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Chinese Cave Gecko Care Guide
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Chinese cave geckos are fascinating and unique reptiles that make for wonderful pets. Their striking coloration and nocturnal habits set them apart from other gecko species. If you’re considering adding a Chinese cave gecko to your family, here’s everything you need to know to keep them happy and healthy! Habitat…
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How To Setup a Bioactive Enclosure
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Creating a bioactive enclosure is a wonderful way to provide a natural habitat for your reptile or amphibian. I highly recommend going bioactive, as this type of enclosure mimics their natural environment, promoting a self-sustaining ecosystem that requires minimal maintenance. This means less spot cleaning and full substrate changes for…
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Which Reptile is Right for You?
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Choosing a reptile as a pet can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but finding the right one that fits your lifestyle and preferences is crucial. Reptiles come in various shapes, sizes, and temperaments, each with unique care requirements. Let’s explore a few discussion points to help you choose a…
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Western Hognose Snake Care Guide
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Western Hognose snakes are fascinating pets known for their unique defensive behaviors, such as playing dead and mimicking rattlesnakes. They are relatively easy to care for, making them great for beginner and intermediate reptile enthusiasts. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your Western Hognose snake happy and healthy! Habitat & Husbandry Enclosure: A 36″x18″x18″ (40 Gallon) is the minimum tank size for a single Western Hognose snake. They are solitary animals and should be housed alone. Keep in mind that the females get larger than the males, so make sure you upgrade if you have a female! Substrate: Hognose snakes love to burrow, as seen by their adorable little noses! Make sure you provide 4-6 inches of substrate for…
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Amazon Milk Frog Care Guide
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Amazon milk frogs are popular pets because of their striking appearance and manageable care requirements. They are known for their distinctive blue and white patterns, but these frogs are not only beautiful but also fairly easy to care for. Here’s everything you need to know to keep Amazon milk frogs happy and healthy! Habitat & Husbandry Enclosure: An 18″x18″x24″ is the minimum for a pair of Amazon Milk Frogs, but they would love an 18″x18″x36″. You can even successfully keep a group of four in an 18″x18″x36″! Substrate: Use a moisture-retaining substrate,…
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Crested Gecko Care Guide
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Crested geckos are one of the most common reptiles in the trade, and for good reason! Also known as eyelash geckos, they are fascinating little reptiles from the rainforests of New Caledonia. They’re known for being easy to care for and having a calm temperament, making them great pets. Learn…
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Northern Blue Tongue Skink Care Guide
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Blue Tongue Skinks are fantastic, medium-sized lizards to own. This care guide will specifically discuss northern blue tongue skinks, as they are more common in captivity and less likely to be wild caught. Let’s get into it! Habitat & Husbandry Enclosure: All types of blue tongue skinks need 120 gallons…
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Leopard Gecko Care Guide
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Leopard geckos are near and dear to my heart as one of my favorite reptiles to own. They are charming, beginner-friendly reptiles with many different morphs. They love to hang out in dry, rocky places. One of their cool tricks is that they can regrow their tails if they lose…
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Pacman Frog Care Guide
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Pacman frogs, also known as Horned Frogs, are popular pets due to their unique appearance and relatively easy-care requirements. Named after the video game character Pac-Man, these frogs have large mouths and even bigger appetites. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your Pacman frog happy and healthy! Habitat…
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About Kinzey’s Pets
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Hi guys! My name is Kinzey, and I am a college student at the University of Northern Iowa. Growing up, I was always surrounded by animals. From dogs and cats to reptiles and fish, I’ve had the joy of caring for a variety of pets. This experience has taught me…