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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!

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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St. Louis Reptile Conventions & Events

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 9th 2020

St. Louis Reptile Conventions & Events

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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How to Build a Bioactive Terrarium on a Budget

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 2nd 2020

How to Build a Bioactive Terrarium on a Budget

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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Tarantula Tank Setup: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 26th 2019

Tarantula Tank Setup: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

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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Best Exotic Pets for Small Spaces & Nano Terrariums

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 12th 2019

Best Exotic Pets for Small Spaces & Nano Terrariums

Short on Space? Best Exotic Pets for a Nano Terrarium Photo courtesy of David Clode Not everyone has a lot of space to devote to exotic pet keeping. And that can be a no-go for some types of reptiles and amphibians, … read more >

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Terrarium Decorating: Turn It into a Creative Hobby

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 9th 2019

Terrarium Decorating: Turn It into a Creative Hobby

Turn Terrarium Decorating into a Hobby of Its Own Do you ever wish there was more you could do to interact with your exotic pet? Reptiles and amphibians are cool, but they’re not the kind of pets you can really play arou … read more >

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How to Handle Large Snakes

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 27th 2019

How to Handle Large Snakes

How to Handle Large Snakes If you’re familiar with our exotic pet shop at the Tye-Dyed Iguana, then you know that for years we had a beautiful albino Burmese python mascot named Aphrodite. She came out for parties and wa … read more >

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Best Cleanup Crew for Bioactive Terrariums (Compared)

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 21st 2019

Best Cleanup Crew for Bioactive Terrariums (Compared)

Cleanup Crew Showdown—Ultimate Winner The last couple of weeks, we have looked at various species that can serve as tank janitors, or the cleanup crew, for bioactive terrariums. These microfauna devour waste and decaying … read more >

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Cleanup Crew Showdown—Springtails Vs. Earthworms

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 14th 2019

Cleanup Crew Showdown—Springtails Vs. Earthworms

Cleanup Crew Showdown—Springtails Vs. Earthworms Photo courtesy of Sarah Harding Last week we looked at the differences between isopods and millipedes. Both arthropods can make good bioactive terrarium custodians. Bu … read more >

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Isopods vs Millipedes: Which Cleanup Crew Is Better?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 7th 2019

Isopods vs Millipedes: Which Cleanup Crew Is Better?

Cleanup Crew Showdown—Isopods Vs. Millipedes Photo courtesy of Ronny Overhate Detritivore: An animal that feeds on dead organic material, especially plant detritus. In other words, the cleanup crew. Many small … read more >

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