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Donations - Critter Depot We admire the non-profits, rescues, and independent reptile breeders.  If you're looking for a donation of feeders, get in touch!  We support hundreds of nature centers, rescues, schools, and other non-profits with free crickets, baby chicks, and other insects. Contact us at contact@thecritterdepot.com.  Let us know who you are and your organization, and we'll see if you qualify for a donation.  

How Much Does a Bearded Dragon Cost? Table of Contents Upfront Costs Owning a pet is a responsibility.  And this responsibility incurs both monthly and annual costs for the expected and unexpected needs of the pet. Bearded Dragons are not the most expensive nor difficult of reptile pets.  But they do require TLC to ensure their health and happiness. They are a good pet for a beginner.  But caring for your bearded dragon will require forethought and a certain amount of resources for the set up. These resources can be costly.  But it's a noble expense to ensure the health and happiness...

Maxing Out Your Dubia Colony Dubia roaches (Blaptica dubia) make awesome feeder insects for just about every kind of “critter” pet. That includes your typical lizards (bearded dragons, geckos, tegus, and collared lizards). But it also means amphibians and tarantulas.  If you don’t have a colony of dubia roaches yet, here’s where to start. But if you just got a new pet, or you’re looking to sell your roaches to other reptile owners, the next step is to increase your colony’s yield.  Setting up a colony is pretty easy. Maxing out the yield is a little more tricky. Here are...

Dubia Roach Colonies The dubia roach (Blaptica dubia, for the science-minded) is a soft-shelled, flightless roach with a lazy attitude and great nutritional value. Dubia roaches are an ideal food source for bearded dragons, geckos, tegus, and collared lizards. And they also work great for tarantulas and amphibians. They’re nutritious, easy to keep, and cheap to maintain.  So if your pet needs feeder insects, why go to the store to buy crickets when you could just start a self-sustaining colony of feeder bugs at home? You’ll save yourself a couple hundred trips to the store and a ton of money....

Monitor Lizard Care Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask an Expert Have questions about Monitor Lizard care? Post your questions on our Monitor Lizard forum.  Our in-house zoologist can answer your questions on habitats, sanitation, feeding, and proper Monitor Lizard care.  We also love seeing pics, so if you don't have any questions, post a picture anyway for us to admire! Facts and Figures for the Monitor Lizard Monitor lizards are native to Africa, Asia, Australia, and Indonesia, thriving in a range of habitats including deserts, forests, and savannahs. These lizards are often praised for their intelligence and...