{"id":936,"date":"2020-01-28T16:27:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T16:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petz.co.uk\/?page_id=936"},"modified":"2026-03-20T21:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:11:44","slug":"reptile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/reptile\/","title":{"rendered":"Reptiles \u2014 The Complete UK Reptile Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\ud83e\udd8e Reptiles \u2014 The Complete UK Reptile Guide 2026<\/h1>\n

Reptile keeping is the UK’s fastest-growing pet hobby, with ownership increasing 31% since 2020. Whether you’re setting up your first leopard gecko vivarium or caring for a mature tortoise, our comprehensive guides cover everything from species selection to advanced husbandry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

1.3m<\/div>
UK reptile pets<\/div><\/div>
+31%<\/div>
Growth since 2020<\/div><\/div>
\u00a3800+<\/div>
Avg setup cost<\/div><\/div>
25+yrs<\/div>
Tortoise lifespan<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

All reptile content is reviewed by Dr. Rachel Nguyen BVetMed CertAVP(ZM) MRCVS<\/strong>, one of the UK’s few vets with a Certificate in Zoological Medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd8e All Reptiles Guides (12)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Browse our full collection of expert guides, care sheets, and buying advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"Corn Snake Care Guide UK 2026: Setup, Temperature, F…<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"Leopard Gecko Care Guide UK 2026: Setup, Heat Mats, …<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"Bearded Dragon Care Guide UK 2026: Setup, Temperatur…<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"5 Best Tortoises for Beginners UK 2026: Species Guid…<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"6 Lizards Breeds Best For Beginners<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"What Do Lizards Eat?<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"How To Look After Your Live Reptile Food<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"What Is The Right Bedding & Substrate For Reptiles?<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"Bearded Dragon Care Guide<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"Beginner\u2019s Guide To Keeping Tarantulas<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"Terrarium vs. Vivarium: What\u2019s The Difference?<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a>\"\"How To Set Up A Vivarium<\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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