Meet Our Pets - old

At our Zen Habitats office, we’re lucky enough to work alongside a variety of wonderful pets that are uniquely themselves with their own personalities. They live in our Reptile Room that was designed to offer the space, environment, and, of course, enclosures, that allow each of them to thrive, grow and entertain us every day.  

 

 

Bert is a lazy little boy, always maxing and relaxing! Of course, he lives right next door to his buddy Ernie!

Species: Crested Gecko

Geographical regions: southern New Caledonia (rainforest canopies)

Care level: Beginner

Species characteristics: They are sometimes referred to as eyelash geckos because of the appearance of their eyes. They can drop their tails in defense but do not grow them back like Leopard Geckos.

Enclosure: 2’x2’x2’ PVC enclosure

 

 

Bold little Butters swims around and watches whatever we're doing. With that little smile, he is more than adorable!

Species: Axolotl

Geographical regions: lakes of Xochimilco near Mexico City

Care level: Advanced

Species characteristics: They are extremely endangered in the wild, but domestic populations are plentiful. If injured, they regenerate organs and limbs – including parts of the spine and brain.

Enclosure: Aquarium

 

 

Charli loves eating and is extremely food motivated. She loves to see everything that’s going on around her. Maybe that’s why she’s especially happy observing us during all of our meetings from her spacious aquarium.

Species: Painted Turtle

Geographical regions: North America, from southern Canada to northern Mexico

Care level: Intermediate

Species characteristics: The Painted Turtle is the most widespread turtle in North America. It is common to see 50 or more of these social turtles relaxing on the same log.

Enclosure: Aquarium

 

Chi is the boy that started it all! He was the inspiration for Randy and Heidi to build a healthier and more stimulating enclosure than what was on the market before they began Zen Habitats. In fact, he’s featured in our logo! He’s a docile boy that loves to chill and snuggle, especially with Randy!

Species: Bearded Dragon

Geographical regions: inland Australia (arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and the arid open woodlands)

Care level: Beginner/Intermediate

Species characteristics: Named bearded because of the extension of skin on their throats. They can puff out the skin and turn it black when they are feeling territorial or excited for some other reason.

Enclosure: 4’x2’x2’ Wood enclosure

 

 

Chip is very docile and easy to love, especially with his bonded human, Heidi! He is very good at letting us know when it’s time to eat!

Species:  Ball Python

Geographical regions: sub-Saharan Africa (grasslands, shrublands, and open forests)

Care level: Beginner

Species characteristics: They are amazingly docile snakes. The oldest reported Ball Python in captivity was 62 years old.

Enclosure: 4’x2’x2’ Wood enclosure

 

 

Cleo is so much fun to watch and being watched is what she prefers. She’s been known to throw a temper tantrum when we pick up this sausage-shaped lovebug!

Species: Northern Blue Tongued Skink

Geographical regions: northern Australia (semi-desert, brush steppes)

Care level: Intermediate

Species characteristics: They have the most beautiful, blue-colored tongues.

Enclosure: 4’x2’x2’ Wood enclosure

 

 

Eddie might have a Napoleon complex; he’s very confident but can be skittish. However, in our eyes he is larger than life!

Species:  Leopard Gecko 

Geographical regions: Asia and the Middle East (arid, mountainous deserts)

Care level: Beginner

Species characteristics:  They get their name from the leopard-like patterns they display. They have a defense mechanism where they can drop their tail and grow a new one.

Enclosure: 48”x24”x16” PVC enclosure

 

 

Ernie is much different from his buddy, Bert. He thinks he’s an alpha male in everything he does. His attitude extends to mealtime as he is extremely food motivated!

Species: Crested Gecko

Geographical regions: southern New Caledonia (rainforest canopies)

Care level: Beginner

Species characteristics:  They are sometimes referred to as eyelash geckos because of the appearance of their eyes. They can drop their tails in defense but do not grow them back like Leopard Geckos.

Enclosure: 2’x2’x2’ PVC enclosure

 

 

As the dynamic trio we call Froggos, they are pretty much sleeping all day and look like little green stickers. We wonder what kind of mischief they’re getting into all night while we’re away!

Species: Red Eye Tree Frog

Geographical regions: southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America

Care level: Intermediate

Species characteristics: When sleeping, they tuck their colorful limbs beneath them, so they look like a bubble of green that blends into the leaves where they rest. A group of them is called an army.

Enclosure: 2’x2’x2’ PVC enclosure when fully grown 

 

 

 

Kenny really looks like a sad clown. He is very good-natured but can have moments being a drama king if handled!

Species: Ambilobe Panther Chameleon

Geographical regions: eastern and northern parts of Madagascar

Care level: Advanced

Species characteristics: They can change their colors as quickly as a minute or two. Their color change is due to temperature fluctuations, mood, and lighting.

Enclosure: 4’x2’x4’ PVC enclosure

 

 

Ming is a somewhat dramatic little boy. He’s skittish and prefers his alone time. In fact, Ming sightings can be rare and if you do see him, he’s away in a flash!

Species: Chinese Water Dragon

Geographical regions:  Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, and southern China (rainforest or swamp riverbanks)

Care level: Advanced

Species characteristics: Excellent climbers, they can drop into water and stay under for up to 25 minutes. They can grow up to 3ft. long including their tail.

Enclosure: 4’x2’x4’ PVC enclosure

 

 

 

Minnie can be a sweet and curious little girl but a bit nippy when she wakes up in the morning – understandable for many of us! She has a unique marking that looks like Minnie Mouse – hence her name!

Species: Brazilian Rainbow Boa

Geographical regions: Amazon River Basin (humid woodlands)

Care level: Advanced

Species characteristics: Terrestrial snakes that have an iridescent holographic sheen that refracts light. Females can grow up to 7ft. long.

Enclosure: Two 4’x2’x2’ PVC enclosures  with Length Extension Kit

 

 

 

Ollie could be in the reptile Olympics as a long jumper! He likes to jump around and away from us and is a very elusive little boy!

Species: Chahoua Gecko

Geographical regions: southern New Caledonia (rainforest canopies)

Care level: Advanced

Species characteristics: They are also known as the Mossy Prehensile Tailed Gecko. They easily blend in as their scales look exactly like the moss they live around.

Enclosure: 2’x2’x2’ PVC enclosure

 

 

Pat is very inquisitive, and he loves exploring his aquarium and the plants that surround him. He lives with his buddy, Bob the Sweet Potato, our office vegetable.

Species: Betta Fish

Geographical regions: Asia (shallow water of rice paddies, ponds, and slow-moving streams)

Care level: Beginner/Intermediate

Species characteristics: Surprisingly intelligent fish, the Betta can recognize its owners and even do tricks. They should be kept in an aquarium rather than a bowl.

Enclosure: Aquarium

 

 

Phoenix is very curious and inquisitive. She’s always wondering what’s going on around her and who is doing what.

Species: Corn Snake

Geographical regions: Southeastern United States, New Jersey south to Florida and west to Louisiana and Kentucky

Care level: Beginner

Species characteristics: Get their name from the patterns on their scales that resemble colorful ornamental corn

Enclosure: 4’x2’x2’ Wood enclosure

 

 

Like her brother Chi, Reiki is an extremely sweet and lovable little beardie. She loves to be around people almost as much as she likes a good salad!

Species: Bearded Dragon

Geographical regions: inland Australia (arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and the arid open woodlands)

Care level: Beginner/Intermediate

Species characteristics: Named bearded because of the extension of skin on their throats. They can puff out the skin and turn it black when they are feeling territorial or excited for some other reason.

Enclosure: 4’x2’x2’ Wood enclosure

 

 

 

Rosie is a very smart little girl and extremely independent. She knows how to get what she wants – especially blueberries!

Species: Argentine Red Tegu

Geographical regions: Western Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay (tropical rainforest, woodlands, savannas, and semi-desert locations)

Care level: Advanced

Species characteristics: grows up to 4.5ft. long; highly intelligent; trainable with patience and effort

Enclosure: Two 4’x2’x2’ PVC enclosures with Corner Extension Kit

More on Rosie and Tegus: In this video our Zen Habitats Animal Care Manager and CVT, Kasey, answers your tegu questions - and shows off Rosie!

 

 

 

Tai is our bold little girl, always wanting everyone around her to know she is there. She is extremely food motivated and sometimes can mistake Kasey’s fingers for food!

Species: Bearded Dragon

Geographical regions: inland Australia (arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and the arid open woodlands)

Care level: Beginner/Intermediate

Species characteristics: Named bearded because of the extension of skin on their throats. They can puff out the skin and turn it black when they are feeling territorial or excited for some other reason.

Enclosure: 4’x2’x2’ Wood enclosure

 

 

 Zoe is your prototypical beardie. She is sweet and docile, can be stinky, and gives a great “judgy” face!

Species:  Bearded Dragon

Geographical regions:  inland Australia (arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and the arid open woodlands)

Care level: Beginner/Intermediate

Species characteristics:   Named bearded because of the extension of skin on their throats. They can puff out the skin and turn it black when they are feeling territorial or excited for some other reason.

Enclosure: 4’x2’x2’ Wood enclosure