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American Toad Care Guide  Table of Contents What Are American Toads? American toads, Anaxyrus americanus, are native to North America and go by the most impressive number of scientific names that I have run across in a while. Others are Bufo americanus, Bufo terrestris americanus, Bufo americanus charlesmithi, and Bufo terrestris copei, to name just a few.  The Eastern American Toad hybridizes freely with the Dwarf American toad, resulting in some interesting variations that plainly keep herpetologists arguing with each other for years.  Where do American Toads Live? In the United States, Eastern American Toads (Anaxyrus americanus americanus) are found throughout...

How Many Superworms Should I Feed My Pet? Table of Contents What's So Great About Superworms? Superworms can be a great part of any captive insectivore’s diet, though you must feed your pet the right amount of appropriately sized superworms for different stages of your pet’s life.   This article dives into the nutritional content and appropriate amounts of superworms of many different pets, including bearded dragons, geckos, chameleons, scorpions, and tarantulas.  In general, superworms contain a very similar nutritional composition compared to mealworms. They are high in protein and fat and have a similar amount of calcium (though superworms and...

White’s Tree Frog Care Guide Table of Contents What are White Tree Frogs? Where do they come from? The White's Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea), also known as the Dumpy Tree Frog or Smiling Tree Frog, is easy to keep and is a great beginning amphibian keepers’ choice. Native to Australia, Indonesia, and New Guinea, they are most commonly found in coastal areas, but may also be found in drier areas near cisterns, man-made water reservoirs, and other ponded areas. Although they need a local water source, they spend much of their time in the canopy of tropical rainforests.  What do...

Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Chickens: A Match Made in Heaven Did you know that Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) are an ideal nutritional supplement for chickens? Raising chickens is a great way to get farm-fresh eggs and fill your freezer with an abundance of meat. But, the best eggs and meat are produced when your chickens have an optimal diet. In this article, we will take a look at the optimal diet for chickens and how BSFL can boost many areas of nutrition that your chickens need. Plus, we’ll take a look at how BSFL can actually increase your...

Black Soldier Fly Larvae Composting vs Red Worm Composting Table of Contents Two methods of worm composting are becoming increasingly popular: using black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and using redworms (earthworms). While both of these methods are faster than traditional composting without added organisms, each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will compare and contrast these two methods of composting, discuss which is more efficient, and look at some of the pros and cons of each method to help you choose which form of composting is right for you! The Basics of Worm Composting with...