The Leviathan Hatchery

03/08/2025

Red footed tortoises are always very interactive and curious. Definitely one of my favorite species to work with. Here we have Ruby and Scarlet. As always, Ruby loves to get in my personal space 🥰.
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02/28/2025

Beaded lizards are spending a lot of time together, hoping for potentially some eggs from them this year (fingers crossed)

02/25/2025

The tegus are starting to wake up this year from brumation . Beetlejuice is enjoying this lovely bed we obviously left out for them

01/31/2025

This is a big deal for anyone with "exotic" pets in Virginia. Please help take action against this getting passed.

Sample letter and more details at https://usark.org/25va/.

Senate Bill 1125 (SB1125) in Virginia would ban breeding “wildlife” unless permitted by the VA Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Testimony by the bill sponsor, Senator Boysko, is very alarming, and the legislative intent is very different from the bill’s actual language. Boysko stated that her intent with the bill was to stop certain breeding of exotic (non-native and non-domesticated) animals.

While the bill states that this only pertains to “wildlife,” which under state definition means only Virginia native species found in the wild, the sponsor’s stated intent and fact that this went through the Companion Animal Subcommittee raise serious concerns of overreach. With an 8-5-1 vote in the Senate Committee, it is clear that Senators who are taking a hard look at the bill understand that it is flawed.

With the harsh overreach occurring in Virginia regarding animals, the best action is to stop this bill. Even the bill sponsor and her “expert” could not answer questions from other Senators, leaving a vague understanding of the bill before the Senate. Virginia animal owners should let their opposition be known; otherwise, this bill could open the door to the end of breeding parrots, tortoises, geckos, and all other non-domesticated animals. If DWR does not issue a permit, then you cannot breed. Any hybridization/crossing would also be illegal.

Sample letter and more details at https://usark.org/25va/.

01/20/2025

This is a food coma if I ever saw one.
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12/16/2024

These cute lizards are Mexican beaded lizards, a cousin to Gila Monsters. They are one of the few venomous lizard species in the world. Despite having dangerous venom they are known for their docile nature. This is Yennefer, right now her and her other two companions are in Brumation (similar to hibernation where reptiles will slow down for the winter to conserve energy). We are looking forward to seeing them out more soon once they wake up.
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11/23/2024

Hellboy, our handsome Cherryhead red footed tortoise loves strawberries.
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11/17/2024

Got some tortoise eggs from our red footed tortoise Scarlet, cross our fingers these eggs will be good- they sure look good.

10/29/2024

It's been a while since we have made a post so I decided to show off how fantastic Raphael's colors are showing up.

09/18/2024

Spiders are magnificent creatures that deserve our love and respect.

09/13/2024

09/07/2024

These three white throat babies were born July 25 2024 from our Hera and Zeus. They are established, sweet and love their Dubia roaches.

08/03/2024

This is Salazar, our male false water cobra, who fathered our one clutch this year.
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08/03/2024

This is Medusa- I am not going to harass too much while she is shedding (isn't she still stunning though?). I will be posting more pics when she is done shedding. Bonus pic of her after she laid her eggs
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08/02/2024

Believe it or not there are only two Timor monitors in this picture. The longer you look the more confusing this picture is 😳
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08/02/2024

This is Reaper, our lavender false water cobra male and father to our latest clutch of FWC babies
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07/31/2024

Who doesn't love a cute little baby ackie monitor?