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About Us

Coming Soon announcement with a nature-themed loading screen and lizards.

Guy Bortz

Julie Bortz

Julie Bortz

Our founder and lead designer, Guy has been a landscape contractor since 2001 and has been taking care of various reptiles for more than 30 years.

Coming Soon announcement with a nature-themed loading screen and lizards.

Julie Bortz

Julie Bortz

Julie Bortz

Our primary caretaker, Julie was hesitant about getting our first lizard but now she has fallen in love and spends her time caring for and interacting with each of our lizards daily.

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Our Husbandry Philosophy

BioCreations – Where Reptiles Don’t Just Survive… They Thrive!

At BioCreations, we go far beyond breeding.
We are creators, designers, and dedicated advocates of true bioactive husbandry.

Our mission is simple:
To elevate reptile care from basic survival to complete, natural thriving.

Survival vs. Thriving

There is a critical difference between keeping a reptile alive and helping it truly flourish.
There are a lot of variables to consider that goes way beyond basic necessities.

Survival:
Survival is meeting only the most basic needs:

  • Food 
  • Water 
  • Minimal heating and lighting 

While this may keep a reptile alive, it does not allow it to reach its full potential in health, behavior, or longevity.
It also does not promote a proper starting point for an effective bonding between you and your animal.

Thriving:
Thriving is where real husbandry begins. It means providing:

  • A wide variety of high-quality, nutritious foods 
  • Clean, consistent water sources 
  • Proper supplementation of vitamins and minerals 
  • Environmental enrichment that encourages natural behaviors 
  • Positive interactions between you and your reptile
  • Learning the personality of your reptile

Most importantly, it means creating a habitat that gives your reptile choices.
At BioCreations, we design enclosures with:

  • Distinct microclimates (moist and dry zones) 
  • Multiple basking areas 
  • Secure hiding spaces 
  • Proper lighting and species-appropriate UVB 

Because in nature, reptiles regulate their own comfort—and your enclosure should allow them to do the same.

Education Over Assumption

One of the biggest mistakes new reptile keepers make is relying solely on quick advice from groups or forums.
While communities can be helpful, they often provide:

  • Incomplete information 
  • Generalized care that may not fit your specific animal 
  • Conflicting opinions 

There is no substitute for personal research and observation.
Every reptile is an individual—with its own preferences, behaviors, and tolerances.
The more time you spend observing your animal, the better you will understand its needs.

The Most Common Mistake

Too often, people expect reptiles to adapt to their schedule and lifestyle.
This is backwards. Reptiles operate on biological rhythms that must be respected.

Real-World Example

A common concern:
"My crested gecko is jumpy or defensive when I try to handle it."
The reason is simple.
Crested geckos are nocturnal.
Handling them during the day is the equivalent of waking someone up at 3:00 AM and expecting
them to be social, calm, and cooperative. The result? Stress—for both you and the animal.
Understanding and respecting natural behavior is key to building trust and reducing stress.

Know Your Animal
Proper husbandry starts with asking the right questions:

  • Is your reptile diurnal or nocturnal? 
  • Is it carnivorous, herbivorous, or omnivorous? 
  • Does it require high humidity or arid conditions? 
  • What level of UVB exposure does it need? 
  • Does it prefer moving water or a still source? 

Every detail matters.
Because every decision you make directly affects:

  • Behavior 
  • Health 
  • Stress levels 
  • Longevity

    Our Commitment
    At BioCreations, we are committed to:
  • Educating keepers as well as the general public
  • Designing naturalistic, functional enclosure environments 
  • Promoting ethical, informed reptile care 

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