A curated list of helpful resources for reptile keepers — from beginner guides to advanced husbandry tools. Whether you keep ball pythons, leopard geckos, bearded dragons, or something more exotic, this list has something for you.
Contributions welcome! See Contributing below.
- Care Guides by Species
- Feeding & Nutrition
- Enclosure & Habitat
- Health & Veterinary
- Breeding
- Communities & Forums
- YouTube Channels
- Podcasts
- Apps & Tools
- Books
- Suppliers & Shopping
- Ball Python Care (ReptiFiles) — one of the most thorough free care sheets online
- Corn Snake Care (Reptile Magazine) — solid starter guide for corn snakes
- Boa Constrictor Care (The Bio Dude) — covers bioactive setups too
- Kingsnake Care (ReptiFiles) — great for colubrid keepers
- Milksnake Care (ReptiFiles) — covers all major subspecies
- Leopard Gecko Care (ReptiFiles) — updated with modern husbandry standards
- Bearded Dragon Care (BeardedDragon.org) — large community-backed guide
- Crested Gecko Care (Pangea Reptile) — from one of the top CGD brands
- Blue Tongue Skink Care (ReptiFiles) — covers all major subspecies
- Chameleon Care (ChameleonForums) — species-specific sheets for panther, veiled, and Jackson's
- Russian Tortoise Care (TortoiseForum) — community-vetted info
- Red-Eared Slider Care (ReptiFiles) — detailed aquatic turtle guide
- Reptile Feeding Frequency Chart (ReptiFiles) — feeder insect nutrition comparison
- Dubia Roach Nutrition Guide (Dubia.com) — gutloading and nutritional breakdown
- Ball Python Prey Size Calculator — match prey weight to snake weight
- Mazuri Tortoise Diet Info — commercial diet breakdowns for tortoises
- Bioactive Setup Guide (The Bio Dude) — step-by-step for building bioactive enclosures
- DIY PVC Enclosure Plans (Animal Plastics) — popular custom PVC enclosures
- Lighting Guide for Reptiles (Reptile Lighting) — deep dive into UVB and basking
- Substrate Guide by Species (ReptiFiles) — what works and what to avoid
- Heating & Thermostat Guide (Spyder Robotics) — Herpstat thermostats and how to use them
- Find a Reptile Vet (ARAV) — Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians directory
- Common Reptile Health Issues (ReptiFiles) — signs, symptoms, and when to see a vet
- Metabolic Bone Disease Prevention — VCA Hospitals overview
- Reptile Parasite Guide (Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital) — common parasites and treatment
- Ball Python Genetics Calculator (World of Ball Pythons) — morph calculator
- Leopard Gecko Genetics (Gecko Genetics Calculator) — predict offspring morphs
- Reptile Breeding Records Best Practices — track pairings, clutches, incubation temps, and hatch dates
- MorphMarket — largest reptile marketplace, useful for market research on morphs
- r/ballpython — active subreddit with care advice and morph IDs
- r/leopardgeckos — beginner-friendly community
- r/BeardedDragons — one of the largest reptile subreddits
- r/reptiles — general reptile keeping discussion
- r/herpetology — more science-focused reptile and amphibian discussion
- Fauna Classifieds Board of Inquiry — reputation checks on breeders/sellers
- Pangea Forums — crested gecko focused community
- MorphMarket Community — breeder and keeper discussions
- Chameleon Forums — dedicated chameleon keeping community
- GoHerping — reptile care, reviews, and honest takes on the hobby
- Snake Discovery — beginner-friendly snake and reptile education
- Clint's Reptiles — species deep dives and "best pet reptile" rankings
- Dav Kaufman — field herping and wildlife content
- Reptiles and Research — evidence-based husbandry discussions
- The Bio Dude — bioactive setup tutorials
- Animals at Home Podcast — interviews with keepers, breeders, and researchers
- Reptile Apartment — casual reptile keeping conversations
- Exotic Reptile Care — iOS app for tracking feeding, shedding, weight, health, breeding, and more. 24 species care guides, AI species ID, smart reminders. Free to download.
- MorphMarket — browse and compare reptile prices and availability
- World of Ball Pythons — morph database and genetics calculator
- The Art of Keeping Snakes by Philippe de Vosjoli — classic reference for snake husbandry
- Ball Pythons: Their History, Natural History, Care and Breeding by Kevin McCurley — the ball python bible
- The Bearded Dragon Manual by Philippe de Vosjoli — beginner-friendly beardie care
- Understanding Reptile Parasites by Roger Klingenberg — for keepers who want deeper health knowledge
- Bioactive Vivaria by Philippe de Vosjoli — foundational reading for bioactive setups
- Pangea Reptile — crested gecko diet, supplies
- The Bio Dude — bioactive substrates and kits
- Arcadia Reptile — premium UVB lighting
- Dubia.com — bulk dubia roaches
- Custom Reptile Habitats — PVC enclosures
- Reptile Basics — tubs, racks, thermostats, and supplies
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