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.
Hornworms
Autumn: Maintain cultures at room temperature. Continue commercial diet only.
Mealworms & Superworms
Autumn: Continue regular feeding. Monitor for pupation and separate beetles from larvae.
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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African Hingeback Tortoise
Kinixys nogueyi
Dry savannahs
West Africa
8-10 in (20-25 cm)
Leaves, fruits, and mushrooms
About this species
Similar to other hingebacks, it features a shell that can fold to protect its rear. It is widespread in the savannah ecosystems of West Africa.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
African Hingeback Tortoise is a terrestrial tortoise — enrichment comes from grazing, terrain variety, and space to roam.
- Plant or offer safe weeds, grasses, and flowers across the enclosure for natural browsing.
- Create terrain variety with hills, flat zones, and varied substrates to encourage walking.
- Provide multiple shelters and shaded spots for thermoregulation and security.
- Offer a shallow clean water dish for soaking and hydration.
- Scatter food instead of a single pile to encourage movement and searching.
- Place food at varying heights and locations to prompt stretching and exploration.
Housing & Social Behavior
Requires adequate hiding spots; watch for dominance behavior in small groups.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.