Free tools
Reptile tools
Calm, honest little helpers for the questions that keep keepers up at night. Free, no sign-up, nothing saved.
Which reptile is right for me?
Not sure where to start? Answer six honest questions — handling, feeding, space, lifespan and lighting — and get matched to the reptiles that actually fit you, each with a fact-checked guide.
Compare two reptiles
Torn between two species? Put any two side by side — difficulty, size, enclosure, heat, UVB, humidity, diet and lifespan — straight from our fact-checked care sheets.
Is this normal?
Your reptile is doing something odd. Pick your species and what you're seeing — we'll tell you what's usually normal, what to watch for, and when to see a vet.
Is my setup right?
Tick your enclosure, heat, UVB, humidity, substrate and diet against the current, fact-checked targets. Anything you can’t tick is your next fix.
How much UVB does it need?
The one number most keepers guess. Pick your species for its fact-checked Ferguson Zone and basking-spot UVI target — plus the right bulb, and how to place and replace it.
Is it too fat or thin?
Every body type carries weight differently. Pick your species, answer one question, and see whether it’s underweight, healthy, or overweight — plus how to fix it.
Feeding & care schedule
Pick your reptile and its age for a feeding schedule plus a daily, weekly and monthly rhythm — cleaning, water, and the UVB-bulb reminder. Printable; remembers your pick.
Male or female?
An honest sexing guide — the method and the tells for each species, and a straight answer about when you genuinely need an expert.
I found a wild reptile
Found a snake, lizard, or turtle? The calm, safe next step — including the one rule that keeps you safe around a snake you can’t identify.
All free, no sign-up, nothing saved. More species and tools as Baskden grows.