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Legless Lizard vs Snake: How to Tell the Difference(Post)
Really? A Legless Lizard is Not a Snake? The European legless lizard is a somewhat misunderstood exotic pet. After all, what else is there to separate a snake from a lizard if not a lack of legs?
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Are LED Grow Lights Worth the Extra Cost?(Post)
You know your indoor plants need extra light to thrive—and LED lighting looks really cool—but what you really need to know is which lights provide the most value for your harvest. It’s true LED ligh
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Can You Touch a Poison Dart Frog? The Safe Answer(Post)
Watch any wildlife show, and you’ve likely heard that poison dart frogs are among the most toxic animals on earth. You may have even heard that their toxicity is enough to take down several adults. So
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3 Ways to Get Kids Interested in Gardening(Post)
There’s a good chance your child has almost no idea where their food comes from or the amount of work required to get it to their plate.It’s kind of shocking, isn’t it? That something so basic is a my
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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
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African Sulcata Tortoise: Care, Size, and What to Expect(Post)
Big. Armored. Destructive. Does that sound like the description of a good pet?It’s more like the description of a kaiju. Yet many people are fanatic about their pet sulcata tortoise.In case you’re not
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We're Having Our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Event(Post)
We're Having Our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Event Got kids? Looking for a fun family event to take them to this month? How about celebrating with some pre-Halloween fun. We are holding our Third
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Top 6 Benefits of Using HID Grow Lights(Post)
When you grow your vegetables indoors, lighting can be an issue. Plants require sufficient levels of visible light spectrum exposure in order to reach their maximum growth potential. But most of us
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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
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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
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How to Create a Large Tortoise Habitat(Post)
When you decided to get an exotic pet, did learning a bit of carpentry and landscaping cross your mind? You may have to get your hands a bit dirty to house a shelled companion of your own. You see, se
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How to Enjoy Herps in Your Backyard(Post)
Did you know that you probably already have a host of reptiles and amphibians in your yard? Yep. You just have to know where to look for them. You can even make your backyard a popular spot for her