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Avoid These Common Problems and Make Your Roach Colony a Success It is fairly simple to start a Dubia roach colony—you need little more than a couple plastic storage containers, egg crates, and, of course, roaches. Maintaining your colony will require slightly more care, effort, and attention. To help guide you, we’re highlighting some of the worst mistakes that Dubia roach breeders make so that you can avoid them.Mistake #1: Not supplying adequate nutrition. Feeding your Dubia roache …

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Feeding Your Spiny-Tailed (Ackies) MonitorWhat Do Ackies Monitors Eat? If you’re anything like us, you love the beautiful spiny-tailed monitor, also known as the Ackies monitor. They are colorful, tolerate handling, and stay generally small in size—even as full-grown adults. These traits make them a favorite among reptile owners and enthusiasts. Before you bring home an Ackies monitor, you have work to do: preparing an enclosure that is tall with plenty of space for your lizard to burrow, …

How to Keep Your Bearded Dragon HydratedTips for Preventing Dehydration We’ve talked about bearded dragon dehydration on this blog before. As you likely know, it can be tricky for bearded dragon owners to distinguish the signs of dehydration—like lethargy, constipation, and loss of skin elasticity—from symptoms of an illness. Bearded dragons are native to desert regions with high temperatures and low humidity. They stay hydrated in the wild through their food and occasional access to rai …

Quiz: Is My Bearded Dragon in Brumation? How to Tell if Your Pet Is in Brumation or Sick If you are unfamiliar with bearded dragon brumation, it simply refers to the natural process that many reptiles go through in the wild to conserve their energy during the winter. Brumation can be a scary topic for new bearded dragon owners. After all, it is stressful when you are not sure if your pet is sick. So how do you know if your bearded dragon is truly sick or preparing to brumate? Let’s s …