Many people mistakenly argue that UVB is not necessary for reptiles in captivity, and that it is optional or should not be used at all for certain species. These outdated, folklore-based beliefs harm hundreds and thousands of pet reptiles every year. In this guest post, Liam Sinclair of Reptiles and Research provides a brief essay on how UVB works and why it should be a requirement for all pet reptiles, not just some. Continue Reading
When you think of a 40 gallon reptile terrarium, the first thing you probably think of is the glass terrarium that has been a beloved staple of the reptile hobby for many years. The problem with glass, however, is that it’s 1) heavy, 2) expensive, and 3) very breakable. Today we review an innovative PVC newcomer that threatens to bump the all-glass 40gal off of its pedestal. Continue Reading
One of the more common issues that new bioactive reptile keepers face is the disappearance of their clean up crew after being placed in the terrarium. Just because they can’t see them anymore, people will worry that the clean up crew is now dead, ripping apart their setup to figure out what happened to them, only to find them alive and well deep in the soil or nestled somewhere in the biodegradables. In this guest post, The Bio Dude provides some quick tips for establishing your clean up crew. Continue Reading