Bean Farm

01/03/2025

https://beanfarm.com/blogs/reptile-ramblings/creating-the-perfect-hermit-crab-habitat-essential-setup-and-heating-tips

Hermit crabs are fascinating pets that require a well-maintained habitat to thrive. Unlike common misconceptions, they are not low-maintenance creatures. Providing the right enclosure, substrate, heating, and humidity is essential for their health and longevity. Let’s dive into the best ways to se...

24/02/2025

Staying warm, friends?🥶 We have great options for supplemental heat (Ultratherm heat pads, Infratherm RHPs, Kane heat mats and more) that are safe for your animals and easy to set up. In stock now!

09/12/2024

The perfect gift idea for anyone who needs reptile supplies 🦎

Click the link to purchase, and your gift card will arrive in your email inbox shortly!

Bean Farm digital gift cards are available in $10, $25, $50 and $100 denominations. Once ordered, you will receive an email with the gift card enclosed and an option to print it.

16/10/2024

Needing a durable heat source as outdoor temps begin to drop? Kane heat mats are popular this time of year--tried and true! 🐢

Kane heat mats are an ideal solution for keeping reptiles warm, especially for large tortoises and other animals that need consistent heating. These mats, made from durable, high-density polyethylene, provide a safe and controlled heat source for both indoor and outdoor environments. They are design...

02/08/2024

Couple of lizards we saw exploring around New Mexico recently. Both were right on the trail: a greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) and a prairie lizard (Sceloporus consobrinus)

20/07/2024

We're restocked! Used by zoos and hobbyists all over the US, this mite spray is more effective, less expensive, and easier to use than any other mite spray available.

Use preventatively to control mites and ticks in your reptile's enclosure. Provent-a-Mite is safe and effective on any type of substrate when used as directed.

07/07/2024

It's long-lasting, sustainable, and versatile—Cork Bark is a great addition to any reptile enclosure.

Virgin cork bark can be used for terrariums and reptile habitats; cork tubes are ideal for frogs, reptiles, snakes, lizards and other animals as a safe place to hide, float and climb.

02/07/2024

From the archives 🦎
Top Left: Crotaphytus collaris baileyi (collared lizard) and
Dipsosaurus dorsalis (desert iguana)
Top Right: Dipsosaurus dorsalis, Arizona. Summer 1963.
Bottom: Crotaphytus collaris baileyi, New Mexico. Summer 1967.

📷 by Dr. Charles C. Carpenter, Herpetologist. Slides from my family's collection - Andy

01/07/2024

Setting up a new enclosure? See our new guide to several different reptile substrates and the types of set up they work well in.

Thinking about what kind of substrate to use when setting up an enclosure? Here's a guide to several different reptile substrates and the types of set up they work well in.

30/06/2024

We have two popular Arcadia products on sale for a limited time. Grab a 24" Lumenize kit with 12% bulb or the 18" 22-Watt Jungle Dawn before they sell out!

App-controlled T5 UV-B and JungleDawn-LED Bar systems, combining precise control with energy efficiency.

28/06/2024

From the archives: Amphibolurus barbatus, Adelaide, Australia. 1964.

26/06/2024

From the archives 🦎
Left: Sceloporus torquatus, Mexico. Winter Safari, 1967-1968.
Right: Uranoscodon superciliosus, Brazil. 1968.

25/06/2024

Do you know someone who who lives or works in the Southwest and who has demonstrated excellent mentorship for students/enthusiasts in h**petology (or has displayed excellence in sharing knowledge of the natural history of reptiles and amphibians)? Consider nominating them for the 2024 Charlie Painter Memorial Award!

Check out https://swparc.org/painteraward/ for more information! Nominations are due by July 26, 2024 to be considered for this year.

19/06/2024

"Good for regulating the circadian rhythm and therefore improving the health and wellbeing of my chameleon." - James M. ✨🤳

LumenIZE is not your average lighting system. Read more about the new line by visiting our latest blog post!

When it comes to caring for your reptile friends, providing the right lighting is crucial. That's where the Arcadia LumenIZE lighting system comes in to revolutionize the way you care for your h**ps. LumenIZE is an app-controlled lighting system that helps you establish a balanced circadian rhythm.....

03/05/2024

Plan for the worst, h**p for the best! 🦎 Read up on our tips to help minimize stress on your pets during a severe weather crisis.

Reptile keepers who have an emergency plan are more likely to keep their cold-blooded pets alive during rare but dangerous weather-related evacuations or long power-outages.