Love reptiles? Reptiles are very interesting creatures, they are not ugly. In fact, some of them are very cute, and if you love reptiles and want to keep a variety of reptiles in your home, here are some simple ways to do it.
Choose the right reptile for you
Most people who buy reptiles are inexperienced and at first out of pure love, not realizing how much time and effort it takes to raise reptiles. Reptiles are sometimes very cautious and uncomfortable with loud noises or sudden movements. If you want to keep a certain animal, it is recommended that you first consider buying a dog or cat. Reptiles are not the kind of animals that want to play or play with you, although some reptiles, such as bearded dragons and blue tongue gills, can be friendly and affectionate. But it still takes a lot of patience, especially when you first raise reptiles, they may not trust you and they may retreat to the cage when you approach it. It takes some time to convince the reptiles that you are. You also need to allow time to clean out their cages and enclosures, feed them, take them to the vet, etc. Be aware that raising reptiles takes a lot of time and effort, and it’s best to think carefully before you decide to buy one.
Before buying any animals, you must research them
Every reptile is different from each other, just like every dog is different. Think about what kind of reptile you want to buy. You need to gain experience starting with the first reptiles before raising them in large numbers. It is recommended to start with baby reptiles, as they will get used to you and trust you as they grow up, while adult reptiles may be more cautious and may attack you. If you are raising reptiles for the first time, there are some reptile breeds that are more suitable for first-time breeders. For example: Leopard Gecko, Bearded Dragon. If it’s your first time, don’t buy a green iguana. These reptiles require so much attention and care that they grow big and fast. Most newbies buy iguanas, realize it too late, and either sneak away or end up taking care of them poorly and making the iguana sick.
Study them as much as you can to gain more knowledge
You will find that there is always too much to learn, and you don’t feel well-prepared. Even experts acknowledge the need to learn something new every day. From the outset, it’s important to be able to save money and buy every item you need. Can’t buy a pet without proper care and a place to feed it, at the very least, you need a nice large enclosure, a water bowl and suitable food for it, appropriate lighting, something to sprinkle on their food Vitamins and calcium powder, and a perch where your reptile feels safe to hide, such as a hollow log or rock to crawl into, etc. Depending on the type of reptile you buy, there may be a few other supplies you need to buy. Set up in an environment that doesn’t have a lot of noise and isn’t disturbed by other animals.
With all the supplies you need ready, you can buy the reptile you want
Take it home immediately and put it in the enclosure that was prepared for it. Leave it alone for a few hours to get it acclimated to its new home.
Start expanding the zoo of your reptiles
After a period of experience, you have become very comfortable with keeping this animal, and you may consider buying a separate pen, or use a larger pen to enclose the same reptile. Some species of reptiles are best kept separately rather than in the same environment. Before purchasing each new animal, prepare all the necessary supplies.
Remember that every animal must be carefully researched before buying
Some animals are not only expensive but also require a lot of rearing. And some are poisonous, some are dangerous, some are protected, and some are illegal to keep. Reptile feeding is the same as any other pet feeding, and requires you to be able to afford ongoing expenses. Get things right from the start and it will be a lot easier.
