Exotic Pets

The winter months are some of the driest months of the year. Not only are the natural humidity levels typically down during these months, but heating systems further deplete the…

We get a lot of questions about rattlesnakes. Indeed, they are some of the most fascinating species in the snake world. One of the most common questions is: How dangerous…

We try to provide interesting facts about a wide variety of snakes and lizards on this website. That’s because they are all interesting in their own ways. Today, I would…

Yes, guinea pigs can eat coriander (cilantro). This fragrant herb is safe to feed and can be a tasty addition to their fresh food portion. The leaves and stems are…

Reader question: “I was wondering if it’s okay to keep my pet corn snake in a regular glass fish tank. It’s a rectangular fish aquarium, if that makes a difference.…

Have you ever watched your cat stalk a toy mouse across the living room floor and thought, “Wow, that looks like something I’d see on a nature documentary”? That’s because…

In the meticulous world of marine reef keeping, few creatures evoke a more visceral reaction than the bristle worm (Polychaeta). Usually discovered during a late-night flashlight raid on the tank, these segmented,…

Took my male (Mt. Etna) Western hermann's out for a walk in the grass to get a couple pictures. He has a perfect arrow head shaped spot on the last…

  If you are paying attention to your bird’s diet (and I know you are because you are reading this) you know that proper diet is crucial to a parrot’s…

We had friends over for coffee this morning and he told me this was poison ivy. I honestly don't know. I am not allergic to it or most other plants…