21/10/2026
🦎🐍 Reptile Awareness Day – Fascinating pets, BIG responsibilities! 🐢💚
From tiny geckos to giant snakes, tortoises and colourful lizards, reptiles are some of the most incredible animals we have the privilege of treating!
But did you know they're also some of the most misunderstood pets when it comes to their care?
Reptiles aren't simply pets you can pop in a tank and feed occasionally. Each species has highly specialised needs, and getting these wrong can lead to serious illness, suffering and even premature death.
🌡️ Temperature and humidity – Every species requires specific conditions to regulate their body temperature, metabolism and health.
☀️ Lighting – Appropriate UVB exposure is essential for many species, particularly for bone health.
🥬 Diet – From herbivores to insectivores and carnivores, nutritional needs vary enormously!
🏡 Substrate and housing – The wrong flooring, enclosure size or environment can cause injuries, impaction, stress and behavioural problems.
🩺 Health – Metabolic bone disease, retained shed, nutritional deficiencies, respiratory infections and reproductive problems are just some of the conditions we encounter.
💚 Thinking of getting a reptile?
PLEASE do your research first! Reptiles are not inexpensive or low-maintenance pets. Suitable enclosures, heating, lighting, specialist equipment, food and veterinary care can be costly, and many species live for decades.
An impulse purchase can become a lifelong responsibility!
Here at Vets for Pets Cleveland Park, our experienced exotics vet Andy has a passion for these amazing creatures. 🦎
We offer:
🐢 Bespoke reptile health consultations
🐍 Husbandry and nutritional clinics
🦎 Specialist investigations and treatment
🏡 Advice on creating the right environment
Whether you're an experienced keeper, considering your first reptile or concerned about your pet, we're here to help!
📞 Call 01642 431940 to book with Andy.
Let's celebrate reptiles by giving them the understanding, respect and specialist care they deserve! 💚