With reptiles gaining popularity as pets in the U.K., an understanding of their behavioral and welfare requirements has never been more critical. In contrast to what we know about the positive effects of providing enriched environments for popular pet species such as dogs and cats, there is a significant lack of scientific research regarding the best enrichments to improve housing for pet reptiles. With reptiles gaining popularity as pets in the U.K., an understanding of their behavioral and welfare requirements has never been more critical. In contrast to what we know about the positive effects of providing enriched environments for popular pet species such as dogs and cats, there is a significant lack of scientific research regarding the best enrichments to improve housing for pet reptiles. Plants & Animals Veterinary medicine Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories