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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? W ...
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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 f ...
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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 ar ...
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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. Cricke ...
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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 garde ...
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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 bit ...
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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 w ...
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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 ...
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How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian Edition(Post)
How to Keep Your Exotic Pet Happy: Amphibian EditionLast week I talked about how to provide enrichment for reptiles. But reptiles aren’t the only exotic pets. Amphibians also benefit from mental stim ...
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Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19(Post)
Keeping Your Exotic Pet Healthy During COVID-19 Photo courtesy of Amy Humphries Everything is a little different right now. It’s a little crazy out there. And you may be wondering if ther ...
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Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas for Snake and Spider Lovers(Post)
Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas for Snake and Spider Lovers If you’re a fan of the creepy crawly things, then you probably relish the time of year when everyone is decorating with snakes and spiders, ...
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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 alter ...