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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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How to Care for Carnivorous Fish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 1st 2019

How to Care for Carnivorous Fish

How to Care for Carnivorous Fish Photo courtesy of Christy Hammer Last month I talked about how to get your fish to stop eating your aquarium plants, and one of the suggestions was to put carnivorous fish in the … 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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8 Things You Need to Know about Caring for an Elderly Reptile

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 27th 2019

8 Things You Need to Know about Caring for an Elderly Reptile

Noticing that your pet isn’t as young as they once were, and wondering what you need to know about taking care of an aging exotic pet?No worries. There are only a few simple changes typically needed when reptiles reach advanc … read more >

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Join Us for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2019

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 7th 2019

Join Us for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2019

Looking for something different for your kids to do this summer? Cut the whining about boredom short and have them join us at The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp. What is The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp?We offer this summer camp … read more >

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How to Tame an Iguana

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 30th 2019

How to Tame an Iguana

Can reptiles be tame? Or even...affectionate?It’s “common knowledge” that reptiles simply don’t relate to humans in the ways the mammalian pets like dogs and cats do.But what if common knowledge is wrong?Plenty of iguana owne … 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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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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The Tye-Dyed Iguana's 2nd Annual Eggcellent Celebration

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 21st 2019

The Tye-Dyed Iguana's 2nd Annual Eggcellent Celebration

Easter is coming up, and that means everything eggs. We’re a bit partial to this holiday, considering many reptiles lay eggs and all. So why should chickens and weird bunnies get all the attention? (We’re still not quite sure … read more >

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You Won't Get Pinched Every Time You Hold Your Hermit Crab...If You Know How to Do It Right

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 7th 2019

You Won't Get Pinched Every Time You Hold Your Hermit Crab...If You Know How to Do It Right

True story:I once had hermit crabs as a kid. I was equipped with all the knowledge of a grade schooler...and all the lack of mindfulness.When I bought the crabs, they came with care instructions, including tips on how to hold … read more >

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Are Sulcata Tortoise Owners Crazy? Well...Yes

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 21st 2019

Are Sulcata Tortoise Owners Crazy? Well...Yes

Big. Armored. Destructive. Does that sound like the description of a good pet?It’s more like the description of a kaiju. Yet many people are fanatic about their pet sulcata tortoise.In case you’re not familiar with this anima … read more >

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