Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs in captivity
Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by John F. Taylor.
The waxy monkey tree frog Phyllomedusa sauvagii is also known as the Chaco Leaf Frog. Common name(s) aside, these are interesting frogs more for intermediate keepers than beginners. Some of their requirements are slightly harder to recreate and are unusual for amphibians. The best way to understand these frogs is to look at their natural [...]
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Did you know you can grow your own reptile food at home?
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by Natalie Sandifer.
I have always had an interest in gardening, my dad and grandmother both grew fruit and veggies in the garden and I loved picking the fruits of their labours (particularly strawberries when Nan wasn’t looking!) my aunty would take me to the local pick your own farm (PYO) to gather berries for her jam making, [...]
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Open weekend photos are ready to download now!
Posted on 16. Jun, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
Thank you everybody who had their photo taken in front of the green screen at our recent open weekend. And a bigger thank you for your donation to Sam’s Species Reptile Rescue, you helped to raise a lot of money that will be used to take care of ill-treated and unwanted reptiles. Apologies for the [...]
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Have you heard our interview on the Reptile Living Room?
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
The Reptile Living Room Radio show is an internet based radio broadcast that interviews people working within the reptile industry for the enjoyment of it’s fast growing fan base. Recently, it was our turn to speak to John F. Taylor on his show. It was a late night interview, well it was for me anyway [...]
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Uromastyx – The Incredible Agamid with a Funny Name
Posted on 13. Jun, 2011 by John F. Taylor.
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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Changing ALL of our Zoo Med UVB tubes is a big job! [video]
Posted on 02. Jun, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
As a reptile keeper you’re already aware of the importance of giving your pet the right ultra violet lighting. But did you know that the light emitted from fluorescent tubes changes over time. That’s why you change your UVB tubes over your reptiles every six months, after that time the tubes are no longer effective. [...]
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First of the competition prizes announced for Open Weekend, 4-5th June
Posted on 26. May, 2011 by Antony Hook.
Many of you have already confirmed you are attending the Northampton Reptile Centre open weekend via our Facebook event page. So I thought now is a good time to start announcing some of the prizes that will be up for grabs over the weekend. I will be gathering more prizes for my lucky dip game [...]
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Over 1300 price reductions on Reptile Centre website after price review
Posted on 24. May, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
We recently completed our price review of all the products listed online at www.ReptileCentre.com. We constantly monitor prices to try and make sure you get the best deals and service. The Results? 1307 price reductions. 0 price increases. On average price reductions were around 40% on previous prices. There are also 200 new products set [...]
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Pacman Frogs – An amphibian with attitude
Posted on 11. May, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
If you’re from the UK, like me, you’ll be very familiar with the gentile pond frogs (Rana temporaria) we get over here. They kinda sit there, you put one in your hand… they kinda still sit there. Occasionally you’ll find one of the randy little fellows humping your goldfish, but in all honesty (and as much as I [...]
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Dates announced for Reptile Centre ‘Open Weekend’, put June 4-5th in your diary!
Posted on 10. May, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
On June 4th AND June 5th 2011 we’ll be opening our doors and spilling out onto the street during our Northampton Reptile Centre open weekend 2011. Because this event has always attracted a lot of reptile keepers from around the country, we will have a marquee outside as well as the shop to make sure [...]
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Are you a VIP member at Northampton Reptile Centre yet?
Posted on 27. Apr, 2011 by Sam Shapter.
For a while now we’ve been trying to think of a way of giving something back to you to say thank you for your support over the years. Last week we launched our reptile V.I.P membership rewards, and I just wanted to make sure you all know about it. Reptile V.I.P membership is our way [...]
