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Reptile - Behavior

Harried Herps
Some reptiles are very susceptible to stress. By definition, a pet is an animal that has been domesticated. Reptiles, however, are wild animals and retain all their wild instincts. To keep a reptile in captivity, you will need to understand his needs, ...

Does My Reptile Need a Friend?
Is companionship important to my reptile? The short answer is no. Your pet reptile needs you, NOT another cold-blooded buddy. Your reptilian friend will tolerate companionship from you far more easily than from another scaly friend. Reptiles by nature ...

The Big Sleep
By Bill Love As a novice herp collector, back in the dark ages (the sixties) when I was a teenager, the prevailing advice was, "Keep'em warm, or they'll get sick and die." My fellow reptile fans and I were terrified that herps couldn't handle cold ...