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Finding Pet Tarantulas for Sale from the Brachypelma Genus
Tarantulas sometimes get a bad reputation due to their use in films as horror icons. Brachypelma smithi in particular is very often portrayed as a deadly, man-eating creature, even though this species is quite the opposite. They are one of the best pet tarantulas you could start off with as their temperament and care requirements [ ]
Benefits Of Boa Constrictors As Pets
If you’re hesitant about owning a big snake, these five benefits of boa constrictors as pets just might change your tune. Few snakes are as iconic and widely recognizable as the boa constrictor. Extremely popular among herpetological enthusiasts, boa constrictors are a common fixture in the reptile collections of experienced snake owners. But a boa [ ]
Best Pet Snake Breeds for Beginners to Own
Looking for the best pet snake breeds for beginners? If so, you’re in the right place. There are thousands of snake species out there, and hundreds that are commonly sold as pets. To ensure that your first snake-owning experience is a good one, you can’t just choose a snake based on how cool it looks. [ ]
Did you know there are many different sand boa morphs?
You may know a lot about reptiles but did you know there are many different sand boa morphs? Sand boa morphs include pattern mutations like striped and paradox. They also include color mutations like albino, axanthic and snow. Albinos are orange and white while axanthics are black and white. Because snows are a combination of [ ]
Can I put my milk snake with my common corn snake?
If you’ve ever wondered “Can I put my milk snake with my common corn snake?” the general consensus is a resounding “no”. Experts unanimously advise against putting multiple snakes in the same enclosure. The one exception is when breeding snakes, but even that needs to be done with close monitoring and extreme caution. It doesn’t [ ]
What is a ball python morph?
A ball python morph is a color or pattern variation (sometimes both) caused by a genetic mutation that induces a deviation from the standard wild-type ball python appearance. Unlike other snakes whose appearance varies based on their subspecies or breed, ball python morphs have no recognized subspecies. Instead, ball python morphs are created by combining [ ]
Keeping Bearded Dragons As Pets
Bearded dragons, also known as beardies, are types of lizards that are native to Australia. They come in different colors, but are mostly a light tan or brown color. They have a thick and long tail plus a beard-like spiky collar on their neck. When it comes to keeping bearded dragons as pets, they require [ ]
What are some types of Colubrid snakes?
If you are interested in pet snakes, it might be a good idea to find out more about some of the different types of Colubrid snakes available. One of the largest of the snake families, Colubrid snakes are characterized by the absence of hind limbs. Most of these snakes have a reduced left lung as [ ]
Banana Balls, Candy Balls and the Rainbow Ball Python Morph
In the last few years there has been an intense explosion on the ball python scene of some brightly colored animals that includes the banana or coral glow, the toffee or candy and the mind blowing rainbow ball python. They all have different beginnings but what they seem to have in common is an ability [ ]
The Coolest Ball Python Morph Snakes For Sale
When looking for snakes for sale, you have to figure out what sort of snake you’d like to have as a pet. The great thing about buying snakes for sale online is that you have more choices than you would at a traditional pet store or pet expo. If you’re looking for an exotic snake [ ]
What’s A Better Reptile Pet, Red Tegu Or Black And White Tegu?
The search for a perfect reptile pet is always on a new owners mind but the question surrounding pet lizards is what s a better pet, red tegu or black and white tegu? To properly answer this question we need to first look at the tegu as a pet lizard with its many positives and then [ ]
Differences Between Ball Pythons And Boas
If you’re considering a snake as your next pet, you’re most likely trying to decide between ball pythons and boas. As two of the more popular snakes for pets, new owners have a hard time figuring out which of the reptiles they should purchase. Snakes are highly desired pets, which is why either one of [ ]