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Tarantula Terrarium Setup: Substrate, Hides, and Size(Post)
Photo courtesy of Steve RobertsWhat better time to talk about spiders than October. Halloween is around the corner, and no pet makes a better Halloween party guest than a big, hairy tarantula. D ...
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Isopods in Bioactive Terrariums: The Complete Guide to Your Cleanup Crew(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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Why You Should Never Set Up a Mixed Terrarium(Post)
Sure, mixed terrariums are a fun idea. And if you are an advanced herp enthusiast, you might even be able to pull one off successfully. But for most exotic pet owners, it’s a better idea to stick w ...
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Horrible Halloween Inaccuracies with Exotic Pets(Post)
Horrible Halloween Inaccuracies with Exotic PetsSure, Halloween decorations are supposed to be fun, but sometimes, they get exotic pets all wrong. Spiders, lizards, snakes—all of these reptiles and i ...
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Safe Practices for Transporting Exotic Pets(Post)
Are you thinking about taking your herp with you over the holidays? Or maybe you just need to get it to a vet without hassle. You’ll be happy to know that the tips listed here work even if you’ve nev ...
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4 Ways to Interact Better with Nocturnal Exotic Pets(Post)
Photo by David ClodeAre you a night person?Many exotic pets are most active during the night. And that can make them seem boring to those who use the dark for sleeping.But if you’re up during that ti ...
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Which Exotic Pets Can You Order Online?(Post)
Which Exotic Pets Can You Order Online?Want an exotic pet but don’t have an exotic pet shop near you? Here’s some good news. In some cases, you can get an animal shipped to your door by ordering onli ...
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Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19(Post)
Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19 Photo courtesy of Amy Humphries Everything is a little different right now. It’s a little crazy out there. And you may be wondering if ther ...
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How to Choose a Healthy Exotic Pet (5 Key Signs)(Post)
LThere are few aspects of pet ownership more disappointing than bringing home a new pet from a shop only to discover that it’s already in poor health and doesn’t live long after arrival. That’s not e ...
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When Your Kid Loses Interest in Their Exotic Pet(Post)
Most parents are familiar with the persistence of a child who wants a pet. They just won’t let the topic go. But maybe you’re not up for a pet yourself. And that’s fine.It just means that if you want ...
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How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian Edition(Post)
How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian EditionLast week I talked about how to provide enrichment for reptiles. But reptiles aren’t the only exotic pets. Amphibians also benefit from mental stim ...
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How to Build a Paludarium: Complete Land and Water Guide(Post)
The Definitive Guide to Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining a Paludarium Ecosystem TL;DR: The Ultimate Paludarium Cheat Sheet Are you in a rush and need the quick facts? Building a living, bre ...