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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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Horrible Halloween Inaccuracies with Exotic Pets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 27th 2022

Horrible Halloween Inaccuracies with Exotic Pets

Horrible Halloween Inaccuracies with Exotic PetsSure, Halloween decorations are supposed to be fun, but sometimes, they get exotic pets all wrong. Spiders, lizards, snakes—all of these reptiles and invertebrates can be misrep … read more >

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Build a Halloween Spider from Pool Noodles

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 13th 2022

Build a Halloween Spider from Pool Noodles

Build a Halloween Spider from Pool NoodlesHalloween decorations can be expensive, but making your own is both fun and costs less! With so many seasonal decoration options available, how do you choose what to make? Sure, scare … read more >

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How to Breed Crickets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 5th 2021

How to Breed Crickets

How to Breed Cricketshttps://flic.kr/p/2m1fsafIn a previous blog post, I talked about how to care for feeder crickets,including a brief section on breeding crickets to feed to your exotic pet. Crickets are fairly easy to care … read more >

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Invertebrates: Spider Keeping Basics

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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How to Care for Feeder Crickets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 24th 2021

Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?

Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?We talk a lot about reptiles, amphibians, and even fish on this blog, but we don’t cover invertebrates as often outside of occasional spider talks and articles about bioactive custodians. … read more >

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What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 8th 2021

What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?

What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?In a previous article, I talked about bioactive setups for invertebrates. You can find that article here. One of the reasons bioactive terrariums are beneficial for arachnids in particular is tha … 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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Bioactive for Invertebrates: Is it Really Necessary?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Feb 4th 2021

Bioactive for Invertebrates: Is it Really Necessary?

Bioactive for Invertebrates: Is it Really Necessary?So you’ve probably heard about bioactive setups for reptiles and amphibians, and you know that having a naturalistic environment can provide enrichment and health benefits t … read more >

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These Isopods are So Cute!

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 22nd 2021

These Isopods are So Cute!

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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Do You Want a Halloween Moon Crab?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 15th 2020

Do You Want a Halloween Moon Crab?

Do You Want a Halloween Moon Crab?Buying a holiday-themed pet is generally not a good idea, so let this be your warning: If you do not want to have a crab for the next five to ten years, then do not purchase a Halloween moon … read more >

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How to Prevail Against Horrendous Bioactive Tank Odors

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 30th 2020

How to Prevail Against Horrendous Bioactive Tank Odors

How to Prevail Against Horrendous Bioactive Tank OdorsGot a smelly vivarium? It can certainly leave you scratching your head since bioactive setups are supposed to mimic a more natural setup and kind of “clean themselves.”And … read more >

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