• Can You Keep Chameleons in Pairs?(Post)

    Would you like to prevent your chameleon from being lonely? Maybe you’ve been thinking that getting a second chameleon, or buying two at the same time, is a good idea so your exotic pet has a companio

  • Scary Featured Fish for Halloween(Post)

    Scary Featured Fish for Halloween In honor of Halloween coming up, I thought we’d take a look at some of the scariest fish known to humans. Most of these are not creatures you’d put in an aquariu

  • Safe Plants for Reptile Enclosures and Outdoor Tortoise Areas(Post)

    Gardening with Exotic Pets: What to PlantLast week I covered which plants it’s best to keep out of reptile and amphibian enclosures because of toxicity that can lead to health problems in your herp. T

  • What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is Overweight(Post)

    What to Do If Your Reptile or Amphibian is OverweightAnimals kept in captivity are more likely to be overweight than their wild counterparts, and that extra weight isn’t always good for their health a

  • Scorpion Care 101: What Every New Keeper Needs to Know(Post)

    Scorpion Care 101: What Every New Keeper Needs to Know TL;DR Pet scorpions are far less scary and far easier to keep than most people think. Here's the essentials: Of roughly 2,500 scorpion species

  • January Featured Fish: Angelfish(Post)

    January Featured Fish: AngelfishLooking for a first fish or maybe a new fish for an aquarium you already have? Angelfish are a good choice for beginners and up, as well as for community tanks.If you’r

  • Crested Gecko Care: Enclosure, Diet, and Humidity Guide(Post)

    The Ultimate Guide to Crested Gecko (Correlophus ciliatus) Care TL;DR: Crested Gecko Care Essentials Enclosure: Vertical space is critical for these tree-dwelling geckos. An 18"x18"x36" tank is th

  • How to Make Aerated Guano Tea(Post)

    You’re probably already aware of the basic ways you can use bat guano fertilizer for your indoor gardening. Combine the fertilizer with water to apply, or mix it directly into your potting soil. But

  • Best Pet Amphibians for Beginners: Top 4 Picks(Post)

    If you’re like many of the people coming into The Tye-Dyed Iguana, you’re looking for a pet that your child can interact with and maybe help take care of. But if you don’t have much experience with

  • Best Reptile Pets for Kids: Safe, Easy Species(Post)

    Dogs and cats may be more standard as family pets, but for the family looking for a new friend that is a little more interesting, reptiles can be a terrific option. You just have to know how to pick

  • Waxy Monkey Tree Frog: Care, Diet, and Handling Guide(Post)

    Can’t decide between a monkey and a frog for a pet? A waxy monkey tree frog may be the best of both worlds. Okay, so they don’t look much like a monkey. But with their long fingers, they can adeptly c

  • Snake Eyes Cloudy? Why It Happens and What to Do(Post)

    Do you check the discarded skin when your snake sheds? You should, especially if you notice that your snake has cloudy eyes. Check the shed skin to see if the scales that cover the eyes, called eye ca