Pet Nutrition, Reptile, Small Animal & Invertebrate Guides

African Fat-Tailed Gecko

Hemitheconyx caudicinctus

Enclosure: 20-Gallon Long (30x12x12)
Warm Spot: Basking 90°F / Cool 75°F
Humidity: 50-70% (Mist daily)
Lifespan: 15 to 20 years

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Ball Python

Python regius

Illustrated

Enclosure: 40-Gallon Breeder / 36"×18"×18" Terrarium
Warm Spot: 88-92°F
Humidity: 55-65%
Lifespan: 20-30 years

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Bearded Dragon

Pogona vitticeps

Illustrated

Enclosure: 48x24x24 inches
Warm Spot: 100-115°F
Humidity: 30-50%
Lifespan: 10-15 years

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Bioactive Setup

Illustrated

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Blue Tongue Skink

Tiliqua spp.

Enclosure: 4x2x2 PVC or 120-Gallon Terrarium
Warm Spot: Basking 100-105°F / Cool 75-80°F
Humidity: Species dependent (40% to 80%)
Lifespan: 15 to 20 years

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Carpet Python

Morelia spilota (Coastal, Jungle & Irian Jaya)

Illustrated

Enclosure: 40B (Juv) → 4x2x2+
Warm Spot: 88°–92°F
Humidity: 50–65% RH
Lifespan: 15–20+ Years

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Cat Hydration, Wet Food & OTC Urinary Support

Obligate Carnivore Moisture (70–80% Water) • Wet Formats • OTC Urinary Diets vs. Vet Emergencies

Illustrated

Focus: Pâté, Shreds, Minced, Gravy, Broth
Rule: Sold Here for Healthy Cats
Program: EMERGENCY — Call Vet Today!
Pets: Adult Cats, Kittens & Seniors

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Veiled Chameleon

Chamaeleo calyptratus

Enclosure: 24x24x48 inches
Warm Spot: 85-95°F
Humidity: 30-100%
Lifespan: 3-8 years

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Children's Python

Antaresia childreni

Enclosure: 36x18x18 inches
Lifespan: 20-30 years

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Chinchilla

Chinchilla lanigera

Illustrated

Enclosure: 24x24x48 Tall Multi-Level Cage
Warm Spot: 60-70°F (HIGH HEATSTROKE RISK)
Humidity: Low (< 50%)
Lifespan: 15 to 20 years

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Chinese Water Dragon

Physignathus cocincinus

Enclosure: 6x3x6 Custom Enclosure (Adults)
Warm Spot: Basking 95°F / Cool 80°F
Humidity: 80%+ (Requires large water feature)
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

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Colombian Rainbow Boa

Epicrates cenchria maurus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 40B / 36×18"+ Tank
Warm Spot: 84°–86°F
Humidity: 70–85% RH
Lifespan: 20–25+ Years

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Corn Snake

Pantherophis guttatus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 40-gallon breeder (36x18x18) - ideally 4x2x2
Warm Spot: 85-90°F
Humidity: 40-60%
Lifespan: 15-25 years

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Crested Gecko

Correlophus ciliatus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 18x18x24 inches (18x18x36 preferred)
Warm Spot: 72-78°F
Humidity: 50-80%
Lifespan: 15-20+ years

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Cuban False Chameleon

Anolis barbatus (syn. Chamaeleolis barbatus)

Illustrated

Enclosure: 18×18×24" to 36×18×24"
Warm Spot: 88°–92°F
Humidity: 65–80% RH
Lifespan: 7–10+ Years

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Russian Dwarf Hamster

Phodopus campbelli / Phodopus sungorus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 40-gallon breeder or 775+ square inches
Lifespan: 1.5 - 2 years

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Dyeing Poison Dart Frog

Dendrobates tinctorius

Illustrated

Enclosure: 18x18x18 inches
Lifespan: 10-15 years

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Emperor Scorpion

Pandinus imperator

Enclosure: 10-gallon tank
Humidity: 70-80% (Tropical)
Lifespan: 6-8 years

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Crickets

Acheta domesticus / Gryllodes sigillatus

Enclosure: Critter Keeper / Plastic Bin
Warm Spot: 75-90°F
Humidity: Low (Keep them dry!)
Lifespan: 8 to 10 weeks

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Dubia Roach

Blaptica dubia

Enclosure: Plastic Bin / Storage Tote
Warm Spot: 80-95°F for breeding
Humidity: 50-60%
Lifespan: 1-2 years

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Superworms

Zophobas morio

Enclosure: Plastic Bin / Kritter Keeper
Warm Spot: 70-80°F (DO NOT REFRIGERATE)
Humidity: Low (Keep bedding dry)
Lifespan: 4 to 6 months (as larvae)

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Waxworms

Galleria mellonella

Enclosure: Plastic deli cup with wood shavings
Warm Spot: 55-60°F (Cool, but not freezing)
Humidity: Low (Keep bedding completely dry)
Lifespan: 2 to 4 weeks (in cool storage)

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Ferret

Mustela putorius furo

Illustrated

Enclosure: 36x24x24 Multi-Level Wire Cage
Warm Spot: 60-75°F (Prone to Heatstroke)
Humidity: Moderate
Lifespan: 5 to 9 years

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Fire-Bellied Toad

Bombina orientalis

Enclosure: 10-20 Gallon (50/50 Water and Land)
Warm Spot: 65-75°F
Humidity: 70-80%
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

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Frog-Eyed Gecko

Teratoscincus scincus

Enclosure: 30x12x12 inches (20-gallon long)
Lifespan: 10-15 years

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Gargoyle Gecko

Rhacodactylus auriculatus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 18x18x24 Front-Opening Terrarium
Warm Spot: Day 72-78°F / Night 68-72°F
Humidity: 60-80% (Mist twice daily)
Lifespan: 15 to 20 years

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Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 20L to 40-Gal
Warm Spot: 88°–90°F
Humidity: 50–70% RH
Lifespan: 10–15+ Years

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Gerbil

Meriones unguiculatus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 40-Gallon Breeder Aquarium
Lifespan: 3 to 4 years

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Grain-Free vs. Wholesome Grains (The DCM Facts)

What the FDA Actually Found • Ancient & Wholesome Grains vs. Grain-Free Carbohydrates

Illustrated

Focus: December 2022
Rule: Oats, Barley, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Program: Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Lentils, Peas
Pets: Dogs & Cats

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Greek Tortoise

Testudo graeca

Illustrated

Enclosure: 4x2x2 Enclosure / Tortoise Table
Warm Spot: Basking 90-95°F / Cool 75-80°F
Humidity: 40-60% (With a humid hide)
Lifespan: 50+ years

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Green And Black Dart Frog

Illustrated

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Guinea Pig

Cavia porcellus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 8 square feet (for two)
Lifespan: 5-8 years

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Hermann's Tortoise

Testudo hermanni

Illustrated

Enclosure: 50-Gallon Low-Boy (48"×24"×10") or 40-Gal Breeder
Lifespan: 50-100 years

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Hermit Crab

Coenobita clypeatus

Enclosure: 20 Gallon (Minimum for a pair)
Warm Spot: 75-85°F
Humidity: 75-85% (CRITICAL)
Lifespan: 20 to 40 years

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Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

Gromphadorhina portentosa

Enclosure: 5-Gallon Tank or Large Critter Keeper
Humidity: 60-80% (Moderate-High)
Lifespan: 2 to 5 years

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Hognose Snake

Illustrated

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Isopods (Roly-Polys / Woodlice)

Various (Porcellio, Armadillidium, Trichorhina)

Illustrated

Enclosure: 6-Quart Plastic Shoebox or Bioactive Terrarium
Humidity: Moisture Gradient (One wet side, one dry side)
Lifespan: Colonies live indefinitely if cared for

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Jumping Spider

Phidippus spp.

Illustrated

Enclosure: Small Vertical Arboreal Enclosure
Warm Spot: 70-80°F
Humidity: 50-70%
Lifespan: 1 to 2 years

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Kenyan Sand Boa

Eryx colubrinus

Enclosure: 30x12x12 inches (Males), 36x18x18 inches (Females)
Lifespan: 15-30 years

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Kingsnake

Lampropeltis spp.

Illustrated

Enclosure: 48x24x24 inches
Warm Spot: 85-90°F
Humidity: 40-60%
Lifespan: 15-20+ years

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Leopard Gecko

Eublepharis macularius

Illustrated

Enclosure: 36x18x18 inches
Warm Spot: 88-92°F
Humidity: 30-40%
Lifespan: 15-20 years

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Limited-Ingredient & Novel-Protein Diets

Single-Source Proteins • Novel Meats • The 12-Week Food Trial & Rotational Feeding

Illustrated

Focus: A Meat Never Eaten Before
Rule: About 12 Weeks (Hill's Guide)
Program: 100% Matching Protein Treats!
Pets: Dogs & Cats (Sensitive Skin/GI)

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Milk Snake

Lampropeltis triangulum (Multiple Subspecies)

Illustrated

Enclosure: 40-Gallon Breeder (36x18x18)
Warm Spot: Basking 85-88°F / Cool 75°F
Humidity: 40-60% (With a humid hide)
Lifespan: 15 to 20 years

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Texas Giant Gold Millipede

Orthoporus ornatus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 10-Gallon Tank
Humidity: 50-70% (Moderate)
Lifespan: 5-10 years

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Domestic Mouse

Mus musculus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 10-20 Gallon Tank or Small Wire Cage
Warm Spot: 65-75°F
Humidity: Moderate
Lifespan: 1.5 to 3 years

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Pacman Frog

Ceratophrys ornata

Enclosure: 10-20 Gallon Terrestrial
Warm Spot: 75-85°F
Humidity: 70-80%
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

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How to Read a Pet Food Label

Guaranteed Analysis • AAFCO Statement • First 5 Ingredients & Dry-Matter Math

Illustrated

Focus: Life Stage (Growth vs. Adult)
Rule: First 5 Ingredients
Program: Buy 10–12 Bags → Next Free!
Pets: Dogs & Cats (All Ages)

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Puppy, Large-Breed Puppy & Kitten Nutrition

AAFCO Growth vs. All Life Stages • The 70 lb Large-Breed Puppy Rule • Adult & Senior Transitions

Illustrated

Focus: 70+ lb Expected Adult Weight
Rule: No Official 'Senior' AAFCO Stage
Program: Follow the Maker's Bag Chart!
Pets: Puppies, Kittens, Adults & Seniors

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Domestic Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 16+ square feet (X-Pen or Free Roam)
Lifespan: 8-12 years

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Domestic Rat

Rattus norvegicus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 24x24x24 Wire Cage (Solid Bottom)
Warm Spot: 65-75°F
Humidity: Moderate
Lifespan: 2 to 3 years

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Raw, Freeze-Dried, Dehydrated & Air-Dried Food

Frozen Raw • Freeze-Dried Raw • Dehydrated & Air-Dried Meals, Toppers & Safe Handling

Illustrated

Focus: Feed Dry or Add Warm Water
Rule: Check AAFCO Statement!
Program: Never Refreeze Thawed Raw
Pets: Dogs & Cats

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Red-Eared Slider

Trachemys scripta elegans

Illustrated

Enclosure: 75 to 100-Gallon Aquarium (Adults)
Warm Spot: Basking 90-95°F / Water 75°F
Humidity: Aquatic
Lifespan: 20 to 30+ years

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Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Agalychnis callidryas

Enclosure: 18x18x24 Front-Opening Terrarium
Warm Spot: Day 75-82°F / Night 68-75°F
Humidity: 70-90% (With good ventilation)
Lifespan: 5 to 8 years

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Red Tail Boa

Boa imperator (BCI) / Boa constrictor (BCC)

Enclosure: 40-Gal Breeder (Juvenile) -> Custom Large Adult Enclosure
Warm Spot: Basking 88-90°F / Cool 80-85°F
Humidity: 50-70%
Lifespan: 20 to 30+ years

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Red-footed Tortoise

Chelonoidis carbonarius

Enclosure: 6x4 feet (Adult)
Lifespan: 50+ years

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Russian Tortoise

Testudo horsfieldii

Illustrated

Enclosure: 4x2x2 Enclosure / Tortoise Table
Warm Spot: Basking 90-95°F / Cool 70-75°F
Humidity: 30-50% (With a humid hide)
Lifespan: 40 to 60+ years

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Safe Chews, Puzzle Toys & Dental Care (VOHC Seal)

Matching Chews by Weight & Style • Digestible No-Hide & Collagen Chews • VOHC Seal & Xylitol Warning

Illustrated

Focus: By Weight + Chew Style
Rule: Always Watch & Take Small Ends
Program: Check Jar for Xylitol (Toxic!)
Pets: Dogs & Cats

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Asian Forest Scorpion

Heterometrus longimanus

Enclosure: 10-Gallon Tank
Humidity: 70-82% (High)
Lifespan: 5-8 years

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Greek Velvet Spider

Eresus walckenaeri

Enclosure: Small Acrylic Enclosure (4x4x6 inches)
Humidity: 30-50% (Bone Dry)
Lifespan: Females 3-5 years / Males ~1 year

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Italian Ladybird Spider

Eresus ruficapillus

Enclosure: Small Acrylic Enclosure (4x4x6)
Humidity: Bone Dry (Do not mist)
Lifespan: Females 3-5 years / Males 1 year

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Springtails

Collembola

Enclosure: Small plastic deli cup or Tupperware
Humidity: 80-100% (Extremely High)
Lifespan: Colonies live indefinitely if cared for

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Sulcata Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata

Enclosure: Indoors (Juvenile): 8x4 feet / Outdoors (Adult): 100+ sq ft
Lifespan: 70-100+ years

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Switching Pet Foods Safely & Sensitive Stomachs

Why Cold-Turkey Switches Upset Tummies • Reading the Bag's Transition Chart • Picky Cat Rules

Illustrated

Focus: Follow the New Bag's Chart!
Rule: Slow the Ramp Down
Program: Never Starve a Cat to Switch!
Pets: Dogs & Cats

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Syrian Hamster

Mesocricetus auratus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 900+ square inches (40-gallon breeder minimum)
Lifespan: 2-3 years

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Tailless Whip Scorpion

Phrynus species (Order Amblypygi)

Illustrated

Enclosure: 12"×12"×18" Tall
Warm Spot: 72°–78°F
Humidity: 70–80% RH
Lifespan: 5–10+ Years

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Arizona Blonde Tarantula

Aphonopelma chalcodes

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5–10 Gal Dry Setup
Warm Spot: 72°–82°F
Humidity: 50–70% RH
Lifespan: F: 20–30y! • M: 7–10y

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Brazilian Red and White Tarantula

Vitalius chromatus (formerly Nhandu chromatus)

Illustrated

Enclosure: 10 to 20-Gallon Tank
Humidity: 65-80% (Moderate-High)
Lifespan: Females 10-15 years / Males 3-4 years

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Brazilian Redhead Tarantula

Bumba horrida

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5 to 10-Gallon Tank
Humidity: 65-75% (Moderate-High)
Lifespan: Females 12-15 years / Males 3-4 years

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Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula

Acanthoscurria geniculata

Illustrated

Enclosure: 20-Gallon Long Tank
Humidity: 65-80% (Moderate-High)
Lifespan: Females 15-20 years / Males 3-4 years

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Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula

Grammostola pulchripes

Illustrated

Enclosure: 10-gallon tank (low height)
Humidity: 60-70% (Medium)
Lifespan: Females 20+ years / Males 4-5 years

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Curly Hair Tarantula

Tliltocatl albopilosus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5-10 Gallon Terrestrial
Warm Spot: 70-80°F
Humidity: 65-70%
Lifespan: Males 3-5 yrs; Females 10-25 yrs

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Mexican Half and Half Tarantula

Psalmopoeus victori

Illustrated

Enclosure: 12x12x18 Arboreal Terrarium
Humidity: 65-80% (Moderate-High)
Lifespan: Females 10-12 years / Males 3-4 years

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Ecuadorian Purple Tarantula

Avicularia purpurea

Illustrated

Enclosure: 12x12x18 Arboreal Terrarium
Humidity: 70-80% (Moderate-High with HIGH ventilation)
Lifespan: Females 10-12 years / Males 2-3 years

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Greenbottle Blue Tarantula

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens

Illustrated

Enclosure: 10-gallon tank
Humidity: 30-50% (Bone Dry)
Lifespan: Females 12-14 years / Males 3-4 years

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Guatemalan Red Rump Tarantula

Tliltocatl sabulosus (formerly Brachypelma sabulosum)

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5 to 10-Gallon Tank
Humidity: 65-75% (Moderate)
Lifespan: Females 20-30 years / Males 5-6 years

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Guatemalan Tiger Rump Tarantula

Davus pentaloris

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5-gallon tank
Humidity: 60-80% (Medium-High)
Lifespan: Females 11+ years / Males 2.5-4 years

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Mexican Painted Tarantula

Brachypelma emilia

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5 to 10-Gallon Tank
Humidity: 60-70% (Low-Moderate)
Lifespan: Females 20-40 years / Males 5-6 years

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Mexican Red Knee Tarantula

Brachypelma hamorii

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5-10 Gallon Terrestrial
Warm Spot: 70-80°F
Humidity: 50-60% (Dry)
Lifespan: Males 3-5 yrs; Females 20-30 yrs

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Mexican Red Rump Tarantula

Tliltocatl vagans (formerly Brachypelma vagans)

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5 to 10-Gallon Tank
Humidity: 50-70% (Moderate)
Lifespan: Females 20+ years / Males 4-5 years

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Pink Toe Tarantula

Avicularia avicularia

Illustrated

Enclosure: 12x12x18 Arboreal Terrarium
Humidity: 65-75% (Moderate)
Lifespan: Females 10-12 years / Males 2-3 years

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Pumpkin Patch Tarantula

Hapalopus formosus

Illustrated

Enclosure: Small/Medium Acrylic Enclosure (2.5 to 5-Gallon)
Humidity: 70-80% (Moderate-High)
Lifespan: Females 8-10 years / Males 2-3 years

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Rose Hair Tarantula

Grammostola rosea

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5 to 10-Gallon Tank
Humidity: 40-60% (Low-Moderate)
Lifespan: Females 20-30+ years / Males 4-5 years

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Costa Rican Stripe-Knee Tarantula

Aphonopelma seemanni

Illustrated

Enclosure: 5–10 Gal Deep Dirt
Warm Spot: 72°–80°F
Humidity: 50–70% RH
Lifespan: F: 15–20y • M: 5–8y

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Trinidad Dwarf Tarantula

Cyriocosmus elegans

Illustrated

Enclosure: Small terrarium (at least 2-3x leg span)
Humidity: 65-80%
Lifespan: Females 5-10+ years; Males 1-3 years

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Texas Giant Gold Millipede

Orthoporus ornatus

Illustrated

Enclosure: 10-Gallon Tank
Humidity: 50-70% (Moderate)
Lifespan: 5-10 years

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Tomato Frog

Dyscophus guineti

Enclosure: 10-gallon
Humidity: 50-80%
Lifespan: 6-8 years

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Uromastyx

Uromastyx spp.

Enclosure: 4x2x2 PVC or 120-Gallon Terrarium
Warm Spot: Basking 115-120°F / Cool 80°F
Humidity: Extremely Low (20-30%)
Lifespan: 15 to 25 years

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Veiled Chameleon

Chamaeleo calyptratus

Enclosure: 24x24x48 inches
Warm Spot: 85-95°F
Humidity: 30-100%
Lifespan: 3-8 years

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White's Tree Frog

Litoria caerulea

Illustrated

Enclosure: 20 Gallon Tall (Arboreal)
Warm Spot: 75-85°F
Humidity: 50-70%
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years

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Yellow Banded Dart Frog

Illustrated

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