The frilled lizard’s (also known as the frilled dragon) terrifying “frill” — a big, colorful, circular skin membrane that protrudes upward and outward — is a well-known warning show that it employs when it feels threatened. It serves to make … Read More
King of snakes If you’ve lived in California for a while, you’ve probably met a king—a kingsnake! Kingsnakes are one of the most common snakes in the United States. They are ground-dwelling snakes that frequently kill and consume other snakes, … Read More
As long as you commit the time to learn, caring for a Pancake tortoise is a reasonable endeavor. African Pancake Tortoises are among the world’s coolest tortoises for sale! Did you know that Tanzania and Kenya are the natural habitats … Read More
Superworms are larvae of the beetle Zophobas morio, a species of darkling beetle. Known as superworms, these larvae are inexpensive, easy to house, and make a great treat for your pet reptile, amphibian, or bird How to feed your pets … Read More
The study of creatures that are not currently known to exist is known as cryptozoology. The term “cryptid” refers to these types of animals. Some of these monsters, such as the gorilla, gigantic squid, and okapi, have been shown to … Read More
When you hear the word “pet,” what kinds of animals immediately come to mind? It’s possible that thoughts of dogs, cats, parrots, bunnies, or fish crossed your mind first. But were you aware that tortoises may make wonderful companion animals? … Read More
Scorpions are relatively low-maintenance, silent, and clean. When compared to other scorpion species, the most popular pet scorpions aren’t exceptionally deadly. Although some people can experience serious anaphylactic reactions, their stings are comparable to bee stings. Here are eight types … Read More
Caecilians, also known as seh-SILL-yens, are amphibians native to the tropics that have the appearance of big worms or smooth snakes. They are unable to move their arms or legs, and it can be difficult to determine which end is … Read More
Crustacea are a class of arthropods that can be found living in both aquatic and terrestrial environments all over the world. Although the vast majority of these arthropods are found in marine environments, or saltwater, there are some species that … Read More
A salamander is not always the same thing as a newt. Confused? Adult salamanders are members of the scientific order Salamandridae, which refers to the entire group of amphibians that retain their tails into adulthood. This includes amphibians such as … Read More