Hailey Pruett
Author for A-Z Animals

Mamba snakes have quite a frightening reputation thanks to their speedy, aggressive natures and deadly venom! Of course, the most well-known (or perhaps infamous!) type of mamba is the eerily… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 5 hours ago

The very word “anaconda” instantly strikes fear into the hearts and minds of people all over the world, and for plenty of good reasons! These unique snakes are absolutely massive–some… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 1 day ago

Many people use the term “viper” very casually to refer to just about any scary-looking snake, but scientifically, vipers belong to a very specific family of snakes within the massive… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 weeks ago

Pacman frogs, also known as horned frogs, are among the hardiest, most unique-looking, and most popular pet frogs in the world. Their widespread appeal has, of course, led to the… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 weeks ago

Thanks to its uniquely warm, humid, borderline tropical climate, Florida is home to a wide range of animals that would normally not thrive in the United States’ more temperate regions.… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 months ago

From fearsome snakes to gentle tortoises, reptiles are a diverse and fascinating group of animals that have existed for hundreds of millions of years! Learning about our planet’s scaly inhabitants… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 months ago

If you own a leopard gecko or have ever handled one, you may have realized they’re surprisingly chatty lizards. Perhaps you’ve heard one chirp or “bark” at you upon getting… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 3 months ago

The Lone Star State is home to a wide range of incredible animal species! This includes lots of reptiles who are right at home in its warm, sunny climate. Even… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 3 months ago

With so many amazing reptiles now integrated into the pet trade, choosing which particular one will suit you best can be tricky and confusing! If you’re an aspiring reptile owner… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 3 months ago

As the longest venomous snake in the world, the king cobra is a force to be reckoned with. Its average length is anywhere from 10 to 13 feet! Not only… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 3 months ago

Key Points The green anaconda not only beats out the Komodo dragon in length, but it also is considered the longest and heaviest snake in the world.There are a few… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 3 months ago

Key Points There are five species of snake that can leap from branch to branch, appearing to fly through the air.Many of the weirdest snakes in the world live in… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 3 months ago

Key Points Snakes can be quite fascinating and beautiful creatures, but are often misunderstood.Half of our choices for the most beautiful snakes are venomous, so should be admired from afar… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

From their striking fur coloration to their smelly yet effective defense mechanism, skunks are unique and fascinating animals. There are several different species of skunks, but do any of them… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Turkeys have long been useful livestock animals, but in recent years, they’ve also become popular pets! They’ve been domesticated and living alongside humans for thousands of years, and they’re highly… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

From their truly bizarre biology to their impressive intelligence and critical thinking skills, octopuses are incredible animals. If you find them as interesting as we do, you’ve probably wondered at… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

The quokka is a peculiar yet adorable little creature that instantly captured the hearts of millions when it went viral for its seemingly permanent smile. It’s often referred to as… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Cuddly, adorable, and super-soft, the domestic chinchilla is a fairly popular exotic pet. Like many other domesticated rodents commonly kept as pets, chinchillas are fairly low-maintenance and fascinating to observe… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

If you’ve ever found a lizard in your home or perhaps trapped somewhere in your garden, you may have considered catching it so you can transport it to safety. However,… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Have you ever seen a frilled lizard? If you have, you’re probably wondering why they look like something straight out of Jurassic Park! What even is a frilled lizard, anyway,… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Tegu lizards are remarkable animals, and they’ve become increasingly popular in the pet trade! This is largely thanks to their adorable, almost dog-like appearance, high intelligence, and playful temperaments. But… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

From geckos’ bizarrely bulging eyeballs and slit-shaped pupils to the downright alien-looking peepers of chameleons, lizard eyes are incredibly unique. There are more than 5,000 distinct types of lizards, and… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Naming any pet can be tricky, especially when it comes to exotic pets like lizards! However, the naming process doesn't have to be stressful or something you necessarily have to… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Poop: every animal produces it in some form or another, even our scaly friends like snakes and lizards! But what does lizard poop look like? Perhaps you’re trying to identify… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Despite their obvious dangers, poisonous and venomous animals have always fascinated humans. From fearsome snakes and toxic frogs to more unusual animals like scorpions and cone snails with powerful stingers,… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Whether they’re hanging around in your garden eating your plants or leaving their unpleasant droppings around your home, lizards can be quite destructive, unwelcome guests. If you’re looking for ways… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Depending on where you live, your backyard is likely home to a diverse array of many unique types of plants, fungi, and animals. Some of the most common visitors you’ve… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

Spend enough time around a lizard, and you’ll find they’re actually quite social animals with lots of surprisingly intricate methods of communicating— not just with one another but also with… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 4 months ago

There are more than 6,000 unique species of lizards on Earth, and they are an incredibly diverse bunch of reptiles! From the massive monitor lizards to tiny geckos, let’s take… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 5 months ago

Also known as the banded bullfrog, the adorable chubby frog has become quite popular in the pet trade. Hardy and surprisingly low-maintenance, these little amphibians make good pets for beginner… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 5 months ago

With more than 6,000 known species of incredible-looking frogs and more being discovered all the time, it can be tricky narrowing down the most adorable of the bunch. Still, we’ve… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 5 months ago