Authored by Eric Roscoe of Madison Area Herpetological Society Herp Health Checklist Reptiles and amphibians, collectively known and referred to as “herps” or “herptiles”, are perhaps among the fastest growing segments of the pet industry. According to the most recent American Pet Products Association statistics for 2015-2016, there are well over thirteen million reptiles alone kept in households across […]
Invertebrate Interests is authored & photographed by Lillie Nyte of Inverts Unlimited Antilles Pink Toe Avicularia versicolor General Description Synonyms: Mygale versicolor, Mygale hirtipes, Aranea hirtipes Common name(s): Antilles pink toe, Antilles tree spider, Martinique pink toe, Martinique red tree spider Keeper experience: Beginner – Intermediate Adult size: 5 – 6 inches in leg span […]
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 […]
