Husbandry
Understanding Humidity for Amphibians
For frogs and salamanders, humidity is respiratory, not optional. How to set the right range, measure it accurately, and hold it steady without rot.
The LizardBox Blog
Care guides, husbandry tips and product updates for reptile, amphibian and arachnid keepers — from the team building LizardBox.
Care Guides
Leopard Gecko Care: The Complete Beginner Guide
Enclosure, heating, UVB, substrate, and a simple feeding routine — everything you need to raise a healthy, confident leopard gecko with no guesswork.
Health
Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles: Causes & Prevention
MBD is common, crippling, and almost entirely preventable. Learn what causes it, the warning signs to catch early, and how to keep it from happening.
Breeding & Genetics
A Field Guide to Rare Ball Python Morphs
A keeper-grade tour of the rarest ball python morphs — the genetics behind them, what each one looks like, and how to breed them responsibly.
Community
A Keeper's Guide to Reptile Expos in the UK
How to find reputable breeders, vet an animal before you buy, and quarantine new arrivals — make the most of a UK reptile show.
Community
A Keeper's Guide to Reptile Expos in the USA
Find rare morphs, vet a breeder, and bring an animal home safely. A confident keeper-to-keeper guide to doing US reptile expos right.
Care Guides
Scorpion Care: Building the Ideal Habitat
Species choice, the venom reality, humidity and moulting — how to set up a scorpion the right way and keep it thriving for years.
Care Guides
The Best Starter Reptiles for New Keepers
Five hardy, forgiving species that make excellent first reptiles — with honest sizes, lifespans, and the one caveat each before you buy.
Husbandry
Building a Custom Reptile Enclosure: A Step-by-Step Guide
Design and build a right-sized, beautiful enclosure that fits your critter — materials, ventilation, sealing, lighting and the safety checks that matter.
Care Guides
Bearded Dragon Care: The Complete Setup & Husbandry Guide
Enclosure size, basking temps, UVB, diet and handling — everything a new keeper needs to raise a healthy, confident bearded dragon.
Breeding & Genetics
Breeding Ball Pythons: A Responsible Keeper's Guide
How to pair, condition, and incubate ball pythons the right way — readiness, genetics, ovulation, eggs, and welfare-first decisions.
Husbandry
Breeding Feeder Insects: A Keeper's Guide to Self-Sufficiency
Stop overpaying for low-quality feeders. How to breed dubia roaches and other insects for a steady supply and full control over nutrition.