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How to Set Up a Mixed Terrarium Successfully(Post)
Last month we talked about why you should NOT set up a mixed terrarium. The truth is it’s not an easy task. You’re going to need a large, specialized aquarium, and you will need to do your research
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Safe Practices for Transporting Exotic Pets(Post)
Are you thinking about taking your herp with you over the holidays? Or maybe you just need to get it to a vet without hassle. You’ll be happy to know that the tips listed here work even if you’ve neve
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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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Terrarium Drainage Layer: What It Is, How to Build One(Post)
The Bioactive Terrarium Drainage Layer: What It Is, Whether You Need One, and How to Build It TL;DR A drainage layer is the reservoir at the bottom of a bioactive terrarium that catches extra water s
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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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6 Surprising Facts About Succulents(Post)
6 Things You Might Not Know about Succulents Even if You Already Own OnePhoto courtesy of Milada VigerovaSucculents are super popular right now, and it’s easy to see why. They’re fairly hardy and easy
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Why Is My Tortoise Aggressive? Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them(Post)
Photo by Magdalena Kula MancheeTortoises make pretty cute pets. I mean, have you watched these guys eat? But they can also get pretty aggressive and territorial, like a lot of animals. In general, how
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Cleanup Crew Showdown—Springtails Vs. Earthworms(Post)
Cleanup Crew Showdown—Springtails Vs. Earthworms Photo courtesy of Sarah Harding Last week we looked at the differences between isopods and millipedes. Both arthropods can make good bioactive t
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Best Plants for Hard Water Aquariums (Proven Species)(Post)
Photo courtesy of DornenwolfYou’ve probably had a shower before at a place that had hard water. It leaves your skin feeling dry and isn’t ideal. But if your house has a hard water supply, and you’re u
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200+ Snake Names: Cool, Funny, and Unique Ideas(Post)
How to Name Your Pet Snake Even if You Have Zero IdeasImage courtesy of MonikaCan you imagine a person without a name? They’d be incomplete. And your new snake ownership also feels incomplete if you d
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Reptile Brumation: What It Is and What to Expect(Post)
Brumation probably isn’t a word you hear often in association with your exotic pet, or ever really, unless you’re a herp expert. You may not be aware that some reptiles go through a winter sleep. It’s
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How to Reuse Soil in Your Indoor Garden (Season After Season)(Post)
Photo courtesy of rawpixelContainer gardening is pretty easy to make work. You can keep potted plants or make raised garden beds to help isolate the area where you’ll be growing and better control the