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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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Corn Snake Care: Beginner Guide to This Easy Pet Snake

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 23rd 2021

Corn Snake Care: Beginner Guide to This Easy Pet Snake

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 … read more >

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What to Feed Crickets: Complete Feeder Cricket Care

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 8th 2021

What to Feed Crickets: Complete Feeder Cricket Care

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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Live Plants in Reptile Enclosures: Easier Than You Think

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jan 28th 2021

Live Plants in Reptile Enclosures: Easier Than You Think

Is It Really That Hard to Keep Live Plants in Your Reptile Enclosure?Have you been holding out on starting a bioactive terrarium? Maybe you know all the benefits going bioactive has for your exotic pet, but you’ve never grown … 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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Safe Treats for Reptiles and Amphibians

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 10th 2020

Safe Treats for Reptiles and Amphibians

Safe Treats for Reptiles and AmphibiansWith the holidays around the corner, you may be thinking about special treats for your reptile or amphibian. After all, why shouldn’t they enjoy something a little extra, too?Of course, … read more >

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A Simple Bioactive Maintenance Routine

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 26th 2020

A Simple Bioactive Maintenance Routine

A Simple Bioactive Maintenance RoutineYou may be looking at this title and thinking: “Bioactive maintenance routine? But I thought a bioactive terrarium took care of itself.”And that’s true, but only partially.Having a bioact … read more >

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Bioactive Terrarium Lighting Made Simple

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 25th 2020

Bioactive Terrarium Lighting Made Simple

The Surprisingly Easy Solution to Lighting in a Bioactive SetupSo you’ve got a bioactive setup, and you’re ready to let your plants and exotic pets live together in harmony. There’s just one hitch: in separate gardens and hab … read more >

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Semi-Aquatic Tank Setup: Land, Water, and Best Animals

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 7th 2020

Semi-Aquatic Tank Setup: Land, Water, and Best Animals

How to Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank Image courtesy of Varun Kulkarni Are you considering a semi-aquatic species for a pet? Knowing how to house them can seem like a challenge, but most semi-aquatic tanks have … read more >

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So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 22nd 2020

So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require?

So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require? You may have heard that bioactive terrariums require very little maintenance once they are established, and that is true. That being said, there’s no such thing as a tru … read more >

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Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 2nd 2020

Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19

Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19 Photo courtesy of Amy Humphries Everything is a little different right now. It’s a little crazy out there. And you may be wondering if there’s anything you should ch … read more >

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Register for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2020

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Mar 12th 2020

Register for The Tye-Dyed Iguana Summer Camp 2020

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 … read more >

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