Shelter

It's important that domesticated reptiles be given proper shelter. Their shelter should emulate the conditions they need in nature to survive.

Jul 08 2008

Reptile Cage Plans

Building a home for your lizard

Building a home for your lizard - we discuss choosing a substrate, the importance of sand for desert species, how to furnish your reptile's home, how to add climbing structures, and the importance of dark shelters for monitor lizards... read more »

Jun 03 2008

How to Build a Reptile Cage

Most reptiles like to stay outdoors

Water monitor in a cage Makes sense doesn't it? After all, in their natural habitat lizards are outside. If the climate allows, all lizard species, especially the larger ones, should be housed in an outside cage. Fresh air, humidity, sunshine, and enough space to roam freely are all aspects of an ideal outside environment for your lizard... read more »