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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Mountain Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus jarrovii
Coniferous forests and high mountain terrain
Southwestern United States and Mexico
6-9 in (15-22 cm)
Insects and arachnids
Recommended Tank Sizes
Enclosure size guidance by life stage for Mountain Spiny Lizard. General guidelines — always research species-specific requirements and size up whenever possible.
12" × 12" × 18" (~10 gal / 38 L) (30 × 30 × 46 cm)
18" × 18" × 24" (~25 gal / 95 L) (46 × 46 × 61 cm)
18" × 18" × 36" (~40 gal / 151 L) (46 × 46 × 91 cm)
24" × 24" × 48" (~65+ gal / 246+ L) (61 × 61 × 122 cm)
Ferguson Zone & UVB
The Ferguson Zone system categorizes reptiles by their natural UVB exposure needs, guiding lighting choices.
Tropical canopy species bask in filtered sunlight. Provide moderate UVB (5–10% T5) across part of the enclosure, with dense foliage for shade and cover.
Zone 1
Crepuscular / Shade
Zone 2
Occasional Basker
Zone 3
Open Sun Basker
Zone 4
Full Sun Lover
Temperature Gradient
basking surface
85–95°F (29–35°C)
warm ambient
78–85°F (26–29°C)
cool side
72–78°F (22–26°C)
Humidity
70–90%
Lighting & Photoperiod
5–10% T5 HO UVB bulb. Basking bulb or LED grow lights for plants. 12 hr photoperiod year-round. Full-spectrum LED helps sustain live plants.
Heating
Overhead basking bulb or ceramic heat emitter. Heat panels for tall enclosures. Avoid heat mats for arboreal species — they offer little benefit.
Decor & Furnishings
- •Sturdy vertical branches and bamboo for climbing
- •Live plants (Pothos, Bromeliads, Philodendron)
- •Cork bark tubes and background for hiding
- •Misting system or fogger for humidity
- •Broad leaves as water-catching surfaces
Setup Notes
Maintain high humidity with daily misting or an automatic system. Use a drainage layer (LECA) under the substrate to prevent waterlogging. Provide good ventilation to prevent stagnant, moldy air.