Not everything lives in water. This section covers land hermit crabs, land snails, scorpions, and terrestrial crabs. Different rules: humidity, substrate depth, temperature gradients, and escaping (they’re all good at it).
Cepaea nemoralis, also known as the Wood snail or European snail, is a terrestrial snail that is admired for its attractive shell coloration. Moreover, this is one of the few snails that people have intentionally introduced into their gardens. This species is pretty adaptable to
The Banana crab (Terrathelphusa sp.) is one of the rarest semi-terrestrial crab species you can find on the pet trade market. Nonetheless, many hobbyists would like to have it because of its unique yellow appearance. When I first saw this crab, I decided to read up on
Throughout evolution, many species of snails have developed a survival mechanism known as hibernation. Hibernation serves as a widespread adaptation to challenging environmental conditions like cold temperatures, low humidity, or scarce food resources. During this process, they basically seal themselves up in their shells. After
I have selected some of the most commonly asked questions about pet scorpions, covering topics such as their behavior, aggression, diet, molting, limb loss, and more. So, if you are thinking of keeping scorpions as pets, or simply want to learn more about these interesting
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest worldwide in keeping pet scorpions. However, before deciding to care for these animals, handling considerations are crucial. Unlike conventional pets like dogs and cats, exotic animals (such as scorpions) are not for everyone because
If you have decided to keep large African land snails as pets, it’s essential to not only understand their care requirements but their behavior as well, like burrowing into the substrate. If your African land snail has burrowed into the substrate and stays there for
Rhopalurus junceus, commonly known as “Blue Scorpion”, is gaining popularity among exotic pet enthusiasts due to its striking appearance. However, if you are a beginner or unfamiliar with this particular species, I would recommend you be extremely cautious and avoid impulsive buys. Despite the fact