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For most of my life, I called pretty much any enclosure for reptiles and amphibians a terrarium. But as an adult, I learned that technically wasn’t correct. There are so many different names for pet enclosures, all of which describe different setups. So, when it comes to a terrarium vs vivarium vs paludarium, what does each one mean? Mutts About Pets is reader-supported. When you shop through links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. (Part of

The words poison dart frog and pet probably don’t seem like they go together. Yet, there are people who keep these vibrantly colored frogs in their homes. Since “poison” is in the name, having these frogs in captivity might seem like a huge risk to the humans caring for them, but it might not be as dangerous as it seems. So, is it dangerous to have a pet poison dart frog? What should you expect when caring for one? Can You Have a Poison Dart Frog as a Pet? Yes, it’s possible

I’m always shocked by how many people still don’t know the difference between amphibians vs reptiles. Many people confuse the two or lump...