Reptile

This guide will walk you through the benefits and drawbacks of popular feeder insects to help you make informed feeding decisions.

Understand the difference between UVB lights, heat lamps, ceramic heat emitters, and heat mats: what each does, when you need it, and how to set it all up correctly for your reptile or amphibian's health.

Before you adopt a pet this fall, work through these questions first: lifestyle, budget, time, home environment, and which species actually fits your life. Includes a readiness checklist and realistic species comparison.

Choosing live plants for a reptile bioactive enclosure? This guide covers safe plant options by species and humidity level, the pothos vs. philodendron hazard, pesticide risks, toxic plants to avoid, substrate layering, and maintenance

Build the ideal crested gecko habitat with this step-by-step guide. Covers tank size by life stage, substrate, climbing structure, hides, humidity cycling, temperature, lighting, and common mistakes including floppy tail syndrome.

Choosing your first reptile? Compare the top 5 beginner-friendly reptiles available at PetSmart, including leopard geckos, bearded dragons, corn snakes, and more, with care level, diet, lifespan, and setup notes for each.

Understand the difference between bearded dragon morphs and color lines. This guide covers leatherback, silkback, hypo, translucent, dunner, zero, witblits, paradox, and more, with care notes for each.

Use this guide to shop trending looks, try viral ideas, and help your dog or cat enjoy the night without stress.

This guide covers everything a new bearded dragon parent needs to know for the first year, from setting up the enclosure and getting feeding right to understanding how your dragon grows and what to watch along the way.

This guide covers how long leopard geckos typically live, what affects their lifespan, and what you can do to give your gecko the best possible chance of a long, healthy life.

Read all about the supplies you'll need for setting up your reptile terrarium

Everything you need to keep your reptile happy and healthy.

Developed and approved by PetSmart Veterinarians, this article explores the helpful animals that can support a healthy terrarium.

Developed and approved by PetSmart Veterinarians

Learn about what you can feed your pet lizard or turtle.

All you need to know.

Learn everything you need for your leopard gecko.

Developed and approved by PetSmart Veterinarians.