Monthly Archives: August 2019
So You Want a Pet Sugar Glider? Here’s What You Need to Know, According to Animal Expert Thomas Harford Columbia
People have long been drawn to sugar gliders as pets- take one look at their small, fuzzy bodies, pointed noses and big eyes and you will see why, said Tom Harford Columbia, who has a Ph.D. in zoology and teaches science to middle school students. Thomas Harford Columbia’s passion for the proper care and keeping of […]

The Care and Keeping Of Your Pet Leopard Gecko, With Tips From Tom Harford Columbia
Exotic Pet Expert Thomas Harford Columbia Shares Advice to Keep Leopard Geckos Healthy If you are a reptile lover, chances are you have seen the cute, pet-friendly lizards leopard geckos. Leopard geckos have a distinctive yellow color with black spots. They are quite small with a relatively long lifespan, and are a popular choice […]
Precious and Poky: The Basics of Hedgehog Care From Exotic Animal Expert Thomas Harford Columbia
So you want a pet hedgehog? With their pointed faces and snuffly noses, it is no doubt African pygmy hedgehogs have grown in popularity as exotic pets. However, hedgehogs have some particular needs that must be considered. Thomas Harford Columbia, a science teacher with decades of experience caring for exotic animals, said it is critical to […]