If your tarantula has escaped and you’re wondering if it can climb up walls then you’ve come to the right place. The answer to this question is quite simple if we split tarantulas into two distinct groups; the arboreal tarantulas that live in trees, and ground dwelling or burrowing tarantulas. Some arboreal tarantulas are able …
Tarantulas can easily climb glass, which means that a secure-fitting lid is essential when they are kept as pets. They manage this thanks to the microscopic hooks on their “toes”, combined with many fine hairs to be found on their legs. The ease and speed with which a tarantula climbs glass can vary, however. Arboreal …
Musk turtles require very specialist housing if they are to thrive in captivity. The good news is that once your musk turtle tank is setup correctly then caring for musk turtles becomes quite simple. In this guide we’ll therefore take an indepth look at the best musk turtle tanks and how to setup your tank. …
Much has been written in the past about ball python cages, and each keeper will have their own preferences. The intention of this article is to provide a balanced guide to choosing and setting up your ball python cage, in order to keep your pet snake happy and healthy throughout its life. If there’s one …
Praying mantis are still quite an unusual pet, so you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that you local pet store is unlikely to sell specialist praying mantis cages. Instead, the praying mantis keeper must be willing to think creatively, and to reuse other containers to create a suitable cage for their mantids. In this article, …
Corn snakes are one of the most popular pet snakes due to their docile nature, ease of care and low cost of purchase. Like all snakes, however, the key to a long and healthy life for your pet is in the provision of a suitable enclosure. A corn snake enclosure should meet all of the …
Over the years I have tested dozens of different ways to house leaf insects in captivity. Through a process of experimentation I have slowly developed a system which works tremendously well, by separating out the care of hatchlings versus larger specimens. In this article we’ll discuss the best leaf insect cage options, and how to …
Blue tongue skinks are one of the most popular pet lizards currently available, but they do have some quite specific requirements when it comes to housing. In this article we’ll be taking a look at the natural habitat of blue tongues, examining how to replicate this in captivity, and therefore how to select the best …
Tarantula cages have come a long way in recent years. When I first started keeping tarantulas in the 1990’s (how old do I feel now?) we had to try and make do with whatever was at hand. In recent times, however, as interest in the hobby has grown, so too have the number of cages …
Choosing the right crested gecko vivarium is crucial to the health of your pet. Over the years crested geckos have grown massively in popularity, and there are thousands of specimens being kept all around the world. Thanks to the work of dedicated gecko keepers and breeders dozens of different housing options have been trialled. In …
