Our reptiles do not have to risk their lives dealing with the daily stress of protecting territory, changing habitat, parasites, infections, and predators. They live in pleasant surroundings thermostat controlled with regular meals and vitamin supplements; their enclosures are checked at least twice daily. We also present them for regular health checks with our vet. The result is they live longer in a trauma free existence.

                                                                                        

Reptiles have different senses to ours and do not react to motion or sound in the same way as mammals. Noises and movements do not affect them in the same way.

While documentaries and YouTube are fantastic tools for information. To learn about them in real life makes them tangible and authentic, creating a whole new respect for these ancient creatures. 

It can be a revelation to discover that they are not all out to get us either!

What about the noise and chaos the animals must endure?

Reptiles have adapted well to these situations since their senses differ from mammals, they do not react in the same fashion to noises or sudden movements.

Simply by the creature’s body movements and their proclivity to feed in a busy environment.

Kevin, our crocodile, is tame and not a biter. For a brief period, we secure his mouth for safety reasons. Kevin is okay with this as he breathes through his nose and rarely feels the need to gape. In nature, crocks only breathe through their mouths when the temperature exceeds 30C as a way of thermoregulation. He has no soft skin, so taking off the tape from his muzzle does not hurt.