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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!

Be Prepared with Crab Removal Techniques

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 4th 2019

Be Prepared with Crab Removal Techniques

Last month we shared some advice on the right way to hold your pet hermit crab in order to avoid pinching. You can check out that article here.But even if you do everything right, sometimes accidents happen. And you end up wi … read more >

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What You Really Want in a Tarantula Terrarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 4th 2018

What You Really Want in a Tarantula Terrarium

Photo courtesy of Steve RobertsWhat better time to talk about spiders than October. Halloween is around the corner, and no pet makes a better Halloween party guest than a big, hairy tarantula. Despite some people thinkin … read more >

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What Kids Need to Know about Exotic Pets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 9th 2018

What Kids Need to Know about Exotic Pets

Photo courtsey of Cheryl DimofIs your kid begging for a frog, snake, or tortoise for a pet? How about a lizard, scoprion, or tarantula? Before they get too excited, there are some things they should know so that they bet … read more >

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What Do I Need to Take Home My Scorpion?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 31st 2018

What Do I Need to Take Home My Scorpion?

Ready to take home a new scorpion pet? Don’t be too nervous. Scorpions are fairly easy to care for. The first thing to know before ever buying a scorpion, though, is that they are not pets to be handled. You should not … read more >

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Are Night Lights for Invertebrates Really a Thing?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 17th 2018

Are Night Lights for Invertebrates Really a Thing?

Scorpions “are usually quite maligned and persecuted against” because of their creepy appearance, according to Professor Bryan Fry of University of Queensland. But if you own or are thinking about owning a scorpion as a pe … read more >

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What to Do If Your Pet Tarantula Bites

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 22nd 2018

What to Do If Your Pet Tarantula Bites

Oh no! Your tarantula bit you. What should you do? The first thing to do is calm down and realize that you’re not going to die...most likely. The truth is that for the majority of people, a tarantula bite is no more danger … read more >

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Tarantula 101: What to Know Before Buying a Spider

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 8th 2018

Tarantula 101: What to Know Before Buying a Spider

If you think that tarantulas are difficult pets, then you may be surprised to learn that many varieties are actually quite docile and easy to care for. In fact, even self-proclaimed arachnophobes have turned coats an … read more >

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Why Won't My Tarantula Eat?

Posted by Diedra Black on Oct 7th 2016

Why Won't My Tarantula Eat?

So you got a new tarantula, and everything was going fine for a while, but suddenly your exotic won’t eat anything you offer in its terrarium. What gives? Is your arachnid okay? Do you need to do something about this? It t … read more >

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