Is It Safe to Keep a Komodo Dragon as a Pet? Pros and Cons

Keeping Komodo Dragon as Pet

The Varanus komodoensis, Komodo dragon, or monitor, is the heaviest and largest lizard globally. It belongs to the family Varanidae, i.e., the monitor family, and gets its name from one of its habitats, the Komodo Island. Locals often refer to this lizard as ‘biawak raksasa’ (giant monitor), ‘ora,’ or ‘buaya darat’ (land crocodile). Finally, while … Read more

Mink vs. Ferret – Key Differences and Which Is the Better Pet

Mink Vs. Ferret

Although the Mink and Ferret have a similar appearance, they have numerous fundamental differences. First, it’s important to note that while Ferrets make excellent pets, Minks are too wild to keep in a home and need to be sheltered at a zoo or other particular habitat. Minks and ferrets are both adorable Mustelidae weasels. However, … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About the Trinidad Olive Tarantula

Trinidad Olive Tarantula

The Trinidad olive tarantula, Neoholothele since, is a tarantula species found in Trinidad and Venezuela. This easy-breeder is a popular pet. Cannibalism in the N. since the community is rare except when the tarantulas die of starvation. It is widely assumed that the sting of N. Lincei is mild and equivalent in strength to a … Read more

How to Keep Moths as Pets – A Complete Guide

Keeping Moths as Pets

Moths are a paraphyletic group of insects that includes all members of the order Lepidoptera that are not butterflies, with moths making up the vast majority of the order. There are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of moth, many of which have yet to be described. Most species of moth are nocturnal, but there … Read more

Care and Facts About the Thai Tiger Tarantula

Thai Tiger Tarantula

The Thai tiger tarantula species belongs to the tarantula family (Theraphosidae). The species is found throughout Southeast Asia’s central region as per its common name. The tarantula’s name is based upon the fact that it is virtually entirely black. The carapace appears to be elongated and arched. It shimmers moss green on freshly skinned animals. … Read more

Care Guide for Thailand Black Tarantula – Everything You Need to Know

Thailand Black Tarantula

Scientific Name: Cyriopagopus minax Common names: Thailand Black / Big Black / Thailand Big Black The Thailand Black Tarantula is a burrowing, aggressive old-world tarantula. They prefer a relative humidity of 80% or higher. Their carapaces, abdomens, and legs are all jet black. They can be found in Southeast Asian woodlands. They hunt across woods, but they … Read more

Essential Facts About the Purple Bloom Tarantula

Purple Bloom Tarantula - All Facts

Purple bloom, alternatively referred to as “Pamphobeteus sp. Machala,” is an extremely rare bird spider. It is unusual in terms of size and coloration. These tarantulas are found in South Ecuador. The other name for this tarantula is “Brazilian Pink Bloom.” Machala Pamphobeteus sp. is one of the largest tarantulas. Most hobbyists enjoy purchasing and … Read more