Editing Reptile (section)

===Reptiles in captivity===
{{further|Herpetoculture}}
A [[herpetarium]] is a [[zoo|zoological exhibition]] space for reptiles and amphibians.

In the Western world, some snakes (especially relatively docile species such as the [[Python regius|ball python]] and [[corn snake]]) are sometimes kept as pets.<ref>{{cite book |last=Ernest |first=Carl |author2=George R. Zug |author3=Molly Dwyer Griffin |title=Snakes in Question: The Smithsonian Answer Book |publisher=Smithsonian Books |year=1996 |page=[https://archive.org/details/snakesinquestion00erns/page/203 203] |isbn=978-1-56098-648-5 |url=https://archive.org/details/snakesinquestion00erns/page/203 }}</ref> Numerous species of lizard are kept as [[pet]]s, including [[Pogona|bearded dragons]],<ref name="Virata">{{cite web|url=http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Lizards/5-Great-Beginner-Pet-Lizards/|title=5 Great Beginner Pet Lizards|last1=Virata|first1=John B.|publisher=Reptiles Magazine|access-date=28 May 2017}}</ref> [[iguana]]s, [[anole]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thespruce.com/green-anoles-pets-1236900|title=An Introduction to Green Anoles as Pets|last1=McLeod|first1=Lianne|website=The Spruce|access-date=28 May 2017}}</ref> and [[gecko]]s (such as the popular [[leopard gecko]] and the crested gecko).<ref name="Virata" />

Turtles and tortoises are increasingly popular pets, but keeping them can be challenging due to their particular requirements, such as temperature control, the need for UV light sources, and a varied diet. The long lifespans of turtles and especially tortoises mean they can potentially outlive their owners. Good hygiene and significant maintenance is necessary when keeping reptiles, due to the risks of ''[[Salmonella]]'' and other pathogens.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://phys.org/news/2018-06-turtles-great-pets-homework.html|title=Turtles can make great pets, but do your homework first|website=phys.org|language=en-us|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> Regular hand-washing after handling is an important measure to prevent infection.