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Care sheetsTokay Gecko (Gekko gecko)

Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) Complete Care Guide

Learn how to create the perfect environment for your Tokay Gecko, from ideal humidity levels and diet to proper handling for a stress-free pet!

Care sheetsRainbow Whiptail Lizard (Cnemidophorus lemniscatus)

Rainbow Whiptail Lizard (Cnemidophorus lemniscatus) Complete Care Guide

Discover expert tips on caring for Rainbow Whiptails, from creating the perfect habitat and diet plan to handling techniques for a healthy, active lizard!

Care sheetsHispaniolan Curly Tail Lizard (Leiocephalus schreibersii)

Hispaniolan Curly Tail Lizard (Leiocephalus schreibersii) Complete Care Guide

Unlock the secrets to caring for your Hispaniolan Curly Tail Lizard (Leiocephalus schreibersii), including ideal habitat setup, diet tips, and handling advice for a thriving pet.

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How Jumping Spiders Communicate with Humans: Understanding Their Captivating Behavior

Jumping spiders communicate with humans through various behaviors. They use eye contact to assess their surroundings and respond to movements, often studying their owners. Their body language, such...

Care sheetsCentruroides guanensis (arboreal species) Under a Blacklight

Centruroides Guanensis Care and Information Sheet (Arboreal Species)

Centruroides guanensis, the arboreal species specifically, is native to Central America. It thrives in warm, humid environments and requires a vertical enclosure with climbing structures. Maintain ...

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Endangered Reptiles in Florida: Protecting the Sunshine State’s Unique Reptilian Wildlife

Florida’s endangered reptiles, like the Kemp Ridley Sea Turtle and American Crocodile, face threats from habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. Learn more about how conservation efforts ...

Care sheetsVeiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) Care Sheet

Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) Care Sheet

A comprehensive care guide for veiled chameleons covering enclosure setup, diet, hydration, shedding, and female-specific care, including lay bin requirements.

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Florida Mantidae Diversity: A Survey of Praying Mantises in Florida

Family Mantoididae Mantoida maya (Little Yucatan mantid): Native species known for its diminutive size. Family Mantidae Brunneria borealis (Brunner’s mantid): A native mantid identified by Scu...

BlogJumping Spiders of Florida: A Comprehensive Taxonomic List

Jumping Spiders of Florida: A Comprehensive Taxonomic List

Jumping Spiders of Florida: A Comprehensive Taxonomic List Family Salticidae Genus Admenstina  Admestina archboldi Admestina tibialis Genus Anasaitis Anasaitis canosa Genus Attidops Attidops c...