• 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,

  • 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.

  • Keep Your Uromastyx Safe with the Right Substrate(Post)

    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

  • The Complete Guide to Keeping Pet Isopods: Species, Setup, and Breeding(Post)

    The Complete Guide to Keeping Pet Isopods: Species, Setup, and Breeding TL;DR Isopods have exploded from humble bioactive cleanup crews into one of the hottest trends in the exotic pet hobby. Here's

  • 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 be

  • 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 co

  • How to Know if You're Cut Out for Fish Keeping(Post)

    How to Know if You're Cut Out for Fish KeepingPhoto by Hung DieselAre you on the fence about whether or not to get a fish? Worried that you may not want to put in the effort?No worries. There’s an eas

  • 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 should k

  • 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 use

  • 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 t

  • How to Stop Fish from Eating Your Aquarium Plants(Post)

    You thought a planted tank sounded like a good idea. But then the fish uprooted and ate everything green. What gives? How are you supposed to maintain balance between flora and fauna?Here are a few ti

  • Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?(Post)

    Have You Heard of These Invertebrates?We talk a lot about reptiles, amphibians, and even fish on this blog, but we don’t cover invertebrates as often outside of occasional spider talks and articles ab