~ Early Web Links ~

Garrie Landry of Franklin, Louisiana runs Acadiana Aviaries, a comprehensive resource dedicated to zebra finches, exotic doves, button quail, Gouldian finches, and a wide variety of other aviary birds. The site features breeding information, hatching eggs for sale, bird care guides, and even books authored by Landry on topics like button quail and diamond doves.

The Arizona Rivulin Keepers (ARK) is a non-profit club dedicated to the care, breeding, and promotion of killifish, including rare species like Aphyosemions, Cyprinodons, and Native American Pupfish. The site offers club information, member-written articles, historical Joergen Scheel killifish letters from the 1960s, newsletters, and a reference guide to killifish names.

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.

Kingsnake.com is a comprehensive 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 businesses across the herp community with tools to buy, sell, and discuss everything from snakes to amphibians.