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How To Start a Dubia Roach Colony? Table of Contents Dubia roaches are one of the most common feeder insects for a number of reasons. They are nutritious, they have a thin exoskeleton, and they do not stink nearly as much as crickets or other roaches. Further, dubia roaches range form ⅛ of an inch, all the way to large 2-inch adults.  And these are just a few of the reasons why reptile owners buy dubia roaches as feeder insects.  But, if you're open-minded, and feeling adventurous, starting a dubia roach colony will allow you to feed almost any sized...

Black Soldier Fly Larvae Frass: The Best Nutrition Your Plants Can Get! The larvae of black soldier flies make great feeder insects. They are loaded with protein, have thin exoskeletons, and can be gut-loaded with important nutrients for your pet. However, black soldier fly larvae produce another product which is valuable to gardeners, farmers, and anyone who wants to have healthy, happy plants. This product is called black soldier fly larvae frass, or BSFL frass. Table of Contents What is Black Soldier Fly Larvae Frass? “Frass” is a term used to describe the castings (poop), leftover food, and exoskeletons left...

Oriental Fire-Bellied Newts Table of Contents Ask an Expert Fire-bellied newts are beautiful because of their colors and patterns.  However, they are a very exotic and unique pet, which means access to good information can be difficult.  Post your questions, and one of our experienced amphibian owners can help you. A Brief Introduction to fire belly newts These interesting and attractive salamanders are indigenous to China and Japan. In the wild they are quite numerous, found in large numbers in still ponds and rice paddies with silty bottoms. They thrive best in waters populated by a large number of aquatic...

Here's How You Can Care For Your Curious, and Beloved Corn Snake

Poison Dart Frog Care Guide   Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask an Expert Post your questions on our Poison Dart Frog forum.  Our in-house zoologist can answer your questions on habitats, sanitation, feeding, and proper poison dart frog care.  We also love seeing pics, so if you don't have any questions, post a picture anyway for us to admire! Poison Dart Frog Basics Are they Really Poisonous? “You are what you eat” is the common aphorism. Nothing could be more true about the poison dart frog. Weird biological science has demonstrated over and over that there is nothing inherently poisonous...