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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Pig-nosed Turtle
Carettochelys insculpta
Freshwater rivers and lagoons.
New Guinea and Northern Australia
Up to 28 in (Up to 70 cm)
Omnivorous
About this species
The pig-nosed turtle is the only extant species in its family and is easily recognized by its snout. It is fully aquatic and rarely leaves the water except to nest.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
Pig-nosed Turtle is aquatic — enrichment centers on water quality, basking, and foraging variety.
- Provide varied water depth with deep areas for swimming and shallow shelves for resting.
- Add a sturdy dry basking platform under heat and UV.
- Introduce gentle water movement or aeration for sensory variety.
- Scatter food in the water to encourage swimming and searching.
- Include underwater cover and hiding spots to reduce stress.
- Provide a dry haul-out area for basking and resting.
Housing & Social Behavior
Generally peaceful but can become aggressive during feeding or mating; monitor closely if grouped.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.