I remember well when I first met Uromastyx. It was during a stint at a local independent reptile and fish store where I had taken the position of assistant manager. At the time, I had only been in the reptile industry a few years and was the editor for the San Diego Herpetological Society newsletter. [...]
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Have your lizards tried fruit beetle grubs? Tasty eh?
We all deserve a treat from time to time. But how do you treat your pet reptiles? What in the world is there to make your lizard feel loved? If your bearded dragon is like any of hours, the way to their heart is always through their stomach! A lot of our smaller lizards have [...]
Want a Great Deal on a Great Animal? These guys are on special offer so be quick!
You fancy a new reptile? Now could be the time. We need to get some vivs empty for next week’s new arrivals, so I’ve put together a few very special offers to persuade you to add a new addition to your reptile family. They are collection only from the shop and on a first come [...]
Baby Crested Geckos Hatched – see the pictures
Crested Geckos are cute as adults, so imagine what they’re like as new hatched babies. No need to imagine, we had some hatch a couple of days ago so I took some pictures for you. Cresties usually only lay a couple of eggs at a time so they also hatch in twos. Currently we having [...]
Have you ever seen a freshly hatched Leopard Gecko?
Everybody loves baby animals, so when these guys started popping out of their eggs I thought I’d better grab a camera and share them with you guys! These are Leopard Geckos that have literally just hatched. The eggs had been in the incubator for 2 months. The interesting thing about these lizards is that you [...]
How good are these reptile photos!?
Firstly, thank you to everybody who entered our reptile photography competition. We’re still in the process of judging them all, there are 143 entries in total! Good luck if you entered. Whilst we’re working through them all, I thought I’d share with you some photographs we have had taken of some of our animals recently. [...]
Why is the Leopard Gecko such a great pet? 5 good reasons
Until recent years it’s fair to say that the Leopard Gecko was the most commonly kept lizard in the UK. Although it may have been overtaken in popularity by the Bearded Dragon, Leopard Geckos still make fantastic pets. But what is it about the Leopard Gecko that makes it one of my all time favourite [...]
Want a Crested Gecko? – Win a Complete Setup Now!!
Crested Geckos are one of the most popular pet reptiles for sale today. They are great with all members of the family, easy to care for and super cute to boot. Because they are so suited to beginners and experts, we thought we’d give you the opportunity to own one by giving away a complete [...]
Six strange animals, but which is the most unusual?
Working with reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates I get to see my fair share of strange animals. Below are 6 animals that I found in the shop today that I think are a little bit unusual. I’d be interested to hear which you think is the weirdest, or the most wonderful. Albino Soft Shelled Turtles These [...]
Have you ever seen Madagascan Giant Day Geckos breeding?
Sometimes, you just can’t get any privacy! That was the case for our pair of Madgascan Giant Day Geckos the other day. Luckily, a crowd and a camera didn’t seem to put this pair off! Please enjoy the photos and I’ll keep you informed if everything is successful and we have some more babies!
The Perfect Weptile for Wossy?
I’m often suggesting to people what I think the perfect reptile for them to own would be. To recommend a new scaly friend to someone you must first know a little bit about them. Which animal would best suit their personality and lifestyle? With celebrity lifestyles being such a part of the public domain these [...]
