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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!

6 Ways to Display Your Reptile Terrarium Better

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 23rd 2021

6 Ways to Display Your Reptile Terrarium 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 >
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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April Featured Fish: Goldfish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 8th 2021

April Featured Fish: Goldfish

April Featured Fish: GoldfishThis month, let’s talk about goldfish. They’re an iconic pet fish. Many people have brought home a goldfish at some point in their lives, and there’s a good reason. These freshwater fish tend to b … read more >
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March Featured Fish: Cory Catfish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 11th 2021

March Featured Fish: Cory Catfish

March Featured Fish: Cory CatfishPhoto courtesy of Daniel McDermottThis month’s featured fish is the cory catfish, also known as corydora or just the cory. Cory catfish is a genus that includes over one hundred individual cor … read more >
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What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 8th 2021

What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?

What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?In a previous article, I talked about bioactive setups for invertebrates. You can find that article here. One of the reasons bioactive terrariums are beneficial for arachnids in particular is tha … 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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