Mulberry Farms is a feeder supplier located in California. They sell various feeder types, including silkworms, butterworms, mealworms, superworms, roaches (lobster and blaptica), as well as other insects.
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Posted: August 14th, 2009 under Vendor Reviews.
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Have you heard about HR 669? If you are in the exotic animal community, you likely have. This bill is to prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or other animal species’ or human health.
Posted: April 10th, 2009 under News, Reptile Shows.
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The Herpstat ND is a temperature controller created by Spyder Robotics. It is an excellent way to control and monitor temperatures for all sorts of reptiles. I currently own two of the Herpstat ND’s, one controlling a heat mat, the other controlling FlexWatt Heat Tape. Overall I’m very impressed, and have yet to experience problems with either unit. Read more »
Posted: March 23rd, 2009 under Product Reviews.
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Has the mealworm shortage caused you to look for a new supplier? Well it certainly sent us on the high road to find a reasonably priced supplier, which can supply more than 500 mealworms at a time. Kettle Moraine was the way to go. Read more »
Posted: March 23rd, 2009 under Vendor Reviews.
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North American Reptile Breeders Conference and Trade Show
Dulles Expo Center
4368 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153
November 15-16, 2008
Saturday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Adults: $15.00
Children Under 13: $8.00
Under 5: Free!
Tickets are valid for both days.
NARBC Admission Coupon ($1 Discount) can be found here
This show is a must go for anyone within a few hour range. It features a large variety of breeders, from snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles, and all sorts of reptiles. There is a large selection, so you will likely find what you are looking for (unless of course you are looking for some ultra rare item, or a Komodo Dragon).
I attended this show in 2007 and was very impressed. Overall it’s an excellent show, put together very well. There are many seminars to go to during the event, none of which I personally attended, but from what I heard they were excellent.
Please let us know if you will be attending! We hope to see you there. You can spot us in our black or white t-shirts from “The Reptile File”:
If you see us, don’t hesistate to come say hi!
If you’d like to purchase your own “The Reptile File” T-shirt, please visit our store!
Posted: November 6th, 2008 under Reptile Shows.
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A new source of UVB is on the market, compact florescent. If you aren’t sure what we are talking about, these are the spiral bulbs, the ones you often use to save energy. These new UVB bulbs have a bad reputation already, and one should consider staying away from them until everything is sorted out.
Posted: July 28th, 2008 under General Information.
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Would you like to have one, or several, of your products reviewed? Are you wondering about a product but are not sure about it yet? Either way, contact us, and we can look into your products. We are glad to test any products you have to offer, and write a full review on them.
Posted: July 7th, 2008 under Product Reviews.
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Metabolic Bone Disease, or MBD for short, is common in reptiles. It is a very serious disease, and can often lead to death. MBD is often caused by lack of calcium intake, and in balance between calcium and phosphorus. MBD should not be taken lightly, and any animal that displays symptoms should be taken to a vet immediately.
Posted: May 1st, 2008 under Health.
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Finding a breeder is not always an easy thing to do. It can take months of research to find a reliable one for the exact reptile you are looking for. It’s not an easy task, but researching should always be done prior to purchasing. If you are not sure about the breeder, avoid them all together.
Posted: April 6th, 2008 under General Information.
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Heat mats are used for a lot of different reptiles, such as snakes and leopard geckos. They have a tendency to get extremely hot, which isn’t good for some animals. There is no one to regulate the temperature of the heat mat without a controller, so you have no idea if it really is at an ideal temperature for you pet. Controllers are a must have for all reptiles, and with all those choices, how do you decide?
Posted: February 12th, 2008 under General Information.
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