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Complete Exotic Pet Care Guides

Complete Exotic Pet Care Guides

From feeding schedules to habitat setup, our comprehensive care guides cover everything you need to keep your exotic pet healthy and thriving. Written specifically for UK owners with UK-specific advice, products, and regulations. Whether you're a first-time exotic pet owner or an experienced keeper, our expert guides help you provide the best possible care.

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Exotic Pet Christmas Safety UK 2025: Protect Your Reptiles, Birds & Small Pets

Exotic Pet Christmas Safety UK 2025: Protect Your Reptiles, Birds & Small Pets

Complete guide to keeping exotic pets safe during Christmas. Toxic plants, dangerous foods, heating emergencies, and escape prevention tips for UK owners.

10 min readDecember 17, 2025
Best First Exotic Pet UK 2025: Complete Beginner's Guide

Best First Exotic Pet UK 2025: Complete Beginner's Guide

Choosing your first exotic pet? We rank the top 10 beginner-friendly species by cost, care difficulty, handleability, and lifespan. From leopard geckos to corn snakes - find your perfect match.

13 min readNovember 27, 2025
Complete Chameleon Care Guide for UK Owners (2025)

Complete Chameleon Care Guide for UK Owners (2025)

Chameleons are not for beginners. They are unforgiving, fragile, and magnificent. This deep dive covers why glass tanks kill them, the truth about UK humidity, and how to prevent MBD.

18 min readNovember 22, 2025
Axolotl Care Guide UK 2025: Tank Setup, Costs & Legal Status

Axolotl Care Guide UK 2025: Tank Setup, Costs & Legal Status

Complete UK axolotl care guide 2025: tank setup (£150-£350), water parameters, UK summer cooling solutions, legal status, health problems, and where to buy. Based on RVC guidelines.

15 min readNovember 21, 2025
Tortoise Hibernation in the UK: Complete 2025 Guide (Fridge & Box Method)

Tortoise Hibernation in the UK: Complete 2025 Guide (Fridge & Box Method)

Safe tortoise hibernation UK guide: When to start (Nov), temperature (5°C), fridge vs box method, pre-hibernation vet check, and waking protocol.

14 min readOctober 27, 2025
Complete Guide to Setting Up Your First Reptile Terrarium UK

Complete Guide to Setting Up Your First Reptile Terrarium UK

Everything you need to know about creating the perfect habitat for your bearded dragon, gecko, or snake. Temperature, humidity, substrate, and more.

12 min readOctober 18, 2025
Choosing the Right Diet for Your Exotic Bird - UK Nutrition Guide

Choosing the Right Diet for Your Exotic Bird - UK Nutrition Guide

Nutrition guide for parrots, cockatiels, and budgerigars. Seeds vs pellets, fresh foods, and supplements. RCVS vet-approved feeding plans.

7 min readOctober 9, 2025
Chinchilla Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know for UK Owners

Chinchilla Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know for UK Owners

From dust baths to temperature control, learn how to keep your chinchilla healthy and happy in the UK climate. Expert advice for new and experienced owners.

9 min readOctober 6, 2025

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