At its most basic definition, nature can be defined as all natural things that exist and have existed on earth from the beginning of time – from the simple self-replicating cells of the primordial ooze to the complex organisms of the present time, nature has found a way to perpetuate itself in a continuum of amazing changes that are the result of environmental changes and amazing circumstance.  Continue Reading

The Luna moth (Actias luna) is streamlined and elegant with a beautiful lime green color.  Continue Reading

Total Pet learned about Mary when she submitted photos of her pets Maverick and Diamond just after we wrapped up our final print edition of Total Pet Magazine. We found her story to be so heartwarming that we needed to spend a little more time with Mary and her family. Stories like this don’t often get reported… but we always need to hear more about people like Mary and her special pets. We asked Mary to share her story. Continue Reading

Going back to the third issue of Total Pet Magazine, we spotlighted the snake as a pet, discussing its care and briefly touching upon a few of the sources for culture’s negative perception of the snake. We’d like to look into this negative perception further by exploring the history of the snake. Is that a little too broad? Absolutely. But we promise there won’t be any preaching about learning to love a snake or imploring you to go to your nearest herp-stocking pet store for a meet and greet. Okay, to be a little more honest, there won’t be much preaching. At best we’re asking you to consider the snake as a figure of historical and cultural significance, like Abraham Lincoln, Tattoo from Fantasy Island, or the guy that discovered gunpowder. Continue Reading