Our Reptiles

The leopard gecko or common leopard gecko is a ground-dwelling gecko native to the rocky dry grassland and desert regions of Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. The leopard gecko is a popular pet, and due to extensive captive breeding it is sometimes referred to as the first domesticated species of lizard.

Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps) which is the most common species kept in captivity. Originating from Australia, these charismatic lizards can grow as large as 60cm including their tails and have a typical lifespan of 8-12 years with some living even longer.

With a stunning range of colours and patterns available, beginner and advanced keepers get equally excited about bearded dragons. They are easy to handle, rarely bite or nip and are known for being more tolerant of conditions that are not absolutely perfect then more delicate species.

Despite being one of the most widely kept and popular pet reptiles, they are sadly also one of the most widely misunderstood. The truth is that bearded dragons need a lot of space and are relatively expensive to setup and care for correctly. Taking shortcuts will almost always end up costing more in the long run so it is critical to ensure your setup is right from the start.

For keepers wiling to do the research, invest in the proper setup and understand fully the committment that comes with keeping a pet bearded dragon, there are few reptiles as rewarding or able to give as much back to their keepers, in terms of personality and interaction.

Corn snakes originate from North America and live in a variety of habitats from forests to rocky regions. They are commonly found in human-inhabited areas near homes or in barns, and it was their presence in cornfields in America that gave them their name.

Corn snakes live terrestrially (on the ground,) although they are able to climb through lower vegetation and branches. In nature they spend their days travelling through leaf litter and undergrowth, seeking basking opportunity, mates or prey items. Corns are diurnal in their activity so will mainly travel during the day, especially when the sun is at its warmest.

An inquisitive, active species, it’s recommended that a variety of vivarium decoration is used like branches, plants and ornaments. It’s also beneficial to change the position of the décor occasionally to re-stimulate your snake’s curiosity. 

Hides should be provided to allow cover for your snake both in the hot and cool areas in the vivarium. Substrate can also encourage the natural behaviours of burrowing so it is recommended that a loose substrate such as orchid bark is used as well as additional leaf litter. Ensure that your substrate isn't too dusty as some feel this could contribute towards respiratory infection. 

Did you know that corn snakes are classified as a species within rat snake family?

Ball pythons are a very commonly kept pet snake originally from Africa. In the UK they are usually called royal pythons following the species name Python regius. In America they are more commonly referred to a ball pythons as they tend to curl up into a ball when threatened.

The red-footed tortoise is a species of tortoise from northern South America. These medium-sized tortoises generally average 30 cm as adults, but can reach over 40 cm. They have dark-colored, “loaf”-shaped carapaces with a lighter patch in the middle of each scute, and a somewhat lighter-colored plastron.