Authored by Todd Cornwell Unique Birthday Party Parties for Kids & Reptile Rescue Why do we Kill Harmless Snakes Snakes do so much good, many species eat rodents, meaning they’re also consuming ticks and other zoonotic disease carrying animals. The average gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer catenifer) will consume 35 – 60 (assorted sizes) rats or […]
Invertebrate Interests is authored & photographed by Lillie Nyte of Inverts Unlimited Mexican redknee Tarantula | Brachypelma smithi General Description Synonyms: Euathlus smithi. Eurypelma smithi, Mygale smithi Common name(s): Mexican redknee Keeper experience: Beginner Adult size: 5+ inch leg span Growth rate: Slow to medium (Males reach maturity in 4 – 5 years, Females in […]
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 […]
