Website Launched for Real Aussie Reptiles

Dr Laura Coughran • May 12, 2022

Excited to announce that my website is now completed and launched this evening.

Our website will be the central location for everything happening at Real Aussie Reptiles HQ (though I will be keeping Facebook and Instagram busy too, of course!)

On the new site, you can view all my current pythons and planned pairings, so if you have your eye on a particular pairing and are interested in hatchlings, you can sign up to the waitlist.

I will be regularly updating the blog with new articles, information and resources, including know-how and tips from my years in reptile keeping; and of course from the unique perspective of a Vet.

To start with I have added two articles you can read now:

Children's Pythons - FAQs

By Dr Laura Coughran • January 31, 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

Best Substrate for Pythons - What Substrate Should You Use?

By Dr Laura Coughran • January 6, 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

How do I know if my snake is happy? Your questions answered

By Dr Laura Coughran • December 29, 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...

Rack System vs large Enclosure what is more ethical for snake keeping

Opinion Piece: The unethical trend of reptile rack systems

By Dr Laura Coughran • October 25, 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.

Video - How I handle a snake that is defensive or bitey

By Dr Laura Coughran • October 9, 2022

Just thought I'd make a quick video on how I can sometimes handle some defensive or potentially bitey snakes.

Australian Python enclosure options Children's Python

What enclosure should I get for my snake?

By Dr Laura Coughran • September 2, 2022

Today I will go into enclosure recommendations for housing adult Australian snakes, keeping in mind that for adults, bigger is generally better!

Odin the super spotted leopard male python snake biting my finger

How do I stop my snake from biting

By Dr Laura Coughran • August 30, 2022

How to get your snake to stop biting using fear-free handling and positive interactions to build trust with your pet snake.

Black Headed Python close up of snake face

Black Headed Pythons - FAQs

By Dr Laura Coughran • August 2, 2022

In today's post, I answer FAQs about Black Headed Pythons, a striking - and large - species of python found in the northern half of Australia.

Aspidites Species Rockhampton Downs Woma Python

Aspidites Species Care Sheet

By Dr Laura Coughran • July 27, 2022

Basic care and husbandry recommendations for keeping Aspidites species, with a free PDF download of the Aspidites Species Care Sheet.

Morelia Species Care Sheet

By Dr Laura Coughran • July 14, 2022

Basic care and husbandry recommendations for keeping Morelia species, with a free PDF download of the Morelia Species Care Sheet.

I hope you enjoy the content on the site, and if you have any requests or suggestions for topics for me to write about, please get in touch.

Thank you to Shelley Morris at Rogue Web Design for the hard work in developing the Real Aussie Reptiles branding, logo, website and various graphics. You can get in touch with her for design work at Flagship Studio or Rogue Create Print.