Mike Schultz | Outback Reptiles

Reptile Photography Tutorial: Learn Manual Mode for Better Photos!

Do you want to push your reptile photography game up to the next level? Tired of shooting in “Auto” mode and hoping your camera knows what you’re going for? (Hint: it doesn’t!) I’m here today to teach you the critical fundamentals of the Exposure Triangle that professional and amateur photographers both use literally every time […]

8 Reptile Photography Tips and Tricks for the Best Images

Good morning class! For today’s quick reptile photography tutorial – here are my top 8 reptile photography tips and tricks for great images. For this guide I am going to assume that you know the basics of photography and how to work your camera; these tips will be more catered to the art of reptile […]

Should I Treat my Wild Caught Animal for Parasites?

As we do sell imported and wild caught animals here, one question I get very frequently is whether the animal in question has been treated for parasites. Or, how should that customer go about treating the animal themselves. These are fairly simple questions, but the answer is complex and may or may not be the […]

Green Tree Python Caging Recommendations or, Why I Hate Tanks

What sort of tank should I get for my Green Tree Python? The short answer is NO! Here’s why I recommend against glass tank setups (Sorry Exo-Terra, ZooMed, etc – your tanks are great for geckos and frogs) and what I’d suggest instead. Green Tree Pythons (Morelia viridis, sometimes referred to as Chondros) are not […]

How to Ship Live Reptiles – Tricks and Secrets from an Expert

We sell a lot of reptiles here, which means it is my responsibility to safely deliver a whole lot of animals to their new homes. On a slow week, I probably ship out around 30-40 boxes of live reptiles. This means I have to be on my “A” game when it comes to packing up […]

NEW! Outback Insider’s Club – Coupons, Exclusive Updates, etc.

Join the Outback Insider’s Club! By joining this mailing list, you’ll receive coupon codes, updates on shipments, new arrival reptiles for sale in our store, and more. Basically, you and however many millions and zillions sign up will get the exclusive first shot at everything we do. When are we getting Volta Ball Pythons? Sign […]

Canon 60mm Macro Lens Review: The Best Budget Lens for Reptile Photography

If you’ve followed this website, our facebook page, or my personal page then you know I am really into macro photography. When the hours are long, the job is hard and my body aches, I know that at the end of the day my camera is waiting for me and she is always kind to […]

Red Eyed Crocodile Skink Care Sheet

Red Eyed Crocodile skinks (Tribolonotus gracilis) are perhaps one of the most popular reptiles we offer for sale. Their prehistoric, dragon like appearance and small size tend to appeal to both expert and amateur keepers alike. Whether you just bought a Croc skink or you are considering picking one up in the near future, it’s […]

Tutorial: How to Take Good Reptile Photos with your Cell Phone! iPhone / Smart Phone Photography 101

Want to learn how to take better pictures of your reptiles and other pets, but don’t necessarily want to invest hundreds in camera equipment and effort spent learning to use it? Your iPhone / smart phone can do a pretty good job at reptile photography if you follow a few simple guidelines- stay tuned for […]

Dragon Snake Feeding!

Here’s a cool photo I’d like to share with you guys today. I fed this Dragon Snake (Xenodermus javanicus) a Reed frog snack and managed to snap a couple awesome pictures in the process. Dragon snakes are a semi aquatic species from Indonesia that feeds on frogs, tadpoles, and minnows. They make fascinating captives […]