There are thousands of reptile species worldwide and more reptile species are kept as pets than any other taxa. For as many types of reptiles that are kept, there are as many natural history strategies that these species demonstrate in their wild habitat. The key to keeping healthy reptiles is to mimic their natural habitat as closely as possible. Natural history dictates the type of habitat, diet, feeding behavior, feeding frequency, and seasonal differences in diet or behavior that need to be provided for the captive reptile pet.