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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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Top Methods to Help Your Reptile through Shedding

Posted by Diedra Black on Aug 24th 2017

Top Methods to Help Your Reptile through Shedding

Shedding is a necessary function for skin. You shed your skin, and so does your reptile. The big difference, however, is that lizards, snakes, and other reptiles shed most of their skin all at once. And that makes it a bit mo … read more >

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Do Lizards Bite Their Owners for No Reason?

Posted by Diedra Black on Jul 27th 2017

Do Lizards Bite Their Owners for No Reason?

If you’re thinking about getting a pet lizard for you or your child, you may be wondering how safe they are as a pet and whether you should be concerned about bites. The truth is that lizards can bite, and the results can be … read more >

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Can My Reptile Give Me a Disease?

Posted by Diedra Black on Jul 13th 2017

Can My Reptile Give Me a Disease?

We’ve already talked about how reptile and amphibian pets can pass salmonella to their handlers, yet this disease can be avoided with proper hygiene. But what about other diseases? Is it possible for you and your exotic pet t … read more >

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Top 5 Lizards for When You Want to Bond

Posted by Diedra Black on Jun 29th 2017

Top 5 Lizards for When You Want to Bond

Lizards and other reptiles are not exactly known for their ability to bond. And some exotic pets get prickly about being handled at all. When it comes down to it, lizards are not the kind of pet you get for cuddling and playi … read more >

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What to Do When Your Pet Snake Bites You

Posted by Diedra Black on Jun 15th 2017

What to Do When Your Pet Snake Bites You

Snakes are not domesticated. Just because an animal is kept as a pet does not mean it is accustomed to humans. They do not feel loyal to you the way a dog might; it’s simply not in their DNA. And that means that occasional … read more >

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Do I Really Need to Worry about Salmonella from Reptiles and Amphibians?

Posted by Diedra Black on Jun 2nd 2017

Do I Really Need to Worry about Salmonella from Reptiles and Amphibians?

Fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea--these can be the effects of picking up a salmonella infection from your exotic pet. And symptoms can last up to a week. So, how common is it to contract salmonella from your reptile or a … read more >

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4 Snakes that Don't Eat Rodents

Posted by Diedra Black on Apr 6th 2017

4 Snakes that Don't Eat Rodents

Having a pet snake sounds cool, right? Oh wait, you don’t want to feed mice or rats to your pet? Usually that comes along with the turf of being a snake owner. But some people who have a true love for reptiles have a st … read more >

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Keeping Rodents for Your Snakes

Posted by Diedra Black on Mar 23rd 2017

Keeping Rodents for Your Snakes

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about how often you should feed your snake. But we didn’t cover much about what your snake is eating. You probably know that snakes are carnivores and require live or frozen prey. And fo … read more >

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How Often Should My Snake Eat?

Posted by Diedra Black on Mar 9th 2017

How Often Should My Snake Eat?

If you're wondering how often you need to feed a pet snake, then hopefully you are taking the time to research and understand the facts about exotic pet ownership. We can get you started with our Top 5 Mistakes People Make Wh … read more >

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Cleaning Your Reptile's Cage

Posted by Diedra Black on Feb 24th 2017

Cleaning Your Reptile's Cage

The horror! It’s that time again—time to clean your reptile’s cage. It’s funky. It’s full of habitat décor, and your exotic pet is not too happy about being temporarily removed from its home. But despite all those obstacles, … read more >

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Selecting the Right Reptile Habitat Décor

Posted by Diedra Black on Feb 9th 2017

Selecting the Right Reptile Habitat Décor

At first glance this may sound like some kind of exotic pet interior design piece. But that’s not what it’s about. We’re not going to tell you what would look best in creating a reptile habitat for display because that is … read more >

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Tips for Breeding Your Own Feeder Insects

Posted by Diedra Black on Jan 26th 2017

Tips for Breeding Your Own Feeder Insects

Many pet reptiles eat a diet that includes insects. Among the common exotic pets that enjoy an insect diet are bearded dragons, geckos, and chameleons. Most of these pets require the majority of their food to be live, not … read more >

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