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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Current feeding schedules based on seasonal changes
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Feeding Dashboard
Track feeding activity and growth trends over time
11
Total Feedings
3
Species Tracked
5
Weight Entries
1.11 oz (31.6 g)
Avg Weight
Feeding Frequency
Feedings per month (last 8 months)
Weight Trends
Weight over time per species (top 5)
Food Type Breakdown
Most used food types
Recent Feedings
Leopard Gecko
Aug 16, 2026 · Mealworms · 4 · 1.73 oz (49 g)
Leopard Gecko
Aug 15, 2026 · Dubia and crickets · 9 crickets 3 dubia · 1.59 oz (45 g)
Leopard Gecko
Aug 6, 2026 · Mealworms · 1 · 1.55 oz (44 g)
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko
Aug 5, 2026 · Crickets and mealworms · 7 crickets and 5 mealworms · 0.5 oz (14.1 g)
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko
Aug 3, 2026 · Crickets · 0 · 0.5 oz (14.1 g)
Crested Gecko
Jul 22, 2026 · CGD · 5 drops
Crested Gecko
Jul 22, 2026 · CGD · 4 drops
Leopard Gecko
Jul 22, 2026 · Crickets · 20
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Baja Night Lizard
Xantusia wigginsi
Rocky agave scrub
Baja California, Mexico
3-4 in (8-10 cm)
Insects
About this species
This lizard is restricted to arid rocky canyons and is entirely nocturnal. It is highly adapted to conserve moisture in an extremely dry climate.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
Baja Night Lizard is ground-dwelling — enrichment centers on basking variety, digging, and foraging puzzles.
- Use stacked rocks and branches to create varied basking heights and a broad thermal gradient.
- Add sturdy low climbing structure appropriate to the species.
- Scatter insects and offer greens in different spots and times to extend feeding activity.
- Use rock bowls or wobble feeders to slow eager feeders and add problem-solving.
- Provide a dig area of safe substrate to satisfy burrowing instincts.
- Offer varied UV and heat zones so the lizard can self-regulate exposure.
Housing & Social Behavior
Social in the wild and often kept in groups with success in captivity.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.