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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 Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid Vivarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 9th 2021

How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid Vivarium

How to Keep Custodians Alive in an Arid VivariumIf you’ve dipped your toes into the world of bioactive herp keeping, then you’re probably aware that most tank custodians like to be kept in a moist environment with leaves and … read more >

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Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love Reptiles

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 6th 2021

Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love Reptiles

Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love ReptilesMother’s day is coming up soon, and a lot of places are probably suggesting gifts for the occasion, but not all moms like the traditional gifts. If your mom is one who’d prefe … read more >

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Is Obesity Unhealthy for Snakes?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 15th 2021

Is Obesity Unhealthy for Snakes?

Is Obesity Unhealthy for Snakes?How to tell if your Snake is a Proper Weight by Snake DiscoverySo your snake is looking a little chubby. Is that really a problem? After all, it looks kind of cute with those fat rolls, right?P … read more >

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Cute Exotic Pets: Our Favorite Animals at The Tye-Dyed Iguana

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 25th 2021

Cute Exotic Pets: Our Favorite Animals at The Tye-Dyed Iguana

Cutest Exotic Pet Vids Think exotic pets can’t be as cute as dogs or cats? You’d be mistaken. Check out the cutest exotic pet videos I found on YouTube.Sulcata tortoise befriends puppies Sulcata tortoises are the giant … read more >

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What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is Overweight

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 18th 2021

What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is Overweight

What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is OverweightAnimals kept in captivity are more likely to be overweight than their wild counterparts, and that extra weight isn’t always good for their health and wellbeing. You can oft … read more >

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What to Do if You Can't Take Care of Your Exotic Pet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 25th 2021

What to Do if You Can't Take Care of Your Exotic Pet

What to Do if You Can't Take Care of Your Exotic PetSometimes we think we’re ready for the joint fun and responsibility of taking care of a reptile, amphibian, or other exotic pet. Things happen, though. Life changes, and som … read more >

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How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 18th 2021

How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup

How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup Photo courtesy of SerpaDesign One of the most common reasons that reptile and amphibian keepers give for not creating a bioactive setup for their exotic pets is that it’s expensive … read more >

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Cutest Isopod Species: Top Picks for Bioactive Builds

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 22nd 2021

Cutest Isopod Species: Top Picks for Bioactive Builds

These Isopods are So Cute!Photo courtesy of SerpaDesignIf you keep a bioactive terrarium, then you may be looking for ways to make your setup more interesting. There are lots of options, like adding vivarium backgrounds, new … read more >

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January Featured Fish: Angelfish

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 14th 2021

January Featured Fish: Angelfish

January Featured Fish: AngelfishLooking for a first fish or maybe a new fish for an aquarium you already have? Angelfish are a good choice for beginners and up, as well as for community tanks.If you’re not familiar with angel … read more >

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Ich Disease in Fish: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat It

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 31st 2020

Ich Disease in Fish: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat It

What is Ich and What Does It Do to Tropical Fish?Photo courtesy of James PickettIch is a disease that can affect tropical fish—even those that you buy from an exotic pet store. This disease is also known as white spot disease … read more >

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Do My Reptiles Need Additional Heat in the Winter?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 23rd 2020

Do My Reptiles Need Additional Heat in the Winter?

Do My Reptiles Need Additional Heat in the Winter?You heat your house or apartment in the winter, so your reptiles should be covered as far as heat goes, right? Maybe.Winter temperatures that are comfortable for you may not w … read more >

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Going on Vacation? How to Care for Exotic Pets Away

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 17th 2020

Going on Vacation? How to Care for Exotic Pets Away

What to Do If You Want to Go on Vacation and Have a House Full of Exotic PetsPeople may be traveling less these days, but circumstances may still come up where you have the opportunity to get away for a while. When that happe … read more >

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