Stories from the scales

Not every bearded dragon on Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace is what it appears to be. Here’s the body-part-by-body-part health inspection and questions to ask…

A practical guide to finding reptiles in the GTA — specialty stores, the Toronto Reptile Expo and other Ontario shows, rescue organizations, and online…

Ontario has hundreds of reptiles changing hands every week via Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, and reptile expos. Here’s how to evaluate any animal before you…

Dubia roaches vs. crickets vs. mealworms — which feeder insect is best for your reptile, how to gut-load them properly, and why calcium dusting…

Reptiles hide illness until it’s serious. This guide covers the most common health problems — MBD, respiratory infections, impaction, stuck shed, and more —…

A complete guide to reptile mites: how to spot an infestation early, the step-by-step treatment protocol, species-specific warnings, and the quarantine practices that prevent…

The definitive axolotl care guide for Canadian keepers: cold-water tank setup, summer cooling strategies, feeding, health troubleshooting, and what makes these regenerating salamanders one…

Red-eared sliders are intelligent, long-lived, and the most surrendered reptile in North America. This guide covers housing, filtration, UVB, diet, and why they need…

Western hognose snakes are theatrical, rear-fanged, and one of the most rewarding beginner snakes you can own. This guide covers enclosure setup, feeding stubborn…