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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!

Did You Know that Tadpoles and Frogs Have Completely Different Diets?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 5th 2020

Did You Know that Tadpoles and Frogs Have Completely Different Diets?

Did You Know that Tadpoles and Frogs Have Completely Different Diets? Not sure what an appropriate diet is for your frog at various stages of its life? That’s understandable; amphibians can be confusing that way. If yo … read more >

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Would You Feed Your Reptile Gel Food?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 27th 2020

Would You Feed Your Reptile Gel Food?

Would You Feed Your Reptile Gel Food? Image courtesy of Liam Edwards Several well-known exotic pet brands have come out with gel food for omnivores and carnivores. It’s packaged food with balanced nutrition. But just … read more >

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Have You Seen Your Betta Fish Blowing Bubbles? Here's What It's Really Doing

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 20th 2020

Have You Seen Your Betta Fish Blowing Bubbles? Here's What It's Really Doing

Have You Seen Your Betta Fish Blowing Bubbles? Here's What It's Really Doing Last week I explored the interesting ability of betta fish to breathe surface air with a specialized set of labyrinth organs. Want to know why … read more >

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Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 13th 2020

Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air?

Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air? Image courtesy of Timothy Dykes Have you noticed weird behaviors from your betta fish? They do things a little differently from other freshwater fish. But don’t worry. Most o … read more >

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How to Plant a Teacup Garden

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 6th 2020

How to Plant a Teacup Garden

How to Plant a Teacup Garden Photo courtesy of Ivo Raeber Tired of all the same old boring planters available at garden shops? You can make your own unique planters by creating a teacup garden. With a few simple tools, … read more >

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The Quick and Dirty Guide to Bioactive Substrate

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 30th 2020

The Quick and Dirty Guide to Bioactive Substrate

The Quick and Dirty Guide to Bioactive Substrate Image courtesy of Aquarimax Pets Do you want a terrarium setup that looks more natural and beautiful, as well as being easy to maintain? Then a bioactive terrarium may … read more >

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Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 23rd 2020

Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Why Indoor Gardening is the Best Hobby for Crafters Would you be surprised to know that the number one hobby for 2019 was gardening? Well, the good news is you’re not that much of a nerd for gardening. Gardeners are all age … read more >

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Why Reptile Keeping is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 16th 2020

Why Reptile Keeping is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Why Reptile Keeping is the Best Hobby for Crafters Image courtesy of Timofei Ryazanov You ever have one of those moments where you wish you could combine two of your favorite things to make something even better? Well, … read more >

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Here's Where to Find St. Louis Reptile Conventions and Events in 2020

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 9th 2020

Here's Where to Find St. Louis Reptile Conventions and Events in 2020

Here's Where to Find St. Louis Reptile Conventions and Events in 2020 Photo courtesy of Joshua Ness Want to know where you can find all kinds of exotic animals, from those commonly kept as pets to rare specimens? The T … read more >

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A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 2nd 2020

A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium

A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium Interested in setting up a bioactive terrarium but feeling held back by the cost involved? Then here’s some good news: you really don’t have to spend … read more >

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The Quick and Easy Way to Set Up a Tarantula Terrarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 26th 2019

The Quick and Easy Way to Set Up a Tarantula Terrarium

The Quick and Easy Way to Set Up a Tarantula Terrarium If you’re looking to bring home a tarantula, you probably want to set up its habitat correctly, right? After all, you don’t want to look like a newb at keeping an in … read more >

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What to Know Before Buying an Exotic Pet for Christmas

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 19th 2019

What to Know Before Buying an Exotic Pet for Christmas

What to Know Before Buying an Exotic Pet for Christmas It’s the holiday season, and pets are a popular gift for parents to give children or for partners to give significant others. Sounds like the perfect gift, right? … read more >

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