~ Early Web Links ~

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Herpetologie und Terrarienkunde (DGHT) is the German Society for Herpetology and Terrarium Science, dedicated to the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians. The site features membership information, species-of-the-year archives covering frogs, salamanders, lizards, and snakes, conservation initiatives like Citizen Conservation, and a quarterly journal called 'elaphe' for terrarium enthusiasts.

Run by 'Ladyhawke' since 1995, this long-running resource covers the care, behavior, and breeding of grey-cheeked parakeets and other members of the South American Brotogeris genus. Visitors will find pet bird care guides, medical problem advice, breeder listings, and a curated collection of links to related Brotogeris resources.

Kingsnake.com is a long-running marketplace and community hub for reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, offering classified ads for snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, frogs, and more. Visitors can browse listings by species or region, find breeders and dealers, explore upcoming reptile expos, and connect with the community through forums and photo galleries.

Kingsnake.com is a sprawling community hub for reptile and amphibian enthusiasts, offering classifieds, breeder directories, forums, photo galleries, and event listings all in one place. Running since 1997, it connects hobbyists, breeders, and vendors across a huge range of species with tools for buying, selling, and discussing herps.

Created by Stijn Ghesquiere, this comprehensive reference site covers everything about apple snails (Ampullariidae), including species identification, ecology, anatomy, care guides, disease information, and a photo gallery. With sections spanning genera like Pomacea and Marisa, plus a literature database and FAQ, it is one of the most thorough old-web resources dedicated to these freshwater molluscs.

The Aquarium Wiki is a free, community-built encyclopedia covering all aspects of fishkeeping, with over 2,700 articles spanning freshwater fish, saltwater fish, brackish species, invertebrates, plants, diseases, and aquarium care. With nearly 100,000 edits and organized sections for cichlids, bettas, anemones, shrimp, and more, it serves as a comprehensive reference for hobbyist aquarists of all experience levels.

Created by Stijn Ghesquiere, this comprehensive reference covers everything about apple snails (Ampullariidae), including ecology, anatomy, species identification, care guides, and disease information. With sections spanning FAQ, literature, and photographs, it is an authoritative deep-dive into freshwater gastropods that would satisfy both hobbyist aquarists and biology enthusiasts.

Cichlidenkwekers.nl is a comprehensive Dutch-language reference site for aquarium enthusiasts and hobbyist breeders of cichlids, covering everything from tank setup and water chemistry to a detailed cichlid species database spanning African, South American, and dwarf varieties. The site also includes sections on fish diseases, medications, biotopes, L-number catfish, and multimedia galleries, making it a well-rounded hub for tropical fish keepers.

Michael Schlüter's German-language aquarium site dedicated to softwater fish (Weichwasserfische), featuring breeding reports and care guides for rare species like Betta albimarginata, Apistogramma elizabethae, and various killifish. The site includes species profiles, photos, a stock list, travel reports from the Kapuas River, and expert notes on water chemistry, making it a specialist resource for serious aquarists.

The Spider Den is a personal site about tarantulas (Brachypelmide is a tarantula family name), currently undergoing a full rebuild with an expected relaunch in March 2026. A link to the old version of the site is available while the new one is in progress.