Meet The Caffeinated Lizard

Fueled by Caffeine, Chaos, and Reptiles. Lots of Reptiles.

I’m a long-term reptile keeper, educator, and small-scale breeder with experience going back to 2007, and consistently since 2018. My focus is on thoughtful reptile care, ethical breeding, and helping keepers better understand the long-term commitment these animals require.

In 2021, I began breeding skunk geckos and golden geckos, eventually narrowing my focus to skunk geckos as my primary breeding species. That same year, I joined my local herpetological society as a reptile educator, working to share accurate, experience-based information with both new and experienced keepers.

Also in 2021, I acquired my first European glass lizard (Sheltopusik), which sparked a deep interest in uncommon and less-represented reptile species. By 2025, that interest grew into a dedicated project, and I now keep a small group of European glass lizards with the goal of captive breeding and long-term sustainability.

While I briefly considered breeding more popular species like hognose snakes, I ultimately chose to focus on less common reptiles rather than chasing trends or oversaturating an unpredictable market. My work centers on education-first content, realistic care expectations, and supporting keepers who want their animals to truly thrive long-term.

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