| If you are new to owning pet reptiles than there are | | | | python from the example above, they will require a |
| some basic care and wellness tips that you need to | | | | ware cage, and a heating area, but they also need a |
| know. Proper understanding of habitats, | | | | sufficient amount of humidity to remain healthy. |
| environmental needs, and handling will help you enjoy | | | | These animals come from two very different |
| your new pet and start a healthy and happy | | | | environments and their habitats need to be set up to |
| relationship. | | | | mimic it as best as it can. |
| Depending on what type of reptile you have the | | | | Heating and humidity in a reptile enclosure can be |
| environment can be quite different. However there | | | | accomplished by adding a few accessories. Most |
| are some common things that need to be | | | | reptile stores carry heating pads, rocks, and lamps |
| understood for all reptiles. First is the size and type | | | | that you can affix to your cage. There are also |
| of the habitat. A couple of lizards maybe comfortable | | | | plenty of humidifiers that are specifically made for |
| living in a small tank. However, if they enjoy running, | | | | reptile cages. |
| digging, and things of that nature, you may need a | | | | The handling of reptiles can vary by breed. It is |
| larger 65 gallon long tank. A python on the other | | | | always best to get them used to being handled by |
| hand has it's unique needs. They are tree climbers | | | | humans when they are young to avoid any issues or |
| and would need a very tall and large snake cage to | | | | problems as they get older and a misplaced bite can |
| accommodate a fully grown adult. The important | | | | do a lot more damage. Lizards can be quite docile and |
| point to remember is to get an enclosure that suits | | | | easy to hold, however as with humans, a lot |
| your animal's needs. | | | | depends on the individual temperament of the |
| Heating and humidity are two more factors that need | | | | individual. Reptiles are not known to be one of the |
| to be considered. If you have a lizard that is desert | | | | warm and cuddly pets, however their owner do have |
| dweller like the bearded dragon, they will require | | | | a fondness for them and enjoy handling them on a |
| sufficient heat sources and there is not much of a | | | | regular basis. |
| concern about humidity. As long as the reptile cage is | | | | Knowing some basics of reptile care will go a long |
| kept in the 80 plus degrees with an area to warm | | | | way to allowing you to enjoying your pet and making |
| themselves they are quite happy. If you have a | | | | sure they are content. |