you need to know If you are new to raising Leopard Geckos, you may have heard the term “brumation” bandied about in different message boards and forums across the internet. While there is a ton of misinformation on brumation in these internet archives, we have broken down everything you need to know about brumation.  This article will summarize brumation with leopard geckos.  If leopard geckos aren't the cut of your jib, then you can read about bearded dragons and brumation in our other article.   What is Brumation? Brumation is a “slow-down” seen in ectothermic animals...