Beginner
Reptiles
Ball Python
Docile, hardy, and a perfect first snake.
Adult size: Up to 5 ftLifespan: 20+ yrs
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Care library
Keep them thriving
A growing, keeper-written reference library. Pick a family, then a species, for the full rundown on habitat, diet, difficulty and handling — handy before or after you bring someone home.
Wide variety
reptiles, birds, inverts & more
Growing library
new guides added often
Practical & honest
habitat, diet & handling
Keeper-written
and always free
Start here
Start with a full guide
Keeper-written, from the people who actually raise these animals. More guides are being written by our keepers — ask us about any species in the meantime.
Beginner
Reptiles
Leopard Gecko
Hardy, handleable, and full of personality.
Adult size: 6–10 inLifespan: 10–20 yrs
Read the guideBeginner
Birds
Cockatiel
Gentle whistlers and a classic starter bird.
Adult size: ~12 inLifespan: 15–20 yrs
Read the guideIntermediate
Aquatic
Axolotl
An aquatic salamander that never grows up.
Adult size: ~10 inLifespan: 10–15 yrs
Read the guideBrowse by family
Pick a group, find your species
Every animal and plant we keep, organized by family. Open one to see the species we stock.
Reptiles
Snakes, geckos, chameleons and skinks.
Ball PythonLeopard GeckoCrested GeckoBearded DragonPanther ChameleonArgentine TeguWhite-Lipped PythonGiant Day Gecko
8 speciesExplore
Birds
Conures, cockatiels and parrots.
CockatielGreen-Cheek ConureSun Conure
3 speciesExplore
Amphibians
Frogs, toads and salamanders.
Pacman FrogDart Frog
2 speciesExplore
Aquatic
Axolotls and aquatic species.
Axolotl
1 speciesExplore
Invertebrates & Insects
Tarantulas, isopods and mantises.
TarantulaIsopods
2 speciesExplore
Small Mammals & Rodents
Ferrets, hedgehogs and friends.
HedgehogFerret
2 speciesExplore
Plants
Vivarium plants and houseplants.
PothosOrchids
2 speciesExplore
What's inside
What every guide covers
Consistent, practical, no fluff — the essentials you actually need to get set up right.
Habitat & setup
Enclosure size, heating, humidity and hides — dialed in before you bring one home.
Diet & feeding
What to feed, how often, and what to never offer.
Difficulty & size
Adult size, lifespan and the experience level to expect.
Handling & care
Temperament, handling tips and the day-to-day routine.
Ask a keeper
Keeping something we haven't covered?
We keep more than we could ever write up, and what we stock changes with the season. Come in or reach out — our keepers will walk you through habitat, diet and setup in person.