Crystal's Creatures

01/05/2023

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09/09/2022

3 tier VE-175 rack with back and side heat. Sides were made with formaldehyde-free birch plywood (painted with low VOC pant) and all levels, top, and back were made with 1/2” white PVC. Not pictured here, but it included a full set of lockable heavy duty casters.

02/09/2022

For all those who share their coastal waters with these gentle giants.

12/08/2022

Finished set of custom 4’x2’ PVC enclosures. The one enclosure with light fixtures/heat cage guards also features a removable pvc divider.

For more info, check out crystalscreatures.com!

10/08/2022

The story behind why rattlesnakes have rattles? Well, it’s quite the cautionary tail.

05/08/2022

Finished set of custom 18”x18”x24” PVC enclosures.
Check out crystalscreatures.com for more info on the custom builds we make!

05/08/2022

Professional water quality monitor.

03/08/2022

Ever heard of the crocodile that sang parody songs? He was in a pun croc band.

17/07/2022

***Serious Sunday***
Did you know that there are some species of lizards that have vocal cords? Not all lizards are only able to hiss! This is especially notable in gecko species, where some geckos even communicate via vocalization and sound, just like birds!
Two very notable examples of this are Tokay geckos and Leopard geckos. Leopard geckos will actually scream! This is most common in young leopard geckos that feel threatened, but all ages are capable of it.
Tokay geckos actually got their scientific name from their vocalizations! When walking through Southeast Asian rainforests at night, researchers kept hearing a 'GECK-O' sound. Scientists were able to track the source of the sound to be from a large blue and orange gecko, and granted this lizard the scientific name Gekko gecko, after the sound! This sound is usually a male performing a mating call. However, there are some geckos that will vocalize to avoid predators. Current research indicates that nocturnal geckos in particular may have developed the ability to communicate vocally due to it being difficult to see other individuals in their natural habitats.

02/06/2022

Why impulsively buying any kind of animal is not cool. Do your research, know the requirements, and plan for having the animal for the full extent of its lifetime. And buy from reputable breeders!

01/06/2022

“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

- Jacques Cousteau

11/05/2022

Don Champlin photographed this green tree python baby coming into the world. ❤️ TRR is made possible by The Bio Dude

04/05/2022

Bird.

03/05/2022

They Can Talk

03/05/2022

Work in progress shots of a set of 18”x18”x24” custom pvc enclosures

02/05/2022

Step 1: find bird. Step 2: watch bird scoping out next meal. Step 2: bird tries to release itself from this mortal coil. Step 3: just kidding, bird grabbed a crab. Step 4: watch bird eat crab. Step 5: be judged by bird.

29/04/2022

It is that time of year again, as the cold days are winding down, wildlife here in NY State is beginning to wake up and move around. Snakes mean you no harm, please keep that in mind as we humans also begin to enjoy the Spring outdoors!

28/04/2022

Sea doggos chillin in cape cod bay

08/04/2022

Some photos from whale watching in cape cod bay

07/03/2022

dance

28/01/2022

Just a friendly reminder that bat taxidermy and skeletons are not ethical. Sadly we have seen a significant rise in bat taxidermy and skeletons as people become more interested in bats. Well meaning people purchase these unethical products as gifts or decorations. Sellers blatantly lie or are misled themselves, claiming they are ethically produced. Usually they say the bats are either found already passed or that the bats are bred in captivity to be used for taxidermy. Both of these scenarios are an impossibility for bats due to their biology. Occasionally you may find a relatively intact bat that has already passed but to find these fresh, completely intact and in large numbers is impossible. Breeding bats in captivity is extremely difficult, has high financial costs and requires specialist enclosures that do not exist where these bats are coming from. One of the most commonly seen bats in taxidermy is the beautifully coloured painted Woolly bat. This species is now listed as near threatened on the IUCN red list and this is a direct quote from the assessment ‘The decline is expected to continue due to a continuing rise in hunting that stems from increased demand of taxidermy ornaments worldwide.’

Please do not contribute to the unethical poaching of bats. And please, spread the word so other bat lovers don’t unknowingly buy these horrific products. If you want an option for an ethical bat gift, why not consider one of our orphan symbolic adoptions 🦇

Remember that any bat by itself during the day is in need of help. Don’t touch the bat and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds or your local wildlife rescue for other regions. ‬‬‬‬

12/12/2021

02/12/2021

Pinky

Member Photographer Name: Rattachai Nunthaworrarat

19/10/2021

Double-crested cormorant drying out its wings

18/10/2021

16/10/2021

Give ‘em the ol’ razzle dazzle.

15/10/2021

New 4’x2’x16” pvc enclosure, up for sale

14/10/2021

Puffers I met over at the Welfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary