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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
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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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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-ecosystem. Instea
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How to Treat Ich in Fish: Causes, Symptoms, and Cures(Post)
What to Do if Your Aquarium is Infected with Ich Last week I wrote about how to know if your fish is infected with ich. In that article, I discussed how ich is quite contagious and can easily aff
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Can a Hermit Crab Pinch Your Finger Off? (What Actually Happens)(Post)
Last month we shared some advice on the right way to hold your pet hermit crab in order to avoid pinching. You can check out that article here.But even if you do everything right, sometimes accidents
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Cute Exotic Pets: Our Favorite Animals at The Tye-Dyed Iguana(Post)
Cutest Exotic Pet Vids Think exotic pets can’t be as cute as dogs or cats? You’d be mistaken. Check out the cutest exotic pet videos I found on YouTube.Sulcata tortoise befriends puppies Sulcat
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How to Start Your First Living Vivarium(Post)
How to Start Your First Living Vivarium How to build a Natural Vivarium (From Scratch)! By Reptiliatus We’re getting a lot more interest at the Tye-Dyed Iguana regarding living vivariums, or bi
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How to Build a Bioactive Terrarium on a Budget(Post)
A Small Budget is Not a Roadblock to Building a Bioactive Terrarium Interested in setting up a bioactive terrarium but feeling held back by the cost involved? Then here’s some good news: you re
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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 for maintaining heat
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What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?(Post)
What Are Tarantula Book Lungs?In a previous article, I talked about bioactive setups for invertebrates. You can find that article here. One of the reasons bioactive terrariums are beneficial for arach
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Which Plants to Grow in Your Bathroom(Post)
Which Plants to Grow in Your BathroomPhoto courtesy of Anna LisaDo you grow plants in your bathroom? If not, you might want to consider it if your bathroom has a window. The bathroom can actually make