Crested gecko tail rot is an alarming condition that all crested gecko owners need to be aware of. This serious infection can lead to tail loss and even death if left untreated. By learning the causes symptoms, and treatment options for tail rot you can protect your crested gecko’s health. What is Crested Gecko Tail … Read more
Caring for pet snakes is challenging. They have very specific husbandry needs and require careful attention to detail to keep them in tip-top condition. They are also susceptible to a number of medical conditions. One particularly common condition you may have heard of is mouth rot. Ball python mouth rot, also known as stomatitis, is … Read more
There are eight different species of lizards that can be found in Tennessee, with the most common being the Common Five-Lined Skink. These shiny lizards have highly variable color patterns. The adult males are a brown or olive color with the head turning to a reddish or orange color during breeding season. The adult females … Read more
Our single color wildflower mixes are the perfect way to express your creativity. Make a colorful statement in your meadow by mixing and matching your favorite colors, or plant them all to show off the colors of the rainbow. Annuals have a one-year lifecycle and bloom in the first season. Perennials return year after year, … Read more
Specimens primarily from, or deposited into, either the TAMUIC or the UTIC collection. Weevils are a ubiquitous type of beetle belonging to the superfamily Curculionoidea With over 60,000 species, weevils can be found all over the world and in a diverse range of habitats While the various types of weevils may appear similar on the … Read more
The Pacman frog, or South American Horned frog, is a charming amphibian. They are popular pets due to their unique appearance and engaging behavior, but many people wonder whether they should purchase a male or female. While both have many similarities, there are a few notable differences, so keep reading as we discuss size, vocalizations, … Read more
Animals try to exaggerate their body size in a variety of ways to dissuade predators; the simple body shape of snakes limits the ways in which they can do this. One of the most common solutions — seen in hundreds of species — is to flatten their bodies to appear larger than they are. In … Read more
We all know that chameleons can take on a wide array of hues and patterns, but have you ever noticed white spots on your chameleon that didn’t use to be there? White spots on a chameleon can mean many things. Maybe it’s part of its natural color pattern. It could be from shedding, an injury, … Read more
#Why Do Bearded Dragons Bulge Their Eyes? An Explanation of This Quirky Behavior Bearded dragons are full of personality and interesting behaviors that often catch their owners off guard. One of the strangest things beardies do is bulge their eyes. This phenomenon is alarming at first glance but perfectly normal for the species. Eye bulging … Read more
Over the past several years, the invasive brown marmorated stink bug has found hospitable conditions in our houses, which are appealingly warm during Western Washington’s cold, wet winters. They’re a real nuisance, not only to certain crops, but also to humans. It’s easy to feel as though you’re seeing stink bugs everywhere — clumped together … Read more