Why Calcium is Important for Reptiles
Calcium is an essential mineral for all animals, including reptiles. It is needed for a variety of bodily functions, including: Building...
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Riverview Reptiles
Aug 25, 20232 min
Viviparous Reptiles
Viviparity is a type of reproduction in which the young are born alive, rather than hatching from eggs. This is the most common type of...
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Riverview Reptiles
Aug 23, 20232 min
Thermoregulation in Reptiles
Reptiles are ectotherms, which means that they cannot regulate their own body temperature. They rely on external sources of heat, such as...
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Riverview Reptiles
Aug 5, 20232 min
Eastern Collared Lizard
Care Guide for Eastern Collared Lizard Eastern Collared Lizards, also known as the Crotaphytus collaris, are beautiful reptiles native to...
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Riverview Reptiles
Jul 18, 20232 min
Keeping Stick Insects As Pets
Stick insects are fascinating creatures that are relatively easy to care for, making them a great choice for first-time pet owners. They...
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Riverview Reptiles
Jul 9, 20232 min
Jumping Spider Care Guide
Care Guide for Jumping Spiders Keeping Jumping Spiders as pets can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. These tiny arachnids are...
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Riverview Reptiles
Jul 9, 20232 min
Axolotls Care Guide
Care Guide for Axolotls Axolotls are unique and fascinating creatures that can grow up to 30cm in length. These aquatic salamanders are...
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Riverview Reptiles
Jun 10, 20232 min
Spekes Hingeback Tortoises
Spekes hingeback tortoises are a fascinating species of tortoise that are native to parts of East Africa. These tortoises derive their...
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Riverview Reptiles
May 15, 20239 min
The Crested Gecko care Guide
CRESTED GECKO Correlophus ciliatus Quick facts Longevity: Approx 20-25 years Temperature In Basking Area: 75-80f (23-26c) Humidity:...
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Riverview Reptiles
May 12, 20237 min
How To Look After Your Hainan Cave Gecko
HAINAN CAVE GECKO (CHINESE CAVE GECKO) Goniurosaurus hainanensis INTRODUCTION The Hainan Cave Gecko originates from Hainan Island which...
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Riverview Reptiles
Apr 23, 20238 min
Leopard Gecko Care Guide
LEOPARD GECKO Eublepharis macularius Quick facts Longevity: 15-20 years Temperature Gradient: 68-90f (20-32c) Humidity: 30-40% (a humid...
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Riverview Reptiles
Jun 30, 20227 min
Yemen Chameleon Care Guide
Chamaeleo calyptratus Quick facts Longevity: Approx 5-8 years (males generally live longer than females) Temperature in basking area: 95f...
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Riverview Reptiles
Dec 3, 20218 min
Corn Snake Care Sheet
Corn Snake Pantherophis guttatus Quick facts Longevity: 20-25 years Temperature in basking area: 90f (32c) Humidity: 40-50% (a humid hide...
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Riverview Reptiles
Nov 26, 20215 min
True Curly Hair Caresheet Tlitocatl albopilosum
Quick facts Longevity: approx. 15 years for a female, approx. 3 years for a male Temperature Gradient: 75-82f (24-28c) Humidity: 70-80%...
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Riverview Reptiles
Jun 20, 20219 min
The Best Bearded Dragon Caresheet!
Bearded Dragon Pogona vitticeps Quick facts Longevity: 10-15 years Temperature Gradient: 100-110f (37-43c) in basking area with...
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Riverview Reptiles
Jun 13, 20214 min
Fool Proof Guide to UV Lighting for Reptiles
UV lighting for reptiles is a hot topic and one that was fairly misunderstood for a long time. Now the hobby's understanding of UV light...
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Riverview Reptiles
Jun 10, 20214 min
Caring for the Thistle Mantis, Blepharopsis mendica
Thistle Mantis Blepharopsis mendica Quick facts Longevity: Approx. 1 – 1.5 years Temperature Gradient: Daytime 93f (34c), Nightime no...
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Riverview Reptiles
Jun 10, 20214 min
Macleays Spectre Stick Insect, Extatosoma tiaratum Care Sheet
Macleays Spectre Stick Insect, Extatosoma tiaratum Quick facts Longevity: approx. 1.5-2 years for a female, approx. 1 year for a male...
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