Ground snake (diadem snake)?

(Spalerosophis diadema, desert/semi-desert terrarium) Would you recommend sand or wood bedding? A mixture of both is often recommended online… Is it possible to create a natural looking terrarium with wood bedding (e.g. Reptiwood)? So far, the following points speak against sand: – intestinal obstruction – Very heavy and also more expensive (although that's not so…

Snake on vacation?

I will soon be getting a diadem snake (spalerosophis diadema). A friend of mine has already offered to take care of them, changing the water and spraying them every 2-3 days, but what if I couldn't find anyone? It's unlikely, but could I leave them alone for a week or two? The only problem would…

Is this crocodile proof that crocodiles also need friends and should therefore not be kept alone in zoos?

The internationally famous crocodile Pocho (Costa Rican Spanish for "strong") was friends with a human for more than 20 years until this friendship ended with the crocodile's death in 2011. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocho_(crocodile) Many people already consider it a challenge that a crocodile would even form bonds with other crocodiles, as they are often described as solitary…

What advice do you have for my research station for native reptiles and amphibians?

Good morning🌸 Since I'm very curious about local wildlife, and the internet doesn't always help me, I want to research the animals in my natural garden myself, and I'm starting at the bottom of the food chain: amphibians and reptiles. Later, I might also explore songbirds and small mammals. Therefore, I recently built two suitable…