Paws Jaws And Claws Reptile and Exotic Store

At Paws Jaws and Claws we have all the supplies your Amphibian could ever need, and with more Reptile and Amphibian enclosures that house all kinds of exotic reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, we have the largest selection in the area. There is allot to choose from, at unbelievably low prices. We offer exotic Amphibians from around the world. We carry every supply needed to care, maintain, and house your new pet.

FUN FACT: Herpetology The study of amphibians and reptiles comes from the Greek word herpes, meaning "creeping thing" (a description many would consider as less than complimentary!). There are about 4600 species of amphibians and 6000 species of reptiles worldwide.

Paws Jaws And Claws is happy to offer the largest selection of live feeder Mice, Rats, Crickets, Super Worms, Meal Worms, and Fruit Flies, in town at very low prices. If you do find a lower price, let us know, we would love the opportunity to earn your business!

Amphibian or Reptile... What is the difference

The word Amphibian derives from the Greek word amphibious, amphi (both) and bios (life) So frogs, salamanders and caecilians, have the capability of living on both land and water. Amphibians have smooth, scale less skin which is permeable to water, water can evaporate easily from the skin, and an amphibian can dry up and die in a few hours if it does not have access to water. Thus amphibians tend to be active at times when evaporation is minimized: at night and when it rains.

This same skin makes it possible for amphibians to obtain moisture from sources besides pools of water. This means that amphibians can live in very dry climates, like deserts, and when the dry season arrives, they just burrow underground and pull in moisture from the surrounding soil. Amphibians unlike reptiles, must lay their eggs in water in order to survive.

The word Reptile refers to the Reptilia which include turtles, crocodilians, lizards and snakes. Today there around 6,800 species on earth, all reptiles are cold blooded, this is why they warm themselves in the sun. All reptiles have scaly skin that can withstand extreme dryness. Some reptiles lay eggs with hard shells while others give live birth.

Welcome to Paws Jaws And Claws Amphibian Store