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Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · 1d

What wild and obscure reptile species did people pick up at #NARBC Tinley Park? We asked around to find out!
#reptile #reptiles #lizard #turtle #lizards #reptilelover #tortoise #turtles #reptilekeeper #reptileshow #narbctinley

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · 4d

Spiders deserve pumpkin patches too! This is our new Jumping Spider Kit, fit with everything (minus pumpkins) to get your new spood settled! #Halloween #Spider #CreepyCrawlies

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · 8d

Finding the COOLEST REPTILES at @narbc Tinley Park 2025! (part 2) Huge thanks to @sundown_reptiles , @philiptremper, and @intrinsically_ectothermic for showing us their favorites! Be sure to check out their pages to see even more of what they're all about. Til next time Tinley!

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · 15d

Finding the coolest reptiles at #NARBC Tinley Park, the most iconic reptile show in the U.S.! We scoured the show floor and caught up with breeders to hear which species they were most excited about this year. If you couldn’t make it out, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered on everything you missed!

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · 27d

Just Turtles recently filmed a tour of Turtles and Tortoises, Inc., owned by Jay Frewer, who has one of the largest "ReptiBator Rooms" we’ve ever seen! Huge thanks to Jay and Anthony for using our ReptiBators. Nothing gets us more pumped than seeing real success stories with our products in action!

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Oct 2

What did people pick up at Anaheim's #ReptileSuperShow2025? As always people went home with an impressive variety of species, from Florida blue-stripe garters to black dragon Asian water monitors! Be sure to let us know what you came home with below! #Pet #Reptile

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Sep 24

More Herps from #ReptileSuperShow2025 (Part 2)
Big thanks to @froggin_daz, @lm.reptiles, and @westernamphibian on Instagram for showing us what they've been working on behind the scenes.
If you made it out to the show, what was the coolest thing you saw this year? #Reptile #Pet

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Sep 22

Everything you missed at #ReptileSuperShow2025 Anaheim! (Pt 1)
Huge thanks to @_alanimals_ , @thebreedinglab , and @goldencoastexotics on Instagram for sharing their favorite species with us. Be sure to give them a follow to keep up with all the amazing work they’re doing!

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Sep 10

We recently attended the Pacific NW Reptile & Exotic Animal Show ( #PACNWRS ) in Albany Oregon where we built out this 25 gallon double door terrarium to look like a desert terrace. #Reptile #Terrarium

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Sep 3

Let's build a shallow stream tank for our group of adult Kaiser newts (Neurergus kaiseri)! We’ve been keeping and breeding this species for a few years now, and they’ve easily become one of the most entertaining animals to observe in the office. #Amphibian #HabitatBuild #Pet

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our very first Rhino Iguana eggs! 🥚 We weren’t even sure if we had females, but now we know at least one for sure. While they’re probably not fertile without a confirmed male, it’s still an exciting milestone for a group we’ve raised since they were tiny babies! #Reptile #EggHunt #Greenhouse

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Aug 21

Let's build a beautiful grow-out vivarium for a group of Poison Dart Frogs! This is Ameerega bassleri, or the Pleasing Poison Frog. These guys are native to the eastern slopes of the Andes in Peru where they can be found near streams in lowland and montane rainforest.

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Aug 14

Happy #WorldLizardDay ! 🦎
Let’s take a day to celebrate all our favorite Lacertilia, maybe even give the ones closest a wax worm…or two? 👀
#Lizard #Reptile #Pet

Top Left: Picture of a Eastern Collared Lizard
Top Right: Picture of a Bearded Dragon
Bottom Left: Picture of a Pethiyagoda’s Crestless Lizard
Bottom Right: Picture of a Bearded Anole

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Aug 11

#Lizard

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Aug 5

This miniature carnivorous plant bog was built with 5.5 gallon Purevue Rimless Tank! Carnivorous #Plants like sundews, pitcher plants, and Venus flytraps have evolved to thrive in nutrient-poor environments by capturing and digesting insects. Have you explored the world of carnivorous plants yet?

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our July #StoreOfTheMonth is none other than Cold Blooded & Bizarre in Charlotte, NC! Founded by college friends Michael & Patrick, this #Reptile haven is home to over 120 species bred in-store, and stocks oddities, preserved specimens, and all the supplies you need to keep your reptiles thriving!

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Jul 16

Building a beautiful paludarium for our Vietnamese mossy frogs (Theloderma corticale)! This highly cryptic species exhibits exceptional camouflage, closely mimicking a clump of moss. #Paludarium #Frog #Pet

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Jul 14

Trying to stump a wildlife biologist at LA Pet Fair! We scoured the show floor for the weirdest species we could find—duck-billed tree frogs, yellow-spotted night lizards, and more—in a mission to challenge Forrest Galante. Think we finally got him?? #ForrestGalante #LAPetFair2025 #Pet

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Jul 3

Let's take a tour of the LA Pet Fair! There were so many incredible species on display, including various species of dart frogs, rare geckos, puffer fish, lungfish, and more finch and parrot species than you could count. Let us know what your highlight was if you were able to attend! #LAPetFair2025

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Jul 1

What did people pick up at the LA pet fair? With a full-sized reptile, fish, and bird building, there's no shortage on variety of incredible species. Let us know your LA pet fair haul below! #LAPetFair #Pet #Reptile

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Jun 17

We caught our Red-footed Tortoise laying a clutch of eggs, proof that good nutrition and proper calcium go a long way. Our Zoo Med Turtle Bone™ is a natural source of calcium that helps support strong shells, healthy egg production, prevents overgrown beaks, and curbs unwanted chewing behavior.

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Jun 16

100% recycled plastic. Dishwasher safe. Virtually indestructible. Our Repti Rock Food & Water Dishes have been a staple in the reptile world for a reason, and today, we stress tested them to prove why! No bets to be won here.
#Reptile #Pet #PetCare

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · Jun 4

Super easy #Paludarium build for our European Marbled #Newts using our 40-gallon turtle tank and an artificial rock panel! These stunners are native to western Europe and become mostly aquatic during breeding season. #Pet #Amphibian

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Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · May 28

The top 5 Panther Chameleon localities and the most underrated locality color forms according to Ed Kammer of Kammerflage Kreations, a true pioneer of the Panther Chameleon in US herpetoculture! Have a favorite we didn't mention? Drop it in the comments! #Reptile #Chameleon #Pet #ReptileTalks

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. @zoomedlabs.bsky.social · May 23

Can you keep snakes with other reptiles? Part 2 of our conversation with Roy from Wellspring Herpetoculture at the Reptile Talks!