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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SCALES 'N TAILS!
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11/22/2023

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11/20/2023

Here is a beautiful photo of a Yacaré caiman (Caiman yacare), or southern spectacled caiman with a lil' friend. This species is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay, and the largest individuals are just over 10'. Females usually lay clutches of 20-40 eggs during the rainy season.

Photograph by Nick Green

11/20/2023

Absolutely stunningly gorgeous
Best Photo of The Day!

11/09/2023

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10/28/2023

Many of you guessed correctly! This is a Centralian rough knob-tailed gecko, more commonly known as Nephrurus amyae. These guys are from Australia and, in my opinion, are one of the cooler species of geckos out there. This original will be available once it's complete. Reference image was taken by .photos.graphics when we used to keep knobtails 😃
[Image description: A drawing in progress of an expressive face of an angry knobtail gecko with its mouth open. On the paper is Adeline's hand holding a multiliner pen.]

10/28/2023

Picasso Bug aka Zulu Hud Bug (Sphaerocoris annulus), native to tropical and subtropical Africa (Benin, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia and Zimbabwe).
Photo: Daniel Rosengren Photography

10/28/2023

10/28/2023

10/28/2023

It is with great pride and admiration that we award this year's ARAV Fred Frye award to Dr. Peernel Zwart. A true pioneer in the realm of reptile and amphibian medicine, Dr. Zwart's unparalleled dedication and contributions to this field have left an indelible mark.

Dr. Zwart's journey into the world of herpetological medicine began in the Netherlands, where he embarked on a career that would span decades and revolutionize the way we understand and care for reptiles and amphibians. As a pathologist, he has played a pivotal role in elucidating numerous disease processes in these creatures, working alongside clinicians, biologists, and researchers to enhance diagnostics and husbandry practices.

His impact extends far beyond the laboratory and classroom. Dr. Zwart's passion for teaching has touched the lives of countless veterinary students, both as a professor and as a guest lecturer at numerous institutions. He has co-authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and proceedings abstracts, not to mention his role as the editor of several essential textbooks in multiple languages, shaping the education of clinicians and scientists worldwide. Even after officially retiring in 1990, his commitment remained unwavering as he continued to engage in research projects and mentor students.

The Fred Frye Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor ARAV bestows upon individuals for their life's work in herpetological medicine, and it is fitting that Peernel Zwart is the recipient. His outstanding accomplishments, contributions, and remarkable collaborative spirit exemplify the virtues celebrated by this prestigious accolade. His tireless dedication, enduring passion, and unwavering support of colleagues have paved the way for future generations of herpetological veterinarians and researchers.

In honoring Dr. Zwart with the Fred Frye award, we not only celebrate a lifetime of achievements but also acknowledge his enduring legacy—an inspiration for all those who share his love for reptiles and amphibians, and a testament to the boundless possibilities of a lifelong commitment to advancing the field of herpetological medicine.

10/28/2023

Perfect shoot

10/28/2023

The fringed leaf frog (Cruziohyla craspedopus), sometimes called the fringed tree frog, is native to high canopy rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Bolivia. Common names can be confusing of course, and there are at least two other species from elsewhere in the world which are known as a “fringed tree frog.” The conservation status for Cruziohyla craspedopus on the IUCN Red List is “least concern,” though it is believed to suffer somewhat from habitat fragmentation and habitat loss due to human activity.
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The photograph used in this post shows a fringed leaf frog (Cruziohyla craspedopus) seen in Ecuador. The photo was taken by Santiago Ron, and shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-ND 2.0) license. The image was not altered for use in this post.
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10/27/2023

10/27/2023

There are roughly 149 species of “glass frogs” (some within that group are known as “leaf frogs”) within the Family Centrolenidae, and while that number is likely to change as more taxonomic research is done, these frogs are generally bright lime green, with abdominal skin that is either transparent or translucent, like glass, allowing the internal organs to be seen through the skin of the living frog. Native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America, these frogs are usually small bodied and arboreal in habit, with forward-facing eyes.
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The photograph used in this post shows a La Palma glass frog (Hyalinobatrachium valerioi), a female, with an excellent view of its transparent abdominal skin. The photograph was taken by John P. Clare, and shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) license.
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10/27/2023

Blue Monday

10/23/2023

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10/03/2023

Hello friends
Got lots of wood on sale at our west valley and riverton location in utah
Buy three pieces of wood get 15% off
Buy three pounds of cork or more same deal.
Come check us out for all your reptile, amphibian, invertebrate needs

07/20/2023

Sup Utah,
Got a HUGE wood order in this week with lots of cool branches and hides for all your fun critters.
We got ghost wood, we got jungle vines, wood caves, cork, the whole deal.
Came pay us a visit and get your scaly friends some new decor 👍🏻

07/20/2023

Sup Utah,
Got a HUGE wood order in this week with lots of cool branches and hides for all your fun critters.
We got ghost wood, we got jungle vines, wood caves, cork, the whole deal.
Came pay us a visit and get your scaly friends some new decor 👍🏻

05/29/2023

Hello friends,
Come say hi and enjoy the savings at our Memorial Day sale.
Our hours of operation are 10 am to 8 pm

05/10/2023

Hey everybody
Just got our new order of feeder bugs in at west valley scales.
Come on in for some munchy crunchies for your scaley friends.

04/16/2023

Apologies for the delay but here are some of the animals enjoying their Easter Sunday and a Easter egg hunt as wel
Enjoy

01/10/2023

Hey all my reptilian lovers, we have some awesome new friends in the shop down here in west valley please come take a look and possibly add a new member to the family!!!

01/03/2023

Hi there utah family, come down and check out what we have in stock, we have some great new reptiles and they are ready for there forever homes.

11/29/2022

Good morning everyone, We have some amazing animals that need great homes come on down and check out what we have!!!

11/30/2021

We have two adorable chubby frogs available right now. The Asian Painted Frog, or “Chubby Frog,” as its affectionately known, is a narrow-mouthed toad that originated in Southeast Asia, where the species is widespread. The species is so hardy and adaptable. This hardiness and adaptability are precisely what makes the Chubby Frog such a great pet, though, as they adapt to captivity easily and quickly, even when conditions are not perfectly suitable. chubby frogs are nocturnal, emerging late evening to search for food during the night. During the day they burrow within the substrate and moss. come over and see these cuties.

11/29/2021

We got in a bunch of new tarantulas in, come over and check them out. If you have any questions about what tarantulas we have feel free to comment below.

11/28/2021

Two of our adorable baby corn snakes. The first one is a blizzard and the other one is a caramel tessera. the corn snake makes an excellent pet snake. It is generally docile, relatively easy to care for, and does not get very large; it's a great choice especially for beginner snake owners. Come over and check out all the baby corn snakes we have.

11/26/2021

Female Arabesque Het Black Eye Anery Kahl Boa! One of our many beautiful boas for sale here at West Valley. Come see them as well as our other amazing creatures! Today is black Friday and we're doing some amazing sales, come get a new family member for an amazing price!