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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Common Adder
Vipera berus
Heaths, meadows, and open woods
Europe and Northern Asia
24-31 in (60-80 cm)
Small mammals, lizards, and frogs
About this species
This is a small, venomous snake known for its distinctive zigzag pattern along its back. It is the most northerly distributed venomous snake in the world.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
Common Adder is primarily ground-dwelling — enrichment centers on hides, burrowable substrate, and scent-based foraging.
- Provide at least two snug hides (warm and cool) plus a humid hide to reduce stress and aid shedding.
- Use aspen or a safe soil mix deep enough to allow burrowing and self-regulation.
- Warm prey and drag it along decor to create scent trails for tracking.
- Add fake plants and cork pieces so movement feels secure rather than exposed.
- Provide a sturdy water dish large enough for soaking.
- Offer low sturdy branches only if the species is known to climb opportunistically.
Housing & Social Behavior
Solitary living is preferred to maintain health and ensure peace among specimens.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.