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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!

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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Why You Should Never Kill Spiders

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 25th 2019

Why You Should Never Kill Spiders

Are You Guilty of This Halloween Crime? Why You Shouldn't Kill Spiders It’s the time of year when everyone starts putting up fake spider decorations. But that doesn’t stop them from killing real spiders every time they s … read more >
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