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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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Looking for a Family Trip? You Should Visit Snake Road

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Dec 27th 2018

Looking for a Family Trip? You Should Visit Snake Road

Have you tried herping in your back yard and been disappointed at the lack of finds? What if I told you there’s a herp hideaway right here in the midwest? And you can take your family there for a fun day of snake scouting.Tha … read more >

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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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Ball Pythons Aren't Just for Beginners...Here's Why

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Apr 5th 2018

Ball Pythons Aren't Just for Beginners...Here's Why

Most people think of ball pythons as the beginner snake. They’re the exotic pet you buy when you’ve never owned a reptile before. It makes sense. Ball pythons are docile and easy to care for. If you think these snakes, howeve … read more >

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Safe Plants for Decorating Reptile Enclosures

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 16th 2017

Safe Plants for Decorating Reptile Enclosures

Part of the fun in having a reptile for a pet is decorating their habitat, am I right? After all, many reptiles are better as display pets than interactive companions. For habitat décor, live plants look way better than the f … read more >

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Snake Adaptations that Prove They're the Coolest Pet

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Nov 2nd 2017

Snake Adaptations that Prove They're the Coolest Pet

Reptiles and amphibians are all pretty awesome pets. They’re certainly more unexpected than a dog or cat. And they have a huge range of features that make them fun to watch and exhibit. Take a look at some of the adapta … read more >

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Everything You Want to Know about Reptile Brumation

Posted by Diedra Blackmill on Oct 5th 2017

Everything You Want to Know about Reptile Brumation

Brumation probably isn’t a word you hear often in association with your exotic pet, or ever really, unless you’re a herp expert. You may not be aware that some reptiles go through a winter sleep. It’s similar to the hibernati … read more >

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The Completely Common Reason Behind Your Snake's Cloudy Eyes

Posted by Diedra Black on Sep 21st 2017

The Completely Common Reason Behind Your Snake's Cloudy Eyes

Do you check the discarded skin when your snake sheds? You should, especially if you notice that your snake has cloudy eyes. Check the shed skin to see if the scales that cover the eyes, called eye caps, are present. Cloudy e … read more >

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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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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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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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