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Product Reviews
Product Review: ARS Hybrid Rack
When I decided to take my hobby to the next level, I had a decision to make. My collection was growing and I was starting to produce animals, which also means holdbacks. Both of...
Snakes
Nothern Pine Snakes – The Supreme Serpent
Every so often I ask myself; If I could only keep one species of snake, what would it be? At this juncture my mind goes through a mental serpentine rolodex of sorts stopping at...
Morelia Spotlight
Morelia Spotlight: The “Tiger” Carpet Python
The “Tiger” morph of the Coastal Carpet Python (Morelia spilota mcdowelli) was established in California by Neville James back in the late 90’s from animals he acquired from Richard Quick in Alaska. This morph...
Lizards
Varannosaurus Rex: Building Trust with Monitors
I’ve always been a sucker for a big lizard. Like many reptile people from the 80s and 90s, my love of keeping started with a pair of green iguanas back in 1994. I originally...
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Andy Rea of ARea Reptiles
HM: You’re one of many in the hobby that has a very diverse collection. Do you find it hard to focus on one project in particular or do you focus on different species each...
Herping
Field Herping & Collection Ethics
Finding animals in the wild is always an amazing thing. Especially if the person witnessing comes from a more urban environment. Be it bird watching, scuba diving, or herping, we as animal lovers aspire...
Chelonians
Getting Into American Turtles
When I was a little kid I wasn’t exactly thrilled by turtles. Every time a friend showed me their pet Chelonian it was either a Slider or a Map, swimming round in a little...
Amphibians
How To Build a Rainforest: Vivaria Plants 101
Whether you’re interested in creating your own planted paradise, or you’re on the hunt for new and exciting, exotic flora for your fauna; This carefully selected list will guide you in the right direction!...
