Have you ever seen your beardie waving at you? Or maybe you’ve noticed it scratching at the corner of its enclosure. These are just a couple bearded dragon behaviors that can let you know how your beardie is feeling – if you know how to interpret them. In this...
Gargoyle geckos make fun pets and are well suited for beginner reptile keepers because of their easy care needs. Today, we’re talking about gargoyle gecko diet requirements. In many ways, gargoyle geckos and crested geckos are very similar and can be treated the same....
Crested geckos are a great choice for new reptile enthusiasts because they are low maintenance, especially compared to other popular reptiles like bearded dragons. Because cresties are so popular for beginners, we often get asked about what a healthy crested gecko...
A few years ago, my friend Margie moved from the cool, snowy north to hot and dry Arizona. She was so excited to see tarantulas in person and take cool photos of them! Margie loves tarantulas so much that she just can’t help sharing cool tarantula facts with all her...
Have you ever gotten an order of dubia roaches in the mail and found a small, hairy worm? These small worms are dermestid beetle larvae, and it’s not uncommon for them to sneak their way into orders. Today, let’s discuss what dermestid beetles are, how they end up...
When I was in 2nd grade, my teacher, Ms. Christie, told us we were getting a leopard gecko as a class pet. We were so excited! We got to vote on its name (we named it Geico) and took turns feeding it what we thought was the best leopard gecko food: crickets and...
Have you ever seen a really cool reptile hide on Instagram or Facebook and wondered, “where did they get that?” Chances are, it’s a DIY reptile hide! In this blog, let’s talk about reptile hides, and how you can make your own awesome reptile shelter! Why Do You Need a...
Even in the realm of exotic pets, insects are not always someone’s first choice. A lot of us only interact with insects in order to feed our pets. But that doesn’t have to be the case! The best pet insects are a great option for those who want an exotic pet without...
When purchasing dubia roaches it’s important to understand what the dubia roach life cycle looks like. How long will a dubia roach stay small? How fast do they age? How long before dubias can start breeding? Knowing the different stages in the dubia roach life cycle...
Bioactive enclosures have been a growing trend over the last few years. It’s not hard to see why. They look amazing, provide enrichment for your pet, and they even clean themselves! Bioactive reptile enclosures are a great way to mimic your reptile’s natural...
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