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.
Hornworms
Autumn: Maintain cultures at room temperature. Continue commercial diet only.
Mealworms & Superworms
Autumn: Continue regular feeding. Monitor for pupation and separate beetles from larvae.
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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Burrowing Asp
Atractaspis bibronii
Savannas and dry bush
Southern Africa
1.3 ft (0.4 m)
Small lizards and nestlings
About this species
Possesses incredibly long fangs that can be used even with the mouth closed. It is a specialized underground predator.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
Burrowing Asp is an arboreal snake — provide sturdy climbing structure alongside secure hides and scent-based foraging.
- Provide at least two snug hides (warm and cool) plus a humid hide.
- Add sturdy branches and vines sized to the snake for climbing and perching.
- Warm prey and drag it along decor to create scent trails for tracking.
- Keep the base cluttered with low plants and cork so the snake feels secure moving down.
- Offer a range of perch diameters to exercise grip variety.
- Provide a sturdy water dish large enough for soaking.
Housing & Social Behavior
Secretive burrowing snakes that do not benefit from social interaction and exhibit stress if overcrowded.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.