Green bottle blue tarantulas are one of the tarantula species most commonly recommended for novice spider keepers. Arachnologists appreciate them for their striking colors, and undemanding care needs. Their venom is relatively mild too, but that’s because they have another impressive defense strategy owners need...
In this complete guide to the possible causes of a crested gecko having trouble climbing, we take a look at all the possibilities, from the benign and temporary, to the problems that need medical treatment.
How do geckos stick to walls?Why is...
Bearded dragon bath time is a key feature of many a beardie’s weekly routine.
But do bearded dragons need baths?
Do owners do more harm than good, by bathing a reptile that originates from arid areas?
Here are the facts behind the how, what, why, and when of bearded dragon bath times.
Why...
Can you own lemurs as pets? Do they settle in nicely, or is it not as simple as it seems. Are exotic pets ever a good idea?
These thought-provoking questions aren’t easily answered: the laws that govern exotic animal ownership vary from state to state.
On top of that, the question...
The White’s tree frog might just be the most underrated pet in existence. Which sounds like hype, but hear me out. I have three White’s tree frogs and despite being almost identical, I can tell them apart.
I have full blown arachnophobia, and I have had it as long as I remember. It is therefore a constant source of amusement to my family that I adore tarantulas and obsess over learning about them in the same way I do with mammals and...
I have kept isopods as pets for a couple of years now. And it started accidentally, when I bought a bunch to populate my bioactive reptile tanks as cleaning custodians! I quickly realised how unique and entertaining they were. So much so that I...
My bearded dragon, Jelly, is around a year old. She's a large, confident dragon and doesn't find the occasional dip in the water too stressful. But not all beardies are the biggest fans of bathtime.
You may need to adapt your...
The best poison dart frog pet is the Dendrobates tinctorius Matecho. My bright yellow and black frogs are confident, very active and enthusiastically try to climb onto my hands or jump into my lap whenever I open their bioactive tank.
The Madagascar Giant Day Geckos, or Phelsuma Grandis, are colorful, shy and super fast. They live high up in the trees, and so do best in crowded naturally planted enclosures. You can feed them entirely on a shop bought rehydrated diet, but they benefit...
