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Hibernating Tortoises
Hibernating Tortoises
 Hibernating Tortoises: A Complete Guide for Pet Owners    Hibernating Tortoises: A Complete Guide for Pet Owners If you own a tortoise, you may have heard the term hibernation (or... Read more...
Beginner Tortoise Care Guide
Beginner Tortoise Care Guide
How to Keep a Healthy and Happy Tortoise 🐢 by Roxy’s Pet Shop Thinking about getting a tortoise? These gentle reptiles are fascinating pets that can live for decades when... Read more...
Snake Feeding Time
Snake Feeding Time
How to Feed Your Snake: A Complete Guide from Roxy’s Pet Shop    Feeding a snake may seem straightforward—after all, they eat whole prey—but there’s actually a lot to consider... Read more...
Things That Are Bad for Pet Snakes (UK Snake Care Guide)
Things That Are Bad for Pet Snakes (UK Snake Care Guide)
Snakes such as royal pythons, corn snakes, and boas are popular pets across the UK. While they are often seen as “easy” reptiles, snakes have very specific care requirements. Many... Read more...
Thermostat for Your Reptile Enclosure
Thermostat for Your Reptile Enclosure
Choosing the Right Thermostat for Your Reptile Enclosure    One of the most important aspects of keeping reptiles healthy is maintaining the correct temperature in their enclosure. Too hot or... Read more...
Essential Tips for Caring for Exotic Pets
Essential Tips for Caring for Exotic Pets
Embracing the Exotic: Why Expert Care Matters Exotic pets have surged in popularity as more people seek unique companions that break away from traditional pet options. This growing interest is... Read more...
Things That Are Bad for Pet Lizards (UK Reptile Care Guide)
Things That Are Bad for Pet Lizards (UK Reptile Care Guide)
Reptiles such as geckos, bearded dragons, skinks, and chameleons are becoming increasingly popular pets in the UK. However, lizards have very specific care needs, and many health problems seen by... Read more...
Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Lizards in the UK
Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Lizards in the UK
Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Lizards in the UK Keeping a lizard as a pet can be incredibly rewarding, but lizards are not “easy” or low-care animals. They have very specific... Read more...
Best Pet Lizards for Beginners (UK-Friendly Species)
Best Pet Lizards for Beginners (UK-Friendly Species)
Choosing the right lizard is one of the most important decisions a new reptile keeper will make. Not all lizards are suitable for beginners—some require very specific temperatures, high humidity,... Read more...
Common Mistakes New Lizard Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Common Mistakes New Lizard Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Getting your first lizard is exciting, but many new keepers unknowingly make mistakes that can lead to stress, illness, or long-term health problems. Most of these issues are not caused... Read more...
What to Know Before Buying a Lizard (UK Buyer’s Guide)
What to Know Before Buying a Lizard (UK Buyer’s Guide)
Buying a lizard is an exciting decision, but it should never be an impulse purchase. Lizards have very specific care requirements and long lifespans, and many reptiles in the UK... Read more...
Are Lizards Good Pets for Children? (UK Family Guide)
Are Lizards Good Pets for Children? (UK Family Guide)
Lizards can be fascinating pets, but they are often misunderstood—especially when it comes to suitability for children. While some lizards can be kept successfully in family homes, they are very... Read more...
Correct UVB Lighting for Lizards Explained Simply
Correct UVB Lighting for Lizards Explained Simply
UVB lighting is one of the most misunderstood parts of lizard care—and one of the most important. Incorrect UVB is a leading cause of serious health problems in pet lizards... Read more...
How to Train Birds
How to Train Birds
A Comprehensive Guide from Roxy’s Pet Shop    Bringing home a new bird can be exciting—but if your feathered friend is untamed, shy, or fearful, it can feel daunting. Many... Read more...
Things That Are Bad for Pet Birds (UK Guide)
Things That Are Bad for Pet Birds (UK Guide)
A Fresh Look at Bird Safety in the UK For any pet bird owner in the UK, understanding the potential hazards that could impact your bird’s wellbeing is critical. This... Read more...
Essential Tips for Choosing the Perfect Pet Bird
Essential Tips for Choosing the Perfect Pet Bird
Embark on Your Feathered Adventure Imagine the thrill of welcoming a vibrant pet bird into your life, as you step into a world filled with color, personality, and playful chatter.... Read more...
Bird Feeding: A Whole-Food Approach
Bird Feeding: A Whole-Food Approach
Beyond the Seed: A Gourmet Guide to Vibrant Avian Health A bird's diet is the foundation of everything they are—from the iridescent shimmer of their feathers to the sharpness of... Read more...
Is Your Fish’s Tail Looking a Little Ragged? Let’s Talk Fin Rot!
Is Your Fish’s Tail Looking a Little Ragged? Let’s Talk Fin Rot!
Hey Fish Fam! Roxy here from Roxy’s Pet Shop. One of the most common—and honestly, heartbreaking—questions we get at the shop is: "Why does my goldfish's tail look like it’s... Read more...
Cycling Your Aquarium
Cycling Your Aquarium
A Guide for Fish, Axolotls, and Other Aquatic Pets    Starting a new aquarium is exciting, whether you’re keeping fish, axolotls, or other aquatic animals. But one of the most... Read more...
How to Maintain and Clean Your Aquarium
How to Maintain and Clean Your Aquarium
How to Maintain and Clean Your Aquarium A healthy aquarium doesn’t just happen—it takes regular maintenance and careful cleaning. Proper aquarium care keeps your fish, axolotls, and other aquatic pets... Read more...