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 Jeremy Kosonic Bio-Active Terrarium Plant Species | Aquatic & Temperate Plants Aquatic Plants Dwarf Baby Tears or cuba Hemianthus callitrichoides This plant is Native to Cuba, (H. callitrichoides) (also called “HC” by aquarists) prefers bright light and higher humidity. It does well immersed, especially if planted near a pond or water feature. Given time, […]
Authored by Jeremy Kosonic Bio-Active Terrarium Plant Species | Moss Moss in the Bio-Active Terrarium When people want lush, tropical vivariums, they tend to want moss— EVERYWHERE. While this may look really nice, moss should be kept on the rocks, sticks, and background. Keep the floor clear for lots of dead leaves, seed pods, fallen branches, […]
Authored by Jeremy Kosonic Bio-Active Terrarium Plant List | Bromeliads Definitions Before going into suitable plants, here are some terms that will be useful; Aerophyte: A plant that grows on another plant (an epiphyte), but it takes its water and nutrients from the air and rain. Aerophytes are not parasitic. Examples: (Tillandsia spp.) Bryophyte: Mosses, […]
