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The LizardBox Blog

Care guides, husbandry tips and product updates for reptile, amphibian and arachnid keepers — from the team building LizardBox.

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Husbandry

Understanding Humidity for Amphibians

For frogs and salamanders, humidity is respiratory, not optional. How to set the right range, measure it accurately, and hold it steady without rot.

Care Guides

Leopard Gecko Care: The Complete Beginner Guide

Enclosure, heating, UVB, substrate, and a simple feeding routine — everything you need to raise a healthy, confident leopard gecko with no guesswork.

Health

Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles: Prevention

MBD is common, crippling, and almost entirely preventable. Learn what causes it, the warning signs to catch early, and how to keep it from happening.

Breeding & Genetics

A Field Guide to Rare Ball Python Morphs

A keeper-grade tour of the rarest ball python morphs — the genetics behind them, what each one looks like, and how to breed them responsibly.

Care Guides

Scorpion Care: Building the Ideal Habitat

Species choice, the venom reality, humidity and moulting — how to set up a scorpion the right way and keep it thriving for years.

Care Guides

The Best Starter Reptiles for New Keepers

Five hardy, forgiving species that make excellent first reptiles — with honest sizes, lifespans, and the one caveat each before you buy.

Husbandry

Breeding Feeder Insects: A Keeper's Guide

Stop overpaying for low-quality feeders. How to breed dubia roaches and other insects for a steady supply and full control over nutrition.