Slow as a rabbit: The yellow poso snail
Yellow rabbit, yellow elephant
The Yellow Poso Snail, also known as the Yellow Rabbit Snail, hails from the freshwater lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. These p... Read More...
exotics
Eyes of ruby: The remarkable Orthomeria Pandora
In common with other orthomerias, the coloration of O. pandora is striking. The base color of males of this stick insect species is black with a bright orange ... Read More...
Wild about animals: The exotic, the domesticated, and everything in between
Most people would find creepy crawlies, well, creepy. But
not Manny Salvador. Having been fascinated with invertebrates since he was a
child, the multifaceted ... Read More...
The Philippines’ most common pit viper
The Philippines is home to five known species of pit vipers* distributed rather evenly across the archipelago, particularly in high rainfall areas. Many of the... Read More...
The Striking Hottentotta franzwerneri
Humans have always been fascinated by the creatures they share the world with, and those that are potentially lethal to their existence are no exception. For in... Read More...
Arthropod Ablaze: The Flameleg Millipede
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...
Dr. Nielsen Donato: Exotic Pet Vet
Most animal clinics are full of fluffy dogs and slinky cats, maybe a few birds. But throw in a python, a turtle, and several other exotic pets, and that would b... Read More...
BuleXc: A Club for Exotic Pet Lovers
The recent launch of the BuleXc club, with the full support of exotic animal crusader Jimi Lim and Reptile X, introduced its newly elected officers to its membe... Read More...
The Indian Giant Tiger Centipede
"Beautiful" isn’t a word people associate with invertebrates, let alone centipedes. But the Indian giant tiger centipede or Scolopendra hardwickei is considered... Read More...
Gagambang Barako I: The First Exotics Event in Calabarzon for 2015
While many animal-oriented events are organized in and around Metro Manila, Gagambang Barako I was held in Calabarzon and was a success, showing that there are ... Read More...