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Our experience and knowledge in reptiles, amphibians, birds, invertebrates, aquatic, and other specialty pets leads to innovative products; guaranteed to help keep your pets happy & healthy! With industry-leading warranties and the best customer service, we make sure it’s not just our products that are easily accessible, but our knowledge and service.
This weekend we were at the Flora Fauna Conference sponsoring the Gold Standard Gecko Club competition! This competition seeks to find the best of the best beautiful and healthy geckos of each morph.
It was an amazing show with some outstanding animals, so if you missed it, mark your calendar for next year!
Opening as a small, family-owned aquarium store in 1973, That Fish Place-That Pet Place has been serving central Pennsylvania aquarium enthusiasts for over 50 years! Branching into more pet categories in the 90s, the present store is an 88,000 square foot experience unlike any other that hosts customers from all over the country! Along with carrying a full line of supplies for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and small animals, the store also boasts an experienced and educated staff to help their customers to create the Ultimate Pet Experience!
As their namesake would imply, they have a massive fish room, with over 35,000 gallons of water and offering over 500 species of marine and freshwater fish and invertebrates. They really are ‘That fish place’! While in the fish room, be sure to check out the custom 20-foot acrylic coral tray! The store also employs a number of marine biologists to answer any questions you may have when contemplating your fish/invert purchases.
Right outside the fish room, you can find Pirate’s Cove! Pirate’s Cove is a 2,000-gallon, saltwater touch tank that gives customers a chance to touch real live stingrays. Come in on the weekend for their feeding shows and QA sessions.
In addition to their impressive fish display, they of course have something for ALL other aspects of pet keeping from their small pet corner, reptile room and aviary to their onsite dog training and adoption center!
The thing that really sets That Fish Place apart from other pet stores are their EVENTS! Most weekends and even some weekdays you can find them hosting a plethora of events to cater to their customer base!
• Pet Shows
• In-Store Demos
• Rescue meet & greets
• Microchip clinics
• Bug Bar for the reptile customer, complete with free samples
• Freshwater Fish Swaps
• Frag Swaps
• Pet Photo Days (Easter, Santa, Halloween, etc.)
• Reptile Invasion
• Kids Week
These are just a few of their MANY events, for a full list check out their website!
On Saturday we had a blast at celebrating TurtleFest: a conservation event for turtles and tortoises!
Thanks to Ty at for hosting such a wonderful event.
Come get your free crested gecko and bearded dragon food samples at the today and tomorrow!
Recap of Repticon Atlanta last weekend! We have several more shows coming up this weekend, so visit zoomed.com/events to stay up to date!
Highlights from NARBC: North American Reptile Breeders Conference Dallas over the weekend! If you missed it, make sure to check out zoomed.com/events to see all the shows we plan to attend this year.
Recap of our experience during the eclipse yesterday!
Our store of the month for April is New England H**petoculture! Husband and wife duo Mike and Jessica run the business together and focus on being a bioactive specialty shop. They originally launched this unusual business model as “online only” back in 2012, but launched their in person store in 2022.
“Our goal with our new Plainville (CT) showroom was to help people with an active curiosity about animals & bioactive environments learn about professional grade husbandry, vivarium design, and plant care. Sharing the creative process with our customers 1-on-1 has been a great experience. The environments that we help folks create are more enriching for animals, and have the capability to be sustainable and self-cleaning in the long term. It's a wonderful feeling to have a positive impact on the local enthusiast community and their animals.
The store has also allowed newer customers that are just starting out to ask questions and learn from our experienced members of staff. When folks leave the shop feeling confident about a terrarium project, we feel like we've done our job. We try to make the whole process as fun & enjoyable as possible.”
There are a few species bred in-house at New England H**p, and these are mostly passion projects for Mike:
“I'm a huge fan of New Caledonian Geckos. Gargoyles, Cresteds, Leachies, and Eurydactylodes are some of my all-time favorites due to their ease of care, personalities, and propensity to thrive in living terrarium environments. As far as difficult projects go, our Mantella, Glass Frogs, and Vietnamese Mossy Frogs have been ‘about ready to produce offspring’ for about a year now. We'll have some eggs one of these days!
We work with these animals because we genuinely love doing so, but I should mention that we aren't really a pet shop. We don't buy & resell animals, and even the sales of creatures born in-house aren't a significant part of our business model. We carry a ton of h**p supplies and feeders, but our primary specialties are bioactive terrarium supplies & live plants.”
At home Jessica and Mike also keep mourning geckos, gargoyle geckos, leachies, several types of amphibians, and a ball python.
Mike originally got into reptiles as a child, when he would catch frogs, snakes, salamanders, and toads during walks around his grandmother’s pond.
“Those are some of my happiest childhood memories, and are the experiences led me to become an amateur h**petoculturalist throughout high school. I didn't attend my first h**p industry expo until I was in college. The internet was in its infancy back then, so quality husbandry and care information was much tougher to find. Having the opportunity to learn from real experts at the expo absolutely changed my life. Once I knew we could do better for these creatures, I really wanted to make a difference.
Shortly after that, I started reading about more advanced Dart Frog husbandry, which led me to understand the basics of live vivarium design. (Now called "bioactive terrariums") Back then, dart froggers were the only ones who had mastered the art of live vivaria, and I absolutely fell in love with that hobby. Once I realized I could combine my interests of horticulture & h**petoculture, vivariums became a lifelong passion for me.”
Mike hopes to develop the store by adding a classroom and starting educational programs, while also increasing plant and product options. Already the store works with a local VOAG (vocational agriculture) program, and has lots of custom equipment like CNC machining, 3D printing, glass cutting, welding, woodworking, etc. to create terrariums for offices, zoos, museums, universities, and the general public.
Make sure to show this store some love this month by visiting them in person, or checking out their website: https://www.neh**petoculture.com/
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Cool setup by H**pTime in our Naturalistic Terrarium for Cuban cliff anoles (Anolis bartschi)!
We had a blast at Repticon Raleigh over the weekend!
If you missed it, make sure to visit zoomed.com/events to see all the shows we're attending this year!
Day 1 of Tinley Park is almost over! Come by tomorrow 10-4 to catch this amazing show.
Our store of the month for March is DFW Reptarium in Plano, TX! Store owner David Spicer has had a lifelong passion for animals, and paired with his background in construction, he’s been able to create some stunning store displays.
In those displays are their myriad of store pets, including Banana the sunglow boa, Professor Plum the Guyana red tail boa, Biggie Cheese the trans pecos rat snake, Gus the sailfin dragon, Tinky Winky the Monkey Tailed Skink, Potato the blue tongue skink, Teri the crocodile monitor, Aries the Chinese water dragon, Sally the African grey parrot, Mango the blue and gold macaw, and many more. Of these pets, David says the crocodile monitor and the birds tend to be more challenging than the others to work with because they have moody days and it’s important to be able to read their body language.
They breed several animals in-house, including leachies, green basilisks, Chinese water dragons, chahoua geckos, ball pythons, and various colubrids. They also offer custom builds, maintenance, and boarding to their customers, as well as school tours, birthday parties, and offsite events.
In his free time, David saturates his life with more animals, and has several dogs, cats, inverts, and pet rats at home. He also has a passion for cars, and all his employees enjoy the outdoors. As a kid David would spend his days outside flipping rocks to see what reptiles he could find, and the love has never faded.
This April will mark 10 years in business for DFW Reptarium, and they hope to continue expanding their store throughout Texas. This has been a lifelong dream finally come true for David, and it’s an impressive feat. If you’re ever in Plano, it’s plain to see this is an outstanding store that deserves a pitstop!
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"I have now tried a lot with the garter snakes in order to be able to offer them the best conditions. The bioactive terrariums were beautiful, but sometimes too humid, so the snakes became sick. If the ground was drier, then unfortunately it was too dusty, which wasn't good either.Since these snakes dig a lot, these problems are much more serious than, for example, with my corn snakes, which are almost never on the ground.
Now I have decided to use aspen snake bedding from as a substrate. And what can I say... the snakes love it. They really dig tunnels that don't collapse again, but remain intact. And it isn't dusty!"
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Day 2 of happening from 10-4 today! Come to the Florida State Fairgrounds and get some free samples from our booth and see some amazing animals.
Look who stopped by our office! Dr. Mader recently visited to see our headquarters and present about his new book: The Vet at Noah's Ark.
This book talks about 's adventures as a vet in Long Beach, CA during the 90s and the ups and downs of exotic pet medicine. It is available on Amazon.
Thank you Dr. Mader for a lovely time and sharing your wisdom with us!
Happy Valentine's Day from these reptiles and their love bugs!
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The two most important considerations for are the distance the UVB penetrates into the habitat and the width the UVB covers. Pets need to be able to expose their whole bodies to UVB while basking, and they need the appropriate strength of UVB.
Our T5 bulbs come in a 5.0 and 10.0 strength and vary in length from 12 inches (30 cm) to 46 inches (116 cm) for pets big and small.
Our website has a Lighting and UVB education guide that can help you find the right UVB bulb for your habitat and species. Visit zoomed.com/lighting-uvb-education/
Have you seen our new smaller size?
It's only 28 gallons, versus the 50 gallon original size! Here it is set up beautifully at The Chlorophyll Corner for a juvenile
ATTENTION PET STORES!
Did you know we offer free education for your employees about reptile lighting? We cover why reptiles need UVB, how it works physiologically, and how customers can provide it appropriately.
If you own an independent pet shop, email [email protected] with the name and location of your store and we'll set you up with a free seminar!
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What is the @florafaunaconference ? What makes Crested Geckos so awesome? Gabby Bratcher of @morphmenagerie has got you covered! #reptile #reptiles #reptilelove #reptilelover #reptilekeeper #reptilefanatics #reptilesofinstagram #gecko #geckos #geckolife #geckogram #geckolove #geckosofig #geckosofinstagram #florafauna #florafaunaconference #florafaunaconference2024
Today we're setting up an Iguanarium® for a young male Banana Iguana! These guys love to climb so we're going to fill his enclosure with tons of robust cork branches and hollows. Banana Iguanas will spend a large portion of their day sitting under intense sunlight so to provide the proper basking area we're using a double dome fixture with our 150 watt ReptiCare® Infrared Heat Projector and our 90 Watt Repti Tuff™ Halogen to shoot for a basking temperature over 100 degrees. Make sure to check out part 1 to learn why we decided to move this guy to the greenhouse! #reptile #reptiles #reptilelove #reptilelover #reptilekeeper #reptilefanatics #reptilesofinstagram #lizard #lizardsofinstagram #lizard #lizards #lizardlife #lizardlove #lizardlover #lizardofinstagram #lizardsofinstagram #iguana #iguanalife #iguanalove #iguanalovers #iguanaiguana #reptileenclosure #greenhouse
April Hatchling Roundup! It's hard to choose a favorite when theyre all so darn cute, but let us know which is yours! #reptile #reptiles #reptilelove #reptilelover #reptilekeeper #lizard #lizards #lizardlife #lizardlove #lizardlover #lizardofinstagram #lizardsofinstagram #gecko #geckos #geckogram #geckolove #geckolife #geckosofig #geckoaddict #turtle #turtles #turtlelove #turtlepower #turtleturtle #turtlesofinstagram #tortoise #tortoiselove #tortoiseofinstagram
Recently, we haven't been getting any breeding activity out of our Banana Iguanas, and we think the culprit is our male who's gotten used to being the only guy around. So, we're gonna try and add some competition to the mix. To do so we're gonna roll out an Iguanarium® for his son to live in, so the two can see each other but not physically get in contact with each other. In the wild, males of this species are territorial and will defend both their territory and females from other males. In part 2 we're going to build up the younger male's new enclosure! #reptilelove #reptilefanatics #zoomed #ZooMed #reptiles #reptilekeeper #reptilesofinstagram #tortoisesofinstagram #reptile #reptilelover #lizardlife #lizardsofinstagram #lizardlove #lizard #lizardlover #lizards #ctenosaura #Iguanas #Ctenosaurapectinata #zoomedlabs
Today is all about the Burmese Star Tortoise! This little guy hatched several weeks ago and we were lucky enough to get the whole process on camera! We collected the egg on 10/17/23 and sent it into what is called a diapause period, where the egg is kept in a cool environment for a few months to simulate the same cold season it would experience in the wild which helps the baby tortoises sync up and hatch with the most favorable seasons. During this period, development is slowed but the process is essential for hatching healthy baby Burmese Star Tortoises. The egg was kept under these conditions until 12/13/23 and was then transferred into a warmer incubator, where it hatched on 3/7/24. In his first 2 months of life he has been shown to be a ravenous eater of leafy greens! #reptiles #reptilelover #reptilefanatics #reptilesofinstagram #zoomed #reptilekeeper #reptile #reptilelove #ZooMed #tortoisesofinstagram #tortoiseofinstagram #tortoisegram #tortoise #tortoiselover #tortoiselove #turtlesofinstagram #tortoiselife #burmesestartortoise #burmesestartortoises
Day 4 of International Turtle and Tortoise month! The Spiny Hill Turtle! This incredible species originates from Southeast Asia where they spend their days foraging the jungle floor for fallen fruits, invertebrates, and vegetation to eat. The babies hatch out with a super sharp ring of spines along the edge of their carapace which is how they got their name. These spines are excellent for thwarting predators and to help the animal camoflauge among the leaf litter. Throughout its range, this species only ever experiences 2 seasons the entire year: the wet and the dry season. Thus in order to trigger breeding, we use overhead sprayers to simulate the coming of rain, which has led to some breeding success here at the facility! #turtles #reptilelover #reptilefanatics #reptilekeeper #turtle #reptilesofinstagram #reptile #reptiles #zoomed #turtleturtle #reptilelove #turtlelove #turtlepower #zoomed #spinyhillturtle
These turtles love temperatures hot enough to cook an egg! This is the Savanna Side-necked Turtle, one of the largest species of turtles we work with here at the facility. While males average on the smaller side, females can grow up to the size of a dinner tray! In order to provide a proper nesting site and basking spot for this species, with a surface temperature which often exceeds a whopping 140 degrees Fahrenheit, we use three 150 watt Repticare® Heat Projectors! #turtles #reptilelover #reptilefanatics #reptilekeeper #turtle #reptilesofinstagram #reptile #reptiles #zoomed #turtleturtle #reptilelove #turtlelove #turtlepower #ZooMed #podocnemisvogli #savannasideneckedturtle
Day 2 of International Turtle and Tortoise Week; The Forstens Tortoise! We often think of tortoises and herbivores that opt for whatever vegetation or leafy greens they can graze. But the Forstens Tortoise breaks the mold with their unqiue omniverous diet that also includes invertebrates, carrion, and even mushrooms! #reptile #reptiles #reptilelove #reptilelover #reptilekeeper #reptilefanatics #reptilesofinstagram #turtle #turtles #turtlepower #turtleturtle #turtlesofinstagram #tortoise #tortoiselove #tortoisegram #tortoiselife #tortoiselover #tortoiseofinstagram #tortoisesofinstagram
Happy Earth Day and Day 1 of International Turtle and Tortoise Week! Let's talk about The Pancake Tortoise; a species with one of the most unique shells in the entire turtle family. Not only are their shells remarkably flat, akin to a pancake, but they're also flexible! This species developed tiny holes in their shells which allows them to flex without cracking, allowing them to squeeze into the tiniest of rock cracks to avoid predation. Check back tomorrow to learn about another incredible member of the Turtle and Tortoise family! #reptile #reptiles #reptilelove #reptilelover #reptilekeeper #reptilefanatics #reptilesofinstagram #turtle #turtles #turtlepower #turtleturtle #turtlesofinstagram #tortoise #tortoiselove #tortoisegram #tortoiselife #tortoiselover #tortoiseofinstagram #tortoisesofinstagram #EarthDay #earthday #ZooMed #zoomed #pancaketortoise
International Turtle and Tortoise Week starts Monday the 22nd! Let's see which species our staff love best! We will be posting some awesome daily turtle and tortoise content here as well as in our newsletter which you can find on our website, link in bio! Additionally, teachers and enducators be sure to check out the Turtle and Tortoise Week page on our website to access some fun lesson plans and printable activites to help teach the kids about the amazing world of turtles and tortoises! #reptile #reptiles #reptilelove #reptilelover #reptilekeeper #reptilefanatics #turtle #turtles #turtlelove #turtlepower #turtleturtle #turtlesofinstagram #tortoise #tortoiselife #tortoiselove #tortoisegram #tortoiselover #tortoiseofinstagram #tortoisesofinstagram #ZooMed #zoomed
Caiman Lizards are incredibly inteligent reptiles which makes them the perfect subject for target training...when theyre motivated enough. Thankfully our Can O Snails often does the trick as these guys are voracious Mollusk eaters in the wild! They will often accept a variety of other invertebrates and fruit as well. We use target training with him in order to perform health checks with ease and to offer enrichment which keeps his active mind working. #reptile #reptiles #reptilelove #reptilelover #reptilekeeper #reptilefanatics #lizard #lizardsofinstagram #lizard #lizards #lizardlife #lizardlove #lizardlover #caimanlizard #ZooMed #zoomed
Happy Spring! Sincerely - The Iguanas of Zoo Med We're starting to get warmer weather at our headquarters, which means the #hibiscus flowers in the greenhouse are in full bloom. The Banana #Iguanas are especially happy as these flowers are among their favorite treats! #reptile #lizard #iguana #bananaiguana #Ctenosaurapectinata #ctenosaura #hibiscusflower #spring #happyspring #zoomedgreenhouse #zoomedturtlenirvanagreenhouse #turtlenirvanagreenhouse
Recap of our experience during the eclipse yesterday!
Our store of the month for April is New England Herpetoculture! Husband and wife duo Mike and Jessica run the business together and focus on being a bioactive specialty shop. They originally launched this unusual business model as “online only” back in 2012, but launched their in person store in 2022. “Our goal with our new Plainville (CT) showroom was to help people with an active curiosity about animals & bioactive environments learn about professional grade husbandry, vivarium design, and plant care. Sharing the creative process with our customers 1-on-1 has been a great experience. The environments that we help folks create are more enriching for animals, and have the capability to be sustainable and self-cleaning in the long term. It's a wonderful feeling to have a positive impact on the local enthusiast community and their animals. The store has also allowed newer customers that are just starting out to ask questions and learn from our experienced members of staff. When folks leave the shop feeling confident about a terrarium project, we feel like we've done our job. We try to make the whole process as fun & enjoyable as possible.” There are a few species bred in-house at New England Herp, and these are mostly passion projects for Mike: “I'm a huge fan of New Caledonian Geckos. Gargoyles, Cresteds, Leachies, and Eurydactylodes are some of my all-time favorites due to their ease of care, personalities, and propensity to thrive in living terrarium environments. As far as difficult projects go, our Mantella, Glass Frogs, and Vietnamese Mossy Frogs have been ‘about ready to produce offspring’ for about a year now. We'll have some eggs one of these days! We work with these animals because we genuinely love doing so, but I should mention that we aren't really a pet shop. We don't buy & resell animals, and even the sales of creatures born in-house aren't a significant part of our business model. We carry a ton of herp supplies and feeders, but our p
Our sales team was challenged to make the best designed #terrarium in a @snake.discovery build off. First they competed in a series of #survivor games to win an advantage, and then they put their skills to the test in transforming their identical terrariums into unique scapes. You have til tomorrow night to vote, so check out their YouTube!!
Providing appropriate #uvb for your pets is essential. To find the best UVB bulb for your pet, go to zoomed.com/lighting-uvb-education
Happy Valentine's Day from these reptiles and their love bugs!
Have you seen our new smaller #LowBoy size? It's only 28 gallons, versus the 50 gallon original size! Here it is set up beautifully at The Chlorophyll Corner for a juvenile #matamataturtle #lowboyfragtank #fragtank #plantedtank
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