I took a bit of time off from posting on this blog, and sadly in that time we lost one of the Wild Hearts - Tito the Mexican redknee tarantula. I got Tito on July 26th, 2018. He was already quite...

I'm sad to report that our beautiful Aurora passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2025. She would have celebrated her 17th hatch day here with us this upcoming September. I noticed this past...

I currently care for 4 axolotls - Bubbles, Locke, Gilly, and Nova! As you can imagine, more axolotls can mean more aquariums and more aquariums means more work - cycling tanks, water changes,...

One of the biggest considerations when taking in a new exotic pet is where he or she is going to live. Providing our pets with proper enclosures can go a long way towards helping to ensure both...

Keeping axolotls can be a complicated beast. Although not fish, keeping them can be quite similar, in many ways, to fishkeeping. It's important to remember, however, that, as amphibians, axolotls...

On September 19th 2024, my oldest pet, Aurora the leopard gecko, celebrated her 16th hatch day! I find it funny that I have a little gecko that is older than a few of my nieces. Every year, on...