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Can Fish Recognize Their Owners? Yes, Here's How(Post)
How to Persuade Your Fish to Like You Photo courtesy of Narcis Ciocan Although mammals like dogs and cats are the pets most known for their sociable natures, anyone with an exotic pet knows tha
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Ball Pythons Aren't Just for Beginners...Here's Why(Post)
Most people think of ball pythons as the beginner snake. They’re the exotic pet you buy when you’ve never owned a reptile before. It makes sense. Ball pythons are docile and easy to care for. If you t
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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
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How to Use Coco Coir for Plants: Mix Ratios and Tips(Post)
Photo by Patrick PerkinsIf you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you already know what coco coir is. And if you don’t, head on over to our beginner article on types of growing media to find ou
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Caring for an Elderly Reptile: 8 Tips That Help(Post)
Noticing that your pet isn’t as young as they once were, and wondering what you need to know about taking care of an aging exotic pet?No worries. There are only a few simple changes typically needed w
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So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require?(Post)
So What Upkeep Does a Bioactive Terrarium Require? You may have heard that bioactive terrariums require very little maintenance once they are established, and that is true. That being said, there
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How to Get Rid of Gnats in a Bioactive Terrarium(Post)
What to Do About Gnats and Fruit Flies in Your Bioactive TerrariumCreating a bioactive terrarium is about incorporating multiple forms of life in your animal’s habitat. Typically, that means having an
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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 Organic Fertilizers for Indoor Vegetables(Post)
Organic vs. chemical fertilizers -- it can be a huge debate among indoor gardeners. The truth is that your plants don’t know the difference between where their nutrients are coming from
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When Is Your Tadpole Ready to Leave the Water?(Post)
How Do You Know When Your Tadpole Is Ready to Leave the Aquarium? Photo courtesy of Kei Rothblack Raising tadpoles is tricky business. After a few weeks to months of fully aquatic life, they re
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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 store
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Tarantula Species Guide: How to Choose Your First (or Next) Tarantula(Post)
Tarantula Species Guide: How to Choose Your First (or Next) Tarantula TL;DR Choosing the right tarantula species is the single biggest decision you'll make as a new or experienced keeper. Here's the