Robin's House of Reptiles (2025)

03/02/2025

Blake has a veterinarian appointment tomorrow morning to hopefully relieve the bulk in his bowels. His skin tear 😢 has me worried too.

23/12/2024

Pets As Presents: Thoughtful consideration of animals as gifts
read below or at https://usark.org/25blog1/

The holiday season often brings thoughts of surprising a child or loved one with the pet of their dreams, but here is the truth: animal keeping is a commitment that can span decades. Instead of an impulse buy, we can ensure our pets thrive through careful planning and making informed choices about adopting or purchasing a pet that fits our unique family dynamics. A balance can be made that does not make light of keeping an exotic animal while respecting the choice of responsible pet owners. While this includes some specifics for reptiles and amphibians (collectively known as h**ps), the basics apply to all animals.

The Right Way to Add a Pet to Your Family

If you are serious about h**p ownership, here are some tips on how to do it right:
Wait Until After the Holidays: It is wise to wait until after the festive season when life is less hectic and routines are more stable.

Buy it All but the Pet: Be prepared by buying everything needed except the animal. You can give the setup as a present and then the pet can come home after the holidays. The enclosure can be prepared when the pet arrives. You could even include a picture, stuffie, 3-D printed, or other alternative pet representative.

Include the Whole Family: Make the selection process a family activity. Everyone should understand and agree to the responsibilities involved.

Start Simple: Consider species with care needs you can easily meet.

Remember the Reality of Responsibilities

Before bringing home a new pet, consider this: proper h**p care requires specific temperature, humidity, and lighting requirements. No animal is a simple pet that you can set and forget. Species needs may include:

+ Controlled environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, lighting, enclosure)
+ Specialized dietary requirements
+ Veterinary care
+ Proper handling and socialization
+ Appropriate substrate
+ Secure, escape-proof housing

Planning Makes Perfect

1. Research First: Take time to learn about different species and their needs. Each species has unique requirements for husbandry and handling. Some of the things to consider include:

+ Adult size/length;
+ Lifespan;
+ Typical temperament;
+ Space required;
+ Diet/food availability.

2. Family and other considerations:

+ Do you own a home or rent an apartment?
+ Where will the enclosure be kept?
+ How much time per day/week can you dedicate to pet care?
+ Which member of the family will be the primary caretaker?
+ What are your city and state animal laws?
+ Is it too cold to safely transport a pet?

3. Budget Wisely: Factor in not just the initial cost but ongoing expenses for:

+ Specialized lighting and heating equipment – replacement bulbs and heaters
+ Regular food supplies – feeders and supplements
+ Veterinary care
+ Habitat maintenance – substrate, hides, enrichment

4. Find a Mentor: Connect with experienced reptile keepers or h**petological societies before deciding. They can offer invaluable advice and help you navigate the complexities of animal ownership. If purchasing from a breeder, they are always happy to teach and give advice.

A Lifetime of Companionship

When done right, bringing h**ps into your home can lead to many years of companionship. These remarkable creatures become beloved family members – not through the surprise of a holiday reveal, but through careful planning and preparation.

Remember: The best gift is not the pet but the time, knowledge, and commitment you invest in providing a forever home for these extraordinary animals and passing along compassion for animals to future generations.

Photo: family with bearded dragon © kerkezz / Adobe Stock

23/12/2024

Looking forward to receiving this youngster boy after the 1st of January 2025!!
Handcrafted Exotics, LLC.
Orange dream Yellow belly Pied, het Desert Ghost

29/10/2024

I could really use some help from you all.
My ball python male, Blake, isn't a scale less or has any real scales on him.
He feels like velvet, very soft and smooth.
Is there such a thing like, maybe microscale?
Thank you 😊

14/10/2024

****SOLD****:^)
Anyone in Oregon interested in a group of 7+ ball pythons, ages 5 to 7 months, and also a couple are just over 1 year old?
Morphs are either pastave, vanilla, spark, pastel, or a combo of v/s/p.
Please message me if you're in Oregon or able to meet you in Oregon.
These are unsexed, eating mice and small rats, and had more then 2 sheddings(from the 6 youngest ones).
Thank you so much!!
Photos aren't current and l will post updated pics after tomorrow since I will be feeding them tonight.
Ten ball pythons for one price. I need these kiddos to go to a SAFE and well-cared-for buyer, as I am a worry-wart to them.
Thank you!

28/09/2024

I forgot to post the babies from the most recent clutch from Tabitha and Mr Steve.
They vary from normal, vanilla, vanilla spark and pastel vanilla spark.
After hatching on May 26th, we are still working on getting them to eat on their own.

28/09/2024

August 31st
Got a nice long, couple of days, lock from my 2 pieds.
Loki's a banana leopard pied *male
Taffy is a white wedding aka spider pied *female
I will update when Taffy lays her first clutch of eggs 🥚🐍

22/04/2024

Great info video from Chandler's Wild Life

16/04/2024

Here is a list of 5 great beginner pet snakes

15/04/2024

Available ball pythons
Local delivery free up to 150 miles from Chiloquin, Oregon.
Please inquire if you are interested or need more information.
I'm not an experienced seller to ship these out, but I don't mind driving to meet up with you.
I can also bundle them for a lower price too.
These babies have been handled by me nearly every day, so they are sweet to hold.
I love my scaly babies and I give them all the best care possible ❤️

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