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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-ecos ...
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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 fo ...
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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 c ...
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The 72-Hour Survival Protocol of New Reptiles(Post)
The First 72 Hours: A Comprehensive Protocol for the Physiological Stabilization and Husbandry of Newly Translocated Reptiles TL;DR: The 72-Hour Survival Protocol For those requiring an immediate op ...
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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 ...
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Best Isopods for Bioactive Terrariums: Picks by Reptile Species and Climate(Post)
Isopods in Bioactive Terrariums: The Complete Guide to Your Cleanup Crew TL;DR Isopods are the biological engine that makes bioactive terrariums actually work. Here's the quick version: For tropica ...
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Ball Python Care: Enclosure, Feeding, and Health Guide(Post)
The Ultimate Guide to Ball Python Care The Ultimate Guide to Ball Python Care: TL;DR Enclosure: Adults need a minimum 4’x2’x2’ (120-gallon) tank. PVC enclosures are excellent fo ...
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June Featured Fish: Glofish(Post)
June Featured Fish: GlofishWhat is a Glofish?Glofish are fluorescent fish that glow under blacklights or blue lights. When they glow, they display bright, vibrant colors. Their colors can also become ...
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Simple Vegetable Jar Hydroponics(Post)
Simple Vegetable Jar Hydroponics Photo courtesy of Her 86m2 If you’re new to hydroponics, you may feel like it’s a complicated hobby to get into. And certainly, some people create fairly compl ...
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Are Tokay Geckos Tamable?(Post)
Are Tokay Geckos Tamable?Can you tame tokay geckos? Tokay geckos are generally considered more difficult to handle than some other species of gecko, such as leopard geckos or crested geckos. They are ...
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Danios: The Active Schooling Fish for Any Tank(Post)
May Featured Fish: DaniosThis month’s featured fish is a fairly popular sight in tropical fish tanks. Danios come in several different species, and they’re also one of the main types of fish modified ...
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Snake Adaptations: What Makes Snakes Uniquely Built(Post)
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 ...