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 Robert Wedderburn The Venom Interviews | Movie Review The present-day media continues to portray snakes, especially those large or venomous as terrifying creatures. The Venom Interviews sets out to debunk these widespread notions and provide the audience with accurate information about these highly misunderstood creatures and the amazing people who dedicate their lives […]
Authored by John F. Taylor of Reptile Apartment The Discovery and Care of the Common Surinam Toad In 1699, 52-year-old Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) travelled from her home in Amsterdam to the distant Dutch colony of Suriname. For much of her adult life the German-born entomologist and illustrator had been quietly pursuing scientific research, including […]
Authored by Leyla Billman of Pin-Up Pythons Going Organic | Building your Rattery Over the years I have been involved with snake ownership, I have sworn I would never get into rat breeding. Unfortunately, two stubborn live-feeders and my source of live rats suddenly no longer offering rats anymore dictated a change for the benefit of my […]
