Feb 9, 2012
Scientific vs. Common Names for T’s
TarantulasUS.com - Members debate about which is more confusing: scientific names or common names, for tarantulas. Most agree scientific names are best to use, but some argue for common.
Are Those Ackies Reds or Yellows?
Varanus.net - A new monitor keeper wants to know if their newly acquired Ackie is perhaps a Yellow and not a Red. Frank Retes weighs in on scientific names, geo locales, and the difference between “true reds” and “German reds”.
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