Exotic Animal & Habitat Guides

Exotic Animal & Habitat Guides

HabitatCraft is a resource for keeping exotic animals and building the habitats they need — covering reptiles, freshwater and saltwater fish, amphibians, tarantulas, scorpions, jumping spiders, and more.

Each vertical has its own species guide index, equipment hubs, and supporting articles. Use the sections below to find the animal you keep or are researching, then follow the internal links to build out your setup.

Reptiles

→ Full Reptile Species Guide Index

Snakes

Lizards & Geckos

Tortoises

Freshwater Fish & Aquatic Invertebrates

→ Full Freshwater Species Guide Index

Saltwater & Reef Fish

→ Full Saltwater Species Guide Index

Amphibians

→ Amphibian Setup Checklist

Invertebrates & Arachnids

Tarantulas

→ Tarantula Care Guide | Tarantula Species Guide

Scorpions

→ Scorpion Care Guide (2026) | Scorpion Species Guide | Which Scorpion Is Right for You?

Jumping Spiders

→ Jumping Spider Care Guide | Jumping Spider Species Guide

Keeper Tools

Free printable and digital tools for tracking your animals: