Emeth Zoo

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.

08/15/2026

We are really loving our giant stag beetle —and he is loving exploring his new enclosure!

It’s hard to believe that the adult life of a giant stag beetle is measured in months, not years. So we’re making the most of every moment we get to watch this incredible creature.

08/13/2026

A close-up look at one of our Diapheromera femorata carefully working its way through a raspberry leaf. Every bite is slow, deliberate, and perfectly suited to a creature built to disappear among the branches.

Sometimes the smallest moments reveal the most fascinating behaviours.

08/10/2026

Love is in the air…

A little behind-the-scenes look at Diapheromera femorata — the northern walkingstick. In this reel, two different pairs are showing off a fascinating part of their mating behaviour, with the males using their tail hook to hold onto the females.

Nature has some pretty creative ways of bringing two insects together. 😄

08/09/2026

Poe’s tortoise table got a fresh makeover today—new soil, a bioactive refresh, and some new plants carefully chosen just for him.

For now… everything is perfect.

But we all know Poe.

The grazing. The bulldozing. The “landscaping.”

The countdown has begun.

08/08/2026

The giant has arrived.

Meet Lucanus elaphus — the giant stag beetle. One of the largest stag beetles of North America.

Those incredible mandibles aren’t just for show; males use them to compete with rivals and display their strength.

A prehistoric-looking masterpiece from the world of beetles.

08/02/2026

Our male Northern blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia) knows exactly what he likes! Watch him carefully investigate his meal, patiently rooting through everything… just to find his favourite part first — the snails

Nothing quite like watching that big blue tongue and those curious little behaviours that make these skinks such incredible reptiles. Reese definitely has his breakfast routine figured out!

“Don’t worry. I’ll wait…” Spike has mastered the art of looking like he’s been standing at the customer service desk for...
07/29/2026

“Don’t worry. I’ll wait…”

Spike has mastered the art of looking like he’s been standing at the customer service desk for 20 minutes, patiently waiting to speak to a manager.

Our male Geyr’s spiny-tailed lizard (Uromastyx geyri) spends just as much time observing (and maybe judging?) us as we spend watching him.

Uromastyx geyri — professional sunbather, occasional food critic, full-time supervisor.

07/28/2026

Breakfast? Nah… I’d rather come say hi!

Blue had one job this morning: eat breakfast.

Instead, our Northern blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia) decided that greeting the humans was far more important than the food waiting for her.

One of my favourite things about blue tongues is how curious and personable they can be. Sometimes they seem more interested in what’s going on outside their enclosure than what’s in their food dish!

Does anyone else’s reptile completely ignore food when there’s a chance to investigate what you’re doing?

07/28/2026

A front-row seat to one of nature’s most efficient predators.

This Chinese mantis (Tenodera sinensis) had already caught a white cabbage butterfly (Pieris rapae) before I managed to hit record, so this video captures the meal rather than the hunt.

While this feeding took place in captivity, it’s a fascinating look at the powerful jaws, spined raptorial forelegs, and patient hunting strategy that make mantids such remarkable predators.

Predator: Tenodera sinensis (Chinese mantis)
Prey: Pieris rapae (white cabbage butterfly)

Nature isn’t always gentle—but it’s always fascinating.

07/23/2026

Garden fresh for Poe!

Our Hermann’s tortoise, Poe (Testudo hermanni), enjoying a meal straight from the garden — fresh greens and flowers that make a perfect tortoise treat.

Watching Poe slowly explore, graze, and enjoy natural foods is a great reminder of how connected these amazing reptiles are to the world around them. A little sunshine, a full belly, and a garden full of flavours… it doesn’t get much better than that!

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