Husbandry guides
The keeper's blog.
Practical guides for reptile, amphibian and invertebrate keepers. Ball pythons, leopard geckos, dart frogs, tarantulas, bearded dragons and more — written specifically for UK and international exotic pet keepers.
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Introducing HabitatTracker: Built by a Keeper, for Keepers
HabitatTracker is live on Google Play — a husbandry log and AI care assistant for serious exotic pet keepers. Here's the honest version of what it is, what it does, and why we built it.
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Managing a Reptile Collection as a Couple or Family: Why Shared Logs Beat Spreadsheets
When two people share care for a reptile collection, the biggest risk isn't forgetting to feed — it's not knowing whether the other person already did. Here's how to fix that properly.
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Bearded Dragon Care Log: What a Healthy Month of Records Looks Like
A bearded dragon's care requirements change as they grow, shift seasonally, and vary by individual. Here's what a complete month of records looks like — and what the log tells you that casual observation can't.
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Tarantula Moult Tracking: What to Log Before, During and After
A tarantula moult is the most dangerous event in a spider's year — and the easiest to navigate if you know the signs. Here's what to watch for, what to do, and why logging every moult builds data you'll actually use.
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Dart Frog Humidity Logging: Getting the Numbers Right
Humidity isn't just about keeping things wet — it's about maintaining the right balance of moisture and airflow. Here's what the numbers should look like and why logging misting events builds the record that protects your frogs.
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Leopard Gecko Weight: What's Normal, What's Not, and How to Track It
Weight is one of the most honest indicators of a leopard gecko's health. Here's what the numbers should look like at every age — and why a trend matters more than any single reading.
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Understanding the Shed Cycle: How to Log Every Stage
Shedding is one of the most reliable windows into your reptile's health. Here's a breakdown of every stage — from the first dull patch to the final pull — and why logging each one matters.
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Why Ball Pythons Stop Eating — and How to Track the Pattern
Around 90% of ball python feeding strikes trace back to husbandry. Here's how to find the cause before it becomes a health concern — and why a feeding log is the most useful diagnostic tool you have.
Put the guides into practice
HabitatTracker — free on Google Play.
Log every feeding, shed, weight and misting event. Build the care history that makes these guides actionable for your specific animals.