Firehouse Geckos

Getting some serious side eye from one of the emerald tree skinks

In the last few months, we've made an update to our Insectivore Ledge which allows it to hold over 800 grams through quarter-inch glass, acrylic, or PVC! Our previous version held 400 grams! Why do we specify the thickness of the enclosure? It's quite simple, each time the distance between two magnets doubles their strength is reduced by 75%. It's pretty common for other brands to brag about their products holding a couple pounds and they either don't mention how thick the glass is or they display it in on super thin glass which leads to false expectations and disappointed customers. We simply make quality products and sell them at a fair price.

Did you know that we carry isopods at our local reptile expos? We have a great assortment of isopods for either arid or tropical setups! Maybe we'll have to carry them on our website in the future 😉

Save 10% on all regularly priced 3D printed items on our website and get free shipping on orders over $49! The coupon only works on our website, firehousegeckos.com!

I really like how this hatchling is turning out! Check him out in person at the Expo on September 15th at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA!

We have our first leopard gecko hatchlings of 2024! The pictures really don't do these guys justice!

All set up in Manchester, NH and I think I need a second table.......Can't make it to the expo? Head to firehousegeckos.etsy.com

Our GeckOrb magnetic reptile hides are crestie tested and crestie approved by our research and development department!

One of our leachies had a particularly dubious grin while he was getting some fresh food. I'm assuming he was looking forward to doing what leachies do best and smearing it everywhere.....along with💩

We don't always answer messages within minutes but we always pack your purchase so it can stand up to whatever the Postal Service will throw at it! We take pride in how our items arrive at your doorstep; we don't just throw it in a bubble mailer and call it a day.

Yet another chameleon feeder is on its way to Thailand! We have grown a bit of a following over there with several orders of chameleon feeders and feeding ledges. It's really cool knowing that our products are being used all over the world!

🐸Happy World Frog Day🐸 from one of our very distinguished White's tree frogs enjoying their climbing wall! Not pictured are the three other White's tree frogs enjoying an item that's coming very soon! 😉

One of our local reptile shops asked us if we could make a half ounce ground feeder so obviously the answer was "absolutely!" We have these up in our Etsy shop and we'll have plenty of these at the upcoming expo in Derry, NH on April 6th!

One of our cresties has become very attached to his Hanging GeckOrb! Spoil your gecko with one from firehousegeckos.etsy.com

The bidding for the Butler Family Charity Event is about to begin!

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We've just added a few items to our Etsy shop! They feature everything that you've come to expect from our products including strong and thick prints, smooth edges, and strong magnets! Find yours at firehousegeckos.etsy.com

Do you want to win one of our magnetic climbing walls and a GeckOrb? Head over to YouTube to watch Supreme Gecko's 12 Supreme Days of Christmas livestream tonight at 7:30pm Central time (8:30pm Eastern time).

Anthony's one of our local reptile keepers who lost his home and most of his animals to a fire. Anything would definitely help!

Help Anthony rebuild, organized by Jillian Nichols On October 20th, 2023 Anthony Butler tragically lost his collection of animals and his home to a… Jillian Nichols needs your support for Help Anthony rebuild

Save $10 on orders over $40 on Etsy with code YES10 at checkout! It works across multiple shops so be sure to check out our friends and on Etsy too!

We're one week out from New England's only two-day reptile expo! Be sure to stop by to see a curated collection of some of the best reptile vendors that the Northeast has to offer!

We'll be vending at the Expo at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA on September 9th! This should be a great show at an awesome venue!

We might even have a new product making its debut at this expo!

We just posted our Hanging GeckOrbs in our Etsy Shop! We have several other items that have only been available at reptile expos coming soon so follow us to be the first to know when they're available!


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Thank you to all our awesome customers who helped us make a donation to help find a cure for childhood cancer! If you didn't have a chance to purchase but you'd still like to help head over to stbaldricks.org!

Through April 16th, 10% of sales will be donated to the Saint Baldrick's Foundation to help find a cure for childhood cancer. To find out how you can help head to stbaldricks.org!

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ALERT: Rhode Island Animal Program Ban
Click here for easier reading and action: https://usark.org/23ri/

UPDATE: This bill has a hearing on March 2 at 4:00 PM. Room 101 in the State House, 82 Smith St., Providence, RI 02903.

First step. Go here and send your opposition quickly. Then return to this page and follow the Sample Messaging steps below.

QUICK OPPOSITION LINK: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/2154/actions/public?action_id=2290

Rhode Island House Bill 5703 (HB5703) is another animal program ban with broad-sweeping implications. HB5703 prohibits using any animal except “domestic animals, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, and farm animals” in educational outreach and other programs. This is a ban on educational programs in classrooms, public libraries, at Scout Troop meetings, and more. Violators may be fined $50 to $500 per animal and up to 30 days imprisonment for each day in violation.

BE AWARE: This program ban would cover ALL non-domesticated species. “Live wild or other exotic animal” means any animal that is not a “domestic animals, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, and farm animals.”

There is a very vague exemption for “educational exhibits” but that term has no definition. As just one problem with this, most people would consider an exhibit to mean that animals are not held by a handler and remain in an enclosure. Obviously, most outreach programs do not keep the animals in enclosures.

This bill is unnecessary, redundant, and a waste of Rhode Island’s tax dollars. Animal welfare and cruelty laws are already in place and measures like this bill only punish responsible citizens instead of actually penalizing criminals.

NOTE: Once again, we must make it clear that “intent” does not matter. Once these vague bills are passed into law, they are open to interpretation by law enforcement officers and those officers must enforce the language of the law and not the “intent” claimed during legislative hearings. It does not matter what legislators state as the purpose of the bill. They have been misinformed by animal rights groups and that is why you must voice your opposition and educate them. Laws are not enforced by legislators and the enforcement officers must enforce the law as written. This bill is sponsored by Representative William W. O’Brien and was assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

What to do
Email legislators;
2. Fax and mail letters;
3. Attend hearings and voice opposition, if possible;
4. SHARE this and encourage others to complete the Alert!!!

Bill TEXT:https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5703.pdf

Sample Messaging
Remember to be civil and professional at all times!

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Subject line:
AGAINST HB5703
Sample letter

Rhode Island Judiciary Committee Members,

As a dedicated advocate for animal welfare, I am against HB5703 which will ban animal programs. Rhode Island already has extensive animal cruelty and welfare laws including Gen. Laws, 1956, § 4-1-1, titled Cruelty to Animals. Enforce those current laws! HB5703 is yet another superfluous law that will not accomplish its stated purpose and is nothing more than a solution looking for a problem. The fact is that this legislation is unnecessary. Punish the “bad actors” and the criminals. No new law is needed to protect animals as Rhode Island can already prosecute animal abusers.

The overreach and unintended consequences are immense! The definition of “traveling performance” would ban outreach programs with a Greek tortoise, gecko, parrot, or almost any other animal at a school or library, for example. Such educational animal outreach events allow children to actually see animals in person. There are many ways to learn about animals, but seeing them in person leads to much greater appreciation, and fuels the desire to learn and to conserve animals and their habitats. This is an important benefit that is not cruel to the animals involved. It is unreasonable to punish those engaging in conscientious animal husbandry and outreach with such a misguided attempt to crack down upon those who are negligent.

The included language which claims to exempt “educational exhibits” is very problematic. Without a definition, what qualifies as an “educational exhibit?” Typically, exhibit means no interaction. How can a person lose their irrational fear of snakes if not allowed to touch a snake and understand they are not slimy and creepy? Removing these types of interactions actually harms conservation efforts because people do not appreciate what they do not understand. Today’s children will not grow up to conserve animals if they never have the types of programs that spark their passions. This exemption is vague and open to a different interpretation by each enforcement officer. Regardless of any definition, this bill is just more redundant legislation.

Superfluous and redundant laws are becoming commonplace. Tax dollars and legislative resources are continually being wasted to propose duplicative laws. Even worse, collective punishment is becoming an accepted practice in our government. This bill claims that every person who works with animals is a criminal and that is glaringly false. Instead of focusing on criminals, many new laws choose to punish good citizens.

This bill is far-reaching and rife with unintended consequences, including making criminals out of those dedicated individuals who responsibly conduct educational programs with animals. Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. Please realize that HB5703 is illogical and unjust. Have a good day.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]

We had a nice surprise when this little guy was spotted in our emerald tree skink enclosure! Emerald tree skinks are an incredibly curious and personable species that have quickly become one of my favorite species to work with!

Thank you Veterans for your service and a happy belated birthday to the !

We're all set up with two tables at the in North Kingstown!

Our 3-inch and 4-inch Planting Ledges are coming soon to our Etsy shop! Our local customers have already gotten their hands on them at our local reptile expos since the spring! Our Planting Ledges can accommodate a 3-inch or 4-inch plastic plant pot or you can plant directly in the ledge!

Also, our products are compatible with enclosures thanks to our super strong magnets!

One of our emerald tree skinks enjoying their GeckOrb! It's become this skink's favorite place to analyze my every move!