16 Weird Bearded Dragon Behaviors and What They Mean

16 Weird Bearded Dragon Behaviors and What They Mean

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...
Best Gargoyle Gecko Diet Tips

Best Gargoyle Gecko Diet Tips

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....
7 Best Crested Gecko Diet Tips

7 Best Crested Gecko Diet Tips

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...
10 Epic Tarantula Facts that will Amaze Your Friends

10 Epic Tarantula Facts that will Amaze Your Friends

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...
Dermestid Beetles: What They Are and What They Do

Dermestid Beetles: What They Are and What They Do

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...
Best Leopard Gecko Food Tips: 5 Keys to Feeding Your Gecko Right

Best Leopard Gecko Food Tips: 5 Keys to Feeding Your Gecko Right

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...
7 Of The Best Pet Insects for Beginners 

7 Of The Best Pet Insects for Beginners 

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...
Dubia Roach Life Cycle: What You Should Know

Dubia Roach Life Cycle: What You Should Know

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...
How to Set Up a Bioactive Enclosure for Your Reptile

How to Set Up a Bioactive Enclosure for Your Reptile

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...