High Desert Herps

08/18/2025

All my SD Retic crosses are currently on sale on MM until I raise some funds. Take advantage!!!

07/22/2025

Really nice clutch of 7 week old Tristis Orientallis (freckle headed monitors) looking for new spots!

07/18/2025

Good morning from this stud and his lady friend!!!

07/17/2025

The clutch of Pure "old school" super dwarves have hatched and had their first shed. They look very nice, and very small!

This line originates from CJs pets with adults being imported by Burgundy reptile traders in the early 90s. Adults are nice and small.

Happy with the way these have turned out!

07/17/2025

Just thought I'd share some pics of the couple week old baby Kim's because I thought they turned out cool!

07/16/2025

If anyone out there is considering doing business with, or discussing animals with Omair Khan, save yourself some headache and time and move on to the next customer.

This guy reached out to me beginning in 2022 inquiring about posted animals. He made his first deposit a few weeks ago, and two weeks later requested a refund.

When I explained that's not how it works with living animals he threw a s**t fit.

I did return his $100, but what a waste of time. Not all of our conversations are posted, I just took some snippets over the years.

07/14/2025

Another unique opportunity. I am releasing a group of (4) 2.5 month old Varanus Auffenbergi, also known as Peacock Monitors.

These are my favorite of ALL the odatria species I keep (which is most), and are seldomly worked in the US these days. They are shy, but BEAUTIFUL.

These 4 are the boldest yet that I have raised. They are more often than not out and about, and will stay out and active with me observing and in the room. Once I open the door of the cage they usually kind of retreat and watch until I move away again.

Would love to sell as a group, as they do very well kept in larger groups. However will consider letting go as two pairs.

Will provide video of babies to potential buyer.

07/13/2025

Decided to add vents to this trouble makers cage. She's proven that no amount of silicone will keep her from her new favorite hangout spot!

Head out. Constantly watching what's going on.

I don't like to pick favorites, but if I had to this girl would certainly be right near (or at) the top of the list.

07/12/2025

Had some good help in the animal room today!

07/10/2025

Rare opportunity, I have an UNRELATED group of 0.0.3 gilleni I am making available. These are from two different clutches that hatched within a week of each other. They are about 6 weeks old and have been raised together.

Inquire for pricing. Would highly prefer to sell this trio together, but may consider splitting up.

06/29/2025

Unfortunately I lost one Spencer's female to cancer this year 😢.

These two girls are doing awesome though, and got moved into a bigger cage. They look so teeny tiny now.

The Male is still at least double their size. I get asked all the time when i plan to pair them. I am in NO RUSH with these, and it will probably be at least another year.

05/24/2025

I was super heartbroken to see this post yesterday.

While I didn't know Nick Bottini well, we had a fairly substantial business interaction about 5 years ago. Since then we have very loosely stayed in touch with occasional messages and what not.

Nick was one of the good guys in this hobby. That's so abundantly obvious by the amount of outreach in the community since his passing. I always enjoyed our interactions.

Mental health struggles are real. The reptile industry can be brutal, there are unfortunately a lot of unsavory people we all deal with.

Remember to treat people well. Mankind has to share this planet amongst ourselves, let's all get along.

Dear friends of CBE,

I post this with a heavy heart, that my husband Nick, founder of Cold Blooded Earth, took his own life on Thursday 5/22.

Nick was my best friend, my other half, a fantastic father, and a hell of a herpetoculturist. I will be navigating a lot in the coming weeks and months. Please be patient with response time.

Look after one another. Be kind. Tell people you love them.

Kendra