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How to Train a Houseplant(Post)
How to Train a HouseplantPhoto by Bloom and GrowGrowing houseplants or an indoor garden may seem like a boring hobby to some. After all, the plants just kind of sit there in their pots or hydroponic c
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Best Beginner Tarantulas: Species, Setup, and What to Expect(Post)
If you think that tarantulas are difficult pets, then you may be surprised to learn that many varieties are actually quite docile and easy to care for. In fact, even self-proclaimed arachnoph
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What to Do When Your Picky Tortoise Won't Eat Pellet Food(Post)
What to Do When Your Picky Tortoise Won't Eat Pellet Food Have you ever had a pet that just wouldn’t eat what you gave it? We had that experience recently at our house. My daughter brought home a
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What to Know When You Bring Home a New Houseplant(Post)
What to Know When You Bring Home a New HouseplantAre you a beginner at indoor gardening? Or maybe you’ve had houseplants for years but still feel like you’re missing something about how to keep them 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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How to Raise Mealworms Without Grossing Out House Guests(Post)
Let’s start with the basics. Why would you want to raise mealworms? Well, if you own exotic pets, creepy crawlies like mealworms become pretty commonplace sights in your home.Most lizard owners simply
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Semi-Aquatic Tank Setup: Land, Water, and Best Animals(Post)
How to Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank Image courtesy of Varun Kulkarni Are you considering a semi-aquatic species for a pet? Knowing how to house them can seem like a challenge, but mos
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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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Going on Vacation? How to Care for Exotic Pets Away(Post)
What to Do If You Want to Go on Vacation and Have a House Full of Exotic PetsPeople may be traveling less these days, but circumstances may still come up where you have the opportunity to get away for
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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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How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup(Post)
How to Make a Cheap Bioactive Setup Photo courtesy of SerpaDesign One of the most common reasons that reptile and amphibian keepers give for not creating a bioactive setup for their exotic pets is