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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!

St. Louis Reptile Conventions & Events

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 9th 2020

St. Louis Reptile Conventions & Events

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 … read more >

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How to Build a Bioactive Terrarium on a Budget

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 2nd 2020

How to Build a Bioactive Terrarium on a Budget

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 … read more >

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Tarantula Tank Setup: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 26th 2019

Tarantula Tank Setup: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide

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 … read more >

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What to Know Before Buying an Exotic Pet for Christmas

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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? … read more >

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Why You Should Never Kill Spiders

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 25th 2019

Why You Should Never Kill Spiders

Are You Guilty of This Halloween Crime? Why You Shouldn't Kill Spiders It’s the time of year when everyone starts putting up fake spider decorations. But that doesn’t stop them from killing real spiders every time they s … read more >

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Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas for Snake and Spider Lovers

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 24th 2019

Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas for Snake and Spider Lovers

Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas for Snake and Spider Lovers If you’re a fan of the creepy crawly things, then you probably relish the time of year when everyone is decorating with snakes and spiders, instead of just you with … read more >

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How to Breed Your Own Isopods: Part 1

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 11th 2019

How to Breed Your Own Isopods: Part 1

If you’ve read our article on getting a few tiny janitors for your bioactive terrarium, you may be wondering what you can do to keep a steady supply of isopods around. We’ve got you covered. Take a look at how yo … read more >

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4 Ways to Interact Better with Nocturnal Exotic Pets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 18th 2019

4 Ways to Interact Better with Nocturnal Exotic Pets

Photo by David ClodeAre you a night person?Many exotic pets are most active during the night. And that can make them seem boring to those who use the dark for sleeping.But if you’re up during that time, you may see your repti … read more >

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Be Prepared with Crab Removal Techniques

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 4th 2019

Be Prepared with Crab Removal Techniques

Last month we shared some advice on the right way to hold your pet hermit crab in order to avoid pinching. You can check out that article here.But even if you do everything right, sometimes accidents happen. And you end up wi … read more >

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Tarantula Terrarium Setup: Substrate, Hides, and Size

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 4th 2018

Tarantula Terrarium Setup: Substrate, Hides, and Size

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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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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Scorpion Care Guide: Setup, Feeding, and Safety Tips

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 31st 2018

Scorpion Care Guide: Setup, Feeding, and Safety Tips

Ready to take home a new scorpion pet? Don’t be too nervous. Scorpions are fairly easy to care for. The first thing to know before ever buying a scorpion, though, is that they are not pets to be handled. You should not … read more >

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