Sweetie Joins the Family: Our Brazilian Rainbow Boa Adventure
The snake madness didn't stop with Ludo and Zoey! On our 17th wedding anniversary at the Show Me Reptile Expo, we finally brought home the Brazilian Rainbow Boa momma had been dreaming about for two years. Meet Sweetie, our Bullseye Brazilian Rainbow Boa from the amazing Matt at Boa's by Beck. In this post, we share our journey from first admiring these iridescent beauties to bringing one home, plus comprehensive care guidelines covering everything from humidity requirements to handling tips. If you've been considering a Rainbow Boa for your family, this is the real-world guide you need!
Dad's Snake Redemption Arc: Meet Ludo & Zoey!
Remember when Dad was the proud president of the "NO Nope Rope" club? Well, folks, we have some explaining to do. Somehow, that same guy who swore off snakes has managed to add not one, but TWO Boa Imperators to our Kiley's Kritters family. Meet Ludo and Zoey—the snakes that changed everything. From panic-bidding on Morph Market to therapeutic handling sessions, Dad's journey from snake-phobic to snake dad has been nothing short of amazing. Discover how these gorgeous Boas stole our hearts and what we've learned about their care, temperament, and why live birth might be in our future!
New Geckos, Old Friends
We dropped off our baby Uromastyx Geyri at 401 Reptiles—where their parents came from just a year ago—and somehow came home with a rare adult pair of Crested Geckos! Inky and Pinky now have custom bioactive enclosures, and we might even see eggs soon. This post covers the full story, Crested Gecko care tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the best reptile shops in New England.
A Slithering Surprise: Our Final Reptile Expo of 2024!
Our final reptile adventure of 2024 took us to the Show Me Reptile Expo in Rhode Island—just to browse, of course. But as every herper knows, expo plans shed fast!
Pumpkin: An Unexpected Scaly Puppy Like Companion
Meet Pumpkin, our surprise Blue-Tongue Skink who’s become the scaly puppy of the family! From setup to snuggles, this Halloween arrival kept us on our toes.
Discover the Muppet-Like Charm of Giant Leachianus Geckos
Our love for New Caledonian geckos grew beyond Potato and led us to the giant, Muppet-faced Leachianus gecko—straight out of a Jim Henson fantasy!
Pizza Night Surprise: Shrek & Fiona Move Up-Town!
We’ve been eyeing the Zoo Med Skyscraper for a new kritter—Dad dreamed of dart frogs, but fruit flies were a deal breaker. So, who’s moving in next? A pair of Ogres?
Wanda the Ball Python: A Fairly OddParent Duo Complete
Wanda the Ball Python has joined the family—completing our Fairly OddParents duo and fulfilling Kiley’s dream of having a snake of her own!
Chasing Scales and Hatching Tales: Our Uromastyx Adventure
A reptile expo trip turned into an unforgettable Uromastyx adventure—complete with eggs, bioactive setups, and our beloved Pikachu and Eevee preparing for babies!
Pancake The Hogsnose Snake! Wait... Another Snake?
Join Dad and Kiley for a fun Q&A with Pancake the western hognose snake—quirky, dramatic, and totally lovable!
Meet Potato: The Adorable Spud of a Gargoyle Gecko
Our gecko adventure began with a fascination for quirky New Caledonian personalities—and quickly outgrew a terrarium our new guy wasn’t quite ready for!
The Journey of Overcoming Fear: A Ball Python Tale
Snakes weren’t exactly on Dad’s pet wish list—thanks to a traumatic boa incident in the 90s. But decades later, something unexpected happened… he caved.
PetSmart – There and back again, and again.
It all started with Lizzie, a tiny leopard gecko with a royal attitude. But her arrival unleashed a chain reaction—soon, every room had a reptile… and Dad? He dreamed of fire breathing dragons.
