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Draft: please excuse any spelling mistakes and lack of pictures whilst our team make some final changesWhat can I feed my bearded dragon?Our most popular lizard pets remain bearded dragons, but we are commonly asked what should I feed my dragon or faced with questions from owners who are having difficulty getting their dragons to eat a wider variety of foods. Here we will aim to discuss what types of food bearded dragons can eat, what they should be eating, how much and how often. VarietyOne of …

Back in March 2020 our Nottingham based reptile shop closed its doors to the public and we directed in store customers to our partners “Medusa Exotics” who have traded throughout the pandemic from a small high-street store.There were several reasons for doing this, but primarily it allowed us to increase our home delivery capacity during the pandemic whilst minimising the risk of infection at work for warehouse staff by ensuring maximum distancing and limited access to the warehouse. The dedicat …

We received the exciting news this week that Arcadia have produced a range of brand new advice videos to help users get the most out of their reptile products.The first video in this series covers how to safely fit the UV tube into a Arcadia ProT5 or Mini Kit (or indeed any similar complete UV lighting system).  By watching the video you can ensure you can safely remove or fit the lamp whether setting up your kit for the first time or replacing the lamp at the end of the year. Our summ …

One of the most common questions we are asked at Internet Reptile is whether it is better to house a pet tortoise in a tortoise table or a vivarium. As with most subjects in the reptile world, a genuine choice creates debate, meaning researching online or asking on advice groups will often leave you with more questions than answers.In this article we will try and explain the advantages and drawbacks of both types of housing to help you make the right choice for you whilst alleviating some of th …

One of the most common questions we get asked is how to set up the correct home for a Bearded Dragon. Whilst our Bearded Dragon Care Sheet goes into more depth, this guide is designed to help you create the perfect enclosure for your bearded dragon. The products outlined here will ensure you only purchase the correct equipment from the outset - therefore, you won’t have unexpected costs later on. In this article, we will cover everything you need to set up a Bearded Dragon enclosure including …