• Why Won't My Tarantula Eat?(Post)

    So you got a new tarantula, and everything was going fine for a while, but suddenly your exotic won’t eat anything you offer in its terrarium. What gives? Is your arachnid okay? Do you need to do so

  • 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

  • ​ 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

  • How to Know if Two Reptile Species Can Live Together(Post)

    Photo by Pierre BaminDeciding whether to live together. It’s a big deal. Even for exotic pets.If you’re planning to play matchmaker with two different species of reptile, you’ll need to do some resear

  • How to Breed Crickets at Home (Complete Guide)(Post)

    How to Breed Cricketshttps://flic.kr/p/2m1fsafIn a previous blog post, I talked about how to care for feeder crickets,including a brief section on breeding crickets to feed to your exotic pet. Cricket

  • Helpful Tips for Keeping Aquarium Shrimp(Post)

    Helpful Tips for Keeping Aquarium ShrimpPhoto by Jörg MöllerThinking about getting shrimp for the first time? Or maybe you’ve had shrimp before but can’t seem to keep them alive?No worries. Shrimp are

  • Guppy: An Extraordinary Starter Fish(Post)

    Guppy: An Extraordinary Starter Fish Are you looking for the perfect first fish for jumping into freshwater fishkeeping? If so, you may be interested in why the guppy is so popular. Here are fi

  • Why You Should Never Set Up a Mixed Terrarium(Post)

    Sure, mixed terrariums are a fun idea. And if you are an advanced herp enthusiast, you might even be able to pull one off successfully. But for most exotic pet owners, it’s a better idea to stick wi

  • How Often Do Snakes Eat? Feeding Schedule by Species(Post)

    If you're wondering how often you need to feed a pet snake, then hopefully you are taking the time to research and understand the facts about exotic pet ownership. We can get you started with our Top

  • Do Lizards Bite? What Triggers It and How to Prevent It(Post)

    If you’re thinking about getting a pet lizard for you or your child, you may be wondering how safe they are as a pet and whether you should be concerned about bites. The truth is that lizards can bite

  • 8 Reasons Gardening Is for Everyone(Post)

    If you’ve seen the movie Secret Window with Johnny Depp, then you know that gardening can be quite stress relieving. At least, Depp’s character, Mort Rainey, seems a lot happier with his little garden

  • Are Freeze Dried Crickets Good for Bearded Dragons?(Post)

    Photo courtesy of Holger Langmaier Every seasoned reptile keeper knows that feeding live insects is healthier than canned. We’re not going to debate that here. But sometimes you need an altern