Davus pentaloris 101: Care, Enclosure, Temperament & More

davus pentaloris

Davus pentaloris, also known as the Guatemalan Tiger Rump tarantula, is a member of the Davus genus in the Theraphosidae family. It is native to the tropical rain forests in Guatemala and Mexico. Their orange fur and tiger-striped pattern give them a distinguished place among the over 800 tarantula species in existence today. Despite being smaller … Read more

Ceratogyrus darlingi 101: Care, Enclosure, Temperament & More

ceratogyrus darlingi

Ceratogyrus darlingi, better known as the Rear-Horned Baboon tarantula, is native to the southern region of Africa. It enjoys a special place among the over 800 species of tarantula with its multi-colored carapace and a visually striking horn putting it high on the list of many tarantula enthusiasts. Ceratogyrus darlingi​​​​ Care Sheet  ​ ​ ​ … Read more

19 Types of Hamsters: Species & Descriptions + Pictures

Types of hamsters

Hamsters are some of the most popular pets today. Their adorable appearance, fun personality, and relative ease of care makes them a great choice for all households and all ages. If you’re looking to bring home a new pet hamster (preferably from a hamster breeder), you may want to know about the different types of … Read more

Caribena versicolor 101: Care, Enclosure, Temperament & More

Caribena versicolor

Caribena versicolor, or the Martinique Pink Toe tarantula – enjoys a stellar reputation due to its exceptional agility and the unique colors on its fuzzy body. It also happens to be the perfect starter tarantula for hobbyists, both beginner and expert. Of the over 800 tarantula species discovered so far, the Martinique Pink Toe tarantula always … Read more

Brachypelma klaasi 101: Care, Enclosure, Temperament & More

brachypelma klaasi

Brachypelma klaasi, popularly known as the Mexican Pink Tarantula, is a rare and exotic species of tarantula. It is native to Mexico and is prized for the bright colors on its carapace and patella. Like other tarantulas belonging to the Brachypelma family, the Mexican Pink tarantulas have a bulky frame, lots of bright colors, and … Read more

Brachypelma auratum 101: Care, Enclosure, Temperament & More

Brachypelma auratum, or the Mexican Flame Knee tarantula, boasts lustrous bright red and orange stripes on its knees. Although there are well over 800 different types of tarantulas, the Mexican Flame Knee enjoys a unique place among exotic pet enthusiasts due to a docile personality, bright appearance, large size, and low maintenance. Brachypelma auratum Care … Read more

123 Spider Names: Famous, Clever, & Hilarious Name Ideas

Harpactira pulchripes

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of owning a pet spider, you’ll know just how interesting and unique each spider is. These creepy crawly creatures tend to have huge personalities for such small creatures — it’s honestly quite impressive. Because these critters are so full of life and are such a joy to own, you’ll … Read more

25 Cute Ferrets You Have to See (With Pictures)

Cute ferrets seems like a redundant phrase, doesn’t it? Whenever you think of ferrets, you think of furry, adorable creatures with extremely long bodies and faces that you immediately fall in love with. Ever since the internet has existed, ferret owners have been sharing their cute ferrets with the rest of the world — which … Read more

Tarantulas as Pets: Pros & Cons + What Should You Know?

Pet tarantula

While tarantulas are certainly some of the most taboo creatures out there with people loving and despising them, they’ve become quite popular pets within the past few years. Despite their reputation, many people have found them to be surprisingly great pets. There are over 800 different types of tarantulas, so there seems to be a … Read more

Ferret Hissing: Why Do Ferrets Hiss? (Is It Bad?)

Ferret hissing

Ferrets are typically very friendly, curious, and overall fun creatures that are typically nothing but bundles of joy. However, sometimes ferrets do things or exhibit behaviors that raise some concerns. There are many different types of ferrets, but all of them are subject to questionable behavior! Something that many ferrets do that owners almost always … Read more

Do Tarantulas Jump? (Why You Need To Watch Out)

Do tarantulas jump

While there are definitely some types of tarantulas that lay around and don’t do much of anything, there are others that are actually quite active! This is especially true when food is involved. Some of the more ravenous tarantulas will dart all around their enclosures to subdue their prey and satisfy their hunger. Can you … Read more