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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Nile Monitor
Varanus niloticus
Near rivers and lakes
Sub-Saharan Africa
Up to 6.6 ft (Up to 2 m)
Fish, crustaceans, eggs, and small animals
About this species
A large and aggressive monitor that is a proficient swimmer and climber. It is known for its opportunistic diet and high intelligence.
Enrichment & behavioral stimulation
Nile Monitor is aquatic or semi-aquatic — enrichment combines a large water area, basking, and foraging.
- Provide a large, clean water area for swimming and soaking.
- Add a sturdy dry basking platform under heat and UV.
- Include branches or ramps over the water for climbing and patrolling.
- Scatter insects and offer food at different spots and times to extend activity.
- Vary feeder types and sizes to keep feeding engaging.
- Provide a secure dry hide out of the water.
Housing & Social Behavior
Very aggressive and territorial predator; keep individually to ensure safety and welfare.
Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.