At Riverview Reptiles, our passion for these fascinating creatures goes hand-in-hand with a deep commitment to their welfare and ethical...

Calcium is an essential mineral for all animals, including reptiles. It is needed for a variety of bodily functions, including: Building...

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...

Reptiles are ectotherms, which means that they cannot regulate their own body temperature. They rely on external sources of heat, such as...

Care Guide for Eastern Collared Lizard Eastern Collared Lizards, also known as the Crotaphytus collaris, are beautiful reptiles native to...

Stick insects are fascinating creatures that are relatively easy to care for, making them a great choice for first-time pet owners. They...

Care Guide for Jumping Spiders Keeping Jumping Spiders as pets can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. These tiny arachnids are...

Care Guide for Axolotls Axolotls are unique and fascinating creatures that can grow up to 30cm in length. These aquatic salamanders are...

Spekes hingeback tortoises are a fascinating species of tortoise that are native to parts of East Africa. These tortoises derive their...

CRESTED GECKO Correlophus ciliatus Quick facts Longevity: Approx 20-25 years Temperature In Basking Area: 75-80f (23-26c) Humidity:...

HAINAN CAVE GECKO (CHINESE CAVE GECKO) Goniurosaurus hainanensis INTRODUCTION The Hainan Cave Gecko originates from Hainan Island which...

LEOPARD GECKO Eublepharis macularius Quick facts Longevity: 15-20 years Temperature Gradient: 68-90f (20-32c) Humidity: 30-40% (a humid...

Chamaeleo calyptratus Quick facts Longevity: Approx 5-8 years (males generally live longer than females) Temperature in basking area: 95f...

Corn Snake Pantherophis guttatus Quick facts Longevity: 20-25 years Temperature in basking area: 90f (32c) Humidity: 40-50% (a humid hide...

Quick facts Longevity: approx. 15 years for a female, approx. 3 years for a male Temperature Gradient: 75-82f (24-28c) Humidity: 70-80%...

Bearded Dragon Pogona vitticeps Quick facts Longevity: 10-15 years Temperature Gradient: 100-110f (37-43c) in basking area with...

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...

Thistle Mantis Blepharopsis mendica Quick facts Longevity: Approx. 1 – 1.5 years Temperature Gradient: Daytime 93f (34c), Nightime no...

Macleays Spectre Stick Insect, Extatosoma tiaratum Quick facts Longevity: approx. 1.5-2 years for a female, approx. 1 year for a male...