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Fully Aquatic Amphibians(Post)
Fully Aquatic AmphibiansWhat do you think of when you hear the word “amphibian”? Usually, an animal that can live both on land and in water comes to mind, right?And for the most part, you’d be right.
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March Featured Fish: Cory Catfish(Post)
March Featured Fish: Cory CatfishPhoto courtesy of Daniel McDermottThis month’s featured fish is the cory catfish, also known as corydora or just the cory. Cory catfish is a genus that includes over ...
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The Most Palatable Edible Insects(Post)
Photo courtesy of Christoph MeinersmannDid you know that beetles are the most commonly eaten insect around the world? It’s true.But that doesn’t mean that beetles are where you should start if you’re ...
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Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles: Signs, Causes, Cure(Post)
Metabolic Bone Disease in Reptiles: The Silent Threat and How to Prevent It TL;DR: Executive Summary Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is the most common preventable pathology in captive reptiles. It is ...
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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 simpl ...
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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 des ...
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Best Cleanup Crew for Bioactive Terrariums (Compared)(Post)
Cleanup Crew Showdown—Ultimate Winner The last couple of weeks, we have looked at various species that can serve as tank janitors, or the cleanup crew, for bioactive terrariums. These microfauna ...
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Snakes That Eat Insects (and Other Non-Rodent Feeders)(Post)
Having a pet snake sounds cool, right? Oh wait, you don’t want to feed mice or rats to your pet? Usually that comes along with the turf of being a snake owner. But some people who have a true l ...
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Best Ways to Boost Indoor Flowering Plant Growth(Post)
Are you struggling with growth and yield for flowering plants inside your home? Many of the common flowering vegetables, such as broccoli, kale, tomatoes, and peppers, can thrive indoors in a hydro ...
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Keeping Rodents for Your Snakes(Post)
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about how often you should feed your snake. But we didn’t cover much about what your snake is eating. You probably know that snakes are carnivores and require l ...
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Best Diurnal Reptiles: Pets Active During the Day(Post)
Reptiles to Get if You Want a Pet That's Active During the DayWant a reptile that’s active during the day?A lot of exotic pets, including both reptiles and amphibians, tend to be nocturnal. And if yo ...
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Tarantula Care Guide: Setup, Feeding, and Handling(Post)
A Biological and Husbandry Guide to Tarantula Keeping for the Novice Arachnologist TL;DR: The Absolute Essentials for Beginners Hey, I get it. 2,000 words is a lot. If you're standing in a pet stor ...