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Beginner-friendly pet snake being handled carefully by its owner
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Thinking of getting a pet snake? 4 things to know before bringing one home

Snakes are fascinating, beautiful and surprisingly low-maintenance pets, but before you bring one home, there’s an important question to answer: are you prepared...

BySeptember 18, 2026
From UVB lighting to enclosure setup, here’s everything South Africans need to know before getting a bearded dragon.
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Everything you need to know before getting a bearded dragon in South Africa

By: The Reptile Expo Hardy, expressive and packed with personality, Bearded dragons have become one of South Africa’s most popular reptile pets. Known...

ByMay 7, 2026