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Top 5 Misconceptions About Keeping a Tortoise(Post)
What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises. The term “tortoise” refers to the land dwelling, non-aquatic turtles. Here’s what
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Best Reptile Pets for Kids: Safe, Easy Species(Post)
Dogs and cats may be more standard as family pets, but for the family looking for a new friend that is a little more interesting, reptiles can be a terrific option. You just have to know how to pick
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Halloween Moon Crab Care: Diet, Habitat, and Tips(Post)
Do You Want a Halloween Moon Crab?Buying a holiday-themed pet is generally not a good idea, so let this be your warning: If you do not want to have a crab for the next five to ten years, then do not p
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Which Plants to Pick for Low Light Rooms(Post)
Which Plants to Pick for Low Light RoomsWant to keep plants indoors but don’t have a room with lots of natural light? No worries. It turns out there are plenty of houseplants out there that are happy
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Cleaning Your Reptile's Cage(Post)
The horror! It’s that time again—time to clean your reptile’s cage. It’s funky. It’s full of habitat décor, and your exotic pet is not too happy about being temporarily removed from its home. But desp
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April Featured Fish: Goldfish(Post)
April Featured Fish: GoldfishThis month, let’s talk about goldfish. They’re an iconic pet fish. Many people have brought home a goldfish at some point in their lives, and there’s a good reason. These
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The Ultimate List of Hydroponic Perennials(Post)
A couple weeks ago we talked about growing perennial vegetables in a hydroponic garden. But growing perennials isn’t just about food production. Maybe you just enjoy tending the plants and seeing how
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Why Do Betta Fish Breathe Air? The Labyrinth Organ Explained(Post)
Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air? Image courtesy of Timothy Dykes Have you noticed weird behaviors from your betta fish? They do things a little differently from other freshwater fish.
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How to Propagate Plants from Cuttings(Post)
How to Propagate Plants from CuttingsLast week, we covered ways to get houseplants for free. You can check out those tips in that article:How to Get Plants for FreeOne of those methods is to take cutt
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Why Your Reptile Needs Extra Calcium(Post)
If you’re already a herp owner, you probably find yourself sprinkling calcium powder on crickets, cockroaches, or veggies every so often. Do you ever occasionally wonder if it’s really necessary? We
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Sulcata Tortoise Enclosure: How Much Space?(Post)
Sulcata Tortoises Need a Lot of Room — Moving Our Male Sulcata to His New Enclosure In case you didn’t see it on our Facebook page recently, the team at the Tye-dyed Iguana just moved our male su
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How to Clean and Reuse Reptile Substrate (Save Money)(Post)
What do you think of when you think about substrate for your exotic pet? Most likely, you picture loose material like gravel, sand, or wood chips. Or maybe tiles come to mind.But did you know there’s