Posts by Nigel

It’s one of the first questions everyone asks—and unfortunately, the most honest answer is: it depends. I know, not the satisfying answer you were hoping for. But stick with me, because once you understand what goes into the cost, it all starts to make sense.

Keeping reptiles can be a rewarding experience, but it comes with responsibilities that are a little more “serious scientist” than “casual pet parent.” Unlike dogs or cats, reptiles don’t fetch your slippers or cuddle on the couch, but they do have very specific environmental and dietary needs.

Reptiles were not always welcome in people’s homes. For most of history, if someone had announced that they kept a snake in the living room, the reaction would not have been “What morph is it?” It would have been “Where is it?!” followed by the sound of fast retreating footsteps.

National Reptile Keepers Day is a proposed annual event on May 24th, created to celebrate the wonderfully dedicated humans who choose to share their homes with creatures that blink slowly, eat insects, and occasionally judge them from a heat lamp.

National Reptile Keepers Day: Why It Matters (And How You Can Help Make It Official) Let’s start with a simple question: when was the last time reptile keepers got a bit of recognition? Dog owners get parks, events, and more themed days than they can keep track of. Cat owners have basically claimed the internet.…

Imagine a day dedicated to the people who willingly share their homes with creatures that stare at them like tiny prehistoric landlords demanding rent in live locusts and defrosted mice.

National Reptile Keepers Day is a great opportunity for reptile enthusiasts to appreciate their unique pets and celebrate the reptile-keeping community. Whether you keep a snake, lizard, tortoise, or turtle, the day is all about recognizing the dedication and care that goes into responsible reptile husbandry.