We specialize in captive bred invertebrates and reptiles.
Latest Updates:
| 11/07/2007 |
Things are getting back on track with two shipments expected this month. First, I would like to introduce the first known live specimen and photograph of Philothamnus hughesi. As you can see this species is perhaps one of the most beautiful of the genus. We luckily acquired a pair of these animals from the last Congo shipment. We hope to secure additional specimens in the future. A publication describing the living coloration and behavior this species is forthcoming.
We expect our next D.R. Congo shipment to arrive on Nov. 12. It is expected to include Albertine phase water cobras (Boulengerina a. annulata), colored variable bush vipers (Atheris squamiger), an undescribed species of giant goliath frog (Conraua sp. “D. R. Congo), forest cobras (Naja melanoleuca), the TRUE Hymenochirus curtipes, along with various other amphibians and snakes. The DRC always has unexpected surprises.
From Uganda and Tanzania we expect some killer species around the middle of the month. Expect Ituri rhino viper (Bitis nasicornis), East African gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica), Usambara bush viper (Atheris ceratophora), Hairy Bush Viper (Atheris hispidus), and Great Lakes bush viper (Atheris nitschei).
More exciting is specimens of the green Turian pigmy chameleon (Rhampholeon viridis) which is the first captive specimens. With a brilliant green coloration, they are sure to be a hit. Also included is the rare Montana pigmy chameleon (Rhampholeon acuminatus), previously offered as R. montanus. Only a limited number of both species will be avail for domestic and export sales.
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| 10/17/2007 |
We are thrilled to have finally received this much-anticipated shipment from the D.R. Congo. Unfortunately, the stock is low, due to health issues with the animals after waiting out many ongoing delays, but we have already planned for our next shipment to arrive before the end of the month. The next batch will be full of Atheris squamigera color variants, Goliath frogs, and many other new additions. We'll keep this site updated with information regarding that shipment and others to follow.
Thankfully, what we DID receive in this shipment couldn't have been a better surprise after this long, hard road of the Congo. We are excited to announce that we have the first-known live Hughes' Green-Snake (Philothmnus hughesi). This species is known only from a few preserved specimens, and was described in 1990. This slender-bodied snake is a vivid green with intermittent black bars and speckling. P. hughesi is believed to be a frog-eater, and I'm looking forward to offering them their first captive meals.
Also, we received one Albertine Banded Water Cobra (Boulengerina a. annulata). This is the first import of this variety, found along the southern Albertine rift in the D.R. Congo. Unlike other varieties of this species, it has jet-black bands which completely encircle its entire warm/orange-brown (top) and bright-orange (bottom) body. This relatively easy-going species is a fish eater. There are no recorded bites from this species. We hope to receive more specimens of this rare variety in the very near future.
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| 06/10/2007 |
We are excited to announce we have moved IntenseHerp.com to a new server. We will finally have a full listing of available animals and will be updating our information and gallery sections.
Several new shipments will be available on the site soon, including those from Peru, D.R. Congo, Egypt, as well as other sources. We have been offering many rare or otherwise difficult to acquire species from several countries. Captive-bred caiman lizards from Peru are perhaps one of the most exciting species we brought in this year. Other interesting imports are Peruvian boas (red-tails and rainbow) and Atheris species from D.R. Congo. We were also happy to have revived our wholesale division recently, particularly through invertebrate sales. Be sure to contact us for more details.
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