Becky Bates

Leopard gecko, Eublepharis macularius, husbandry guide from the experts at Swell Reptiles, covering housing, heating, lighting and more.

With the boom of bioactive setups, live plants for reptiles are increasing in popularity every day, but how do we select and take care of them?

When we think of bioactive setups, we usually think of lush, green rainforest setups, but can you make an arid bioactive setup?

Clean-up crew are the foundation of any bioactive enclosure, keeping it clean so you don't need to, but what are the different types of bioactive clean-up crew?

Bioactive is a real buzzword in the reptile community, but what makes a reptile enclosure bioactive and how do we set one up?

The most common advice queries we receive relate to Tortoise lighting. Read our useful guide on what you need and how to set it up.

UVB lighting is an essential aspect of reptile keeping for almost every species. Check out this helpful guide on how to select the right lighting for your reptile.

Reptiles are ectothermic, which means a heating system is essential. Read our useful guide on how to select the right system for your setup.

Axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum, husbandry guide from the experts at Swell Reptiles, covering housing, heating, lighting and more.