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  • Toxic Plants to Avoid in Bioactive Enclosures(Post)

    Toxic Plants to Avoid in Bioactive EnclosuresOne of the best things about creating a bioactive enclosure is combining herp keeping with a beautiful indoor garden. Both you and your exotic pet get the ...

  • Feeder Insects Compared: Dubia Roaches, Crickets, Mealworms, and Beyond(Post)

    Feeder Insects Compared: Dubia Roaches, Crickets, Mealworms, and Beyond TL;DR Choosing the right feeder insects is one of the most impactful decisions you can make for your reptile's health. Here's ...

  • Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love Reptiles(Post)

    Cute Mother's Day Ideas for Moms Who Love ReptilesMother’s day is coming up soon, and a lot of places are probably suggesting gifts for the occasion, but not all moms like the traditional gifts. If y ...

  • 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 Heigh ...

  • Why Having an Exotic Pet is Good for Kids(Post)

    Photo courtesy of Jamie Johannsen Think exotic pets and kids don’t mix? Think again. You may be surprised to know that many amphibians and reptiles actually make great family pets. It’s not ...

  • Terrarium Decorating: Turn It into a Creative Hobby(Post)

    Turn Terrarium Decorating into a Hobby of Its Own Do you ever wish there was more you could do to interact with your exotic pet? Reptiles and amphibians are cool, but they’re not the kind of pet ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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.

  • Best Organic Fertilizers for Indoor Vegetables(Post)

    Organic vs. chemical fertilizers -- it can be a huge debate among indoor gardeners. The truth is that your plants don’t know the difference between where their nutrients are coming fro ...

  • Do Reptiles Need to Be Bathed? (When and How)(Post)

    You understand the concept behind bathing cats and dogs. After all, you have hair that needs to be washed and brushed out. But what about lizards and snakes? Do they need a bath? Reptiles may not swe ...

  • 10 Signs Your Reptile Is Sick: What to Watch For and When to See a Vet(Post)

    10 Signs Your Reptile Is Sick: What to Watch For and When to See a Vet TL;DR Reptiles are hardwired to hide illness, which means by the time you notice something is wrong, the problem has likely bee ...

  • Snake School(Page)

    Register for Snake School   Registration is Live for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027!  Level 1, Fall 2026 Dates    Level 2, Spring 2027 Dates October 21, 2026Oc ...