Gresham Pet Supply1152 NW Civic Dr
Pet Care & Nutrition Guides

Pet Nutrition & Animal Care Sheets

Practical, crew-tested dog & cat nutrition guides plus reptile, small animal, and bioactive habitat care sheets from our team at Gresham Pet Supply.

Bearded Dragon

Pogona vitticeps

Illustrated
Enclosure
40 gal (36x18x18) minimum (Zoo Med)
Warm Spot
95-105°F (Zoo Med)
Humidity
Dry (household humidity)
Lifespan
5-15 years (Zoo Med)

Bromeliads, Air Plants, Ferns & Live Mosses

Neoregelia Tank Bromeliads • Tillandsia Air Plants • Vivarium Ferns • Mood, Sheet & Spikemoss

Illustrated
Enclosure
RO, Distilled, or Rainwater ONLY
Warm Spot
Mount on Wood • Keep Cup Full!
Humidity
Green = Humid • Silver = Breezy
Lifespan
Perennial Bioactive Plants

Tropical Bioactive Foliage, Vines & Aroids

Pothos • Scindapsus • Philodendron • Syngonium • Ficus pumila • Peperomia • Calathea & Begonia

Illustrated
Enclosure
3–5" ABG / Tropical Bioactive
Warm Spot
6500K Plant LED (10–12 hrs)
Humidity
60%–85% RH (Match Animal)
Lifespan
Perennial Bioactive Plants
Illustrated
Enclosure
10-Gallon to 4x2x2+ Terrarium
Warm Spot
Matched to Resident Species
Humidity
From your animal's care sheet
Lifespan
Self-Sustaining Ecosystem

Blue Tongue Skink

Tiliqua spp.

Enclosure
Floor space over height; ask our staff
Warm Spot
Ask our staff
Humidity
Northerns drier, Indonesians more humid
Lifespan
Long-lived

Carpet Python

Morelia spilota (Coastal, Jungle & Irian Jaya)

Illustrated
Enclosure
48x24x48 in (4x2x4 ft) tall
Warm Spot
88°–90°F
Humidity
50–60% RH
Lifespan
15–20+ Years

Veiled Chameleon

Chamaeleo calyptratus

Enclosure
24x24x48 inches
Warm Spot
85-90°F basking branch
Humidity
50-70%, drying between waterings
Lifespan
Several years with good care

Chinchilla

Chinchilla lanigera

Illustrated
Enclosure
Tall multi-level cage (per the maker's label)
Warm Spot
60-70°F at all times (Oxbow)
Lifespan
15 to 20 years

Crested Gecko

Correlophus ciliatus

Illustrated
Enclosure
18x18x24 inches (18x18x36 preferred)
Warm Spot
No basking spot (72-78°F room)
Humidity
50-80%
Lifespan
15-20+ years

Russian Dwarf Hamster

Phodopus campbelli / Phodopus sungorus

Illustrated
Enclosure
Large habitat per the maker's label (bigger is better)
Warm Spot
Steady room temperature
Lifespan
1.5 - 2 years

Crickets

Acheta domesticus / Gryllodes sigillatus

Enclosure
Critter Keeper / Plastic Bin
Warm Spot
75-90°F
Humidity
Low (Keep them dry!)
Lifespan
8 to 10 weeks

Superworms

Zophobas morio

Enclosure
Plastic Bin / Kritter Keeper
Warm Spot
70-80°F (DO NOT REFRIGERATE)
Humidity
Low (Keep bedding dry)
Lifespan
4 to 6 months (as larvae)

Waxworms

Galleria mellonella

Enclosure
Plastic deli cup with wood shavings
Warm Spot
55-60°F (Cool, but not freezing)
Humidity
Low (Keep bedding completely dry)
Lifespan
2 to 4 weeks (in cool storage)

Ferret

Mustela putorius furo

Illustrated
Enclosure
Multi-level Ferret Nation-style cage
Warm Spot
60-75°F (above 80°F risks heatstroke)
Humidity
40-60%
Lifespan
5 to 9 years

Frog-Eyed Gecko

Teratoscincus scincus

Enclosure
30x12x12 inches (20-gallon long)
Warm Spot
88°–92°F
Humidity
Dry surface (~30%), damp bottom layer
Lifespan
10-15 years

Gargoyle Gecko

Rhacodactylus auriculatus

Enclosure
Tall front-opening terrarium
Warm Spot
Room temperature (no basking)
Humidity
Mist each evening, then dry out
Lifespan
Many years

Gerbil

Meriones unguiculatus

Illustrated
Enclosure
20-gallon Long or larger glass tank
Warm Spot
65°–75°F
Humidity
30–50% RH
Lifespan
3 to 4 years

Greek Tortoise

Testudo graeca

Enclosure
Large, wide tortoise table (ask us for size)
Warm Spot
Warm basking spot (ask our staff for our range)
Humidity
Moderate + humid hide (ask our staff)
Lifespan
50+ years

Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

Illustrated
Enclosure
Bigger is better: large flat solid floor
Warm Spot
Steady room temperature, away from drafts and sun
Lifespan
5-8 years

Hermit Crab

Coenobita clypeatus

Enclosure
Sized for the group (ask us)
Warm Spot
Ask our staff for our range
Humidity
High; solid lid (ask our staff)
Lifespan
Many years

Isopods (Roly-Polys / Woodlice)

Various (Porcellio, Armadillidium, Trichorhina)

Illustrated
Enclosure
6-Quart Plastic Shoebox or Bioactive Terrarium
Warm Spot
70°–80°F
Humidity
Moisture Gradient (One wet side, one dry side)
Lifespan
Colonies live indefinitely if cared for

Kenyan Sand Boa

Eryx colubrinus

Enclosure
Plan by sex; ask our staff
Warm Spot
Ask our staff
Humidity
Low/arid (humid hide for sheds)
Lifespan
Many years

Kingsnake

Lampropeltis spp.

Enclosure
Sized for the adult; ask our staff
Warm Spot
Ask our staff
Humidity
Most homes are fine
Lifespan
Many years

Leopard Gecko

Eublepharis macularius

Illustrated
Enclosure
20-gal long minimum (36x18x18 upgrade)
Warm Spot
88-92°F
Humidity
30-40%
Lifespan
15-20 years

Milk Snake

Lampropeltis triangulum (Multiple Subspecies)

Illustrated
Enclosure
40-Gallon Breeder (36x18x18)
Warm Spot
85-88°F
Humidity
40-55% (humid hide)
Lifespan
15 to 20 years

Domestic Mouse

Mus musculus

Illustrated
Enclosure
Escape-proof tank with mesh lid (bigger is better)
Warm Spot
Steady room temperature
Lifespan
1.5 to 3 years

How to Read a Pet Food Label

Guaranteed Analysis • AAFCO Statement • First 5 Ingredients & Dry-Matter Math

Illustrated
Focus
Life Stage (Growth vs. Adult)
Rule
First 5 Ingredients
Program
Buy 10–12 Bags → Next Free!
Pets
Dogs & Cats (All Ages)

Domestic Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Illustrated
Enclosure
X-pen or bunny-proofed room (bigger is better)
Warm Spot
Steady, cool room temperature
Lifespan
8-12 years

Domestic Rat

Rattus norvegicus

Illustrated
Enclosure
Large multi-level wire cage, solid floors
Warm Spot
Steady room temperature
Lifespan
2 to 3 years

Red-Eared Slider

Trachemys scripta elegans

Illustrated
Enclosure
Big tank sized for the adult (ask us)
Warm Spot
Follow lamp & thermostat labels
Humidity
Aquatic
Lifespan
20 to 30+ years

Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Agalychnis callidryas

Enclosure
Tall, front-opening terrarium
Warm Spot
Ask our staff for our range
Humidity
Ask our staff (good ventilation)
Lifespan
Multi-year commitment

Red Tail Boa

Boa imperator (BCI) / Boa constrictor (BCC)

Enclosure
Large, sturdy adult enclosure; ask our staff
Warm Spot
Ask our staff
Humidity
Above room humidity; ask our staff
Lifespan
Long-lived

Red-footed Tortoise

Chelonoidis carbonarius

Enclosure
Large, roomy enclosure (ask us for size)
Warm Spot
Warm basking spot (ask our staff for our range)
Humidity
High (ask our staff for our range)
Lifespan
50+ years

Russian Tortoise

Testudo horsfieldii

Enclosure
Large, wide tortoise table (ask us for size)
Warm Spot
Warm basking spot (ask our staff for our range)
Humidity
Fairly dry + humid hide (ask our staff)
Lifespan
40 to 60+ years

Greek Velvet Spider

Eresus walckenaeri

Enclosure
Small Acrylic Enclosure (4x4x6 inches)
Warm Spot
75°–82°F
Humidity
30-50% (Bone Dry)
Lifespan
Females 3-5 years / Males ~1 year

Springtails

Collembola

Enclosure
Small plastic deli cup or Tupperware
Warm Spot
68°–78°F
Humidity
80-100% (Extremely High)
Lifespan
Colonies live indefinitely if cared for

Sulcata Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata

Enclosure
Big indoor table as a juvenile; outdoor yard as an adult
Warm Spot
Warm basking spot (ask our staff for our range)
Humidity
Humid for babies; ask our staff
Lifespan
70-100+ years

Syrian Hamster

Mesocricetus auratus

Illustrated
Enclosure
Large habitat per the maker's label (bigger is better)
Warm Spot
Steady room temperature
Lifespan
2-3 years

Pink Toe Tarantula

Avicularia avicularia

Enclosure
12x12x18 Arboreal Terrarium
Warm Spot
72°–80°F
Humidity
65-75% (Moderate)
Lifespan
Females live much longer than males

Pumpkin Patch Tarantula

Hapalopus formosus

Illustrated
Enclosure
Small/Medium Acrylic Enclosure (2.5 to 5-Gallon)
Warm Spot
72°–80°F
Humidity
70-80% (Moderate-High)
Lifespan
Females 8-10 years / Males 2-3 years

Tomato Frog

Dyscophus guineti

Enclosure
Low, wide front-opening terrarium
Warm Spot
Ask our staff (too hot is worse)
Humidity
Ask our staff for our range
Lifespan
6-8 years

Uromastyx

Uromastyx spp.

Enclosure
Plenty of floor space; ask our staff
Warm Spot
100°F+ (Zoo Med desert baskers)
Humidity
As dry as possible
Lifespan
Many years

Veiled Chameleon

Chamaeleo calyptratus

Enclosure
24x24x48 inches
Warm Spot
85-90°F basking branch
Humidity
50-70%, drying between waterings
Lifespan
Several years with good care

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