Herpetoculture

[1] It is undertaken by people of all ages and from all walks of life, including career herpetologists, professional reptile or amphibian breeders, and casual hobbyists.

Many herpetoculturists prefer these newer enclosures as they come in larger sizes, are more secure, can be stacked, and are more easily modified to included heat and humidity sources.

At one time it was commonly accepted to keep multiple creatures in a small enclosure; however, current cage size recommendations discourage this.

Reptilian incubators generally consist of a thermostat and hygrometer, plus various heating and misting devices, as to create a stable environment.

Omnivorous reptiles can be fed species-dependent mixes of plant or meat-based foods, with additional supplementation, most commonly calcium.

Due to their small size and low-maintenance requirements, large captive populations can be substantiated easily and for a low-cost compared to other organisms.