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Reptiles & Exotics

Advice and tips for reptiles and exotic pets

Read our articles on how to take care of a variety of reptiles and exotic pets, such as snakes, bearded dragons, and turtles.

If your reptile or exotic pet requires veterinary care or treatment, please contact MacArthur Barstow & Gibbs who should be able to assist you.

Advice & tips for reptiles and exotic pets

Summer care for lizards

Summer care for lizards

Keeping your exotic pet happy in the summer requires a little extra work – learn about their lighting, temperature and feeding schedules here.

Plant-eating exotic pets

Plant-eating exotic pets

Are you keen on owning an exotic pet but don’t want to feed it meat or insects? Learn about plant-eating pets here.

The sexual health of ferrets

The sexual health of ferrets

The implications of seasonal cycling, especially for female ferrets in heat, needs to be understood and action taken. Learn more here 

Cold Weather Care for Reptiles

Cold Weather Care for Reptiles

Winter brings a particular set of challenges for owners of exotic pets such as lizards, bearded dragons and snakes.

Reptiles aren't ideal gifts

Reptiles aren't ideal gifts

Answer our veterinary team’s questions to help you decide whether a reptile is the right pet for your family at any time.

Common Reptile Diseases

Common Reptile Diseases

Wannabe owners of bearded dragons, lizards, snakes, and other exotic pets in Worcestershire should consider these reptile diseases.

Our Guide to Snake Care

Our Guide to Snake Care

Snakes make great pets but they do have some pretty specific needs when it comes to their care. 

Senior Reptile Care

Senior Reptile Care

Senior care for tortoises, snakes and other pet reptiles

Exotic Pet Enrichment Tips

Exotic Pet Enrichment Tips

Whatever species of exotic pet you have, environmental enrichment is just as important for them as it is for dogs and cats.

Under the Skin of Snakes

Under the Skin of Snakes

One of the many fascinating facts about snakes is that they shed their skin on a regular basis.

Caring for your Turtle

Caring for your Turtle

Turtles may not be cuddly, but they’re certainly cute and generally easy to care for.

Know your Reptile's Health

Know your Reptile's Health

Reptiles can be quite complex pets when it comes to their nutrition, as their requirements are fairly specific.

Exotic Pet Teeth Masterclass

Exotic Pet Teeth Masterclass

Top tips on looking after exotic pets’ teeth including snakes, lizards, tortoises, bearded dragons, ferrets, rabbits and rodents.

Read more advice about reptiles and other exotic pets on our blog