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Glades Herp: A Community Divided

The U.S. Department of Justice released a statement on Tuesday that Robroy MacInnes and Robert Keszey of Glades Herp Farms were charged in a two count indictment in Federal court regarding conspiracy to traffic in endangered and threatened species of reptiles as well as trafficking in protected timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) which is a direct […]


Chameleon Calamity | A Keepers Story

My current veiled chameleon is a male I have named B. A. Baracus due to his antisocial attitude and his apparent wish to be a Velociraptor. In all fairness though, due to the substrate kept on in the shop I acquired him from he had reason to be grumpy I guess.


Praying Predators: Mantids in the vivarium

Praying Mantid Natural History Praying Mantids are a fascinating group of predatory insects, in my opinion the praying mantis makes an awesome choice of pet. Even for those who don’t like ‘bugs’ can often be persuaded to enjoy the antics of mantids. A praying mantis, or praying mantid, is the common name for an insect […]

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