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Reptile Enclosure Care & Resource Sheets | Zen Habitats
We know you love your pet! We have curated a collection of care guides and articles from trusted resources as well as collaboration pieces between experts and Zen Habitats to help you provide the best care possible. All content is for your information and benefit. When it comes to medical care, please see your vet.
Click on the species below to learn more about the animal as well as proper care and husbandry practices!
Ball Python Care Sheet provided by ReptiFiles
Ball pythons are a terrestrial species of constricting snake native to regions of eastern, central, and western Africa.
Bearded Dragon Care Sheet by ReptiFiles
Bearded dragons are lizards native to eastern and central Australia. They can be found in a variety of habitats,
Blue-tongued Skink Care Sheet provided by ReptiFiles
Blue-tongued skinks are a group of diurnal, terrestrial lizards found throughout Australia and parts of Indonesia.
Boa Care Sheet provided by ReptiFiles
Boas are a semi-arboreal species of constricting snake native to Central and South America. Boas are also known as “red-tailed boas” or “boa constrictors,
Chahoua Gecko Care Sheet Provided by Reptifiles
Chahoua geckos are a nocturnal, omnivorous, arboreal lizard native to the islands of Grande Terre and Isle of Pines in New Caledonia.
Chinese Water Dragon Care Sheet provided by ReptiFiles
Chinese water dragons are an arboreal lizard native to tropical broadleaf forests near freshwater lakes and streams. They are known for their stunning green color, and males are particularly striking, with a large crested head and spikes down the length of their spine.
Corn Snake Care Sheet provided by ReptiFiles
Corn snakes are a nonvenomous, terrestrial species of constricting snake native to the southeastern United States.
Crested Gecko Care Sheet provided by ReptiFiles
Crested geckos are an arboreal species of gecko native to New Caledonia, a group of islands between Fiji and Australia.
Hognose Snake Care Sheet provided by ReptiFiles
North American hognose snakes are fossorial (burrowing) colubrid snakes native to southern Canada, northern Mexico, and most of the United States.
King Snake Care Sheet Provided by Reptifiles
Kingsnakes are a nonvenomous, terrestrial species of snake native to many areas of North America, particularly in the United States and Mexico. There are many different types of kingsnake — about 45 recognized subspecies! They have been found in just about every type of environment, from swamps to grasslands, and are excellent climbers as well as swimmers.
Leopard Gecko Care Sheet provided by ReptiFiles
Leopard geckos are a crepuscular, ground-dwelling lizard native to semi-desert and arid grassland areas of Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan.
Panther Chameleon Care Sheet provided by Reptifiles
Panther chameleons are an arboreal species of chameleon native to forested areas in the northern third of Madagascar.
Uromastyx Care Sheet Provided by ReptiFiles
Uromastyx (also known as spiny-tailed lizards or dhabs) are a group of heat-loving, diurnal lizards native to North Africa and the Middle East.
Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet provided by Reptifiles
Veiled chameleons are an arboreal species of chameleon native to Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia.
Bearded Dragon Hydration: What You Need to Know
Although there is a wealth of knowledge available on the internet on the care and husbandry of bearded dragons, one important topic is still under-explored: Bearded Dragon Hydration.
Weather, Fire, and Other Emergencies: Ensuring Your Reptiles’ Health
Take steps now to protect your reptiles during future emergency situations.
Ball Python Tips From Zen Animal Care Manager
Animal Care Manager Kasey includes the Ball Python on her list of favorite reptiles.
Emerging Fungal, Parasitic, and Bacterial Reptile Diseases
New reptile diseases and classifications of illness are continually emerging. With that, a veterinarian's knowledge base is constantly growing as they learn more.
Purposes of Reptile Skin and Scales Are More Than Skin Deep
Our knowledge of reptile skin and scales only scratches the surface for many of us. Their outer layering provides functionality and protection in numerous ways.
Your Healthy Snake
According to Kasey, Zen Habitats Animal Care Manager and Certified Veterinary Technician, you can observe your snake’s behavior, body condition, activity level, skin and shedding, and bowel movement and urination to monitor its overall health.
Snake Tips for New Owners
Getting your first snake can be daunting. You probably have questions. What kind of enclosure and accessories do I need to have for them? How do I take care of my pet?
Bearded Dragon Basics For New Owners
Getting your first reptile pet can be daunting. You probably have questions. What’s the right pet for me? What kind of enclosure and accessories do I need to have for them? How do I take care of my pet?
Beardie Tips From Zen Habitats Animal Care Manager
Animal Care Manager Kasey lists the beardie as one of her five favorite reptiles.
BeWild: Metabolic Bone Disease
Nicole D’Avignon is Co-Director, BeWild Exotic Animal Education and Rescue and an Exotic Species Specialist on her way to vet school, BeWild is one of the rescues supported by the Zen Habitats Reptile Relief program.
Kasey's Corner Q&A: Blue-Tongued Skinks
Kasey, Zen's Animal Care Manager and CVT, answers your questions about Blue-tongued Skinks including why they have blue tongues, of they are good for beginner reptile owners, and what their personalities are like!
Blue-tongued Skink is the Cheese
Lorelei, a friend of Zen Habitats, completely wins for having one of the best names we’ve heard of for a Blue-tongued skink, or any reptile for that matter.
Corn Snake Tips from Zen Animal Care Manager
Animal Care Manager Kasey includes the Corn Snake on her list of five favorite reptiles.
Getting a Corn Snake
Animal Care Manager Kasey includes the Corn Snake on her list of five favorite reptiles.
Crestie Tips from Zen Habitats Animal Care Manager
Animal Care Manager Kasey includes the Crested Gecko on her list of five favorite reptiles.
Chameleon Basics for New Owners
Getting your first reptile pet can be daunting. You probably have questions. What’s the right pet for me? What kind of enclosure and accessories do I need to have for them? How do I take care of my pet? Zen Habitats spoke with Tricia Koczor, one of our gurus and creator of Reptilian Garden on YouTube, about chameleons and what you need to know so your pet can be happy and healthy!
Kasey's Corner Q&A: Tegus and Their Care
Kasey, Zen Habitats Animal Care Manager and a certified veterinary technician, answers your questions about Tegus. Native to South America and Central America and growing as large as 4.5', Tegus are highly intelligent and inquisitive reptiles that are excellent pets that should be kept by experienced keepers. See Kasey answer these questions on YouTube!
5 Freedoms Every Reptile Needs
In a recent article, our friends at Reptiles Magazine highlighted freedoms that all our reptile friends deserve. The article discusses the importance of five things that ensure the well-being of reptiles and other animals, as recommended by the UK’s Farm Animal Welfare Council.
Your Healthy Turtle
According to Kasey, Zen Habitats Animal Care Manager and Certified Veterinary Technician, you can observe your turtle’s behavior, body condition, activity level, skin and shedding, and bowel movement and urination to monitor its overall health.
Zen Mat: Quick and Easy Cleaning
There are many reasons to have a Zen Habitats Zen Mat. The fact that it’s incredibly easy to keep clean makes it a must have for your pet’s 4’x2’x2’ enclosure.
Getting a Ball Python
Animal Care Manager Kasey includes the Ball Python on her list of favorite reptiles.
