This blog post contains tales of our resident feline phantom! Meet Apopse, our beautiful all-black domestic shorthair who brings a completely different kind of chaos to the household.

Here, we are taking a closer look at one of the most beloved and iconic species in the reptile-keeping world: the ball python

At the time, I obviously had no idea that this one spider would eventually lead to a collection of more than forty tarantulas and the creation of KT's A.R.C.

There is an old saying that opposites attract, but in the cat world, “opposites” usually means a tentatively negotiated, lifelong peace agreement. If you take a look at my two cats today, you’ll see a typical sisterly relationship. There’s Tilly, my vocal calico queen who believes the universe should revolve around her, and Apopse, my chaotic black cat who somehow functions with zero spatial awareness. Their relationship isn’t the perfect bond of endless mutual grooming and p

Rescuing a reptile is a unique experience. Unlike a dog or a cat, a gecko can’t vocalize their discomfort or express gratitude with a wagging tail. But watching an animal go from merely surviving in poor conditions to completely thriving in a habitat built for them is one of the most rewarding parts of keeping exotic pets. This is the story of Andromeda, her rough beginnings, and how far she’s come since joining the family. The Beginning: A Rough Start When Andromeda arrived

The Antilles Pinktoe tarantula (Caribena versicolor), previously known as the Avicularia versicolor, is largely considered one of the most stunning arboreal—or tree-dwelling—tarantulas in the hobby. Native to the tropical Caribbean island of Martinique, this New World species is famous for its dramatic visual transformation as it grows. Slings (spiderlings) hatch as a bright, metallic electric blue, before gradually molting into fluffy adults with a jewel-toned teal cephaloth

If you had told my younger self that I would one day share my home with a thriving, diverse family of reptiles, I would have been absolutely thrilled—though probably a little surprised by the sheer variety of scales currently residing under my roof! Like so many exotic keepers, my love for reptiles started as a simple childhood dream: I just wanted a snake. There was always a quiet fascination with how these animals moved, how misunderstood they were by the general public, an

If you look at the A.R.C. Invertebrate Room today, you will find a meticulously monitored collection of over 40 tarantulas, scorpions, and true spiders. But if you rewind to 2021, the picture was very different. Back then, my reaction to an eight-legged house guest could rival a dramatic movie scene. My fear of spiders wasn't just a mild dislike; it was a full-blown, heart-pounding terror. If a spider made an appearance on a wall, my immediate response was a panicked bellow f

Meet Tilly, our calico domestic shorthair, who graced us with her chaotic presence in June of 2017