Off the Scale Experiences

04/06/2025

Alita our Argentinan black and white tegu enjoying a much deserved spa day ♥️

If you would like to meet Alita along with a host of other interesting and amazing animals simply drop us a message on the page to find out what awesome packs we have on offer 😁

22/05/2025

Coconut our curly hair tarantula has had another successful moult!

As they get older the moulting process of shedding thier old exoskeleton can take longer, Coconut had us worrying as this one was taking forever! She had shut herself in her burrow for weeks with no signs of life.

I had to dig her out and wake her up to feed and ofcourse take this pic of her super fluffy self!!!!

A few feeds and she will be back at work in no time!!

If you want to meet this bundle of cuteness along with other amazing exotic animals simply message us here on the off the scale experiences face book page to find out what we have on offer 😊

22/05/2025

🧠 Join Us for Our Upcoming First Aid in Leading Mental Health Course! 🧠

We’re excited to offer a two-day First Aid in Leading Mental Health (Level 6) course, running over a couple of weeks:

Day 1: Tuesday, 28th May – Covers First Aid for Mental Health (Level 5) (If you only attend Day 1, you will receive certification at Level 5)

Day 2: Monday, 3rd June – Covers First Aid in Leading Mental Health (Level 6)

Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: Our Dundee office

This course is designed to provide comprehensive training in First Aid in Leading Mental Health (Level 6), but you also have the option to attend Day 1 only, which will qualify you with a First Aid for Mental Health (Level 5) certification.

We still have spaces available, so don’t miss out on this valuable training opportunity! To secure your place, get in touch today.

20/05/2025

Happy World Bee Day, everyone! 🐝🍯

Today, we're buzzing with excitement for these incredible, tiny powerhouses that do so much for our planet! From helping our favourite fruits and veggies grow to making the world a more beautiful place with vibrant flowers, bees are true superstars.

So, on this special day, let's give a huge round of applause (or maybe a gentle hum) to our fuzzy, flying friends! What's your favourite thing about bees? Let us know in the comments!

Here are a few fun ways you can celebrate today:

🐝Plant some bee-friendly flowers! Even a small pot on a balcony can make a difference.

🐝Support local beekeepers! Treat yourself to some delicious local honey.

🐝Spread the word! Share some bee-facts with your friends and family.

🐝Just appreciate them! Take a moment to admire a bee at work if you see one (from a safe distance, of course!).

Let's make every day a little sweeter for our bees!

14/05/2025

Meet Hunter the Burmese Python here are some cool facts about hunter!

**Cool Camouflage Clothes!** These snakes have amazing patterns on their skin, like brown and tan blotches. It's like wearing camouflage to hide in the jungle and play hide-and-seek! * **Jungle Explorers!**

**Lots and Lots of Baby Snakes!** Mummy Burmese pythons can lay a HUGE bunch of eggs, sometimes more than you have toys! She curls all around them to keep them warm, like a cozy blanket.

**Mostly Gentle Giants!** Even though they're big and strong, Burmese pythons are often quite calm, especially if they've been around people since they were little.

**Amazing Swimmers!** These big snakes love the water and are excellent swimmers! They can glide through rivers and lakes like super speedy water ninjas.

**Growing Big and Strong!** Just like you grow bigger and stronger as you eat your veggies, Burmese pythons grow bigger and stronger as they eat their meals. Some can become real giants!

Want to know more?! Get in touch to arrange a visit to your home/setting

08/05/2025

Meet Shelly!

Our yellow bellied slider

🐢They're like mini ninjas in the water! These turtles are super speedy swimmers and can hold their breath for a surprisingly long time underwater. Imagine being able to stay under for minutes without coming up for air!

🐢That bright yellow colour on the bottom of their shell helps them blend in with the sunny, yellowish bottoms of ponds and streams. This camouflage helps them hide from sneaky predators swimming below! The yellow belly might also help them regulate their body temperature!

🐢They're sunbathing superstars! You'll often see them basking on logs or rocks. They do this to warm up their bodies because they're cold-blooded, just like lizards and snakes. It's like they're charging their batteries in the sun!

🐢They have a secret weapon... their smell! When they feel threatened, young yellow-bellied sliders can release a stinky odor to scare away predators. Talk about a smelly surprise!

🐢They change their diet as they grow up! When they're little, they eat mostly insects and small fish. But as they get bigger, they become more vegetarian and munch on plants and algae. It's like their taste buds evolve!

🐢Their shells are like their own personal homes! The shell is actually part of their skeleton and grows with them. It protects them from danger and gives them a safe place to hide.

🐢You can tell their age by the rings on their shell! Just like counting the rings on a tree, you can sometimes get an idea of how old a yellow-bellied slider is by looking at the growth rings on their shell. Each ring usually represents a year of growth.

Yellow-bellied sliders are definitely more than just your average turtle! If you would love to meet Shelly why not take advantage of our current offer! Send us a message today

07/05/2025

⁉️What's that Hunter ⁉️

‼️A "MASSSSIVE" 5% off when booking multiple premium packages within the year‼️

Now that is a deal you can "WRAP" yourself around!

Simply message us at Off the Scale Experiences and see how you can meet some amazing animals from around the world

06/05/2025

An opportunity not to be missed!

Outdoor First Aid Training with Coralshore Childcare and First Aid Training at the stunning Greenhillock Glamping site! Spaces available for next week. £190 for the 2 day course with a camping pitch and lunch included. For more information get in touch with Kirsten Coralshore!

🌿 Join Us for an Outdoor First Aid Course at Greenhillock Glamping ! 🚑

Looking to gain essential first aid skills in the great outdoors?

There’s still time to book onto our Outdoor First Aid Course, running on May 14th & 15th at Greenhillock Glamping in Angus!

📆 Dates: May 14th & 15th
💰 Cost: £190 per person
⛺ What's Included: A two-day training course(minimum 16 hours), a camping pitch, and a light lunch
🏕️ Upgrades: Glamping pods available for an additional cost 🍕 Extras: Freshly cooked pizza on Wednesday night (additional cost)
🔥 Facilities: Eco toilets & showers, campfires allowed, and a BBQ area for self-catering

Immerse yourself in nature while learning vital first aid skills! Greenhillock is a stunning eco campsite in the Angus countryside, offering the perfect setting for hands-on training.

Book now and be prepared for whatever the wild throws your way! 🌿💪

06/05/2025

Get ready for some cool facts about the curly hair tarantula (scientific name - tliltocatl albopilosus) that will make your hair stand on end (in a good way!):

🕷️They're like little fluffy clouds! Curly hair tarantulas have these amazing, long, golden-bronze hairs all over their bodies and legs. It makes them look super fuzzy and almost cuddly (but remember, look don't touch!).

🕷️Slow and steady wins the race: Unlike some speedy spiders, curly hair tarantulas are pretty chill. They like to take their time exploring their surroundings.

🕷️They have a secret weapon (but it's not venomous)! When they feel threatened, they can actually flick some of those curly hairs off their abdomen! These hairs are irritating if they get in the eyes or on the skin of other animals (or curious humans), acting like a little itchy defense.

🕷️They're not picky eaters: Curly hair tarantulas enjoy munching on insects like crickets, roaches wax worms and sometimes even pinky mice or a frog! They use their strong fangs to grab their food.

🕷️Girls live much longer than boys: Female curly hair tarantulas can live for a surprisingly long time, sometimes even up to 20 years! The males, on the other hand, usually live for a much shorter time, maybe only a few years.

🕷️They come from sunny places! These cool spiders are native to the rainforests of Costa Rica and Nicaragua in Central America. Imagine living in such a lush, green place!

🕷️They have eight eyes, but they don't see very well! Even though they have lots of eyes, their eyesight isn't great. They mostly rely on feeling vibrations and changes in their environment to know what's going on around them.

Curly hair tarantulas are definitely interesting creatures! If this is something you would love to learn more about and even meet, drop us a message!

04/05/2025

Meet Mr Nubbins

Did you know?!

🦎 The name "bearded dragon" refers to the spiky pouch under their chin, which can puff up and darken when they feel threatened, stressed, or excited, resembling a beard.

🦎 They are native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia.

🦎The most common species kept as a pet is the central or inland bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). There are several other species within the Pogona genus.

🦎In the wild, they can live up to 10 years, while in captivity, with proper care, they can live for 7 to 15 years.

🦎 Bearded dragons can grow up to 18 to 24 inches long, with their tail making up about half of their length.(Excluding Mr Nubbins of course, as he only has a nub for a tail!!)

🦎They can run surprisingly fast on their hind legs when they need to.

🦎Bearded dragons can collect water droplets on their heads at certain angles, which then run down to their mouths for drinking.

Want a hands-on experience and even more incredible bearded dragon insights? Get in touch to schedule a visit! We're available for a range of events, including educational school visits and fun-filled birthday celebrations for all ages.

27/04/2025

Hunter cuddles are always guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone's face 😁🥰

To find out how you can get your very own hunter cuddle message us NOW!

20/04/2025

We at Off the Scale Experiences would like to wish all of our wonderful customers and followers a very happy Easter!

It doesn't look like we are allowed near the eggs this year as hunter has decided they are his 😂❤️