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Feeding Crickets for Optimal Gut-Loading Benefits Table of Contents Where Can I buy Gut-Load Food for Crickets? Our in-house zoologist has created a gut-load mix of dry grains that boost the nutritional value of your crickets, superworms, and roaches.  Our dry gut-load mix will provide the critical calcium, protein, and vitamins that your bearded dragon needs to live a long, and happy life. Why Should I Gut Load? Many of us rely on insects for our reptiles’ diets.  But even though crickets and other feeders can provide nutritional value, many of them, like crickets and roaches, are lacking critical calcium...

Anole Care Guide Table of Contents What's the Deal with these Little Lizards? There are about 300 species of anoles primarily distributed within the West Indian and Neotropical regions. Specifically, they are found in Southeastern USA, Cuba, Jamaica, and other Caribbean islands. There are over 36 species of non-native anoles breeding in the wilds of the US, and there has been considerable interbreeding, so markings may be considerably altered from the true wild types. Only the green anole is native to the U.S.  All others where released or escaped pets. The vast majority of green anoles sold in the pet...

Frilled Dragon Care Guide Table of Contents What are Frilled Dragons? Frilled dragons are native to the forests of New Guinea and Northern Australia. Although frillies do come in a variety of colors, there is only one documented species. Color The body of the lizard is darker than the frill, which is often a yellow or orange color, but those colors can vary, depending on which region or country they are from.  These are unique, beautiful reptiles, made popular by the film Jurassic Park. They were even pictured on the Australian two-cent coin until 1991!  Size Australian adult males grow...

Crested Geckos: What Plants Can I Safely Use? Most crested gecko owners want to beautify their vivariums by adding a variety of living plants. Living plants can add tremendous aesthetic value to most crested gecko habitats. However, plants must be selected carefully. Some varieties of plant may be toxic or harmful to your lizard, and they should be avoided or kept separate from your pet.  While there is no single list of “good” and “bad” terrarium plants, most common houseplants and ornamentals can be used in crested gecko enclosure. Plus, if you are unsure, there are some pretty easy ways...

How to Create a Bioactive Substrate Table of Contents Creating and Maintaining a Bioactive Substrate Bioactive terrariums make for one of the most visually appealing reptile habitats, especially if they are done right. Further, they may create a healthier environment for your reptile or amphibian if the substrates are properly maintained. In this article, we discuss the most important aspects of a bioactive substrate, why they may promote better health in your pet, and how you can get started maintaining your own bioactive terrarium! Likely the hardest part in getting started is a bioactive substrate. What is a Bioactive Substrate?...