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We publish a blog post every week on Thursday. We cover a range of topics related to reptiles, fish, bio-active setups, and plants. Below you will find a wealth of information for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!

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Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 24th 2021

Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?

Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?We talk a lot about reptiles, amphibians, and even fish on this blog, but we don’t cover invertebrates as often outside of occasional spider talks and articles about bioactive custodians. … read more >

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Is It Okay to Keep Reptiles and Amphibians Together?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 17th 2021

Is It Okay to Keep Reptiles and Amphibians Together?

Is It Okay to Keep Reptiles and Amphibians Together?The majority of herp keepers keep their exotic pets in separate, solo terrariums. In fact, when you come into The Tye-Dyed Iguana in Fairview Heights, this is a setup you ma … read more >

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How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid Vivarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 10th 2021

How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid Vivarium

How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid VivariumIf you’ve dipped your toes into the world of bioactive herp keeping, then you’re probably aware that most tank custodians like to be kept in a moist environment with leaves and … read more >

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Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love Reptiles

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 6th 2021

Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love Reptiles

Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love ReptilesMother’s day is coming up soon, and a lot of places are probably suggesting gifts for the occasion, but not all moms like the traditional gifts. If your mom is one who’d prefe … read more >

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Easy Ways to Display Your Reptile or Amphibian Better

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 23rd 2021

Easy Ways to Display Your Reptile or Amphibian Better

Easy Ways to Display Your Reptile or Amphibian BetterRating Your Adorable & Questionable Reptile Setups - #5 by GoHerpingIt’s easy to get overwhelmed by other people’s terrariums. The internet is full of pictures and videos o … read more >

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Is Obesity Unhealthy for Snakes?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 15th 2021

Is Obesity Unhealthy for Snakes?

Is Obesity Unhealthy for Snakes?How to tell if your Snake is a Proper Weight by Snake DiscoverySo your snake is looking a little chubby. Is that really a problem? After all, it looks kind of cute with those fat rolls, right?P … read more >

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Cutest Exotic Pet Vids

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 25th 2021

Cutest Exotic Pet Vids

Cutest Exotic Pet Vids Think exotic pets can’t be as cute as dogs or cats? You’d be mistaken. Check out the cutest exotic pet videos I found on YouTube.Sulcata tortoise befriends puppies Sulcata tortoises are the giant … read more >

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What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is Overweight

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 18th 2021

What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is Overweight

What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is OverweightAnimals kept in captivity are more likely to be overweight than their wild counterparts, and that extra weight isn’t always good for their health and wellbeing. You can oft … read more >

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What to Do if You Can't Take Care of Your Exotic Pet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 25th 2021

What to Do if You Can't Take Care of Your Exotic Pet

What to Do if You Can't Take Care of Your Exotic PetSometimes we think we’re ready for the joint fun and responsibility of taking care of a reptile, amphibian, or other exotic pet. Things happen, though. Life changes, and som … read more >

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How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 18th 2021

How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup

How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup Photo courtesy of SerpaDesign One of the most common reasons that reptile and amphibian keepers give for not creating a bioactive setup for their exotic pets is that it’s expensive … read more >

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These Isopods are So Cute!

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 22nd 2021

These Isopods are So Cute!

These Isopods are So Cute!Photo courtesy of SerpaDesignIf you keep a bioactive terrarium, then you may be looking for ways to make your setup more interesting. There are lots of options, like adding vivarium backgrounds, new … read more >

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January Featured Fish: Angelfish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 14th 2021

January Featured Fish: Angelfish

January Featured Fish: AngelfishLooking for a first fish or maybe a new fish for an aquarium you already have? Angelfish are a good choice for beginners and up, as well as for community tanks.If you’re not familiar with angel … read more >

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