The Reptile Atlas
Explore the world's reptile species — snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodilians, and more. Discover their habitats, diets, and seasonal feeding guides.
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Seasonal Feeding Alerts
Northern Hemisphere
Autumn
443 species
Southern Hemisphere
Spring
271 species
Current feeding schedule changes
🍂Afghan Leopard Gecko
Autumn: Maintain feeding to build tail fat reserves ahead of winter; 2–3 times per week.
Black Soldier Fly Larvae
Autumn: Harvest remaining larvae. Colony activity decreases with shorter days.
Hornworms
Autumn: Maintain cultures at room temperature. Continue commercial diet only.
Henkel's Leaf-tailed Gecko
Spring: Increase feeding as temperatures warm; offer appropriately sized insects 3–4 times per week, dusted with calcium.
Sorah Leaf-tailed Gecko
Spring: Increase feeding as humidity rises; offer small insects 3–4 times per week with calcium dusting.
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Dwarf Crocodile
Osteolaemus tetraspis
Tropical rainforest swamps and slow rivers
West and Central Africa
4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m)
Carnivorous: fish, crustaceans, frogs
About this species
The smallest crocodilian species in the world. A nocturnal, forest-dwelling species that is surprisingly terrestrial.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
Dwarf Crocodile is a semi-aquatic ambush predator — enrichment centers on water features, basking, and target-based interaction.
- Provide varied water depth with deep swimming areas and shallow resting shelves.
- Add sturdy dry basking platforms under heat and UV.
- Introduce gentle water movement or aeration for sensory variety.
- Offer food at different spots and in the water to promote searching and ambush behavior.
- Use a target stick to cue feeding and basic handling to build trust and engagement.
- Provide submerged and dry cover so the animal can choose its exposure.
Housing & Social Behavior
Territorial and aggressive; individuals should be housed separately.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.