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Salmonella and Reptiles: Real Risk or Overblown?(Post)
Fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea--these can be the effects of picking up a salmonella infection from your exotic pet. And symptoms can last up to a week. So, how common is it to contract salmonel
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Is It Okay to Keep Reptiles and Amphibians Together?(Post)
Is It Okay to Keep Reptiles and Amphibians Together?The majority of herp keepers keep their exotic pets in separate, solo terrariums. In fact, when you come into The Tye-Dyed Iguana in Fairview Height
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Growing Indoor Plants for Your Exotic Pets(Post)
Have you thought about combining your interests in indoor gardening and exotic pets? Yes, it is possible to grow plants in your reptile or amphibian terrarium. Gardening in your pet’s tank,
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Stuck Shed: How to Help Your Reptile Shed Safely(Post)
Stuck Shed: Why It Happens and How to Safely Help Your Reptile TL;DR: The Quick Fix Guide to Stuck Shed What Is It? Dysecdysis, or "stuck shed," happens when your reptile fails to shed its skin comp
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What to Know Before Buying an Exotic Pet for Christmas(Post)
What to Know Before Buying an Exotic Pet for Christmas It’s the holiday season, and pets are a popular gift for parents to give children or for partners to give significant others. Sounds like th
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Care Sheets(Page)
Expert care guides written by The Tye-Dyed Iguana team. Click any species for the full care guide. Printable PDF downloads are available on each page. Lizards African Fat Tailed Gecko (Hemitheconyx...
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The Complete Reptile Feeding Guide: Diets, Schedules, and the Mistakes That Make Your Pet Sick(Post)
The Complete Reptile Feeding Guide: Diets, Schedules, and the Mistakes That Make Your Pet Sick TL;DR Feeding your reptile correctly is the single most important thing you can do for its long-term hea
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Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles: Signs, Causes, Cure(Post)
Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles: The Silent Threat and How to Prevent It TL;DR: Executive Summary Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is the most common preventable pathology in captive reptiles. It is n
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Giant Millipede Care: The Gentle Giant of the Invertebrate World(Post)
Giant Millipede Care: The Gentle Giant of the Invertebrate World TL;DR Giant millipedes are one of the most beginner-friendly invertebrates you can keep, and they're one of the few that genuinely tol
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Parasites in Reptiles: The Silent Threat Every Keeper Should Screen For(Post)
Parasites in Reptiles: The Silent Threat Every Keeper Should Screen For TL;DR Parasites are extremely common in captive reptiles. Studies have found parasites in over 90% of sampled reptile feces. B
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The Ultimate Reptile Lighting Guide: UVB, Basking, and How to Get It Right(Post)
The Ultimate Reptile Lighting Guide: UVB, Basking, and How to Get It Right TL;DR Reptile lighting is not just about making the enclosure look nice. It is the biological engine that keeps your animal