HerpKeeper Guides
Free, Australia-specific guides for reptile keepers, breeders and licensed venomous handlers. Written by Elapid Group.
Reptile Record Keeping in Australia: What to Track and Why
Why Australian reptile keepers need proper records for licence audits, vet visits and breeding lineage, and how to set up a system that actually holds up.
Reptile Licences in Australia: State-by-State Overview
A plain-English overview of how reptile keeper licensing works across Australian states and territories, with links to the responsible authority in each.
Snake Enclosure Setup Guide for Australian Keepers
How to set up a secure, species-appropriate snake enclosure in Australia: sizing, substrate, heat gradients, thermostats, hides, water and hygiene.
Feeding Schedules for Australian Pythons: Carpet, Children's, Spotted and Woma
General feeding schedule guidance by age and weight for carpet pythons, children's pythons, spotted pythons, woma and black-headed pythons in Australia.
Reptile Breeding Records: Tracking Lineage and Morphs in Australia
How Australian reptile breeders should track pairings, clutches, hatch events and lineage back through generations, and why permanent IDs matter.
HerpTrace: A Permanent Reptile ID for Life, Not Just for One Owner
How HerpTrace gives Australian reptiles a permanent QR-based ID that follows them across owners and vets, and why it beats paper care sheets.
Buying Your First Reptile in Australia: A Beginner's Guide
A practical beginner's guide to buying your first reptile in Australia: licensing, choosing a species, sourcing responsibly, and the first 30 days.
Selling Reptiles Legally in Australia: A Seller's Checklist
What Australian reptile sellers need to check before a sale: buyer licence verification, sale records, transport rules and interstate freight.
Reptile Health Checks and Quarantine: What Australian Keepers Should Watch For
Health warning signs, quarantine protocols for new reptile arrivals, and when to call an exotics vet. General guidance, not a substitute for veterinary advice.
Reptile Husbandry Software: What to Look For (Australia)
How to compare reptile record-keeping options in Australia — paper, spreadsheets, generic pet apps and dedicated husbandry software — by category.
Reptile Expo Checklist for Australian Buyers and Sellers
A practical checklist for attending an Australian reptile expo as a buyer or seller: pre-expo prep, on-day essentials, transport and quarantine on return.
Handling Venomous Reptiles Safely: A Guide for Licensed Australian Keepers
Safety-focused guidance for licensed venomous reptile keepers in Australia: hook and tong workflow, secure enclosures, incident procedure and logging.