One of the most hotly debated topics in the reptile keeping community is the issue of free-roaming. By definition, free-roaming means that the animal is not kept in an enclosure and it allowed to wander as it pleases around its owner’s property. At first thought, this seems like a marvelous idea. Why not save space…
Painted Reptile is a Los Angeles based exotic animal pet store focusing on the world of reptiles, amphibians and insects. Located in the San Fernando Valley, we have one of the largest display rooms on our side of Los Angeles. We work hard to keep the exotic side of the pet world alive and thriving…
Weekly Animal for Sale Feature Blog Painted Reptile is a Los Angeles based exotic animal pet store focusing on the world of reptiles, amphibians and insects. Located in the San Fernando Valley, we have one of the largest display rooms on our side of Los Angeles. We work hard to keep the exotic side of…
Few snakes are as recognizable as the boa constrictor. Its large size and easy going demeanor make this one of the most popular snakes in the hobby. For those snake keepers looking for something more substantial than a typical colubrid but not yet ready to take on the larger python species, the boa is an…
A snake refusing to eat can be a stressful experience for novice and experienced keepers alike. Snakes have much slower metabolisms than mammals and as such are able to go for long periods of time without eating. Particularly massive species, such as anacondas, can survive up to a year without food after successfully consuming…
Having that special lizard, snake or tortoise as a pet of your own is something you have always dreamed about since you were a child. Some of the reptiles that you love are exotic and not pets that you can easily acquire from your local pet store. In fact, you may have a lot of…
You want to be sure that you have everything you need so that your pet is happy, healthy and comfortable all of the time. This is particularly true of a unique pet like a reptile. Reptiles often have very special needs, depending on the particular species, and may need to have certain special supplies to…
No matter what type of pet you may have in your home, you always want to do all that you can to make sure they stay happy. A happy pet will thrive and enjoy its time in your home and be much healthier or years. Of course, something that helps to keep your pet happy,…
If you own a reptile or more than one, you know how difficult it can be to house your pets in some of the standard cages and tanks that most people use today. These cages are not ideal for your pets since they may not provide the best comfort, temperature or living space so that…
Of all the lizards in the world, few are as rewarding to keep as tegus. Their large size, high intelligence, and willingness to accept human interaction makes them one of the most popular pets in the reptile hobby. Keeping a tegu is probably the closest today’s keeper can come to owning a mammalian pet. However,…