CARE ARTICLES FROM PETCLUB UK.

PetClub UK features a whole range of health and care articles for reptiles, please see below the list, with links to them.

1. D3 Reptile Lamp for Healthy Reptiles - D3 Reptile lamps help synthesise Vitamin D3, and are highly important for sun loving reptiles. Arcadia explains in detail here.
2. Egg Stasis - Experience veterinarian Kevin Eatwell describes reproductive disease and surgical procedures to remove eggs from various reptile species.
3. Metabolic Bone Disease & Associated Problems - This easily avoidable disease in reptiles is perhaps the most commonly seen. This article looks at how reptiles get MBD and the various treatments to overcome it.
4. Temperature and Disease in Reptiles - Experienced reptile veterinarian Rob Reynolds talks in depth about diseases in reptiles which relate to temperature.

SNAKES

1. Boa Constrictor Care - Boa Constrictors are a large, docile snake which make wonderful pets when kept under the correct conditions.
2. Breeding Eurasian Sand Boas - Chris Jones discusses how to breed Eryx jaculus, Eryx miliars and Eryx tataricus.
3. Burmese Python Care - This is a very large species of snake that is not recommended for beginners; however, with the right care can make highly rewarding pets.
4. Calabar Boa Care - This is a small and extremely friendly species that generally takes well to captivity, however it is rare to find cative bred specimens.
5. Californian Kingsnake Care - These large colubrids make wonderful pets, being active, inquisitive, excellent feeders, hardy and docile.
6. Corn Snake Care - These docile creatures make wonderful pets and companions, and should be the number one choice for any beginner who is looking to buy their first snake.
7. Dwarf Burmese Python Care - Dwarf Burmese pythons are a smaller, more intricately marked form of burmese python which have taken the investment reptile market by storm.
8. Enriching Your Snakes Life - Like most animals, snakes need mental stimulation to remain happy and healthy. Chris Jones describes the various methods you can implement into your snakes life to ensure it is a good one.
9. General Care & Maintenance of Sand Boas - This article is a general overview on the care of sand boas.
10. Green Tree Python Care - Green Tree Pythons, formerly known as Chondro Pythons are of the most stunning species of snake available in the pet trade.
11. Halmahera Island Boa Care - Halmahera Island Boas are a subspecies of the Solomon Island Boas. They are slightly smaller than the Solomon Island Boas and have a more arboreal tendency.
12. Hibernation Risks - Reptile veterinarian David Feldmar talks about the dangers of hibernation in snakes.
13. Problematic Snake Feeding - This in depth article describes the many reasons why your snake goes off its food, and the many solutions to pursuade it to feed again.
14. Reticulated Python Care - Reticulated Pythons are the longest species of python in the world. These formidable giants are not so common in the pet trade, and do not make suitable pet snakes for beginners.
15. Royal Python Care - These are the most commonly seen of the python species in captivity, and due to captive breeding there is now a large variety of colour mutations available.
16. Sexing Snakes - Find out how to determine the sex of your snake.
17. Snake Ectoparasites - Ectoparasites are found outside the body, generally feeding on the surface of the skin, or extracting the blood from the snake. The most common forms of ectoparasites are ticks and mites.
18. Snake Skin Sloughing - Snakes 'slough' or 'shed' their skin at frequent intervals, find out why in this article and what to do in the event of 'dysecdysis'.
19. Solomon Island Boa Care - Nearly all Solomon Island Boas are wild caught; this species is hard to breed and even harder to rear.
20. Viper Boa Care - Viper Boas are a wonderful species of snake to look at. They are very robust, with tough 'keeled' scales and an arrow like head.
21. What to Look for When Buying a Snake. - Buying a healthy snake can be difficult for a beginner; Chris Jones talks about the methods you should use when looking to buy any snake.

LIZARDS

1. African Fat Tailed Gecko Care - These are slightly harder to breed and are slower growing than leopard geckos. They are however, wonderful lizards and make excellent pets.
2. Brown Anole Information & Care - Brown Anoles are more robust than the green anoles and are generally hardier, however some may argue they are not quite as attractive.
3. Enriching Your Lizards Life - This article describes the many ways you can ensure your lizard has a happy and healthy life, and the consequences if it doesn't.
4. Frog Eyed Gecko Care - Frog Eye Geckos, also known as Wonder Geckos are becoming more common in the pet trade nowadays, however they are not considered an ideal beginners pet.
5. Green Anole Information & Care - Green anoles are the most commonly seen of the anole lizards in captivity. However, they are not recommended for beginners.
6. Leopard Gecko Care - Leopard geckos are by far the most common kept species of lizard in captivity. Their small size, colourful body, temperament and ease of care make them ideal for a beginner.
7. Northern Velvet Gecko Care & Breeding - This pretty little gecko is one of the more commonly bred Oedura species.
8. The Chameleon Owner's Manual - Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Chameleons
9. The Chameleon Owner's Manual - Chapter 2 - Choosing the right environment.
10. The Chameleon Owner's Manual - Chapter 3 - Water, Humidity and Hydration
11. The Chameleon Owner's Manual - Chapter 4 - What to feed your Chameleon.
12. The Chameleon Owner's Manual - Chapter 5 - General Care & Health
13. The Chameleon Owner's Manual - Chapter 6 - Facts and Information

TURTLES & TORTOISES

1. Geochelone gigantea - Giant Aldabran Tortoise
2. Geochelone pardalis - Leopard Tortoise
3. Geochelone sulcata - Sulcata Tortoise
4. Gopherus polyphemus - Florida Gopher Tortoise
5. Testudo graeca ibera - Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise
6. Testudo hermanni - Hermann's Tortoise
7. Testudo horsfieldi - Horsfields Tortoise

PetClub UK also features a much larger range of species profiles, images and more. Go to PetClub UK - Home for more information.

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Chris Jones
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