Pet Snake Boarding, Pet Lizard Boarding, Pet Tortoise Boarding in Colchester, Essex and London Small
Animals Boarding welcomes you to our:
Aquaterrarium, Terrarium and Vivarium
Hotel
Fed up asking a relative or friend to help you out
by caring for your pet amphibian, reptile, insect or
arachnid whilst you are on holiday or working away or
do you just want a rest??
Want
your amphibian, reptile, insect or arachnid to have
more care than a 9-5 pet or herpetology shop boarding
facility could offer??
Want specialist care for your pet amphibian, reptile,
insect or arachnid that a kennel, cattery, pet minder
or housesitter just can’t offer??
Congratulations, you’ve discovered
an alternative in Small Animals Boarding.
We offer a first class housing, husbandry and hygiene
service for your pet amphibian, reptile, insect or arachnid.
Our Aquaterrarium, Terrarium and Vivarium Hotel accommodation
is brand new, heated, draught free and our staff are
enthusiastic Herpetologists.
We cater for all your snake, lizard, frog, insect,
arachnid pet herp needs, all you have to do is give
us a call or click here to book your amphibian, reptile,
insect or arachnid’s stay online with us at Small
Animals Boarding, offering a home away from home for
your pets.
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For Pet Snakes, Rat, King,
Corn, Milk, Boa and Python which feed principally
on small, warm blooded animals such as rodents and
birds we provide these vivarium conditions: |
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one substantial meal a week of a defrosted, dead
mouse or rat |
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an appropriate day time temperature falling at
night, usually within a range of 25-30C (77-86F)
to a minimum 24C (75F) |
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décor varies to suit all ecosystems |
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substrate granulated bark |
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a hiding place such as a hollow log |
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a climbing branch for arboreal species such as
the Tree Boa |
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a large water bowl in which the snake can soak
itself particularly when shedding its old skin |
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For other Pet Snakes those
like Ribbon and Garter which fish are their mainstay
we provide these vivarium conditions: |
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small whole fish are fed 2 or 3 times a week,
although some will accept earthworms and baby mice
(pinkies) |
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when fish is fed as an exclusive or main diet
it is immersed in hot water to destroy any harmful
enzyme |
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UVB lighting so that vitamin D3 can be synthesized,
essential for good health |
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an appropriate day time temperature falling at
night, usually within a range of 25-30C (77-86F)
to a minimum of 21C (70F) |
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décor varies to suit all ecosystems |
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substrate granulated bark |
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a hiding place such as a hollow log |
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a large water bowl in which the snake can soak
itself particularly when shedding its old skin |
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For Pet Geckos, Leopard, Day,
Fat-tailed and Tokay we provide these terrarium
conditions: |
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a daily feed combination of crickets and grasshoppers
dusted with a calcium/vitamin D supplement |
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an appropriate day time temperature falling at
night, usually within a range of 35C (95F) to a
minimum of 26C (80F) |
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décor varies to suit all ecosystems |
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substrate varies calcium carbonate sand for a
Leopard Gecko, granulated bark for a Day Gecko and
Peat for a Fat-tailed Gecko |
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a hiding place such as a hollow log |
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climbing and basking branches for species such
as the Day and Tokay |
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a water dish |
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For Pet Lizards like the Bearded
Dragon and Monitors, Ridge Tailed (Spiny), Freckled
and Skinks, Gold, Berber, Blue Tongue we provide
these terrarium conditions: |
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a daily feed combination of crickets and grasshoppers
dusted with a calcium/vitamin D supplement |
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UVB lighting so that vitamin D3 can be synthesized,
essential for good health |
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an appropriate day time temperature falling at
night, usually within a range of 35C (95F) to a
minimum of 26C (80F) |
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décor varies to suit all ecosystems |
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substrate usually calcium carbonate sand |
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a hiding place such as a hollow log |
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a water dish |
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For Pet Chameleons mainly
from Yemen and Madagasca and Anoles, Green, Brown,
Knight we provide these terrarium conditions: |
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a daily feed combination of crickets and grasshoppers
dusted with a calcium/vitamin D supplement |
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UVB lighting so that vitamin D3 can be synthesized,
essential for good health |
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a day time temperature of 32C (90F) falling at
night to a minimum of 21C (70F) |
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décor and substrate varies to suit all
ecosystems |
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climbing and basking branches |
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a water dish |
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For Pet Iguanas mainly Green
we provide these terrarium conditions: |
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a daily feed of fruit salad which encompasses
a broad variety of vegetables and fruits |
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a day time temperature of 36.8C (98F) falling
at night to a minimum of 35C (95F) |
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dark at night |
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substrate usually granulated bark |
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climbing and basking branches |
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a water dish |
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For Pet Tortoises usually
the Mediterranean Herman, Spurthighed, Marginated
or African Spur we provide these terrarium conditions: |
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a daily feed of fruit salad which encompasses
a broad variety of vegetables and fruits |
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UVB lighting so that vitamin D3 can be synthesized,
essential for good health |
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a day time temperature of 32C (90F) falling at
night to a minimum of 21C (70F) |
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substrate calcium carbonate sand |
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a shallow water dish |
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For Pet Amphibians such as
Treefrogs, Salamanders, Fire, American Spotted,
Tiger and Newts, Chinese, Crested, Marbled, Japanese
we provide these aquaterrarium conditions: |
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a daily feed combination of earthworms, crickets,
grasshoppers and daphnia |
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a moist environment |
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an appropriate temperature usually of 50-75F (10-24C) |
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décor and substrates are moss, bark, damp
soil, damp gravel, rocks and water |
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a shallow water dish |
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For Pet Terrapins mainly Red
Eared we provide these aquaterrarium conditions:
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a daily feed combination of earthworms, small
whole fish and complete terrapin food in stick form
or pellets |
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a cuttlefish bone |
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UVB lighting so that vitamin D3 can be synthesized,
essential for good health (optional) |
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an appropriate temperature usually of 85F (30C) |
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substrate of small rocks with a stone basking
area and water |
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For Giant African Land
Snails we provide these terrarium conditions: |
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a daily feed of fruit salad which encompasses
a broad variety of vegetables and fruits |
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a cuttlefish bone |
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an appropriate temperature usually of 74F (23C) |
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warm water sprays to keep the moisture content |
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substrate of general purpose compost |
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For Pet Spiders mainly Tarantula
Chilean Rose, Tawny Red, Mexican Red Knee, Mexican
Blonde and Scorpions, Emperor, Thailand Forest we
provide these terrarium conditions: |
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a daily feed combination of crickets, grasshoppers
and mealworms |
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substrate of vermiculite |
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humidity |
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warm water sprays to keep the moisture content |
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an appropriate temperature usually of 70-80F (23C) |
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a hiding place such as a hollow log |
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water dish |
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For Stick Insects, Indian
or Laboratory, Giant Prickly, Giant Spiny, Pink
winged or Madagascan, Jungle Nymph, Costa Rican,
Peruvian Fern, Borneo Thorney, Annam we provide
these terrarium conditions: |
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a daily feed of bramble or privet |
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an appropriate room temperature usually of 85F
(30C) |
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substrate of paper lining |
Constant availability of fresh water.
All fruit and vegetables are thoroughly washed before
feeding.
Water dishes are cleaned regularly.
Aquaterrarium, Terrarium, Vivarium and Sweater boxes
are cleaned daily.
High priority is given to stimulation, foraging and
social contact contributing to achieving the happiness
and general well-being of your pet amphibian, reptile,
insect or arachnid whilst in our care.
We welcome owners to view and inspect the premises
and visit the resident pony, cats, dogs, fish, birds,
parrots, reptiles, bunny rabbits and rodents at Small
Animals Boarding before boarding their pet(s).
We offer appropriate Aquaterrarium, Terrarium, Vivarium
and Sweater Boxes, however they are limited.
We have relations with local Veterinary practices which
offer a 24 hour service should a need arise.
We offer a collection and delivery service should you
require the convenience.
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