Powdered Glass Frog Care
The Powdered Glass Frog is a delicate, nocturnal amphibian native to the humid tropical rainforests of Central and South America, ranging from Honduras through Ecuador. This species is named for its translucent skin, through which internal organs are faintly visible — a fascinating adaptation…
Chinchilla Care
Chinchillas are small, nocturnal rodents native to the cool, rocky slopes of the Andes Mountains in South America. They are known for their incredibly dense fur — the softest of any land mammal — which protects them from cold temperatures and…
African Pygmy Hedgehog Care
The African Pygmy Hedgehog is a small, nocturnal insectivore native to the grassy savannas and edges of central Africa. These compact mammals measure 6–9 inches in length and weigh around 1–2 pounds when fully grown. Known for their charming personalities and gentle nature…
Axolotl Care
Axolotls are fully aquatic salamanders native to high-altitude lakes near Mexico City, such as Lake Xochimilco. Unlike most amphibians, they remain in their aquatic larval form for life (a condition called neoteny), keeping their feathery external gills...
smooth black death feigning beetle Care
Smooth Black Feigning Death Beetles, also known as Blue Death Feigning Beetles (before their waxy coating fades), are hardy desert beetles native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico…
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Care
Madagascar hissing cockroaches are large, wingless roaches native to the island of Madagascar. They are named for the unique hissing sound they produce by forcing air through their spiracles (breathing holes), which they use in communication…
Ankas Dart Frog Care
Epipedobates anthonyi “Ankas” is a small, brightly colored poison dart frog native to the moist forests of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. This morph is admired for its rich red body marked with bold cream-to-gold stripes and an active, bold nature…
Citronella Dart Frog Care
The Citronella Dart Frog is a striking morph of Dendrobates tinctorius, native to the rainforests of Suriname and French Guiana. Known for its vibrant lemon-yellow body with black spotting and deep blue legs, it is one of the most visually stunning…
Parakeet A.k.a. Budgerigar (Budgies) Care
Parakeets, also known as budgerigars or "budgies," are small, active parrots native to the grasslands and open scrub of Australia. These birds are well known for their vocalizations, playful demeanor, and beautiful feather colors ranging from green and yellow to…
Corn Snake Care
Corn snakes are one of the most popular pet snakes due to their manageable size, gentle temperament, and ease of care. Native to the southeastern United States, they inhabit fields, forests, barns, and abandoned buildings where they help control rodent populations. Adults typically reach 3–5 feet in…
Cuban False Chameleon Care
The Cuban False Chameleon is a fascinating species of anole native to Cuba. Unlike typical anoles, these lizards are heavier-bodied, with broad heads and independently moving eyes that give them a “chameleon-like” appearance. Adults typically reach 10–13 inches in length…
Flying Gecko Care
Flying Gecko is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly found in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. This arboreal species is known for its remarkable ability to glide, using its large webbed toes and flattened body to navigate through the canopy…
Emerald Swift Care
Emerald swifts are brilliantly colored lizards native to the forests and mountainous regions of Central America, particularly Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Males display vibrant emerald green and turquoise scales, while females are generally more muted in coloration…
Mountain Horned Lizard Care
Mountain horned lizards are striking arboreal reptiles native to the humid forests of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and surrounding regions. Known for the crown of spines or “horns” on their heads, these lizards spend much of their time perched quietly in trees…
Peter’s Banded Skink Care
Peter’s Banded Skink is a small, striking lizard native to the African continent. It is characterized by a unique pattern of dark bands running across its light-colored body. Typically reaching 5-7 inches…
Mint Terribilis Dart Frog Care
The Mint Terribilis, a stunning mint-green to pale blue morph of the Phyllobates terribilis, is the largest species of dart frog, native to the humid rainforests of Colombia’s Pacific Coast. In the wild, they are among the most toxic animals on Earth—but in…
Green & Bronze Dart Frog Care
The Green & Bronze Auratus is a visually stunning morph of the auratus dart frog, native to the humid lowland rainforests of Central America, particularly Panama and Costa Rica. Adults reach about 1–1.5 inches in length and are known….
Highland Bronze Dart Frog Care
The Highland Bronze Auratus is a striking dart frog variety native to the highland forests of Central America, particularly parts of Panama and Costa Rica. It typically grows to about 1–1.5 inches in length and is known for its beautiful…
Powder Blue Dart Frog Care
The Powder Blue Dart Frog is a striking morph of Dendrobates tinctorius, recognized for its powdery blue limbs, black body with irregular light blue or green spots, and a…
African Sideneck Turtle Care
Sideneck turtles are semi-aquatic freshwater turtles known for their distinctive way of retracting their heads sideways under the shell instead of pulling straight back. African Sidenecks originate from sub-Saharan Africa, while Malaysian Pink-Bellied Sidenecks are native to Papua New Guinea and northern Australia.