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How to Provide Enrichment for Lizards
LizardsOctober 7, 2020

How to Provide Enrichment for Lizards

Enrichment is an essential part of providing great husbandry to reptiles in captivity. Learn how to provide enrichment for lizards here!

Mariah Healey
How to Quarantine Reptiles
July 25, 2020

How to Quarantine Reptiles

Reptile quarantine is something that most keepers don't know how to do — or even that it's necessary. Learn how to quarantine reptiles, and why, here.

Mariah Healey
What You Need to Know About Plant Lighting for Bioactive Vivariums
LightingJuly 10, 2020

What You Need to Know About Plant Lighting for Bioactive Vivariums

Plant lights are often recommended — even required — for bioactive enclosures. But why? And which is the best? Get answers to these questions and more here.

Mariah Healey
Does Loose Substrate Cause Impaction in Bearded Dragons and Other Reptiles?
HusbandryJune 26, 2020

Does Loose Substrate Cause Impaction in Bearded Dragons and Other Reptiles?

Does loose substrate cause impaction in bearded dragons and other reptiles? In this article, we separate fact from fiction.

Mariah Healey
7 Things Every New Reptile Keeper Should Know
June 20, 2020

7 Things Every New Reptile Keeper Should Know

Are you getting your first pet reptile soon? Here are 7 quick tips to help you prepare for your exotic pet and understand your role as a new reptile keeper.

Mariah Healey
Live Plants vs Fake Plants — Which is Better for Your Reptile?
June 13, 2020

Live Plants vs Fake Plants — Which is Better for Your Reptile?

Live plants vs fake plants is an unending debate in the reptile hobby. Here's a comprehensive list of pros and cons so you can make an informed decision.

Mariah Healey
Product Review: Reptiz Tall PVC Reptile Terrarium
June 6, 2020

Product Review: Reptiz Tall PVC Reptile Terrarium

Glass dominates the arboreal reptile terrarium market, but PVC may soon change that. Here's ReptiFiles' review on the Reptiz Tall PVC Reptile Terrarium!

Mariah Healey
Essay: Why All Pet Reptiles Need UVB Light
UVBMay 30, 2020

Essay: Why All Pet Reptiles Need UVB Light

It is well known that certain reptiles need UVB light, but why do they need it? And can all reptiles benefit from it? Get the facts at ReptiFiles.

Mariah Healey
Product Review: Reptiz PVC 40 Gallon Terrarium
May 23, 2020

Product Review: Reptiz PVC 40 Gallon Terrarium

Need a 40 gallon terrarium on a tight budget? ReptiFiles reviews a budget newcomer to the market: the Reptiz PVC 40 Gallon Terrarium.

Mariah Healey
I Added the Clean Up Crew to My Bioactive — Now What?
May 16, 2020

I Added the Clean Up Crew to My Bioactive — Now What?

Establishing the clean up crew is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of starting a bioactive setup. Get some quick tips from The Bio Dude in this post!

Mariah Healey
Product Review: Lugarti Premium Dubia Diet
April 17, 2020

Product Review: Lugarti Premium Dubia Diet

Lugarti Premium Dubia Diet claims to be the best dubia roach food in the world. Is it true? Let's find out.

Mariah Healey
Bioactive Vivarium Maintenance 101 — Yes, They Do Require Maintenance!
April 4, 2020

Bioactive Vivarium Maintenance 101 — Yes, They Do Require Maintenance!

One of the appeals of bioactive vivariums is that they're advertised as extremely low-maintenance. But low-maintenance doesn't mean no-maintenance.

Mariah Healey
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