Also known as the Mission golden-eyed tree frog and the panda bear tree frog due to its contrasting, black and white coloration as juveniles, Amazon milk frogs (Trachycephalus resinifictrix) are an enjoyable and easy frog to keep as a pet. While not as common as the more familiar White’s tree frog, caring for this species […]
For pet owners who are more drawn toward tamed and mild, the Jackson’s Chameleon, aka Chamaeleo jacksonii xantholophus is the perfectly docile creature for you. Aside from their demeanor, this reptile is everything but mild. Availability, Size and Lifespan Because these interesting yet beautiful looking creatures are so manageable to take care of, it’s no […]
If you’re reading this, it is very likely that you already own a Betta splendens or simply, a Betta fighting fish at home. If not, pat yourself on the back for researching it before purchasing one. Knowing how to take care of a Betta fish before you buy one is a must but it isn’t […]
Small, feisty, ready to eat and more active than most other tortoise species, the Russian tortoise, or Testudo [Agrionemys] horsfieldii, is one of the most common pet tortoises and are readily available to own for yourself. Their appeal stems from many factors, one being the species’ high tolerance to temperature extremes, especially during the blistering […]
Though known to many as the Mexican Walking Fish, Axolotls or Ambystoma mexicanum are actually not fish at all. While their unique, fish-like features make them understandably mistaken to be as such, they are, in fact, large salamanders. They live their entire lives underwater and never emerge onto land. Though they are most unusual looking, […]
The ball python snake (python regius) is quite clearly the most popular pet snake in the world. Generally a bit shy, they make for ideal pets because they are smaller in size, typically friendly, easy to care for and come in many beautiful colors and patterns, known as “morphs.” Native to central and western Africa, […]
The corn snake or Pantherophis guttatus (Elaphe guttata) is one of the most common yet sought after pet snakes in the United States. Colorful, docile and weary to bite, it is no secret as to why people keep these often gentle creatures as a pet. Alongside their vibrancy and friendly dispositions, they are the perfect […]
