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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Plain-bellied Water Snake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Swamps and marshes
Central and Southern US
28-47 in (70-120 cm)
Fish and amphibians
About this species
Characterized by its lack of dark markings on the underside, which are usually plain yellow or red. It is a highly aquatic species.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
Plain-bellied Water Snake is aquatic or semi-aquatic — enrichment combines clean water, basking, and foraging variety.
- Provide a large, clean, well-filtered water area deep enough for full submersion.
- Add a sturdy dry basking platform under heat and UV.
- Offer varied water depth with shallow shelves for resting.
- Drag thawed prey along land decor to create scent trails for tracking.
- Vary feeding locations between water and land to promote searching.
- Include a secure dry hide for security out of the water.
Housing & Social Behavior
Can be kept in groups if space allows, but monitor closely for food competition and stress.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.