In-depth articles for real keepers
Original ReptiTools content, compiled from published care guides and keeper practice. Written for beginners and experienced keepers alike.
Leopard Gecko Complete Care Guide: From Arrival to Year One
Enclosure setup, temperature gradient, feeding rhythm, shedding care and the mistakes beginners make in year one — one article covers it all.
Corn Snake Temperature & Feeding Schedule: The Complete Guide
From cool/warm zone setup to prey gram conversion: how to set a feeding interval and avoid obesity from overfeeding.
Bearded Dragon UVB & Calcium: Why the Lamp Matters More Than You Think
UVB bulbs decay, and 10 cm of distance difference halves the effect: how to plan lamp distance, pair calcium powder, and prevent MBD.
Reptile Egg Incubation: Temperature, Humidity & the Sex Mystery
Medium choice, temperature and humidity stability, the science of TSD, and care for the first 72 hours after hatching.
Ball Python Refusing Food? 10 Steps to Troubleshoot
Environment, prey, stress, season and health — step through the checks, plus a "when you must see a vet" list.
10 Beginner Reptile-Keeping Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
No thermostat, cohabitation, early handling, single-prey diet… ten high-frequency mistakes, plus legal notes for the US, UK and Canada.
Gecko Shedding & Stuck Shed First Aid: Signs to Treatment
Pre-shed signs, correct humidity, a 48-hour first-aid process for stuck shed, and when you must see a vet.
Feeder Insect Nutrition: Crickets, Dubia Roaches & Mealworms Compared
Moisture, protein, fat and calcium-to-phosphorus ratio broken down — pairing plans per species and stage, plus the gut-loading rule.
Reptile Enclosure Setup: From Empty Tank to Comfortable Home
Space calculation, substrate, hides and climbing, heat-gradient placement — turning an empty glass tank into a home your pet wants to live in.
Seasonal Temperature Management: Summer Heat & Winter Warmth
How to avoid cooking your pet in summer, heat safely in winter, plan for power outages, and run a seasonal health checklist.
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