Amphibians are generally considered a poor first pet to start with but more of an intermediate pet. Amphibians include Frogs & Toads, Salamanders & Newts, as well as Caecilians. For those considering ...
Read more »Invertebrates if you’re a purist don’t have any place in the herpetoculture community but the fact of the matter is that they are and they are not going anywhere anytime soon. Invertebrate ...
Read more »What is a Reptile? A reptile is generally classified as a vertebrate animal of the class Reptilia which includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles and tortoises; these last two being in the order of ...
Read more »Authored by Todd Cornwell Unique Birthday Party Parties for Kids & Reptile Rescue Help! My Snake was Bitten by its Food As a rescue, I have seen a lot. Mostly neglect, improper care due to lack of knowledge, or incorrect knowledge. The worst cases though, can really make you think. I just had a really […]
My Herp Club Was S.C.A.R.I | Horrors of Herp Clubs Authored by Staycy Doolittle of Doolittle Exotics Founder/President of S.C.A.R.I. It was 2011 and the buzz was building about Burmese Pythons being added to the Lacey Act. I had been keeping snakes since about 2007, me being in my early 40’s and my son being […]
On the Genus Brachypelma | Beginner Tarantulas Authored by Elle Mactans Brachypelma are very easy to care for, and are highly recommended for beginners Brachypelma History The genus Brachypelma was established in 1891 by Eugène Simon for the species Brachypelma emilia, which was called Mygale emilia at the time. Just under 15 years later in 1903, four […]
