{"title":"Featured Animals","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bearded-dragon-pogona-vitticeps","title":"Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)","description":"\u003cblockquote dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Bearded Dragon (\u003cem\u003ePogona vitticeps\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso called inland bearded dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe common pet beardie. Native to arid inland Australia. Adults reach about 16–24 inches. Diurnal, generally handleable, and they eat both insects and greens. This listing is for captive-bred inland animals — not \u003cem\u003ePogona henrylawsoni\u003c\/em\u003e or other dwarf species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe list animals individually. Captive-bred is the default. We do not offer silkbacks or other scale-reducing morphs that need special skin care. Color on normals varies; what you get is the animal in the photos, not a designer line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNot a room-temp frog. They need a real basking spot (high 90s to about 105°F), a cool side in the 70s–low 80s, and quality UVB across a good portion of the enclosure (T5 HO, replaced on schedule). Adults belong in a 4x2x2 minimum, not a 40-gallon starter tank forever. Dry setup, hide on both ends, water dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHatchlings and juveniles: insects daily (crickets, roaches) plus greens. Adults: greens every day, insects a few times a week. Dust calcium often on growing animals; multivitamin about weekly. Do not keep them on loose sand as the only substrate, and do not house two animals together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe animal is the cheap part. The lighting and the adult enclosure are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Zoo Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47623431389382,"sku":"PVIT-CB","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1717\/9590\/files\/33765D32-5562-4E7A-B8F4-8394D5FB5F9E_797381e1-ed53-49cc-8bc3-fc0102d16a9f.jpg?v=1790071328"},{"product_id":"damon-diadema-giant-whip-spider","title":"Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon diadema)","description":"\u003cblockquote dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailless Whip Scorpion (\u003cem\u003eDamon diadema\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso called whip spider or Tanzanian giant tailless whipscorpion. Amblypygi — not a spider and not a scorpion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn East African cave and crevice hunter from Kenya and Tanzania. The first pair of legs are long sensory “whips.” The pedipalps are raptorial and used to grab prey. No venom. They can pinch. Adults reach a few inches in body length with a much wider whip-span (around 8 inches). They walk sideways, hunt at night, and are generally calm display animals if left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCaptive-bred stock is regularly available; wild-caught animals still show up. We will label the source on each animal. Whip legs are fragile and often incomplete until the next molt — that is normal, not a deformity we discount unless the body itself is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTall, secure enclosure with vertical cork or bark. Height matters more than floor space. Keep one to an enclosure unless you have a lot of cover and are watching them. Substrate that holds some moisture (coco fiber is fine). Mid-70s °F, humidity around 65–80%, good airflow so it does not stay soggy. Mist the walls so they can drink droplets; a tiny shallow dish is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeed appropriately sized live crickets or roaches when they are active. Remove leftovers. No calcium or vitamin dusting. Do not handle the whips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo UVB required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Zoo Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47625626878150,"sku":"DDIA-CB","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1717\/9590\/files\/F1884568-09F5-4D57-9047-A919E03437FC_9588eabd-fb1e-4c95-8b0a-a0f27e2ae975.jpg?v=1790072932"},{"product_id":"reticulated-python-malayopython-reticulatus","title":"Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus)","description":"\u003cblockquote dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReticulated Python (\u003cem\u003eMalayopython reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e — mainland wild type\u003cbr\u003eFormerly \u003cem\u003ePython reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe longest snake in the world. Mainland animals are not dwarf locales. Adults commonly reach 12–18 feet; large females can go past 20. This is not a starter snake and it is not a ball python with extra pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWild type means normal coloration — the classic gold, black, and cream net. No designer morph. Captive-bred mainland stock is what we expect to offer; we do not plan dwarf or locality projects on this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot legal everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some states restrict or ban this species. Confirm your local laws before checkout. We will not ship into jurisdictions where possession is prohibited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHatchlings start on frozen\/thawed rodents and step up as they grow. Adults need a serious food budget (large rats, then rabbits). Secure, escape-proof enclosure with a hide, a water bowl big enough to soak, and a warm side in the mid-80s to low 90s. They outgrow tubs and 4-foot tanks. Plan the adult setup before you buy the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHandle with a hook as they size up. They can be calm. They can also be fast and strong. This species is for keepers who already have space, money, and a plan — not an impulse add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"The Zoo Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47668671742150,"sku":"MRET-ML-WT","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1717\/9590\/files\/A40C2CF7-3783-4FB1-A3BB-CAA7030F68CD.png?v=1790072167"},{"product_id":"amazon-milk-froglets-trachycephalus-resinifictrix-unsexed","title":"Amazon Milk Froglets (Trachycephalus resinifictrix)","description":"\u003cblockquote dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmazon Milk Frog (\u003cem\u003eTrachycephalus resinifictrix\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso called mission golden-eyed tree frog or panda frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA large, hardy tree frog from the Amazon basin. Adults reach about 3–4 inches, with bold grey-blue and brown banding and a golden eye. They are nocturnal and arboreal. When stressed they can secrete a sticky white fluid from the skin — that is the “milk.” The call is loud; a group will be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey do well in groups of similar size and will eat crickets, roaches, and other appropriately sized insects. They are more humidity-dependent than White’s tree frogs and need a tall, planted enclosure with a large water dish, not a desert setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese froglets\u003c\/strong\u003e are captive-bred. Sizes will vary. All are feeding on appropriately sized insects. As healthy as we can determine at shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare overview\u003c\/strong\u003e (how we keep ours)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTall enclosure — grow-out around 18×18×24, adults in a 2×2×4. Plenty of perches, cork, and sturdy plants. Large shallow water dish, changed daily, dechlorinated water. Mist to keep humidity in the 60–80% range with a dry-down between sprays and good airflow. Room temperature to the mid-70s with low-level UVB; avoid baking them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFroglets every day to every other day. Adults a few times a week. Dust feeders with calcium often on growing froglets; multivitamin about weekly. Offer only what they clean up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eKeep similar-sized frogs together. Handle as little as possible, and not with dry hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"The Zoo Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Singles","offer_id":47906162016454,"sku":"TRES-CB-FL-1","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":47906162049222,"sku":"TRES-CB-FL-3PK","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1717\/9590\/files\/C9085A66-18A7-4A80-8585-F090368279CE_d91cadec-1772-4eeb-a141-fd7c35ac5151.jpg?v=1790477288"},{"product_id":"paragaleodes-sp-egypt-unsexed","title":"Egyptian Camel Spider (Paragaleodes sp. Egypt)","description":"\u003cblockquote dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian Camel Spider (\u003cem\u003eParagaleodes\u003c\/em\u003e sp. Egypt)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso called sun spider, wind scorpion, or fluffy camel spider. Solifuges — not spiders and not scorpions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA fast, terrestrial hunter from arid North Africa. They use the first pair of legs as feelers and take prey with very large chelicerae. Not venomous, but they can bite hard and tend to hang on. Short-lived and high-strung in captivity compared to tarantulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild-caught.\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred stock is not something we expect to offer on this species. Adults of this locale stay on the smaller side for camel spiders (roughly 3–4 inches leg span). They are nocturnal, extremely quick, and will eat other solifuges. Keep them one to an enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solifuges ship poorly. Transit is stressful, they often pace until they crash if they cannot hide, and they are simply hard to keep. Buy only if you already keep arid inverts and can accept the risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSecure, escape-proof enclosure with a tight lid — they can climb smooth surfaces. Opaque sides help. Deep sandy or sand\/soil substrate (several inches) so they can burrow, plus real hides (cork, bark, half-pots). If one is pacing in the open all day, it needs more cover, not more handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWarm and dry: about 75–82°F (24–28°C) with a night drop, low humidity (~50%), and good ventilation. Surface should stay dry; a slightly damp pocket at one end or at depth is enough. No water dish required if prey is reasonably hydrated; a tiny, shallow dish is optional and must not flood the burrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeed appropriately sized live insects (crickets, roaches, mealworms) when the animal is active. Remove leftovers. They often fast or sit dormant for long stretches — do not keep digging them up. No calcium or vitamin dusting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDo not handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"The Zoo Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47892534591686,"sku":"PGAL-EG-WC","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1717\/9590\/files\/D509D4F6-FD35-4541-9D3E-571B153C7BF1_954b2311-85c8-4eea-85c7-40aae4235916.jpg?v=1790477474"},{"product_id":"pelodryas-caerulea-whites-tree-frog","title":"White's Tree Frog (Pelodryas caerulea)","description":"\u003cblockquote dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite’s Tree Frog (\u003cem\u003ePelodryas caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso called dumpy tree frog or Australian green tree frog. Formerly \u003cem\u003eLitoria caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eRanoidea caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA hardy, docile beginner tree frog native to forests and woodlands of Australia and New Guinea. Small introduced populations exist in Florida; they have not established in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdults typically reach about 4 inches, with large females sometimes larger. They are opportunistic feeders — crickets, roaches, mealworms, superworms, hornworms, and (for adults only, rarely) a pinky mouse. They are very prone to obesity, so do not free-feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhite’s are arboreal. They spend a lot of time on wood, rock, or 3D-printed ledges, though they will sometimes rest on the floor during the day. At night they get more active. The call is a deep croak; a group can get loud, with croaks and smaller squeaks mixed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese froglets\u003c\/strong\u003e have been out of the water for a while, so sizes vary. All are feeding well on pinhead crickets and pinhead \u003cem\u003ePeriplaneta lateralis\u003c\/em\u003e (red runners), with the occasional \u003cem\u003eNauphoeta cinerea\u003c\/em\u003e (lobster roach) if they take it. As healthy as we can determine at shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare overview\u003c\/strong\u003e (how we keep ours)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhite’s do well at normal indoor room temperature with a low-level UVB light over the enclosure. They do not need a rainforest tank. We mist a few times a week and let the enclosure dry down between sprays. A shallow water dish is always available and changed regularly (dechlorinated water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUse a tall enclosure with ledges, branches, or other perches. Keep similar-sized frogs together — they will eat tankmates that fit in their mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFroglets should be fed every day to every other day. Adults in our collection are fed about once a week. We dust feeders with calcium and a multivitamin about once a week; growing froglets do better with calcium on most feedings. Offer only what they clean up, and skip fatty treats (waxworms, pinkies) except as rare adult extras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Zoo Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Singles","offer_id":47904282706118,"sku":"PCAE-CB-FL","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":47904758825158,"sku":"PCAE-CB-FL-3PK","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1717\/9590\/files\/D4F64D31-0B7C-42A0-AB4A-4695A07A8CF5.jpg?v=1790586069"},{"product_id":"african-tailless-whip-scorpion-damon-variegatus","title":"African Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon variegatus)","description":"\u003cblockquote dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Tailless Whip Scorpion (\u003cem\u003eDamon variegatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso called whip spider. Amblypygi — not a spider and not a scorpion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA smaller African cousin of \u003cem\u003eDamon diadema\u003c\/em\u003e. Body around 1–1.5 inches in adults, with long sensory “whips” and raptorial pedipalps. No venom. They can pinch. Grey-brown rather than the slightly larger, often paler \u003cem\u003eD. diadema\u003c\/em\u003e. Range is wide across southern and eastern Africa. The pet trade mixes these two constantly; we list them under the name we were given and will correct it if an ID is clearly wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCaptive-bred is our default. Wild-caught imports of this species are common and cheap. Source will be on the listing. Missing or short whip legs until the next molt are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSame setup as \u003cem\u003eD. diadema\u003c\/em\u003e. Tall, secure enclosure with vertical cork or bark. One animal unless you have a lot of cover and are watching them. Moisture-holding substrate, mid-70s °F, humidity around 65–80% with airflow. Mist the walls so they can drink droplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeed appropriately sized live crickets or roaches. Remove leftovers. No calcium or vitamin dusting. Do not handle the whips. No UVB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Zoo Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47909221564614,"sku":"DVAR-CB","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"cuban-whip-spider-paraphrynus-cubensis","title":"Cuban Whip Spider (Paraphrynus cubensis)","description":"\u003cblockquote dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParaphrynus cubensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuban whip spider \/ Cuban tailless whip scorpion. Amblypygi, family Phrynidae — not a spider and not a scorpion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA small Cuban endemic. Adults max out around 16 mm in body length, darker and stockier than \u003cem\u003eDamon\u003c\/em\u003e. In Cuba they show up under rocks and rubble, in houses, and sometimes in caves. No venom. Pedipalps can pinch. Whip legs are fragile and often incomplete until the next molt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis species almost never appears in the US trade. Stock here comes from captive-bred animals descended from established US keepers (original imports via Frank Somma, 2020–2021). We will label CB vs original import on the animal. There is no current market listing to compare them against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSame bones as other whip spiders: secure enclosure with vertical cork or bark, one animal unless you have a lot of cover. Moisture-holding substrate kept damp, not swampy. Mid-70s °F, humidity on the higher side (about 65–80%) with airflow. Mist walls or wet the substrate so they can drink droplets — don’t soak the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey grow slowly. Feed appropriately sized crickets or roaches weekly; pre-killed is fine if they take it. Don’t raise babies on fruit flies alone. No calcium or vitamin dusting. Do not handle the whips. No UVB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Zoo Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47910356156614,"sku":"PCUB-CB","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/thezooexotics.com\/collections\/bearded-dragons.oembed","provider":"The Zoo Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}