Reptiles can be either vegetarians, carnivores, or omnivores. There are even some that start out eating insects as babies and grow into vegetarians in adulthood. It goes without saying that you must know your new pet’s diet and have it supplied before you bring it home!

Most reptiles kept indoors (except for snakes) must have ultraviolet light to keep them healthy. Without it, their bones and shells don’t develop properly and they are not very long lived.

Another important tip is to make sure you have the proper supplements for your pet. Captive reptiles’ diets are often heavy on the phosphorus and light on the calcium. You can supply this in the form of a mineral supplement added to their food, or by giving them cuttlefish.