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Crickets Vs. Mealworms: Other Things to Consider(Post)
Crickets Vs. Mealworms: Other Things to ConsiderPhoto courtesy of Jessica LuciaWe’ve done several articles recently on The Tyed-Dyed Iguana blog regarding feeder insects and which ones are the most c ...
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Scorpion Care Guide: Setup, Feeding, and Safety Tips(Post)
Ready to take home a new scorpion pet? Don’t be too nervous. Scorpions are fairly easy to care for. The first thing to know before ever buying a scorpion, though, is that they are not pets to b ...
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How to Know Which Reptile to Choose(Post)
How to Know Which Reptile to ChooseWant to get an exotic pet but don’t know which one is right for you? You’re in luck. This article covers what you should consider when selecting a reptile for a pet ...
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How to Get Rid of Ants in Houseplants (3 Steps)(Post)
Ants are a fairly common indoor pest, and keeping house plants can provide them with places to build nests inside. If you have potted plants, it’s possible for ants to form colonies near their roots, ...
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Reptile UV Light Requirements: Which Species Need What(Post)
One of the essentials to taking care of a reptile pet is making sure it gets adequate lighting. In nature, reptiles follow sleep-wake cycles that give them exactly what they need from the sun. Howe ...
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Cleanup Crew Showdown—Springtails Vs. Earthworms(Post)
Cleanup Crew Showdown—Springtails Vs. Earthworms Photo courtesy of Sarah Harding Last week we looked at the differences between isopods and millipedes. Both arthropods can make good bioactive ...
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Bioactive Cleanup Crews: Nature's Waste Removal(Post)
You may have noticed that we sell isopods at The Tye-Dyed Iguana and Indoor Cultivator. They can be used to keep soil healthy for your plants by breaking down decaying matter. But they can also be us ...
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What Kids Need to Know about Exotic Pets(Post)
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 sh ...
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How to Get Rid of Gnats in a Bioactive Terrarium(Post)
What to Do About Gnats and Fruit Flies in Your Bioactive TerrariumCreating a bioactive terrarium is about incorporating multiple forms of life in your animal’s habitat. Typically, that means having a ...
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Reptile Brumation: What It Is and What to Expect(Post)
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’ ...
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What to Know When You Bring Home a New Houseplant(Post)
What to Know When You Bring Home a New HouseplantAre you a beginner at indoor gardening? Or maybe you’ve had houseplants for years but still feel like you’re missing something about how to keep them ...
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Why on Earth Would I Want to Put Pee in My Garden?(Post)
Photo by Benjamin VorosDoing what’s best for your garden takes sacrifices, amiright?And sometimes that means forsaking public decency in order to nourish those crops.It’s not that you like peeing on ...