/r/reptiles
A cozy place for anyone who loves cold-blooded creatures of the world.
A subreddit for reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate lovers!
This is a sanctuary for those that have a love for cold-blooded creatures. Questions, pictures, and advice are all welcome.
New to reptiles?
Resources
If you know any additional resources, PM skinkerdoodle.
What is wrong with my animal?
Please provide care information (such as substrate, temperature, lighting, diet, ect.) and a picture or description of the ailment. If the condition worsens, please see a veterinarian.
Need help identifying a wild animal?
Please provide a picture or description and your location. Do not keep wild animals unless it is legal in your country, or you have a permit.
Other related subreddits
/r/geckos /r/frogs /r/herpetology /r/snakes /r/turtle /r/BeardedDragons /r/leopardgeckos /r/dartfrog /r/tegu /r/CrocSkinks /r/chameleons /r/ballpython /r/monitorlizards /r/crocodilians /r/LizardsEatingThings /r/crestedgecko
1) Don't be a jerk.
If you disagree with someone or their care, be polite and informative. You're not going to change someone's mind by threatening, harassing, or bullying them. We are all for healthy discussions. This also includes comments that are homophobic, racist, sexist, or inflammatory (i.e. trying to incite a fight). Posts that devolve into screaming matches or drama will be locked or possibly deleted.
2) If you post asking for advice, be willing to listen!
We have plenty of people here with years of experience and well educated mods! We ask that you at least have an open mind if posting for advice.
3) Posts or comments with any sort of animal abuse or neglect will not be tolerated.
This includes animals being put in dangerous situations, comments/posts about animal harm, improper handling, etc. Please report if you see anything breaking this rule.
4) Use the NSFW tag and post flairs!
If you need to show us something NSFW, please tag it! This includes feeding videos, injured reptiles, dead reptiles, etc. It will also help us, the mods, if you flair your posts appropriately.
5) We are not responsible for your animal's health.
If your reptile has serious health problems or injuries, GO TO A VET! We are not qualified professionals and we cannot treat your reptile over the internet.
6) No advertising or spamming.
There are plenty of places to sell your reptiles or products on the internet. This is not the place. If you're unsure if your post qualifies for this, message the mods first.
/r/reptiles
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Shortest lived reptiles?
What herps tend to live the shortest? People often talk about the longest living ones, but what about the opposite?
07:03 UTC
First baby basilisk!
Spino and Jade have their very own first biological child. This dude (yes it's a male) must've hatch somewhere in the enclosure. I guess Jade dig and lay an egg in the enclosure somewhere, I couldn't tell if she was pregnant back then, Sadly, I don't know where the other eggs are at. And I can't tell if the others already... Got.. eaten... but thank god I spot him or else Spino will eat him. I never expected a baby basilisk could be this small.. like about 4 and a half inches I think.
(btw the name is Spade. Spino + Jade = Spade)
04:47 UTC
A few quick questions
Hello! I'm looking into getting a pine island Leachianus gecko in the future. I want to get a female that's between 6-9 months old. I was wondering if anyone has a feeding schedule? And also, what would be best to feed the gecko? And would a 18x18x24in work for a few months before transitioning to a 2x2x4ft enclosure, and eventually upgrade to a 4x2x4ft? Or should I just start in a 2x2x4ft and then eventually upgrade to a 4x2x4ft? Any other little advice or information is appreciated as well, thank you!
04:13 UTC
Is his body weight ok?
This is my 18mo boa he has lost quite a bit of weight he has refused any meal I've given him for multiple weeks
03:49 UTC
Ivy was thirsty
Just a cool picture, she was ready to swim and wanted to go inside. No fishies were harmed.
03:43 UTC
Why is my bp doing this?
Her name is Ivy and its the first time she’s feeling this nice texture
03:13 UTC
Anyone else's blue tongue literally SALIVATE at a tasty treat?
Olive was EYEBALLING that waxworm LMAO🐛
03:00 UTC
would you guys consider this relaxed?
im a bit of an over thinker when it comes to this stuff and this may seem really stupid
02:43 UTC
gorgeous giant halmahera gecko
02:41 UTC
What can live in my 12x12x24 (20 gallon high)
I don’t want to throw it out I wonder if it has any use
01:33 UTC
My green eyelash viper
22:56 UTC
Any advice or tips?
Hello! I'm looking into getting a Leachianus gecko in the future, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice? I have experience with snakes, but this would be my first lizard. I believe I know the average temps and humidity that would be required, which I read was basking spot of around 85-86F, ambient of around 75-78F during the day and around 70F at night, and then a humidity of 70-80%. I was also thinking of either getting a 2x2x4 or a 4x2x4 enclosure. Thank you!
22:54 UTC
Would this be safe
Saw this and thought it would be cool as a humid hide opinions
20:23 UTC
Looking to rehome breeding pair of blue beauty rat snakes. Any ideas besides Morphmarket?
19:55 UTC
thermometer/hydrometers/thermostats
what thermometers/hydrometers do you guys use, i ordered like 12 of em of Amazon and they all stopped working i assume because they probably are not water proof and most my enclosures i mist twice a day, so im trying to find some accurate ones that are water resistant that ideally i can order off Amazon because i already have to order a few other things. also thermostats, working on getting all my heating hooked up to thermostats, i recently switched all my heat mats out for overhead heating and have been worried about my animals messing with the probs causing them to malfunction, i was thinking of getting velcro and hot glueing it to the prob and basking slabs so it cant be moved by the animal but i can move it around as needed, i would ofc make sure nothing is sticky so it cant harm the animals, just an idea, what do you guys think and how do you guys have yours set up?
18:58 UTC
Pocket being a cutie
18:11 UTC
please help!!
I accidentally injured this poor fellow’s leg trying to scoop him into a cup to get him out of my house. I didn’t realize the injury until I got him outside and he is alive but not moving from the leg of this chair. When he tries to move his back leg drags and does not appear to work anymore. Will it heal? What can I do to help him? Could a vet help? He’a so tiny and scared I’m not sure what to do but I feel horrible and want to help him. Please let me know your advice/expertise 🙏
17:41 UTC
Is my frilly okay?
Today I found him with a little indent on his stomach/ribs and he wasn't running from me and he just did this pose like usual for me to check on him, I'm really scared. Any advice?
14:45 UTC
Are these a scam?
Anyone who has ordered these know if these are good quality. If you wanna fund out more about it look alibaba reptile enclosure
14:31 UTC
Is this safe?
So i bought this flukers heat lamp in amazon, and it arrived like this, so, idk if i can still use it, is it safe?
14:17 UTC
She's got legs!
And look at dem toes!
14:17 UTC