Recycling and Reptiles

Posted by Sarah on November 14, 2008

Tomorrow is America Recyles Day.

Do you recycle in connection with your reptiles?

Although it was hard for me to come up with any ways that I recycle with my reptiles I’ve come up with 1 1/2.

We did buy a previously owned leopard gecko, so that counts for half, doesn’t it?

We also have Tiger in one of the chameleons cages, so we recycled that instead of buying a new cage for him.

If you’re interested in recyling, you can often find used or previously used cages, equipment, and even animals in your local classifieds, craigslist, freecyle or cheapcycle groups.

Unfortunately a lot of people are selling their reptiles because of the economy, so there are lots of reptiles and equipment available if you know where to look.

If you do buy used equipment I’d suggest that you clean it and rinse it thoroughly before you bring let your pet use it.

If you’re buying UV lights ask how old the lights are.

Most people recommend that the lights be replaced every 6 months, to ensure that the reptile is getting enough UV light.

We replace ours every 6 months, and we haven’t had a problem yet.

Do you recyle any of your reptile stuff?

If so how?