Clarksville Reef & Reptiles

05/10/2026

Don't forget we are closed today. Happy Mother's Day, see you Monday!

05/04/2026

We are restocked on bioactive clean up crew for your terrarium. We have our normal species and some new ones that are super cool!

05/02/2026

We have all kinds of hidden gems in our grow out tanks. Stratosphere zoas! Pikachu zoas, Beach bum montiporas, LA Lakers montiporas, mystic sunset montiporas, Sunkist bounce mushrooms, and more. If you are interested in these shoot us a message to arrange in store pick up

04/29/2026

Cool plants and new products are here! Jumping spider kits and bioblend substrate, premium tortoise hay and even some jumbo (HUGE!) cork rounds

04/22/2026

04/16/2026

Axolotls are back in stock and ready to go. Wild type, copper, leucistic, and gfp leucistic!

04/12/2026

Road mortality is a major threat to turtles. Do you know how to safely help a turtle cross the road? Here are some important things to keep in mind:

1. Always take traffic safety into consideration first.

2. Do your best to identify the species.
● Many small turtle species, including painted turtles, sliders, map turtles, musk turtles, box turtles, and similar small or medium sized native North American turtles should be moved by holding both sides of the shell, like a sandwich, or by placing the turtle in a bucket.
● Some species with long necks, especially common snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina) and soft-shelled turtles (genus Apalone), should be moved by holding the back third of their shells, just in front of their rear legs. It is best to use both of your hands (preferably with gloves on as their claws can be painful), or a suitable shovel, bucket, or mat.
● Carrying turtles by their tails can cause spinal damage!
● Desert tortoises should be moved only if essential, as they may urinate in response to handling, losing valuable fluids. Be sure not to tip them.
● Be aware of which species are listed as endangered in your area, as moving them could be a crime. Be sure to only help the turtle cross the road if possible, and not relocate. (Relocation should not be done for any species unless required for the turtle’s safety.)
● Be sure you DO NOT put tortoises or box turtles into water. Gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) and box turtles (Terrapene carolina) are examples of land-dwelling turtles and tortoises which are often found near water, or the ocean. These are not sea turtles! They will drown!
● Not sure what species live in your area? Your state Department of Natural Resources probably has an online guide! Look it up on Google when you have time to spare and learn what animals live where you live.

3. Always carry turtles low to the ground just in case they are dropped. They may be wiggly! Expect turtles to see you as a predator; they are likely to try to claw, bite, and urinate on anyone picking them up.

4. Turtles should be moved in the direction they were headed. They were moving in that direction for a reason. If they get turned around, they are likely to try to cross the road again. If moved somewhere else, the turtle is likely to try to cross every obstacle to get where it intends to go, possibly dying in the process.

5. If you live in an area where finding turtles in the road is common, keeping gloves, a bucket, field herping tools (like a snake hook), towel, shovel, and similar items in your car is a good idea. Pack a turtle crossing safety kit!

6. After helping a turtle cross the road, wash your hands, or use hand sanitizer. Always wash your hands after touching any animal, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, or amphibians.

Keep these ideas in mind to ensure that you can help turtles safely and responsibly! Share this post to spread the word. Be a turtle friend!

This informative image is used with permission from the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center.

04/06/2026

Select hardscape rock $3/lb when you buy 25lb or more!

04/04/2026

Used 180 gallon reef ready tank with sump, skimmer, lights, stand, and canopy. Ready to set up. If you have wanted a big tank for a good deal, come check it out

04/04/2026

Happy Easter everybody! We will be closed tomorrow, make sure to come in today for any of your weekend pet needs.

04/03/2026

All kinds of new stuff in this week!
Colubrids
Sand boas
Pacmans
Carnivorous plants
Tarantulas
Centipedes
Brazilian rainbow boa
Crested geckos
Leopard geckos
Chameleons

And more!