Amphibian

Black frogs and toads are some of the most fascinating amphibians out there. Their dark coloration allows them to camouflage seamlessly into their environments. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most interesting black frog and toad species found across the globe. While green and brown are the most common frog colors, there are … Read more

Five species of frogs and three species of toads are found throughout California’s central coast region. Frogs and toads are amphibians—they live part of their lives in water and part on land. The metamorphosis of a tadpole (with a tail and gills) to an adult (with legs and the ability to breathe air) is one … Read more

Toads are a type of frog that belong to the order Anura and are characterized by their dry, bumpy skin and poison glands behind their eyes. While they may resemble frogs in some ways, toads are uniquely adapted for living more terrestrial lifestyles There are over 500 species of true toads worldwide, with around 20 … Read more

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Salamanders are a fascinating group of amphibians found across the northern hemisphere. With over 700 species salamanders display a huge diversity in their appearance habitat, and lifestyle. In this article, we’ll take a look at the major types of salamanders and what makes each one unique. Cryptobranchoidea – The Giant Salamanders The Cryptobranchoidea are the … Read more

Lizard vs Salamander Key Differences Explained Lizards and salamanders may look similar at first glance, but they are actually quite different creatures. While both are elongate reptiles with four legs, lizards are reptiles and salamanders are amphibians. This key distinction leads to many differences in their biology, behavior, habitat preferences and more. In this article, … Read more

Many of you know me from various reptile expos around the Pittsburgh area where I sell plants and clean up crews to help you get your very own bioactive enclosure up and running for your pets! A bioactive enclosure is one that includes plants, soil, and a clean up crew usually consisting of microfauna such … Read more