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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!

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Short on Space? Best Exotic Pets for a Nano Terrarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 12th 2019

Short on Space? Best Exotic Pets for a Nano Terrarium

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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Turn Terrarium Decorating into a Hobby of Its Own

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 9th 2019

Turn Terrarium Decorating into a Hobby of Its Own

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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Cleanup Crew Showdown—Ultimate Winner

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 21st 2019

Cleanup Crew Showdown—Ultimate Winner

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—Isopods Vs. Millipedes

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 7th 2019

Cleanup Crew Showdown—Isopods Vs. Millipedes

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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We're Having Our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Event

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 2nd 2019

We're Having Our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Event

We're Having Our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Event Got kids? Looking for a fun family event to take them to this month? How about celebrating with some pre-Halloween fun. We are holding our Third Annual Pumpkin Patch Even … read more >

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How to Breed Your Own Isopods: Part 1

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 11th 2019

How to Breed Your Own Isopods: Part 1

If you’ve read our article on getting a few tiny janitors for your bioactive terrarium, you may be wondering what you can do to keep a steady supply of isopods around. We’ve got you covered. Take a look at how yo … read more >

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The Tiny Custodians that Will Remove Your Exotic Pet Waste for You

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 16th 2019

The Tiny Custodians that Will Remove Your Exotic Pet Waste for You

You may have noticed that we sell isopods at The Tye-Dyed Iguana and Indoor Cultivator. They can be used to keep soil healthy for your plants by breaking down decaying matter. But they can also be used in your reptile or amph … read more >

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Should You Keep Your Exotic Pet Outside?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 10th 2019

Should You Keep Your Exotic Pet Outside?

Many pet owners consider the question of whether to keep their animal inside or outside. And in the case of exotic species, the answer is almost always inside -- where you can control the environment. But in some cases, it ma … read more >

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4 Ways to Interact Better with Nocturnal Exotic Pets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 18th 2019

4 Ways to Interact Better with Nocturnal Exotic Pets

Photo by David ClodeAre you a night person?Many exotic pets are most active during the night. And that can make them seem boring to those who use the dark for sleeping.But if you’re up during that time, you may see your repti … read more >

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