While most people shy away from critters, millipede enthusiasts can’t have enough of the Flameleg Millipede, so-named because of the fiery colors of their legs.... Read More...
Asian Palm Civet Basics
The Asian palm civet, also known as the “musang” or “alamid,” is a solitary animal which prefers to be alone instead of living near oth... Read More...
A Brief Overview
It was once known as the Iguana iguana iguana. Now, it’s officially the iguana iguana. Confused yet?Yes, it’s an iguana. Technically, it’s a l... Read More...
The Mexican Pink Tarantula—also known as the Mexican Pink Beauty—is one of the rarest Brachypelmas and one of the 9 endangered species of tarantulas in Mexico. ... Read More...
Phyllium ericoriai
Is it a leaf or an insect? You could say it’s both, as it’s a leaf insect! With the perfect camouflage for its native environmen... Read More...
The Haplopelma lividum or Cobalt Blue Tarantula
In the invertebrate pet trade, the cobalt blue tarantula—which takes its name from the bright blue... Read More...
What you should know about the Lasiodora parahybana or salmon pink bird eater
Often seen at exotic shows with many people gathered around its enclo... Read More...
(Meriones Unguiculatus)
It’s not as familiar locally as, say, the Syrian hamster or other small creatures people think of as “cute” pets offered as alt... Read More...
The Vinegaroon Whip Scorpion (Mastigoproctus Giganteus)
To non-fanciers, it may look like something that crawled out of Dungeons and Dragons. (Or possi... Read More...
The Oriental Fire-Bellied Toad (Bombina orientalis)
Looking for an amphibian pet and already have the basics of their care? Want something easy to care for and ... Read More...
Nyza is a biologist-turned-freelance writer. She lives in a house full of pets, because interacting with them is a part of her daily life. If she's not writing, she spends her time attending pet events as the proprietress of Digipets Animal Shop.
