Mar 12th 2020
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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!
Register for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2020
Image courtesy of Magyarország
I know, summer sneaks up before you realize it. You’ve still got lots of school-year responsibilities to attend to, like making sure
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Mar 5th 2020
Did You Know that Tadpoles and Frogs Have Completely Different Diets?
Did You Know that Tadpoles and Frogs Have Completely Different Diets?
Not sure what an appropriate diet is for your frog at various stages of its life? That’s understandable; amphibians can be confusing that way.
If yo
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Feb 27th 2020
Would You Feed Your Reptile Gel Food?
Would You Feed Your Reptile Gel Food?
Image courtesy of Liam Edwards
Several well-known exotic pet brands have come out with gel food for omnivores and carnivores. It’s packaged food with balanced nutrition.
But just
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Feb 13th 2020
Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air?
Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air?
Image courtesy of Timothy Dykes
Have you noticed weird behaviors from your betta fish? They do things a little differently from other freshwater fish.
But don’t worry. Most o
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Jan 30th 2020
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Bioactive Substrate
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Bioactive Substrate
Image courtesy of Aquarimax Pets
Do you want a terrarium setup that looks more natural and beautiful, as well as being easy to maintain?
Then a bioactive terrarium may
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Jan 16th 2020
Why Reptile Keeping is the Best Hobby for Crafters
Why Reptile Keeping is the Best Hobby for Crafters
Image courtesy of Timofei Ryazanov
You ever have one of those moments where you wish you could combine two of your favorite things to make something even better? Well,
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Jan 9th 2020
Here's Where to Find St. Louis Reptile Conventions and Events in 2020
Here's Where to Find St. Louis Reptile Conventions and Events in 2020
Photo courtesy of Joshua Ness
Want to know where you can find all kinds of exotic animals, from those commonly kept as pets to rare specimens? The T
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Jan 2nd 2020
A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium
A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium
Interested in setting up a bioactive terrarium but feeling held back by the cost involved? Then here’s some good news: you really don’t have to spend
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Dec 26th 2019
The Quick and Easy Way to Set Up a Tarantula Terrarium
The Quick and Easy Way to Set Up a Tarantula Terrarium
If you’re looking to bring home a tarantula, you probably want to set up its habitat correctly, right? After all, you don’t want to look like a newb at keeping an in
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Dec 19th 2019
What to Know Before Buying an Exotic Pet for Christmas
What to Know Before Buying an Exotic Pet for Christmas
It’s the holiday season, and pets are a popular gift for parents to give children or for partners to give significant others. Sounds like the perfect gift, right?
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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,
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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
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