https://reptileholidaymarket.com/ The Southwest's biggest reptile & exotic pet expo en Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:14:31 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/questions-reptile-vendors-wish-you-would-ask/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/questions-reptile-vendors-wish-you-would-ask/ We pulled veteran expo sellers aside and asked what they wish first-timers would say before swiping a card. Their answers — about genetics, feeding records, and what happens after the sale — might change how you shop the next market. Reptile Holiday Market Vendor Spotlights Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:01:31 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/reptile-holiday-card-photo-shoot/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/reptile-holiday-card-photo-shoot/ Forget matching pajamas — this year, the family photo features a bearded dragon in a tiny Santa hat. Here's how to stage a festive reptile shoot that keeps your scaly co-star safe, warm, and (mostly) cooperative. Reptile Holiday Market Market Culture Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:47 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/holiday-reptile-gift-guide-parents/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/holiday-reptile-gift-guide-parents/ A bearded dragon under the tree sounds magical — until January rolls around and the novelty wears off. We talked to vets, rescuers, and our own expo vendors about when a holiday reptile gift works, when it doesn't, and the smarter way to make it happen. Reptile Holiday Market Beginner Guides Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:52 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/parents-guide-kids-first-reptile-expo/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/parents-guide-kids-first-reptile-expo/ Taking toddlers through tweens to a reptile expo doesn't have to end in tears (yours or theirs). Here's how to navigate crowds, handle the 'can we buy it?' negotiations, and actually enjoy the Southwest's biggest reptile market with kids in tow. Reptile Holiday Market Beginner Guides Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:46 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/reptile-expo-date-night-couples-trend/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/reptile-expo-date-night-couples-trend/ Dinner and a movie is out; holding a boa and arguing about bioactive substrate is in. We talked to couples across the Southwest who bonded over vivariums and vendor tables — and the expo organizers building date night right into the show. Reptile Holiday Market Market Culture Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:01:10 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/photographing-your-reptile-phone-camera-guide/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/photographing-your-reptile-phone-camera-guide/ Great reptile photography isn't about fancy gear — it's about lighting, patience, and knowing when to put the camera down. Here's how to get scroll-stopping shots of your scaly roommate without turning handling time into a photo shoot they never signed up for. Reptile Holiday Market Beginner Guides Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:01:10 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/room-temperature-reptiles-no-heat-lamp/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/room-temperature-reptiles-no-heat-lamp/ Summer electric bills in Phoenix and Las Vegas are brutal enough without running a 100-watt bulb 12 hours a day. Good news: several desert-native species do just fine at the temps your AC already provides — if you set them up right. Reptile Holiday Market Beginner Guides Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:01:35 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/overnight-build-inside-reptile-expo-setup/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/overnight-build-inside-reptile-expo-setup/ While you're asleep, 200 vendors are wrestling racks, heat packs, and quarantine paperwork into place. We spent a night on the floor to see how a hollow convention hall becomes a reptile wonderland by sunrise. Reptile Holiday Market Vendor Spotlights Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:01:35 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/bioactive-vivarium-starter-guide-southwest/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/bioactive-vivarium-starter-guide-southwest/ Isopods, springtails, and live plants are turning reptile cages into miniature ecosystems — and dry-climate keepers are leading the charge. Here's how the bioactive movement works, what it costs, and how to build your first one without drowning your desert species. Reptile Holiday Market Vendor Spotlights Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:01:13 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/southwest-reptile-ownership-laws-state-by-state/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/southwest-reptile-ownership-laws-state-by-state/ Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas each draw the legal lines differently — and a species that's fine in one state can get confiscated in the next. We talked to expo vendors who cross state lines every season to break down what's legal, what needs a permit, and what will get taken at inspection. Reptile Holiday Market Beginner Guides Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:01:13 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/road-tripping-reptile-to-expo-carrier-setup/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/road-tripping-reptile-to-expo-carrier-setup/ Bringing your own animal to the Reptile Holiday Market? Before you load the car, read this: how to build a carrier that survives an Arizona summer, which species raise red flags at state lines, and the heat-stress signs every herp vet wants you to spot early. Plus a pre-trip checklist you can actually print. Reptile Holiday Market Beginner Guides Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:01:17 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/honest-first-year-reptile-budget-ball-python-gecko-bearded-dragon/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/honest-first-year-reptile-budget-ball-python-gecko-bearded-dragon/ That $40 price tag on the ball python booth? It's the entry fee, not the bill. We broke down the real first-year costs of three classic starter reptiles with help from the vendors who sell them — and found out where you can cheap out and where cutting corners costs you later. Reptile Holiday Market Vendor Spotlights Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:01:17 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/smart-rookie-expo-day-schedule/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/smart-rookie-expo-day-schedule/ Your first reptile expo can feel like Disneyland and a used car lot had a baby. Here's an hour-by-hour playbook for browsing like a pro, dodging impulse buys, and making it to the exit with your wallet (and your willpower) intact. Reptile Holiday Market Beginner Guides Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:01:36 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/southwest-feeder-insect-guide/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/southwest-feeder-insect-guide/ Raising feeder bugs in Arizona or New Mexico summer is a different sport than the care sheets suggest. From dubia colonies that thrive in the garage to hornworms that cook on the porch, here's how Southwest keepers keep the food chain alive. Reptile Holiday Market Beginner Guides Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:01:36 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/vendor-spotlight-7-breeder-booths-reptile-holiday-market/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/vendor-spotlight-7-breeder-booths-reptile-holiday-market/ Every expo has its must-visit booths, and this year's Reptile Holiday Market lineup is stacked. We caught up with seven breeders and sellers ahead of the show to find out what they're bringing, how they got started, and how to actually get a good conversation (and a good deal) at their tables. Reptile Holiday Market Vendor Spotlights Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:01:41 GMT https://reptileholidaymarket.com/is-a-reptile-right-for-your-family-first-timer-guide/ https://reptileholidaymarket.com/is-a-reptile-right-for-your-family-first-timer-guide/ Every year, families walk into the expo, lock eyes with a curious gecko, and make a decision they haven't fully thought through. Here's an honest breakdown of costs, commitments, and which species actually work for households with kids — straight from people who've seen it all at the show floor's exit doors. Reptile Holiday Market Beginner Guides Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:01:41 GMT