Leaf Me Be

07/23/2026

We can’t wait to be back in Georgia! We’re coming in hot for the Southeast Reptile Expo next weekend in Duluth, GA! More of our exhibit-ready vivariums than ever before. The rarest species in the reptile hobby. Millipedes, live moss, our best selling Moss Milkshake, bioactive supplies, Tarantula Cribs- we’re bringing it all! Come see us at Southeast Reptile Expo!

07/12/2026

07/11/2026

Here in Nashville for this weekend’s Repticon show! We’re off to a great start and happy to be in one of our favorite cities! Come say hi!

07/09/2026

Today is my beautiful wife’s birthday! You may know Alicia as the bright smile and heart of the Leaf Me Be operation- but she is so much more: an incredibly intelligent, caring, and selfless person who gives so much of herself to ensure that myself, our animals, and our customers all have a great time. Alicia has a very successful career in microbiology, and after almost every long week of running a lab, she hits the road with me to do shows all over the country instead of getting to rest and relax. There would be no Leaf Me Be without Alicia, so it’s important to acknowledge her on this most awesome day! Please join me in wishing her a Happy Birthday! Love you Alicia Ivey!

07/08/2026

This 48” x 36” x 24” vivarium was commissioned by an amazing keeper who wanted his Baron’s Green Racer to live in style! This build features a background built onto a removable panel in case it ever needs to be moved, a disappearing waterfall, and reconfigurable jungle vines so its resident is never bored! We are happy to do custom work on a limited basis and no job is too small- or too big!

06/27/2026

STL area!!! C.R.A.B.S. is back this weekend! This is your last chance at this collection of vendors until December! We brought the big guns at this show because we are sponsors! Saturday at noon, Richard is teaching a class on waterfall construction in vivariums and of course the rest of the time we are proud to be showing folks all the neat things we have! Four species of live moss! Our super popular Moss Milkshake! Millipedes! Brand new designs from ! Cool animals! We’ll see you there!

06/22/2026

This Saturday at C.R.A.B.S., join me as we walk through the complete design and construction of one of my signature disappearing waterfall vivariums. Learn the principles behind creating realistic water features, hiding filtration and plumbing, building naturalistic hardscape, and engineering a system that looks effortless while remaining practical and reliable.

Whether you’re building your first vivarium or looking to elevate your designs to a professional level, you’ll leave with the knowledge needed to transform a glass box into a living ecosystem.

06/17/2026

We are so excited to be exhibiting at .intl this weekend in Chicago! We’ll have so much neat stuff to show off- snakes, lizards, vivariums, frogs, mantids, supplies, plus more! Come say hi to us alongside our friends , , and !

05/30/2026

Kansas City!!! We’re all set for the weekend here at the Overland Park Convention Center! Info >