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...