Calabar Python: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 10 Zilla 2020-05-28 | This episode of Beyond the Glass takes us to the tropical highland of Togo, as Myke and the crew venture out to encounter the Calabar Python (Calabaria reinhardtii). The habitat in which the search begins offers shelter to a variety of animals, including slippery frogs, chameleons, gaboon vipers, and more. It wouldn’t be long before Myke would find the first creature of the night – a Necas’ Chameleon (Chamaeleo necasi). Despite finding this guy at night, Necas’ Chameleons are diurnal. They’re also so rare that this may have been the first time they’ve ever been filmed! In fact, they were discovered for the first time in 2007. Unfortunately, due to forests being cut down and farming starting to eat up their habitat, Necas’ Chameleons are in danger of going extinct if conservancy efforts aren’t put in place. It wouldn’t be long before Myke found another animal, this time one slithering along the leafy forest floor. This would be the African File Snake (Meheyla poensis). Why are they called a File Snake? Their scales are comprised of a rough filed feel that goes all the way down the snake’s back. Another interesting fact about File Snakes is that their scales don’t overlap! This means that they’re prone to dehydration, and can also get skin infections from too moist of substrate. An incredibly gentle animal, it’s rare that File Snakes act out in defense against anybody. From there, the scenery would change. After poking around in the savannahs, the team now found themselves in an entirely different ecosystem filled with creeks and streams. It’d be in this area in which Myke would find the next animal resting on a mossy rock – a Giant Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon diadema). An imposing creature with its large feelers, these guys are harmless! They don’t have venom and they don’t have stingers. They just have their creepy appearance!Myke would then come across the snake he started the trek searching for – the Calabar Python. Though it’s part of the name, these guys aren’t actually pythons! They also have a lot of traits similar to other snakes. They lack heat pits like a sand boa, they have a tail like a rubber boa, and will ball up like a ball python if they are disturbed. Due to using their tail as a defense mechanism, Calabar Pythons will rarely bite. Habitat TakeawaysBasking Temperature: 89.2°F (88°F - 92°F)Ambient Temperature: 79.5°F (76°F - 82°F)UVI: 0.0Humidity: 80.4%Species SpottedNecas’ Chameleon (Chamaeleo necasi)African File Snake (Meheyla poensis)Giant Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon diadema)Calabar Python (Calabaria reinhardtii)Recommended ProductsZilla Shale Rock DenZilla Jungle Mix
Quick and Easy Turtle Habitat Setup with Zilla Turtle QuickBuild Terrarium 🏡 🐢 Zilla 2024-10-18 | Zilla Turtle QuickBuild Terrarium makes setting up a new habitat for your turtle fast and simple. These versatile enclosures are easy to take home and can be assembled in little time by following the simple step-by-step instructions inside. With Zilla’s innovative design, you can assemble a sturdy and comfortable terrarium in minutes without needing any tools. Get More Zilla: Official Site: zillarules.com Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules TikTok: tiktok.com/@zilla.official?lang=en Subscribe to our Newsletter: zillarules.com/newsletter#zilla #TurtleCare #TerrariumSetup #PetCare #QuickBuildTerrarium #HappyTurtle
Maintain a Healthy Aquatic Habitat with Zilla Turtle PURE! 🌿🐢 Zilla 2024-07-09 | Zilla Turtle PURE ensures a balanced aquatic ecosystem in your pet’s habitat. These easy-to-dose balls contain live beneficial bacteria that break down harmful waste, maintain clear water, and reduce odor. Simply add one ball per week per 10 gallons, ideally in the filter, for best results. Keep unused Zilla Turtle PURE sealed and only open what you need for treatment.For more info, visit: zillarules.com/all-products/vitamins-supplements-care/turtle-pure Get More Zilla: Official Site: zillarules.com Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules TikTok: tiktok.com/@zilla.official?lang=en Subscribe to our Newsletter: zillarules.com/newsletter#Zilla #TurtleCare #AquariumMaintenance #PetCare #CleanerTank #HappierTurtle
Revolutionize Your Aquarium Care with Zilla Turtle Miracle Ball! 🐢💧 Zilla 2024-07-09 | Spend less time on upkeep and more time with your aquatic reptile! The Zilla Turtle Miracle Ball reduces sludge, minimizes odors, and extends filter life. Just drop it in your tank or filter and let the enzymes do the work. Safe and effortless—no need to remove your turtle.For more info, visit: zillarules.com/all-products/vitamins-supplements-care/turtle-miracle-ball Get More Zilla: Official Site: zillarules.com Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules TikTok: tiktok.com/@zilla.official?lang=en Subscribe to our Newsletter: zillarules.com/newsletter#Zilla #TurtleCare #AquariumMaintenance #PetCare #CleanerTank #HappierTurtle
Zilla Cricket Glow Powder Zilla 2024-02-05 | Zilla Cricket Glow Powder is the ultimate solution to elevate your reptile-keeping experience! Zilla Cricket Glow Powder is designed to make feeding your reptiles fun and easy. This innovative product brings excitement to every mealtime as well enhancing insect visibility of the insects. The coating stays visible longer on crickets compared to other cricket dust products, allowing your reptile to easily consume the insects.
Zilla® Aquatic Reptile Internal Filter with SmartClean™ Technology Zilla 2023-11-15 | Easy to use, efficient, and eco-friendly describes Zilla Aquatic Reptile Internal Filter with SmartClean™ Technology. SmartClean™ Technology provides quick and easy water change to help improve water quality. Installation is quick and easy; they are self-priming and include suction cups. The filter includes a Bio-Holster™ cartridge holder for beneficial bacteria to grow (biological filtration) and Zilla® EcoRenew™ cartridge made from sustainable fibers and infused with carbon. Both features a NoDrip design that helps to eliminate water mess when changing them out. The QuietFlow® Internal Filter with SmartClean™ Technology also includes an adjustable flow rate feature to cover a range of aquarium sizes. This Aquatic Reptile Internal filter is designed for turtles and other aquatic animals featuring a protective grate that helps to prevent the animal from entering the filter.
Rebecca Regalado Sets Up A Micro Habitat Zilla 2023-05-05 | Rebecca Regalado's unique hobby of keeping jumping spiders helps brighten her day. And Zilla Micro Habitats keep all 51 jumping spiders safe, cozy, and happy.
Matty Miller Assembles Zilla QuickBuild Zilla 2023-04-06 | Planted terrariums are a way of life for Matty Miller. Then he realized those terrariums were the perfect habitat for reptiles. Watch how he's assembles his new Zilla QuickBuild Terrarium to design creative retreats for live plants and reptiles.
Zilla Rapid Sense Décor Zilla 2023-01-20 | Zilla Rapid Sense Décor helps you ensure your animal’s optimal health through proper UV levels.
Zilla QuickBuild Terrarium Zilla 2023-01-20 | Zilla QuickBuild Terrariums offer a unique glass design that is easy to assemble and sturdy. The Zilla QuickBuild Terrariums feature a front opening glass door and double hinged locking top screen with feeding port. The bottom of the terrarium is water tight for creating a false bottom for planted tanks or an aquarium water feature. These terrariums also feature a top stackable design to make it easier to house multiple animals.
How to assemble your Zilla QuickBuild Terrarium Zilla 2023-01-20 | Zilla QuickBuild Terrariums offer a unique glass design that is easy to assemble and sturdy. The Zilla QuickBuild Terrariums feature a front opening glass door and double hinged locking top screen with feeding port. The bottom of the terrarium is water tight for creating a false bottom for planted tanks or an aquarium water feature. These terrariums also feature a top stackable design to make it easier to house multiple animals.
How to assemble your Zilla QuickBuild Terrarium with Easy Clean Bedding Tray Zilla 2023-01-20 | Zilla QuickBuild Terrariums offer a unique glass design that is easy to assemble and sturdy. The Zilla QuickBuild Terrariums feature a front opening glass door and double hinged locking top screen with feeding port. The bottom of the terrariumhas a removable bedding tray for easy clean up. These terrariums also feature a top stackable design to make it easier to house multiple animals.
Zilla Heat Projectors Zilla 2022-09-22 | Give your reptiles, a deep, more natural heating effect with Zilla Heat Projectors. Without giving any visible light.
Zilla Gecko Gold Zilla 2021-12-09 | Doesn’t your gecko deserve gold? Zilla’s new Gecko Gold Diet has been developed with the help of an animal nutritionist and tested over generations of geckos because your pet deserves the best. Watch our video to learn more! Zilla Gecko Gold diet made with bananas, apples, and mangoes is a great diet for fruit eating geckos at all ages. It contains quality protein, balanced levels of calcium, probiotics and essential vitamins and minerals, which support healthy weight, growth and egg development. It’s an easy-to-prepare powdered diet. Just mix one part food with two parts water, and adjust as needed to achieve the desired consistency. Zilla Gecko Gold is perfect for Crested, Gargoyle, Leachianus, Chahoua, and Day geckos. Shop Gecko Gold because your gecko deserves the best! Learn more here: zillarules.com/all-products/food/gecko-gold-dietZilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarulesZilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla T8 15W Desert Bulb Zilla 2021-08-31 | Reptile and amphibians benefit from natural levels of both UVB and UVA light to live healthy lives. UV light plays an important role in keeping your pet happy and healthy, from absorbing their calcium via their food to regulating natural behaviors. Zilla Desert 50 bulbs provide a full dosage of UVB, 50 microwatts per second per square centimeter, along with essential UVA light. UVB light rays are required for many reptiles to metabolize essential calcium, while full spectrum lighting enhances natural colors of the animal and the environment. This is recommended for use with Zilla Slimline fixtures and other T8 fluorescent strip light fixtures that accommodate 15 watt bulbs. Replace the UV bulb every 12 months to ensure proper UVB levels. This is ideal for all desert-dwelling reptiles that require UVB/UVA lighting.Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules/► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules/Zilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Slimlines Zilla 2021-08-31 | Reptiles and amphibians benefit from natural levels of both UVB and UVA light to live healthy lives. UV light plays an important role in keeping your pet happy and healthy from absorbing calcium via their food to regulating natural behaviors. Zilla Slimlines offer high-quality fluorescent lighting in a convenient, ready-to-use fixture. Specially selected lens material allows for maximum UV light transmission. Available for both tropical or desert habitats, its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to install and is suitable for applications where space is limited. UVB light rays are required for many reptiles to metabolize essential calcium, while full spectrum lighting enhances natural colors of the animal and the environment. Replace the UV bulb every 12 months to ensure proper UVB levels. The Tropical Slimline fixture is ideal for all tropical-dwelling reptiles that require UVB/UVA lighting. The Desert Slimline fixture is ideal for desert dwelling-reptiles that require UVB/UVA lighting.Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules/► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules/Zilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Desert Reptile Starter Kit Zilla 2021-08-31 | The Zilla Desert Reptile Starter Kit makes an ideal beginning habitat for desert-dwelling reptiles. Learn more by watching our video! The screen cover with clips will keep your critter safe and secure in their home. Each kit comes with two Halogen Mini Dome light fixtures to provide both light and heat to help keep your animal healthy. A Mini Halogen night red bulb is included for nighttime warmth that isn’t bright or distracting for you or your reptile. A Mini Halogen day white bulb is also included for necessary daytime basking. The Humidity/Temperature Gauge allows for a quick and easy read on the environment parameters to ensure they are at the right levels. The Brown Terrarium Liner is a low maintenance odor-fighting carpet substrate that can not be digested and is non-abrasive. A functional, easy to clean water dish and décor den provide hiding places. This kit is ideal for small desert-dwelling lizards like leopard geckos and juvenile snakes. Consult a Zilla Habitat Guide to see what other care items your particular animal requires.Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules/► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules/Zilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Desert Blend Substrate Zilla 2021-08-31 | Bedding is an important part of any pet reptile or amphibian’s habitat, providing enrichment such as digging, performing functions, like holding heat or humidity, and offering an aesthetically appealing base to decorate. Zilla’s Desert Blend helps recreate a reptile’s desert habitat with attractive 100% natural ground English walnut shells. Lightweight per volume and featuring qualities that won’t scratch glass. Desert Blend provides an excellent heat conducting substrate and is a suitable alternative to sand. Use a recommended bedding depth of one to two inches to stimulate natural digging and burrowing behavior. Regularly spot clean and remove and replace bedding monthly. This bedding is ideal for desert-dwelling reptiles such as adult bearded dragons, monitors, desert skinks, and uromastyx.Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules/► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules/Zilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla 100W Reptile Heater Zilla 2021-08-31 | The Zilla 100W Aquatic Reptile Heater is a fully submersible heater that provides consistent warmth for aquatic reptiles. Learn more by watching our video! It’s preset to maintain 78 degrees Fahrenheit and is shatter resistant. Each heater has a protective plastic outer housing, which protects the animal from direct content with the heat. The power cord is coil wrapped in protective metal, which helps prevent accidental damage to the heater cord, and helps keep your animal safe should they accidentally bite the cord. The heater may be installed either vertically or horizontally. It’s also equipped with automatic internal safety shut-off to prevent overheating if it runs dry. This heater is ideal for tropical and subtropical aquatic reptiles and amphibians, heating up to 30 gallons of water.Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules/► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules/Zilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla 20L Premium Snake Kit Zilla 2021-08-31 | The Zilla 20L Premium Snake Kit is the perfect all-in-one kit for your new snake. Learn more by watching our video! The Zilla Deluxe Critter Cage Terrarium is escape-resistant, and has a small access door on the top. To create a perfect heat gradient, the Zilla Mini Dome with Mini Halogen Bulb and Zilla Heat Mat provide basking and night heat. The Humidity/Temperature Gauge allows for a quick and easy read on the environment parameters. The Snake & Lizard Litter bedding heat-treated aspen chips are ultra-absorbent and hypoallergenic. Functional décor provides secure hiding places, humid hides, and a natural aesthetic. This kit is ideal for small to medium sized snake species. Consult a Zilla Habitat Guide to see what other care items your particular animal requires!Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules/► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules/Zilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Front Opening Terrariums Zilla 2021-02-24 | Zilla's Front Opening Terrariums will make a great home for your pet. Watch our video to learn about some of their great features! Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules/► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules/Zilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Micro Habitats Zilla 2021-01-26 | Zilla’s new Micro Habitats are an innovative and secure way to keep your small invertebrate pets, as well as a perfect temporary home for smaller reptiles and amphibians. Learn more by watching our video! The crystal-clear acrylic allows for an amazing 360 degree view. The small and large arboreal enclosures are perfect for pets that like to climb and spend time living off the ground. The small and large terrestrial enclosures work for species that live on the ground and like to burrow. Easy and secure assembly allows for the enclosures to be tight and locked when in use, but broken down and stored when not needed. This makes them perfect habitats for the backyard explorer, allowing them to setup a temporary habitat to observe the amazing creatures they may find. The unique locking mechanism allows for safe and secure keeping of any species, while other design components help to keep the unit secure. For the advanced hobbyist, these units are easily stacked to allow for ample use of space. For more information, visit:zillarules.com/all-products/terrariums/micro-habitats-terrestrialzillarules.com/all-products/terrariums/micro-habitats-arborealZilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarulesZilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Tropical Reptile Starter Kit Zilla 2021-01-18 | The Size 10 Tropical Reptile Starter Kit makes an ideal beginning habitat for small tropical-dwelling geckos, chameleons, lizards & snakes. Each kit comes with a Reflective Dome light fixture that provides both light and heat to keep your animal healthy. A Day Blue Incandescent bulb is also included for necessary daytime basking and a heat mat that provided gentle, constant warmth. The Screen Cover and Spring Clips will keep your critter safe and secure inside their home. The Humidity/Temperature Gauge allows for a quick and easy read on the environment parameters to ensure they are at the right levels. Consult a Zilla Habitat Guide to see what your particular animal requires.The Green Terrarium Liner is a low maintenance, odor-fighting carpet substrate that cannot be ingested and is non-abrasive. Also included is an easy terrarium setup guide that will quickly get you on your way – all that you need to get started!For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products/terrariums/tropical-starter-kit.Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarulesZilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Terrarium Liners Zilla 2021-01-18 | Simply roll out the plush green or brown carpet and cut to size as needed. Made from an absorbent, non-abrasive material that won't irritate sensitive feet, these liners are also treated with a biodegradable enzyme that reduces reptile odors. To clean, simply rinse with cold tap water, air dry and reuse. Ideal for juvenile or small reptiles that may accidentally ingest loose bedding when feeding.For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products/bedding/terrarium-liner.Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarulesZilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Digital Power Center Zilla 2021-01-18 | Replace the tangle of wires and timers behind your reptile terrarium with a single safe power strip featuring built-in automatic timer control. All Zilla® Power Centers feature 8 outlets to centralize and simplify the control of lights, filters and heaters.For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products/environmental-control/24-slash-7-power-centers. Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarulesZilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Desert Reptile Starter Kit Zilla 2021-01-18 | The Size 10 Desert Reptile Starter Kit makes an ideal beginning habitat for small desert-dwelling reptiles. Each kit comes with two Reflective Dome light fixtures to provide both light and heat to keep your animal healthy. A Black Incandescent bulb is included for nighttime warmth that isn’t bright or distracting for you or your reptile. A White Spot Bulb is also included for necessary daytime basking.The Screen Cover and Spring Clips will keep your critter safe and secure inside their home. The Humidity/Temperature Gauge allows for a quick and easy read on the environment parameters to ensure they are at the right levels. Consult a Zilla Habitat guide to see what your particular animal requires. The Brown Terrarium Liner is a low maintenance, odor-fighting carpet substrate that cannot be ingested and is non-abrasive. Also included is an easy terrarium enclosure setup guide that will quickly get you on your way – all that you need to get started!For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products/terrariums/desert-starter-kit.Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarulesZilla Consumer Care: ► 1-888-255-4527
Zilla Pro Series UVB Bulbs Zilla 2020-09-04 | Zilla’s Pro Series Fluorescent Coil Bulbs are a game changer when it comes to lighting up your pet’s terrarium. Watch our video to find out more! With increased energy efficiency and UV output, Zilla’s Pro Series Fluorescent Coil Bulbs separates itself from the rest of the pack. The Pro Series Desert 50 Bulb is perfect for bearded dragons, uromastyx, desert tortoises, and other UVB-dependent arid species. The Pro Series Tropical 25 Bulbs are perfect for turtles, iguanas, Chinese water dragons, all other tropical or crepuscular species. Nearly ALL reptiles and amphibians will benefit from access to UVB/UVA lighting! UVB and UVA helps improve immune system strength, promotes natural behaviors, and helps regulate day/night cycles. Bring the benefits of the sun into your pet’s world with Zilla’s Pro Series Fluorescent Coil Bulbs! For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products/lighting-heating/fluorescent-coil-bulbs. Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules
Zilla Heat Mat Zilla 2020-09-04 | Zilla’s Carbon fiber heating technology efficiently radiates infrared waves creating uniform heating with no hot spots. Learn more about Zilla’s Heat Mats in this video! Zilla Heat Mats secure to the outside of the terrarium with easy-to-use adhesive. Innovative carbon fiber technology helps create uniform heat. This unique heating material self regulates and won’t overheat. This energy efficient external heat source is perfect for your reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Try it for your pet today! For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products/heat-emitters/heat-mat.Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules
Zilla Internal Filter Family Zilla 2020-09-04 | Zilla’s Aquatic Reptile Internal Filter is designed for terrariums created for turtles and other aquatic animals. Learn more by watching our video! Perfect for your aquatic pets, such as turtles, newts, and frogs, Zilla’s Aquatic Reptile Internal Filter will help keep your animal’s habitat nice and clean. Patented power filtration helps remove debris, waste, and contaminants from your pet’s water and replaceable filter cartridges make cleaning a breeze! The Size 20 filter houses medium replacement filters and the Size 40 houses large replacement filters. Keep your pet’s water and terrarium clean with Zilla’s Internal Filters! For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products/filtration/internal-filter-20. Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules
Zilla Vertical Decor & Spring Cave Zilla 2020-09-04 | Recreate the look of your pet’s natural environment with help from Zilla. Learn more by watching our video!Zilla’s Spring Cave’s running water entices reptiles and amphibians to drink. It also blends naturally into any terrarium! It’s the perfect internal rain chamber for amphibians. Included is a convenient plastic, reusable feeding dish. Zilla’s Vertical Décor furnishings create a natural aesthetic by using a powerful suction cup to attach to the glass of the terrarium. The Mushroom Ledge and Rock Ledge include reusable plastic feeding dishes. The Broken Branch and Rock Cave provide an adjustable basking area and elevated humid hide. These amazing naturalistic functional décor will help your pet feel right at home! For more information, visit: zillarules.com/all-products/decor/vertical-decorzillarules.com/all-products/decor/spring-caveZilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules
Zilla Calcium & Vitamin Supplements Zilla 2020-09-04 | Supplements provide beneficial nutrients and have an important impact on your pet’s health. Watch our video to learn about the supplements we have to offer at Zilla! Zilla Calcium Spray is an easy to use and essential supplement for all reptiles and amphibians. Zilla Vitamin Supplement Spray contains many necessary vitamins and minerals to keep your pet healthy. It’s easy to use! Just spray on your pet’s food and let it dry for 15 seconds. Spray the new food before each feeding. For animals with calcium and vitamin deficiencies, provide three drops orally every day. Make sure to consult with a veterinarian for all animal medical issues.A varied diet with correct supplementation is important to keep your pet healthy. Try Zilla’s supplements for your animal today! For more information, visit: zillarules.com/all-products/vitamins-supplements-care/calcium-supplement-sprayzillarules.com/all-products/vitamins-supplements-care/vitamin-sprayZilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules
Zilla Premium Reflector Dome Zilla 2020-09-04 | Zilla’s 8.5” Premium Reflector Dome offers a variety of unique features and benefits. Watch our video to learn more! The ceramic socket on the Premium Reflector Dome helps reduce the heat stress on the bulb, which promotes longer bulb life. The six-foot black power cord has an inline on-off switch. The powder-coated black exterior creates a clean look, while the reflective white interior adds luster and promotes longer bulb life. These fixtures include spring clips that hold the dome securely in place.The Premium Reflector Dome is perfect for coil UVB bulbs and heat bulbs up to 150 watts. Try the Zilla 8.5” Premium Reflector Dome for your habitat today! For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products/lighting-heating/premium-reflector-domes. Zilla on Social Media: ► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules
Zilla Reptile Munchies Zilla 2020-08-31 | The unique breadth of ingredients in Zilla’s Reptile Munchies provide a varied nutritious addition to any diet. Watch our video to learn more! Zilla Reptile Munchies are convenient and easy to prepare. All you have to do is mix one part warm water with two parts Zilla Munchies!Omnivore Mix is perfect for bearded dragons, blue-tongue skinks, box turtles, and much more. Fruit Mix is a great treat for tropical tortoises, crested geckos, iguanas, and other herbivores. River Shrimp are an easy, fun, nutritious treat for your turtle, and a great food isopods. Mealworms are a great treat for your insect-loving pets such as turtles, bearded dragons, and blue-tongue skinks.Vegetable Mix is a nutritious addition to your tortoise, uromastyx, and other herbivore diets. Try Zilla Reptile Munchies for your pet today! For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products#facets=Product%20Type:Food. Zilla on Social Media:► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules
Zilla Vertical Tropical Starter Kit Zilla 2020-08-31 | Zilla’s Vertical Tropical Kit is the perfect habitat for tree frogs, crested geckos, and other small tropical species. Watch our video for more details! Featuring a front opening glass door with a latch and locking pin for added security, your pet will feel right at home. The glass bottom holds up to five inches of water. The background helps create a natural-looking home for your pet. The hinged top offers access from the top without having to remove it. This kit includes a Zilla Halogen Mini Dome and Zilla 25w Mini Halogen Bulb in Day Blue for heat and daylight. The included Temperature and Humidity Gauge help to monitor the terrarium. Two Zilla Coconut Husk bedding bricks will help maintain a humid tropical habitat. The Small Terrarium Dish provides food or water and is easy to clean. Additionally, a setup guide is included for additional support during setup. For more information, visit zillarules.com/all-products/terrariums/tropical-vertical-kit.Zilla on Social Media:► Like on Facebook: facebook.com/ZillaRules► Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/zillarules
African Rock Python: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 12 Zilla 2020-07-22 | The season finale of Beyond the Glass is upon us, and it wouldn’t take long for the action to get started. Myke begins the quest in a waterway in the forest, as he’s searching for the largest snake in west Africa – the African Rock Python. It was a gorgeous day, as the sun shined through the green jungle leaves, providing perfect basking spots for the animals. The first creature Myke would find would be the Herald Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia). An amphibian specialist, this snake uses its rear fangs to capture its prey. They will use those fangs to puncture inflated frogs, neutralizing the frogs’ defense mechanism. A docile and friendly animal, there isn’t a lot to be afraid of with the Herald Snake. As Myke continued to venture onward, he’d come across a patch of bamboo. Bamboo offers great habitats for animals, including the one the team would spot next – the African Twig Snake (Thelotornis kirtlandii). A distinct feature of these guys is their venom. If bitten by this snake, it could cause a human to bleed from everywhere -- out your ears, eyes, gums – you name it. For that reason, it’s important to note that these snakes aren’t recommended to be kept as pets. Myke would then spot the snake he was looking for – the African Rock Python (Python sebae). It was residing in a pool of muddy water in a cleared out area of the jungle, but with no visibility, it took a little bit for Myke to find it. These guys are the biggest pythons in all of Africa and love a big pool of water. They can sometimes have a small temper, which is what this one exhibited, as it was clear it was camera shy. Habitat TakeawaysBasking Temperature: 92.8°F (88°F - 94°F)Ambient Temperature: 86.2°F (78°F - 86°F)UVI: 2.5Humidity: 80.4% (60%-80%)Species SpottedHerald Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia)African Twig Snake (Thelotornis kirtlandii)African Rock Python (Python sebae)Zilla ProductsMini Ceramic Heat EmitterWe’d like to thank everybody for their support of another season of Beyond the Glass. We hope by sharing west Africa with you, you’ve been inspired and empowered to go above and beyond minimal care and do the best you can for your animals, because, isn’t what they deserve? Thanks for going Beyond the Glass with us. Stay tuned for Season 3!
West African Reed Frog: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 11 Zilla 2020-06-30 | Heavy rainfall caused this month’s herping excursion to start off on the wrong foot! However, there was a silver lining. The rain made it a great opportunity to search for amphibians. Things would eventually clear up and the team resumed their search in the night. Togo has great amphibian diversity, which provides ideal conditions to find the target of the evening – the West African Reed Frog. The first frog Myke would discover was the Striped Reed Frog (Hyperolius semidiscus). If there was ever an award for the cutest small frog, these guys are definitely in the running. While amazing, it was only one of many species in the area, so after it hopped off Myke’s finger, the hunt resumed. It wouldn’t be long before Myke came across the next animal, an African Giant Snail (Achatina fuliga). African Giant Snails are illegal to possess in the United States due to the risk they pose to agriculture. Coming in between 4-8 inches, they reside in damp foliage and humid forest floors. Their diet consists of plant matter and their system is terrestrial/arboreal. The second giant creature Myke would find while looking for tiny frogs is an African Giant Millipede (Archispirosstreptus gigas). This is an animal that people may be familiar with, as they are popular pets in the US. Known to grow up to a foot long, this species makes its home in rotting wood. This provides them a healthy diet of decaying matter. The animals would keep coming with the next one having eight legs, as Myke would discover an African Golden-Rumped Wolf Spider (Africactenus pegilus). Coming in at a size of 4-7 inches, the head is similar to that of a tarantula. Their natural habitat consists of dead trees and humid leaf litter, while they prey on invertebrates. Since the recent rain helped to bring the amphibians out, the next find was another amazing moisture loving animal, a West African Toad (Amietophrynus togoensis). Myke found it right in its natural habitat – the moist forest floor. These guys can grow to be decently sized at up to six inches. Their diet mainly consists of small invertebrates. The amphibians would continue as the trek moved onward, with the unique Shovel Snout Frog (Hemisus marmoratus) making an appearance next. It looks exactly like it sounds – with a pointy-faced nose. It’s rare to see these guys in their natural habitat of moist soil, as they only really make an appearance after a rainfall. Shovel Snout Frogs are termite specialists, which means they spend a majority of their time underground. If kept as a pet, it’s vital to make sure that their bedding isn’t soaking wet. However, it does need to have humidity and needs to be deep, as these guys love to burrow.With his eyes in the trees, Myke’s eye is caught by one of Africa’s most dangerous venomous snakes, the Boomslang (Dispholidus typus). Unfortunately, this iconic African snake was in a position that it wasn’t able to be taken down safely, so Myke decided to move on. At long last, Myke would come across the targeted animal for the night – the West African Reed Frog (Hyperolius laticeps). This is a frog that comes with loads of personality, despite their small size. If kept in captivity, a planted tank would be a great home, as their biome consists of tall grass and creeksides. Habitat TakeawaysNight Temperature: 74.1°F (72-78°F)Ambient Temperature: 77.5°F (75-86°F)UVI: 0.0Humidity: 80.4% (60-90%)Species SpottedStriped Reed Frog (Hyperolius semidiscus)African Giant Snail (Achatina fuliga)African Giant Millipede (Archispirosstreptus gigas) African Golden-Rumped Wolf Spider (Africactenus pegilus)West African Toad (Amietophrynus togoensis)Shovel Snout Frog (Hemisus marmoratus)Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)West African Reed Frog (Hyperolius laticeps)Products FeaturedZilla Terrarium Liner zillarules.com/all-products/bedding/terrarium-liner
Ball Python: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 9 Zilla 2020-04-22 | The latest Beyond the Glass Episode is here – and it’s a special one, as this month sees Myke and the crew seek out one of the most popular pet snakes out there: the Ball Python (Python regius). Rather than searching in thick jungle bush, Myke begins the quest in a grassier and more-open habitat. However, it wouldn’t be a ball python that Myke would first find, but rather, a Red Headed Agama (Agama agama). While this one isn’t fully colored yet, males will develop a famous color pattern that consists of bright blues and a red-head – hence its name. When these guys absorb heat, they also brighten their colors. This means that UVA and UVB are both crucial in their habitat.Myke would then find a very unique “castle,” but not one Prince Charming lives in. This castle was made by Mound Building Termites (Macrotermes sp.) The rocky structure provides a great habitat for some gecko and scorpion species, as well as ball pythons. They also serve as great incubators. A lot of monitor species will break in, lay their eggs, and when the babies are born, they have termites to eat!Soon, the sun would disappear from the sky, and the search for ball pythons continued into the night – and it wouldn’t be long before Myke finally came across one. While extremely popular as pets in the United States, ball pythons are revered as Gods in Ghana. Not only do they serve a large role in the cultural part of West Africa, but agriculture as well, due to their steady diets of feasting on mice and other rodents that disrupt farmers. A shy and nervous species, these guys are incredibly docile and make a terrific first pet. Habitat TakeawaysBasking Temperature: 93.5°F (88°F - 95°F)Ambient Temperature: 79.3°F (76°F - 80°F)UVI: 0.0Humidity: 59.2% (55%-70%) Species SpottedRed Headed Agama (Agama agama)Mound Building Termites (Macrotermes sp.)Ball Python (Python regius)Recommended ProductsZilla Mini Heat & UVB Fixture – while this snake species has been found to not use UVB to make vitamin D3, there are many great benefits to the UVA light waves.Zilla Rock Lair – this provides a humid hide for extra humidity during shedding and a secure place to get away and relax.
Graceful Chameleon: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 8 Zilla 2020-03-31 | This month’s episode of Beyond the Glass takes us to a beautiful spot – the grasslands of west Africa. Here, we get a completely different set of animals than you would in the highlands or the tropics, further solidifying the unique diversity of biomes within the western part of the continent. In this episode, Myke and the crew seek out the Graceful Chameleon. Battling the heat and slim amounts of shelter, Myke gravitates towards what actual shade does exist. There, he finds his first animal – a Belle’s Hinge-Back Tortoise (Kinixys belliana). Why are they called Hinge-Backs? They have a unique ability to close the area between the shell and their back legs. Unfortunately, this species is threatened by its grasslands being converted into farms and locals capturing them. The locals believe that the tortoise can cast away evil from those who possess it, making it the Exorcism Tortoise…which is pretty cool!From there, Myke would find what he came to search for – the Graceful Chameleon (Chamaeleo Gracilis). Now this is a fascinating animal! Contrary to popular belief, a chameleon’s color-changing ability isn’t what most people think it is. It won’t change the color of whatever object it’s sitting on. Instead, it works with light. Some chameleons may change when in self-defense. They will also change depending on their mood, similar to a mood ring! This is also a way to know if your chameleon is healthy. Chameleons eyes can also look in different directions. One will typically be looking ahead while the other peers behind. However, when a chameleon is feeding, they will lock their eyes on its prey – sorry, grasshoppers! Habitat TakeawaysBasking Temperature: 104.4°F (95-105°F)Ambient Temperature: 72.3°F (72-84°F)UVI: 5.1Humidity: 70.2%Species SpottedBelle’s Hinge-Back Tortoise (Kinixys belliana)Graceful Chameleon (Chamaeleo Gracilis)Recommended Products- Zilla Vitamin Supplement - Zilla Calcium Supplement- Zilla Fresh Air Screen Enclosures
African Egg Eating Snake: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 7 Zilla 2020-03-05 | This was an exciting episode of Beyond the Glass! Myke and the team were out on the search in the dead of night for the ruthless and toothless African Egg Eating Snake, a snake that’s found in areas with lots of birds. The first snake the crew came across was the Savanna Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis dahomeyensis). Myke is no stranger to this feisty and highly venomous critter, just ask his left hand and its missing thumb!! Seriously!! He’s actually missing a thumb, and he was kind enough to share the pictures of it in the episode. You’ve been warned! With its side sweeping fangs, Stilettos are not a snake to mess around with. They’re not recommended as pets and are better off left in the wild. Myke’s next big moment is one that focuses on a small nut, but a nut that contains palm oil. Palm oil is such a large ecological issue and can be found nearly everywhere in your house – from chips to cosmetics to soaps and shampoos. Palm oil comes at the expense of thousands and thousands of rainforest acres. In turn, it destroys the habitats of hundreds of animals. If you’re interested further in this issue, there are groups such as the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil that are fighting the good fight in the combat against it. After climbing an ant-filled tree, Myke would encounter what he and the team braved the night to search for – the African Egg Eating Snake (Dasypeltis scabra). When intimidated, Egg Eaters will flatten their head and make a heart-shaped bend. However, they’re actually toothless and dentally impaired – all bark, no bite! These guys got their name from the ability to swallow eggs whole. They can do this due to their internal spine that cracks the egg, and then they spit the shell out! It truly is incredible how this species has adapted to its diet of just eggs. Habitat Takeaways Basking Temperature: 90.4°F (88-96°F)Ambient Temperature: 72.3°F (72-76°F)UVI: 0.0Humidity: 74.6% (60-80%)Species SpottedSavanna Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis dahomeyensis)African Egg Eater (Dasypeltis scabra)Recommended ProductsZilla Desert Blend, Zilla Vertical Décor, Zilla Rock Lair, and Zilla Front Opening Terrariums
African Water Skink: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 6 Zilla 2020-01-24 | Myke and the team’s latest adventure is finally here and they’re setting out to find a fabulous creature – the African Water Skink (Cophoscincopus simulans). They first begin in a lush forest filled with lots of water and ferns. This makes a perfect habitat for water skinks. However, that wouldn’t be the first animal Myke would find. Instead, it’d be a Togo Slippery Frog Tadpole (Conraua derooi). One of the most evolutionary frogs in the world, they are also one of the most endangered…even thought to be extinct until they were very recently rediscovered. The next encounter the team would face would be the Emerald Snake (Hapsidophrys smaragdinus). With a green color cascading over its body, it almost mirrors the characteristics of a Boomslang. However, Emerald Snakes are not as dangerous. When calm, they appear to be all green. Though when irritated, their color will change into a more black/blue appearance. Myke would then come across what he ventured out into the forest for – the African Water Skink (Cophoscincopus simulans). A very aquatic lizard, Myke finally found this guy in the submerged leaf litter. With its checkered spots and thick tail, this small and fragile lizard is one unique animal. Habitat TakeawaysBasking Temperature: 87.1°F (88-92°F)Water Temperature: 72.3°F (72-76°F)UVI: 1.9Humidity: 77.9%Species SpottedTogo Slippery Frog Tadpole (Conraua derooi)Emerald Snake (Hapsidophrys smaragdinus)African Water Skink (Cophoscincopus simulans)
House Snake: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 5 Zilla 2020-01-10 | In the latest episode of Beyond the Glass, Myke and his crew venture out to find a fascinating creature – the House Snake (Boaedon fuliginosus). The adventure begins as the sun sets and a familiar chorus courtesy of Straw-Colored Fruit Bats (Eidolon helvum) starts to make its way through the forest. Unlike other bats, this species does not live in caves, but rather in trees. In this area of Africa, they are revered due to the locals’ belief that they helped their ancestors escape from slavery. As night falls, the team heads out on the search for snakes. It would not take them long to find one, as they quickly came across a Black Tree Snake (Thraspops jacksonii). This species can be a bit timid, and they require a lot of room when kept in captivity. While not ideal for everyone, these snakes can provide a fun and unique challenge for the more seasoned reptile keeper. Myke then spots out a trail left by another snake in the wet mud of the forest. This leads them to a snake they were not anticipating on finding – an African Forest Cobra (Naja melanoleuca melanolueca). Forest Cobras are an intelligent and feisty species. These guys are nothing to mess with, as they can be quite combative when being handled and are highly venomous. The team then discovers what they came to find – a House Snake (Boaedon fuliginosus). They were given this name due to their close living with humans. Very similar to the North American Rat and Corn Snakes, they are active but not real nippy and make a great beginner snake. One important fact to note is that the House Snake has a large appetite and will eat nearly any food if offered. It is crucial to not overfeed this snake. Habitat TakeawaysBasking Temperature: 86.4°F (86-90°F)Ambient Temperature: 77.3°F (75-80°F)UVI: 0.0Humidity: 62.8%Species Sotted: Straw-Colored Fruit Bats (Eidolon helvum)Black Tree Snake (Thraspops jacksonii)African Forest Cobra (Naja melanoleuca melanolueca)House Snake (Boaedon fuliginosus)
Nile Monitor: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 4 Zilla 2019-11-22 | In the latest adventure of Beyond the Glass, Myke and the team embark out on an exciting challenge – to find the largest lizard in Africa, the Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus). The banks of a creek in Togo is where the search begins. These amazing large monitors spend time in these areas hunting for prey, so they make the perfect habitat to begin our search. However, the Nile Monitor is not the first animal Myke spots. Instead, they come across an African Side-Neck Turtle (Pelomedusa Subrufa), only after Myke slightly damages his microphone in the process.This species is referred to as the Hinged Side-Neck Turtle, as, like a Box Turtle, it can close its shell. Their personality makes them a fantastic pet to keep. Another benefit of Side-Neck Turtles is their manageable size, in comparison to other turtle species such as the Red-Eared Slider. Side-Necks are also allowed to be kept in all states as a pet! The hunt then resumes for the Nile Monitor. Eventually, Myke discovers a baby on the trunk of a fallen palm tree, revealing its gorgeous pattern of colors.Though the one Myke catches is young and small, this species will grow to be an average of 5-7 feet, making it the largest lizard in all of Africa. In the wild, the Nile Monitor has multiple basking levels. Closer to the water, it will be cooler than higher up on the top of the rocks. If this lizard is kept in captivity, it’s encouraged to offer the same amenities it has in the wild, but include an option for the animal to escape the heat altogether.Multiple hiding spots are necessary, as it prevents them from becoming stressed. Climbing areas are also a must, as this species enjoys being active. Lastly, clean water is needed, as its one of the biggest appreciations that the Nile Monitor has. Habitat Takeaways: Basking Temperature: 94.8°F (93-130°F)Ambient Temperature: 83.4°F (83-92°F)UVI: 4.2Humidity: 51.2%Species Spotted: African Side-Neck Turtle (Pelomedusa Subrufa)Nile Monitor (Varanus Niloticus)
Fat-Tailed Gecko: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 3 Zilla 2019-10-25 | Tonight, we head into the savanna after dark, where Myke and the team are on the look out for Fat-Tailed Geckos. The night begins in one of the most serene environments possible -- a sunset in the savanna. As the temperature drops and sun sets, Fat-Tailed Geckos start to come out. During this time of night, they will be foraging for termites and other insects to feast upon. The first animal that the team comes across is a Dung Beetle (Scarabaeinae Sp.). Even though these guys are best known from Africa, they can be discovered in the deserts of Arizona, and even parts of Florida. Dung beetles are fecal matter specialists. They will gather the droppings of animals into a ball, which the female then puts its eggs in and buries.An excited Myke rushes into the darkness after a snake. Thankfully, it’s not the highly venomous Boomslang and is instead a Bush Snake (Philothamnus Irregularis) hiding in a tree. There are several species of Bush Snakes. Some are spotted and some are slightly patterned. Their scales allow them to climb up trees and anything they want, making them the Spider-Man of snakes. If they are going to be kept as pets, they need to reside in an arboreal habitat, such as the Zilla Vertical Tropical Kit. They will also need a basking light. Shortly after letting the Bush Snake get back to the trees, they finally find what they were looking for – a Fat-Tailed Gecko (Hemitheconyx Caudicinctus). With a chubby tail and dark eyes, this is one fascinating reptile. When this species doesn’t get enough food, they will store it in their tail – similar to how a camel stores fat. These geckos do not need UV light to survive, but do benefit from it. They do need calcium and vitamin supplementation like all reptiles kept in captivity in order to thrive. All in all, the Fat-Tailed Gecko makes a great beginner reptile! Habitat Takeaways: Basking Temperature: 89.6°F (88-92°F)Ambient Temperature: 78.1°F (76-84°F)UVI: 0.0Humidity: 43.8% (40-60%) but also provide a humid hide for concentrated humidity to help with shedding.Species Spotted: Dung Beetle (Scarabaeinae Sp.)Bush Snake (Philothamnus Irregularis)Fat-Tailed Gecko (Hemitheconyx Caudicinctus)
Emperor Scorpion: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 2 Zilla 2019-09-09 | For other episodes, visit zillarules.com/beyond-the-glassThe second episode of Season 2 of Beyond the Glass is here! In this episode, Myke and the crew venture out to find the gorgeous Emperor Scorpion.To start off, the team takes an adventure into one of Myke’s favorite biomes – the mountains. The environment of elevation, moisture, and seas of grasslands create a vast field of diversification amongst the wildlife. Immediately after setting foot in the mountainside, Myke finds the first animal of the night – a Home’s Hinge-Back Tortoise (Kinixys Homeana). Extremely camouflaged, it blends right into the forest scenery and looks like a leaf on the ground. Unlike other more common African tortoises, these guys need moisture in their habitat. As the jungle switches from day to night, the team makes another friend – a Banded Gecko (Hemidactylus Kyaboboensis). Coming in a radiant golden yellow color, this species is a true arboreal gecko. An interesting fact about these guys is that they are ontogenetic, which means they look different when they are young and change as they mature. After a grueling climb up the mountain, Myke finally completes his search for the Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus Imperator). Probably the most popular pet scorpion in the entire hobby, these scorpions are large, impressive, and easy to keep. Their preferred biome is layers of rocks/dead trees, and they eat small invertebrates. Always keep scorpions in an area with good airflow. If ventilation is not provided, the chance of mold growth increases.Habitat Takeaways: Basking Temperature: 88.4°F (88-92°F)Ambient Temperature: 72.6°F (72-78°F)UVI: 0.0Humidity: 45.3% (40-60%)Species Spotted: Hinge-Back Tortoise (Kinixys Homeana)Banded Gecko (Hemidactylus Kyaboboensis)Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus Imperator)
Savannah Monitor: Zilla Beyond the Glass Season 2, Episode 1 Zilla 2019-07-25 | Watch previous episodes of Beyond the Glass at zillarules.com/beyond-the-glass.Welcome to Season 2 of Zilla’s Beyond the Glass! This season, Myke and the crew venture out to west Africa to explore the habitats of reptiles native to this breathtaking area of the continent.In the first episode, the team starts out at a quintessential African biome – the savanna. These grasslands provide plenty of basking spots for animals that require loads of sunlight. Right off the bat, Myke finds the first animal of the season – an Elegant Sand Snake (Psammophis elegans). This species comes in a vast array of colors. An interesting fact about these guys is that they feature a gland on their nose and they rub their bodies down, potentially to retain moisture. When kept in captivity, always offer a basking spot with solid heat and UV. They also require a lot of room, as they love to climb around.Following their encounter with the Elegant Sand Snake, the team would then travel to the largest voodoo market in west Africa. This featured all the different dried animals used for religious and healing purposes. While the scenes at this market are difficult to see, it showcases the importance of education and conservation in the native habitats of many species and how cultural beliefs create huge obstacles to that progress. After their trip to the market, Myke and the crew embarked out to find what they were looking for – the Savannah Monitor (Varanus exanthematicus). An exceptionally unique reptile is known for its intelligence and calm demeanor. One defining trait of this species is their dinosaur-like head. Savannah Monitors’ growth rate is dependent on their food, but a hatchling can easily reach adult size in less than three years, so have a large enclosure prepared! They have very specific care requirements so make sure to do your research, but they are full or personality, which makes them great pets to keep at home and interact with.Habitat Takeaways (from graphic at 7:43): Basking Temperature: 107.6°FAmbient Temperature: 81.3°FUVI: 2.8 (No units of measure)Humidity: 48.5 %Species Spotted: Elegant Sand Snake (Psammophis elegans)Savannah Monitor (Varanus exanthematicus)
Mangrove Snake: Zilla Beyond the Glass - Episode 12 Zilla 2019-05-22 | See other episodes here: zillarules.com/beyond-the-glassThe season one finale of Beyond the Glass is here! Our final adventure in Indonesia takes Myke and the crew out to find the elusive Mangrove Snake. The adventure begins with the team embarking out on a boat through a river, searching the overhanging branches for sleeping snakes. While reptiles were the No. 1 target, the crew spotted an interesting species hanging out among the trees – an orangutan. This animal is critically endangered, with less than 100,000 of them left in the world. Unfortunately, the rain would end the crew’s river quest soon after.On a tip from a local farmer, the team headed inland into a rubber farm plantation. The first discovery would be a Keeled Slug-Eating Snake. They eat exactly what one might suspect – slugs. One of the main characteristic traits of this species is their large head. After an unfortunate tumble resulted in camera damage, the crew would have to wrap up their rubber plantation excursion and head to Java to continue the adventure. That’s where the main target was encountered – the Mangrove Snake. This is a gorgeous animal with its black body and yellow stripes. More and more people are captive breeding this species, as its an arboreal colubrid that resembles a lot of arboreal vipers – except less dangerous. In captivity, the Mangrove Snake requires a lot of room for climbing. Once they have a lot of sticks to maneuver around, they’re easy to please. While an amazing animal, they are rear-fanged and restricted in some cities and states, so make sure to check local regulations before purchasing them.And with that, season one of Beyond the Glass has concluded. However, season two is on the horizon, this time with Myke and the crew heading out to West Africa. Stay tuned to Zilla for more exciting adventures and reptile/amphibian knowledge. Habitat Takeaways: Ambient Temperature: 89.6° (82° - 92°F Range)Humidity Percentage: 82.2% (72 - 97% Range)Night Temperature: 76.3° (74° - 80° Range)Species spotted: Bornean Orangutan (Pongo Pygmaeus)Keeled Slug-Eating Snake (Pareas Carinatus)Mangrove Snake (Boiga Dendrophila Dendrophilia)
Asian Vine Snake: Zilla Beyond The Glass - Episode 11 Zilla 2019-04-18 | See other episodes here: zillarules.com/beyond-the-glassThe latest adventure with Myke and the crew places them out in the thick of the jungle, where they set out on foot for the Vine Snake.The key to searching for Vine Snakes is movement in the trees. However, the combination of the snake’s camouflage and the strong wind speed forces the team to wait until sundown. In the meantime, there’d be no shortage of animals. The team would find a Maned Forest Lizard, a Painted Bronzeback Snake, and more. One of the coolest finds of the night was the Long Tailed Grass Lizard. This little guy’s unique looking, long tail really helps it when hanging out on blades of grass.Eventually, Myke spotted what he was looking for – the Asian Vine Snake. He was able to spot the difference between this species and the other ones the team came across due to the distinct white stripes the snake features. Habitat Takeaways: Ambient Temperature: 85.1° (78°F - 88°F Range)Humidity Percentage: 80.7 % (70 - 95% Range)Night Temperature: 74.7° (72°F -78°F Range)In captivity, Vine Snakes need to have a solid arboreal structure to survive. They won’t be spending much time on the ground and require lots of room for climbing. In the wild, Vine Snakes drink water off of leaves (rain, dew, etc.). This means that to properly care for them, you need to constantly mist the tank.Spotted in this episode: * Maned Forest Lizard (Bronchocela Jubata)* Painted Bronzeback (Dendrelaphis Pictus)* Long Tailed Grass Lizard (Takydromus Sexlineatus)* White Lipped Frog (Chalcorana Chalconota)* Four-Lined Frog (Polypedates Leucomystax)* Maylayan Dwarf Vine Snake (Ahaetulla Mycterizans)* Asian Vine Snake (Ahaetulla Prasina)
Asian Forest Scorpion: Zilla Beyond The Glass - Episode 10 Zilla 2019-03-14 | View all episodes, here: zillarules.com/beyond-the-glassIn the latest Beyond the Glass adventure, Myke and his team go on the search for arachnids. While these are not the most cuddliest animals to have as a pet, they sure are fascinating.Starting out in a field full of ants, Myke uncovers a Vinegaroon, also known as a Whip Tail Scorpion. Though it technically falls under the category of an arachnid, it is not a true scorpion. The Vinegaroon does not have a stinger, making it totally harmless. Found in moist, dark areas, these guys love to hide away under fallen logs and brush piles. The adventure continues through nightfall, with the team utilizing a black-light to help encounter the unique wildlife. The next exciting find was a juvenile one-of-a-kind Sunbeam Snake. The skin of this snake boasts a prism of color, resulting in a fascinating look. In fact, in Cambodia, they are referred to as “Gasolina,” since their characteristics resemble gasoline on the ground.It would not be long after that Myke found what he was looking for – the Asian Forest Scorpion. Though this species features a big pair of pinchers, they are typically not the most dangerous scorpion. These guys love to burrow. In the wild, they will come out, grab a little dinner, then go back to bed. Habitat TakeawaysAmbient Temperature: 84.3°F (82-92°F)Humidity Percentage: 85.7% (75-90%)Night Temperature: 75.2° F (72-78°F)In the pet trade, scorpions thrive in a moist environment since they tend to be found under debris. When setting up their habitat, make sure to provide a substrate that retains moisture. Be sure to include ample hiding spaces as well.The Sunbeam Snake can be quite popular at reptile shows or pet stores. They are relatively easy to care for and make great pets due to their docile behavior. Their overly-friendly characteristics, also makes this snake great for educational purposes.
Dragon Snake: Zilla Beyond The Glass - Episode 9 Zilla 2019-02-27 | View all episodes, here: zillarules.com/beyond-the-glassIn this episode, Myke heads out to find an animal as mythological as its name – the Dragon Snake.As he begins his search in a shallow creek, he quickly comes across two species of frogs. The first is a newly metamorphosized Kuhl’s Creek Frog. At this size, it resembles prey for the Dragon Snake that Myke is searching for. Shortly after, he encounters a Javan Horned Frog. This species is a master at camouflage with its strong resemblance of a leaf. This comes in handy since they are not too nimble with their movements. As his adventure continues, Myke finds what he was looking for. Hidden away in the rocky edges of the creek, he encounters the very rare Dragon Snake. The three pronounced ridges along its back is just part of what makes these snakes so unique. Dragon Snakes are a bit mysterious and much of their ecology, breeding, and more remain unknown. All in all, this discovery ended up making Myke’s year.The team had such great success at the creek during the night that they decided to go back to the same spot in the daytime. That is when they came across a Malaysian Blue Coral Snake. They have a bright red underbelly and a blue top, making it a very unique looking snake. Like a Ring-necked Snake, this species curls its tail when it senses danger. Habitat Takeaways Ambient Temperature: 75.3°F (72°-82°F)Humidity Percentage: 95.2% (80-95%)Night Temperature: 73.1° F (72°-78°F)In terms of captivity, almost nobody has had luck with the Dragon Snake. They are not well understood, so they have only been brought into captivity a few times. The Javan Horned Frog’s setup in captivity is similar to the Malaysian Horned Frog, which is more commonly kept in the pet trade.
The Reticulated Python: Zilla Beyond the Glass - Episode 8 Zilla 2019-01-21 | View all episodes, here: zillarules.com/beyond-the-glassIn this episode, Myke and his team set out to study the Reticulated Python. As Myke and his team explored the area, they came across tracks that indicated they were actually on the trail of one of two snakes, either an Enhydris Snake or Homalopsis Snake, both of which are very common in this part of Indonesia. They quickly found a baby Homalopsis, more commonly known as a Puff Faced Water Snake. These fully aquatic snakes belong to the family of Mud Snakes. Unfortunately, there is a lot of pressure on the wild population of this snake because they are heavily hunted for their skin and their meat.Before long, they stumbled on another fully aquatic snake of the same Mud Snake family, a Rainbow Water Snake. These little guys are fish eaters and grow to an average size of 2.5 feet.After a little digging, Myke finally found what he was looking for, a Reticulated Python. These pythons are the longest snakes in the world, growing to an average size of 15 to 28 feet long. The tunnel where the snake was found was about 10 feet long, and the it was on the smaller end of the spectrum. If you were to keep a snake like this at home, your habitat space would need to be considerably larger than that of a typical pet snake. The Reticulated Python feeds on large mammals and birds, so you’d also need a generous budget for rabbits and other prey. Habitat Takeaways:Basking Temperature: 90.7°F (88°F - 92°F Range) Night Temperature: 76.3°F ( 75°F - 78°F Range)Humidity: 90.1% (70% -90% Range) Water Chemistry:Temp: 79°- 83°Nitrate: 0.0Nitrite: 5-1Ammonia: 0PH: 7.5 - 8.2GH: 9 GPG / 150 PPMSalinity: 0SG / 0PPT - 1.0002SG / 0.2PPTConcerning the habitat of Puff Faced Water Snake and Rainbow Water Snakes: These snakes require very clean water, even the slightest contamination can lead to bacterial or fungal issues. Both snakes rarely leave the water, but it’s still important to provide these snakes with a suitable area to leave the water and dry off. Many aquatic snakes have fast metabolisms and should have live food readily available. Reticulated Pythons are not the ideal pet for most hobbyists and require a lot of space, knowledge and funds to be cared for properly. If you’re up to the challenge, these pythons can be a very rewarding species to care for.When it comes to large snakes like Reticulated Pythons, heating mats are a great way to provide them with the heat they need. If glass enclosures are used at any point, be sure that the enclosure retain sufficient humidity. Reticulated pythons are primarily terrestrial, and floor space is more important than height.
