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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Reptile Species
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common_name, scientific_name, category, natural_habitat, geographic_range, description, size, diet, image_url, conservation_status
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species_name, feeding_date, food_type, quantity, weight_grams, notes, completed
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Lesser Antillean Side-necked Turtle
Mesoclemmys gibba
Slow-moving tropical streams.
Northern South America
Up to 9 in (Up to 22 cm)
Carnivorous
Recommended Tank Sizes
Enclosure size guidance by life stage for Lesser Antillean Side-necked Turtle. General guidelines — always research species-specific requirements and size up whenever possible.
20 gal long (76 L), 30" × 12" (76 × 30 cm)
40 gal breeder (151 L), 36" × 18" (91 × 46 cm)
55–75 gal (208–284 L), 48" × 18" (122 × 46 cm)
75–125 gal (284–473 L), 48" × 24" or larger (122 × 61 cm or larger, depending on species)
Ferguson Zone & UVB
The Ferguson Zone system categorizes reptiles by their natural UVB exposure needs, guiding lighting choices.
Semi-aquatic species bask intermittently near water. Provide low-to-moderate UVB (5–6% T5) over the basking/dry area, with easy access to a clean water section.
Zone 1
Crepuscular / Shade
Zone 2
Occasional Basker
Zone 3
Open Sun Basker
Zone 4
Full Sun Lover
Temperature Gradient
basking surface
88–95°F (31–35°C)
warm ambient
78–85°F (26–29°C)
water
75–80°F (24–27°C)
Humidity
70–90%
Lighting & Photoperiod
5–6% T5 HO UVB over the basking area. Halogen basking bulb above the dry dock. Aquatic LED for the water section. 10–12 hr photoperiod.
Heating
Basking bulb over dry land area. Submersible aquarium heater for the water section. Water filtration is essential.
Decor & Furnishings
- •Large dry dock or ramp for basking
- •Submersible or canister water filter
- •Aquatic plants (Anubias, Java Fern, Duckweed)
- •Cork bark or stone land area
- •Driftwood for climbing and basking
Setup Notes
Water quality is critical — use a quality filter and perform regular water changes. Ensure the water is deep enough for full submersion but with an easy exit ramp. Basking area must be fully dry and warm.