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Tarantula Bite: Does It Hurt and What Should You Do?(Post)
Oh no! Your tarantula bit you. What should you do? The first thing to do is calm down and realize that you’re not going to die...most likely. The truth is that for the majority of people, a tarantu
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When Your Kid Loses Interest in Their Exotic Pet(Post)
Most parents are familiar with the persistence of a child who wants a pet. They just won’t let the topic go. But maybe you’re not up for a pet yourself. And that’s fine.It just means that if you want
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Betta Fish Compatible With Other Fish? A Realistic Guide(Post)
Which Species Are Best for a Mixed Fish Tank? (And Can You Put a Betta in a Community Aquarium?) Photo courtesy of Irina Kukuts Do you want more variety in your fish tank? That’s part of the en
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How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup(Post)
How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup Photo courtesy of SerpaDesign One of the most common reasons that reptile and amphibian keepers give for not creating a bioactive setup for their exotic pets is
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How to Handle Large Snakes(Post)
How to Handle Large Snakes If you’re familiar with our exotic pet shop at the Tye-Dyed Iguana, then you know that for years we had a beautiful albino Burmese python mascot named Aphrodite. She ca
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Save Garden Time with Crop Planning(Post)
Photo courtesy of Agence Producteurs Locaux Damien KühnWe talked recently about how setting a morning grow room routine can really help you to save time and make sure your plants are all healthy befor
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The Complete Reptile Feeding Guide: Diets, Schedules, and the Mistakes That Make Your Pet Sick(Post)
The Complete Reptile Feeding Guide: Diets, Schedules, and the Mistakes That Make Your Pet Sick TL;DR Feeding your reptile correctly is the single most important thing you can do for its long-term hea
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The Morph Craze: The Ethics of Breeding for Color vs. Health(Post)
The Morph Craze: The Ethics of Breeding for Color vs. Health TL;DR: The Morph Craze – Is the Color Worth the Cost? The Investment Trap: Our hobby has transformed from a labor of love into a high-stak
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Terms & Conditions(Page)
Terms and Conditions Effective Date: January 9, 2026Last Updated: January 9, 2026 These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by The Tye-Dyed Iguana LLC (“Company,”...
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How to Build a Paludarium: Complete Land and Water Guide(Post)
The Definitive Guide to Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining a Paludarium Ecosystem TL;DR: The Ultimate Paludarium Cheat Sheet Are you in a rush and need the quick facts? Building a living, brea
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Choosing the Right Plants for Your Terrarium (By Species)(Post)
Choosing the Right Plants for Your Terrarium: A Species-by-Species Guide TL;DR: The Quick & Dirty Guide to Bioactive Flora In a rush? Here’s the "cheat sheet" for building a living vivarium without
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Tropical Fish(Page)
Everything You Need to Know About Aquascaping and Keeping Tropical Fish Keeping fish is considered an easy dip into pet ownership. But any tropical fish enthusiast knows that the hobby is...