Dec 9th 2021
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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!
Reptile Terms You May Not KnowPhoto by MilchdrinkIf you’re new to the reptile hobby, you may not quite have learned all the lingo yet. Like any hobby, herpetoculture (which is keeping reptiles or amphibians, by the way) has i
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Nov 18th 2021
Really? A Legless Lizard is Not a Snake?
Really? A Legless Lizard is Not a Snake?
The European legless lizard is a somewhat misunderstood exotic pet. After all, what else is there to separate a snake from a lizard if not a lack of legs? Quite a few things, it t
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Oct 28th 2021
Witches, Warts, Frogs, and Toads: Amphibian Myths
Witches, Warts, Frogs, and Toads: Amphibian MythsPhoto by Victoria BorodinovaHalloween is coming up soon, and you’ll likely see a few warty witches over the weekend. And that brings to mind a few amphibian myths that have pop
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Sep 30th 2021
Crickets Vs. Mealworms: Other Things to Consider
Crickets Vs. Mealworms: Other Things to ConsiderPhoto courtesy of Jessica LuciaWe’ve done several articles recently on The Tyed-Dyed Iguana blog regarding feeder insects and which ones are the most convenient to keep around t
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Sep 23rd 2021
You Can Feed Your Insectivore Lots of Things
You Can Feed Your Insectivore Lots of ThingsPhoto courtesy of Clint’s ReptilesWe’ve recently covered a couple of other feeder insects here on The Tye-Dyed Iguana blog, including our articles:How to Feed and Keep MealwormsHow
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Sep 16th 2021
How to Feed and Keep Dubia Roaches
How to Feed and Keep Dubia RoachesPhoto by GoHerpingContinuing in our series on feeder insects for insectivores, have you considered feeding your reptile or amphibian dubia roaches? They’re a great source of nutrition for you
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Sep 9th 2021
How to Feed and Keep Mealworms
How to Feed and Keep MealwormsPhoto by HermanIn a recent article, we’ve talked about the fact that you can feed insectivore exotic pets more than just crickets, though crickets are incredibly common feeder insects. You can ch
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Aug 26th 2021
Are Crickets the Best Food for Insectivores?
Are Crickets the Best Food for Insectivores?Gary MyersIf you keep a lizard, you most likely feed it insects much of the time, and crickets are one of the most easily found and affordable options. They’re also palatable for mo
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Jul 29th 2021
Invertebrates: Spider Keeping Basics
Invertebrates: Spider Keeping BasicsSpiders are one of the easiest and least expensive exotic pets to keep. You only need a few supplies to get started with them, and their diet is simple. Here are the basics to know if you a
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Jul 23rd 2021
Corn Snakes: An Active and Easy to Care For Exotic Pet
Corn Snakes: An Active and Easy to Care For Exotic PetIf you’re new to the world of reptile keeping, you might want to take a look at corn snakes for your first pet snake. They are one of the easiest animals to care for and a
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Jul 15th 2021
What to Do About Gnats and Fruit Flies in Your Bioactive Terrarium
What to Do About Gnats and Fruit Flies in Your Bioactive TerrariumCreating a bioactive terrarium is about incorporating multiple forms of life in your animal’s habitat. Typically, that means having an enclosure where a reptil
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Jul 8th 2021
How to Care for Feeder Crickets
How to Care for Feeder CricketsMany exotic pets are insectivores and depend on feeder crickets for nutrition. Although you can feed many of these animals other insects, as well, feeder crickets are the most popular regular fo
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