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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 Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero Ideas

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 1st 2018

How to Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero Ideas

How to Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero IdeasImage courtesy of MonikaCan you imagine a person without a name? They’d be incomplete. And your new snake ownership also feels incomplete if you don’t give your snake a na … read more >

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How to Train My Bearded Dragon to Eat Freeze Dried Crickets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Sep 24th 2018

How to Train My Bearded Dragon to Eat Freeze Dried Crickets

Photo courtesy of Holger Langmaier Every seasoned reptile keeper knows that feeding live insects is healthier than canned. We’re not going to debate that here. But sometimes you need an alternative. Either you’re shor … read more >

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Is My Dart Frog Poisonous?

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Aug 23rd 2018

Is My Dart Frog Poisonous?

Watch any wildlife show, and you’ve likely heard that poison dart frogs are among the most toxic animals on earth. You may have even heard that their toxicity is enough to take down several adults. So it makes sense that you … 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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Ideas to Liven Up Your Lizard's Diet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 26th 2018

Ideas to Liven Up Your Lizard's Diet

Omnivore pets can eat a variety of different foods, but most of the time they end up on a pretty routine diet with the same foods every day. You can liven up your lizard’s diet and provide them with some mental stimulation by … read more >

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An Aquascape Guide for Turtle Tanks

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 12th 2018

An Aquascape Guide for Turtle Tanks

We talked recently about adding indoor plants to your herp’s terrarium. That’s one way to combine gardening and pet enrichment. Another is aquascaping. Aquascaping is basically just indoor gardening done underwater.You a … read more >

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Growing Indoor Plants for Your Exotic Pets

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jul 5th 2018

Growing Indoor Plants for Your Exotic Pets

Have you thought about combining your interests in indoor gardening and exotic pets? Yes, it is possible to grow plants in your reptile or amphibian terrarium. Gardening in your pet’s tank, however, is going to tak … read more >

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How to Enjoy Herps in Your Backyard

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 28th 2018

How to Enjoy Herps in Your Backyard

Did you know that you probably already have a host of reptiles and amphibians in your yard? Yep. You just have to know where to look for them. You can even make your backyard a popular spot for herping (finding amphibians … read more >

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Why Having an Exotic Pet is Good for Kids

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Jun 14th 2018

Why Having an Exotic Pet is Good for Kids

Photo courtesy of Jamie Johannsen Think exotic pets and kids don’t mix? Think again. You may be surprised to know that many amphibians and reptiles actually make great family pets. It’s not your fault if you dismisse … read more >

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What Lizard Owners Need to Know about Metabolic Bone Disease

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on May 3rd 2018

What Lizard Owners Need to Know about Metabolic Bone Disease

Photo courtsey of Mike AixklusivPicture this. You’ve had your pet lizard for a while and everything seems fine. You notice that its legs look a little funny, but you figure it’s nothing to worry about. Then, eventually, … read more >

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If You've Never Replaced Your UVB Light, You May Be Harming Your Reptile

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 26th 2018

If You've Never Replaced Your UVB Light, You May Be Harming Your Reptile

Photo courtesy of Xavier JijónDiurnal reptile species require a UVB light bulb to get appropriate heat and lighting for their health. At the Tye-Dyed Iguana, we only sell these species with a UVB light or after testing y … read more >

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Keep Your Uromastyx Safe with the Right Substrate

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 25th 2018

Keep Your Uromastyx Safe with the Right Substrate

Sometimes our exotic pets make poor decisions. It’s understandable; we don’t always make the best choices for ourselves either. Fortunately, it’s often easier to control your lizard’s environment than to stop yourself from ea … read more >

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