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2024 Brisbane Reptile Expo banner
By Dr Laura Coughran 04 Feb, 2024
After a successful 2023 event, Brisbane Reptile Society and Shikito's Critters are back in 2024 at a bigger and better venue. An event not to be missed for QLD reptile lovers!
Finger Grip sale
By Dr Laura Coughran 06 Sep, 2023
Take 20% off all silver finger grips, either through our website or shoot me a PM through our FB page to pay via Direct Debit. While stocks last!
By Dr Laura Coughran 29 Mar, 2023
I was delighted to be invited along to the official launch of Brisbane's newest Pet Store, Petacular, this month. Petacular will be our latest stockist for our finger grip range as well.
Brisbane Reptile Expo 2023
By Dr Laura Coughran 26 Mar, 2023
Real Aussie Reptiles are delighted to be part of the first Brisbane Reptile Expo since the pandemic this coming 1st and 2nd April 2023.
Children's Python close up snake coiled
By Dr Laura Coughran 31 Jan, 2023
In today's post, I answer FAQs about Children's Pythons, (Antaresia childreni), a stunning nocturnal python from the northern half of Australia.
Black Headed Python burrowing in coconut husk substrate
By Dr Laura Coughran 06 Jan, 2023
What Substrate Should You Use? I will explain a few important considerations to help you decide the best substrate for your pythons.
Happy high yellow Carpet Jungle Python coiled on a branch
By Dr Laura Coughran 29 Dec, 2022
In today's post, I answer some of the more common questions I get asked about snakes in general, including, how to know if your snake is happy. Do snakes know their name, are snakes loyal, can they bond with a human, and - do they fart?! All is revealed below...
By Dr Laura Coughran 07 Dec, 2022
Looking for a Christmas stocking filler for the reptile enthusiast in your life? Then our 2023 reptile wall calendar is the perfect present! 
Finger Grip in packet
By Dr Laura Coughran 21 Nov, 2022
We're delighted to announce three fantastic local stories are now stocking our finger grips for sale. We encourage you to visit the impressive range of supplies each stocks - and consider purchasing the product directly at their store.
Rack System vs large Enclosure what is more ethical for snake keeping
By Dr Laura Coughran 25 Oct, 2022
In this Opinion Piece I'll be discussing my observations of what I believe is the unethical trend of reptile rack systems: why it is unethical, and what people who are keeping and purchasing reptiles need to be aware of.
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