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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 Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 7th 2020

How to Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank

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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Would You Feed Your Reptile Gel Food?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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The Quick and Dirty Guide to Bioactive Substrate

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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Why Reptile Keeping is the Best Hobby for Crafters

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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, … read more >

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Here's Where to Find St. Louis Reptile Conventions and Events in 2020

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … 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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Short on Space? Best Exotic Pets for a Nano Terrarium

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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, … read more >

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Turn Terrarium Decorating into a Hobby of Its Own

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on 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 … read more >

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