Emeth Zoo

Emeth Zoo is a small “hobby collector” of a variety of reptiles and invertebrates.

The name comes from the first two letters of Emmy’s name and the last three letters of Seth’s name, and was started as a "game" they played with their toys. Over the years they have hatched caterpillars and watch them turn into butterflies, they have hatched mantis oothecas (egg case) and watched them grow from tiny nymphs into large adult mantis which eventually laid their own ootheca. They have

also enjoyed collecting tadpoles and watching them grow into frogs before releasing them back into the pond we caught them in. In 2016 we purchased our first Crested Geckos, and the summer of 2017 saw our first geckos hatch. A few months later we purchased a pair of Gargoyle Geckos, and have produced some beautiful and healthy baby gargoyles. We have not been breeding reptiles the past few years - but still occasionally have extra invertebrates that are looking for a new home.

12/23/2025

We’ve got some exciting new projects underway this winter at Emeth Zoo! We’re diving deeper into the world of invertebrates and working with a number of species we’ve never cared for before, and the learning has already begun.

Meet the larva of a unicorn rhinoceros beetle—a fascinating stage in an incredible transformation. We can’t wait to watch it pupate and emerge as a full-grown beetle. Stay tuned… the best is yet to come!

12/21/2025

And… success! The molt is complete.

Watching this process is always a little tense—tarantulas are incredibly vulnerable while molting—but it’s just as exciting to see them pull free from their old exoskeleton and begin to harden up in their fresh, jet-black suit.

These two clips show the final moments: one partway through the molt, and the other as she fully separates from her old skin.

Another successful molt for our Brazilian Black Tarantula (Grammostola pulchra)—nature at its finest.

12/20/2025

This sight always makes our hearts skip a beat…

Finding a tarantula lying on its back can look alarming, but don’t worry—everything is just as it should be.

One of our Brazilian Black Tarantulas (Grammostola pulchra) is preparing to molt. Over the next few hours, it will carefully work its way out of its old exoskeleton and emerge renewed—larger, softer, and soon to be a stunning jet-black beauty once again.

Molting is one of the most fascinating (and vulnerable) moments in a tarantula’s life. Nature doing what it does best.

12/19/2025

We’re excited to welcome North American Giant Millipedes to the Emeth Zoo family! We can’t wait to get their new enclosures set up and ready for them to explore.

We’ll be keeping a trio here at Emeth Zoo, and another trio will be heading to a local Saskatoon school—bringing up-close learning and some many-legged wonder to the classroom.

Stay tuned for enclosure updates and fun millipede facts!

Thanks to for getting them to us safely.

11/18/2025

Two of our female tailless whip scorpions (Damon diadema) shed this week. I love the bright emerald green colour they turn right after a fresh molt. In a week or so we will give them a good feeding - and then try pairing them with our male.

10/01/2025

Poe is enjoying some of the last snapdragons of the season. If you watch to the end of the video you get a bit of a glimpse of his indoor enclosure.

09/30/2025

Caught this little guy at the farm this weekend. Saw quite a few garters - this was the smallest. Glad to see their numbers increasing again.

09/27/2025

We spotted mancae (baby isopods) in our zebra colony today! It’s always a joy to see these tiny ones appear and watch the colony continue to grow. Life finds a way—even in the smallest of creatures.

09/10/2025

Exciting news from our insect enclosure!

Our Northern Stick Insects (Diapheromera femorata) have started pairing up. Soon, the females will be laying eggs, which we’ll collect and store in the fridge for their winter diapause. After their “cold nap,” we’ll bring them out in the spring to hatch and begin the next generation!

09/09/2025

When we end up with more squash than our uromastyx can eat before it spoils, we freeze the extras in silicone ice cube trays. While we love serving fresh, this quick trick keeps food from going to waste and makes perfect portion sizes for later.

Do you freeze extra veggies for your reptiles? What’s your go-to method?"

09/04/2025

This colony of Northern Stick Insects is off to a Saskatoon classroom tomorrow. Once at school we will set them up with some nice tall raspberry branches to munch on. We are always excited to help add some nature to local classrooms.

These Diapheromera Femorata are the only species of stick insect native to Canada - which also makes them the only stick insects legal to keep in Canada.

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09/02/2025

From Garden to Tortoise Table!

Poe’s garden is getting a little “haircut” today!

As some of his plants start to look a little straggly, we’re cutting them back and dehydrating them for winter. This way, Poe can enjoy a tasty variety of garden goodness even when fresh options are limited.

Today’s harvest: snapdragons, mallow, clover, and a few plantain varieties—all ready to become crunchy, nutritious treats for our favorite tortoise!

Who else loves turning their garden into a little animal buffet?

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Saskatoon, SK

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