Reptile Husbandry Consultation

Why Bother?

Did you know that the majority of illnesses that reptiles go to the vet for are caused by poor husbandry?

Appropriate husbandry prevents disease, reduces stress, and promotes natural behaviour expression, which all ultimately equal less vet bills and the overall positive well-being of your scaley baby.

Reptile husbandry isn’t just about keeping your animal alive - it’s about allowing them to thrive.

Reptiles are incredible and complex little creatures that need to live within a very specific and finely tuned range of environmental conditions that closely reflect their wild habitats. Even small deviations in temperature, lighting, or even enclosure layout can cause chronic stress, behavioural issues, and lead to illness.

There is just SO much information out there, and unfortunately many sources provide incorrect information or conflicting advice - which can quickly become overwhelming.

This is where professional consultation makes all the difference. A place where you can get in depth and personalised advice tailored to you, your situation, and your specific pet as an individual. A place where you can trust the information you receive.

So whether you're troubleshooting a reoccurring problem, preparing for a new addition to your family, or you’re looking to grow your knowledge in the husbandry field to better care for your reptiles - you’re in the right place.

What I Offer...

- Personalised, species-specific husbandry support for all snake species and select lizard species

- Enclosure consultation including temporary quarantine setups, long-term habitat builds, spatial calculation, and more

- Material recommendations for enclosure construction that priorities hygiene, appropriate thermoregulation, behavioural expression, and more.

- Lighting selection guidance covering broad spectrum lighting, circadian rhythm, photoperiod structuring, and more.

- Heating advice including thermal gradients, basking zone optimisation, appropriate specific specific temperature requirements, and more.

- Feeding support for selective/picky eaters with behavioural feeding strategies, prey sizing recommendations, nutritional variety advice, feeding interval scheduling, and more.

- Hydration protocols addressing humidity cycling, water presentation methods, strategies for maintaining internal fluid balance, and more.

- Sanitation and hygiene with routines for enclosure cleaning, pathogen management, biosecurity between specimens, and more.

- Enrichment consultation implementing species-appropriate enrichment including but not limited to cognitive, physical, olfactory, sensory, and food related. As well as enrichment to promote natural behaviours such as burrowing, climbing, and more.

- Behavioural troubleshooting for stress-related behaviours, worsening defensive responses, stereotypic behaviours, unwanted behaviours, and more.

- Safe handling advice tailored to individual and specific species temperament to desensitise, reduce stress, improve compliance during husbandry tasks, and more.

- Breeding advice focused on health, reproductive success, ethical practices...

and so much more!

How It Works...

- Select your session length – Choose between a 30 or 60 minute phone consultation, based on your needs.

- Leave your contact details at checkout – Please provide your phone number and email so we can reach you when needed.

- Provide us with some info before the call – After booking, you'll receive an email with a link to a form where you can:

• Upload photos of your reptile and enclosure
• Share any relevant records (e.g feeding routine, shedding data)
• Submit any questions or concerns you’d like addressed 

- Now let’s talk all about reptiles! – On our scheduled call date, we’ll connect for a one-on-one consult. You're welcome to ask as many questions as you need during our time together.

- Follow-up summary – After our consult, you’ll receive a detailed summary with:

• Relevant notes from our session
• A personalised plan of action items
• Specific recommendations or items to implement

Why Work With Me?

As the owner and founder of Jurassic Wildlife, and the sole reptile breeder behind the brand, I ensure to stay actively engaged with the latest reptile husbandry research, welfare standards, and scientific literature, making sure my practices reflect the highest, most up-to-date standards in exotic animal care.

I regularly undertake specialised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training in key areas such as reptile nutrition, behaviour, enrichment, exotic animal nursing, and clinical care presented by professional organisations within the industry such as Exotic Veterinary Nurse Training, Exotic Vet Support, VetPrac, and more.

My passion for education has led me to facilitate in-person workshops reptile husbandry, become professionally trained in venomous snake handling, and complete certificates in reptile zoology, reptile and python husbandry, and more.

As a dedicated python breeder with over a decade of reptile keeping experience, I specialise in the long-term care and reproductive management of Antaresia species and exotic morphs, with a strong focus on ethical breeding and enriched keeping practices.

Lastly, I have worked in both traditional and integrative veterinary practices, I hold a Certificate II in Animal Studies, have attended academic lectures on reptile viruses at the University of Queensland, and I am currently completing my Veterinary Nursing qualification through UQ Skills.

NOTE

If you are a returning client, you are eligible for a lower fee rate. Please contact us to book.

!! DISCLAIMER !!

Please note that while I offer valuable insights based on my qualifications and experience, I am not a veterinarian. My advice is intended for educational husbandry purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary care. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for medical concerns regarding your animals.

See our Policy for more information on our rules for cancellations.

Please don't hesitate to Contact Us  if you have any questions!