• 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’s

  • 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 an

  • Guarantee(Page)

    Guarantee Effective Date: January 9, 2026Last Updated: January 9, 2026 The Tye-Dyed Iguana LLC stands behind the health and condition of many of the animals and products we sell, subject to the...

  • Troubleshooting Your Bearded Dragon's Diet (Common Issues)(Post)

    Finicky bearded dragons can be a problem for exotic pet owners. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be an issue once you understand the usual reasons why your lizard is not eating properly. That’s what

  • 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 p

  • 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 t

  • What Lizard Owners Need to Know about Metabolic Bone Disease(Post)

    Photo courtsey of Mike AixklusivPicture this. You’ve had your pet lizard for a while and everything seems fine. You notice that its legs look a little funny, but you figure it’s nothing to worry about

  • A Quick Way to Improve Taste from Your Hydroponic Garden(Post)

    Did you know that plants also have a sweet tooth? It’s pretty fascinating to think about, isn’t it? If you’re like most new gardeners, you probably had no idea that plants crave sugar--and you probabl

  • Bioactive 101: What It Is and Why Your Reptile Needs It(Post)

    Bioactive 101: What It Is and Why Your Reptile Needs It TL;DR: The "Too Long; Didn't Read" Summary What is Bioactive? It’s not just a cage with dirt; it’s a living, breathing micro-ecosystem. Instea

  • Going on Vacation? How to Care for Exotic Pets Away(Post)

    What to Do If You Want to Go on Vacation and Have a House Full of Exotic PetsPeople may be traveling less these days, but circumstances may still come up where you have the opportunity to get away for

  • 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

  • The Complete Ball Python Care Guide: Habitat, Feeding, and Common Mistakes(Post)

    The Complete Ball Python Care Guide: Habitat, Feeding, and Common Mistakes TL;DR Ball pythons are the most popular pet snake in the world for good reason: they are docile, beautiful, and live 20 to