PRACTICAL REPTILE CARE
Practical reptile care, without the guesswork.
Clear, straightforward guidance on everyday reptile care, setup and husbandry — written for UK keepers.
What you’ll find here
PetReptiles brings together clear, practical guidance on everyday reptile care — covering setup, husbandry and the day-to-day routines that keep reptiles healthy. Guides are written plainly, with UK keepers in mind.
Care topics
Six areas cover the essentials of everyday reptile care.
Heating & temperature
Understanding heat sources and thermal gradients for your setup.
UVB & lighting
Choosing and maintaining the right lighting for your species.
Feeding & nutrition
Practical feeding routines and dietary considerations.
Enclosures & substrate
Setting up an enclosure that suits how your reptile actually lives.
Cleaning & routine care
Simple routines to keep enclosures clean and animals comfortable.
Health & husbandry records
Keeping track of weight, sheds and general condition over time.
Looking for species-specific advice?
Alongside general care topics, PetReptiles is building species-specific pages covering the needs of individual reptiles.
Track what matters, in one place
The PetReptiles App helps you track feeding, weight, sheds, health records and reminders.
Latest guides
Care guides and articles from the PetReptiles team.
New care guides are on the way — check back soon.