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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!

Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 2nd 2020

Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19

Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19 Photo courtesy of Amy Humphries Everything is a little different right now. It’s a little crazy out there. And you may be wondering if there’s anything you should ch … read more >

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Register for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2020

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 12th 2020

Register for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2020

Register for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2020 Image courtesy of Magyarország I know, summer sneaks up before you realize it. You’ve still got lots of school-year responsibilities to attend to, like making sure … 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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Bioactive Substrate: Best Mixes for Every Reptile Type

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 30th 2020

Bioactive Substrate: Best Mixes for Every Reptile Type

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 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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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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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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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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Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas for Snake and Spider Lovers

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 24th 2019

Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas for Snake and Spider Lovers

Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas for Snake and Spider Lovers If you’re a fan of the creepy crawly things, then you probably relish the time of year when everyone is decorating with snakes and spiders, instead of just you with … read more >

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How to Start Your First Living Vivarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 16th 2019

How to Start Your First Living Vivarium

How to Start Your First Living Vivarium How to build a Natural Vivarium (From Scratch)! By Reptiliatus We’re getting a lot more interest at the Tye-Dyed Iguana regarding living vivariums, or bioactive terrariums. And w … read more >

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