Tuatara

The tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) is one of the oldest surviving reptiles, a nocturnal inhabitant of the rocky coastlines and seabird burrows of New Zealand's offshore islands. It predates the dinosaurs and is the sole surviving member of the order Rhynchocephalia.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026

Fox Snake

The fox snake (Pantherophis vulpinus) is a North American colubrid named for the fox-like musk its glands release when disturbed. A harmless, non-venomous constrictor found near the Great Lakes, it is an uncommon and somewhat specialist pet.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026

Mud Turtle

The Mud Turtle is not a single species but a group of turtles sharing common traits in body structure or distribution, classified under one family. The family Kinosternidae includes the mud turtles and musk turtles.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026

Kinosternon acutum (Tabasco Mud Turtle)

The Tabasco mud turtle (Kinosternon acutum) is a medium-sized mud turtle prized for its vivid head striping, found mainly in the Mexican Caribbean lowlands. It is rarer than the narrow-bridged musk turtle and seldom seen on the market.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026

Central American River Turtle

The Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii) is a large aquatic turtle, scarce in number and protected by local governments. It is a rarely seen aquatic species, the sole surviving member of the family Dermatemydidae, and an ancient reptile now found only in a small part of Mexico.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026

Amazon Mud Turtle

The Amazon Mud Turtle is a relatively scarce species of musk turtle that emits a musky odor when threatened. It reproduces slowly, so its wild population is in decline, and in the wild it feeds on insects, making it largely carnivorous.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026

Mexican Golden Back Tarantula

The Mexican Golden Back Tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) is a venomous desert-dwelling spider that can live up to 29 years. Despite its venom, it has a gentle temperament and is increasingly kept as a pet, earning it the nickname 'golden spider.'

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026

Things to Know Before Sleeping with Your Cat

Sharing the bed with your cat can feel like a privilege, but it comes with a few real downsides — from fur on the sheets to interrupted sleep and parasite risks. Here is what to keep in mind.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021