If you’re a bearded dragon owner, you might wonder how these scaly friends can get parasites. Parasites are tiny creatures that live on or inside other animals. Any animal can get parasites, including your beardie. Parasites are common in bearded dragons and can... 
Picture this: It’s a scorching summer day in the South, and we’ve just received an email from a distressed customer. She’d ordered three units of dubia roaches, but one entire unit arrived DOA (Dead On Arrival). Ouch! We felt terrible and replaced... 
A Friendly Update from The Bug Shed (a.k.a. the best place to buy dubia roaches online) If you’ve been buying dubia roaches from The Bug Shed for a while, you may have noticed something about our pricing that’s different from all the other dubia roach... 
Is your bearded dragon turning mealtimes into a test of wills? Are you worried they might be dehydrated? It can be scary when your beloved critter isn’t eating right! But don’t worry: even experienced owners can encounter challenges when it comes to... 
A couple years ago a young tenant left a box of reptile supplies in my father-in-law’s garage when she moved out of the triplex he owns. He wanted to know if I could use any of it. I stood there shaking my head as he held out a bag of walnut shell branded as... 
Our beloved bearded dragons are captivating creatures, but their communication style can be a little cryptic. While they can’t exactly tell us when they’re feeling stressed, their bodies often speak volumes. One common concern for new bearded dragon owners... 
Want your bearded dragon to be healthy? It’s important to give them a varied diet, including different kinds of feeder insects. But when you are looking for bugs for bearded dragons, be aware: not all insects are safe for your pet to consume! In this article,... 
If feeder insects are a part of your pet’s diet, what’s inside those insects matters. You can amplify their nutritional value with ease through a process called gut loading. Gut loading feeder insects is an incredibly important strategy for keeping your pet... 
Dubia roaches vs crickets: which feeder insect is right for your pet? If you’re a proud owner of a reptile or amphibian, you know how important it is to provide them with a balanced and nutritious diet. One key decision you’ll face is choosing the right... 
Okay, okay, I know what you’re thinking: what can possibly go wrong about giving feeder insects to a reptile? Our scaly friends know what to do, right? Well, yes, and… Handling feeder insects properly is more than meets the eye. Sure, Bernie the Beardie... 
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