Exotics and Herpetology Writer
Aisha Nkemdirim, BSc Zoology
Zoologist and long-time reptile and amphibian keeper who writes husbandry guides grounded in each species' natural history, and campaigns for honest exotic pet retail.
ReptilesAmphibiansInvertebratesHabitat design
Written by Aisha Nkemdirim
Reptile health
Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles
The most common husbandry-related illness in captive reptiles, and how correct lighting and diet prevent it.
Aisha Nkemdirim · 8 min read · Updated 2026-08-23
Exotic petsExotic Pet Welfare and the Wildlife Trade
How to keep unusual species responsibly, and how to avoid supporting wild capture and illegal trade.
Aisha Nkemdirim · 9 min read · Updated 2026-08-30