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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 Be Cool at a Reptile Show

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 7th 2019

How to Be Cool at a Reptile Show

Going to reptile and amphibian shows is one of the best parts of being a herp enthusiast. You get to see all the animals, and you can hang out with other people who share your interest.You may have noticed that it’s hard to f … read more >

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How to Know if Two Reptile Species Can Live Together

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 24th 2019

How to Know if Two Reptile Species Can Live Together

Photo by Pierre BaminDeciding whether to live together. It’s a big deal. Even for exotic pets.If you’re planning to play matchmaker with two different species of reptile, you’ll need to do some research to determine whether t … read more >

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How to Choose a Healthy Exotic Pet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 10th 2019

How to Choose a Healthy Exotic Pet

LThere are few aspects of pet ownership more disappointing than bringing home a new pet from a shop only to discover that it’s already in poor health and doesn’t live long after arrival. That’s not exactly an ideal experience … read more >

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Are You Making These Blunders That Cause Tortoise Aggression?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 29th 2018

Are You Making These Blunders That Cause Tortoise Aggression?

Photo by Magdalena Kula MancheeTortoises make pretty cute pets. I mean, have you watched these guys eat? But they can also get pretty aggressive and territorial, like a lot of animals. In general, however, a pet tortoise shou … read more >

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How Not to Be a Keeper When Your Kid Loses Interest in Their Exotic Pet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 15th 2018

How Not to Be a Keeper When Your Kid Loses Interest in Their Exotic Pet

Most parents are familiar with the persistence of a child who wants a pet. They just won’t let the topic go. But maybe you’re not up for a pet yourself. And that’s fine.It just means that if you want to indulge your kid’s des … read more >

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How to Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero Ideas

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 1st 2018

How to Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero Ideas

How to Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero IdeasImage courtesy of MonikaCan you imagine a person without a name? They’d be incomplete. And your new snake ownership also feels incomplete if you don’t give your snake a na … 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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How to Train My Bearded Dragon to Eat Freeze Dried Crickets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 24th 2018

How to Train My Bearded Dragon to Eat Freeze Dried Crickets

Photo courtesy of Holger Langmaier Every seasoned reptile keeper knows that feeding live insects is healthier than canned. We’re not going to debate that here. But sometimes you need an alternative. Either you’re shor … read more >

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Is My Dart Frog Poisonous?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 23rd 2018

Is My Dart Frog Poisonous?

Watch any wildlife show, and you’ve likely heard that poison dart frogs are among the most toxic animals on earth. You may have even heard that their toxicity is enough to take down several adults. So it makes sense that you … 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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Ideas to Liven Up Your Lizard's Diet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 26th 2018

Ideas to Liven Up Your Lizard's Diet

Omnivore pets can eat a variety of different foods, but most of the time they end up on a pretty routine diet with the same foods every day. You can liven up your lizard’s diet and provide them with some mental stimulation by … read more >

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Can Your Turtle Tank Be Used for Aquaponics?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 20th 2018

Can Your Turtle Tank Be Used for Aquaponics?

Photo courtesy of Steve Buissinne If you’ve seen our articles on vermiponics and aquaponics with fish, you may have wondered what other animals can be used in a hydroponic system. It’s true that many animals’ waste can … read more >

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