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Bio Dude Handouts and FAQ cards

  1. When NOT to utilize a bioactive habitat
  2. Dude's guide to the Terra Flora
  3. Dude's guide to the Terra Fauna
  4. Dude's guide to the Terra Firma
  5. Dude's guide to the Terra Aranea
  6. Dude's guide to the Terra Sahara
  7. Dude's guide to setting up your KAGES enclosure
  8. Dude's guide to the BioVive
  9. Herps need vet care too

 Hows to set up a Bio Dude Habitat

  1. How do I set up my Terra Flora or Terra Fauna bioactive kit?
  2. How do I set up my Terra Firma bioactive kit?
  3. How do I set up my Terra Aranea bioactive kit?
  4. How do I set up my Terra Sahara bioactive kit?

Reptile and Amphibian Care Sheets

Snakes:

  1. Ball Python Care sheet
  2. Bredl's Python Care Sheet
  3. Easten Hognose Snake Care Sheet
  4. Garter Snake Care Sheet 
  5. Corn Snake Care Sheet 
  6. Western Hognose Snake Care Sheet
  7. Gopher Snake Care Sheet
  8. Amazon Tree Boa Care Sheet
  9. Kenyan Sand Boa Care Sheet
  10. Rosy Boa Care Sheet
  11. Boa Constrictor Care Sheet
  12. California Kingsnake Care Sheet
  13. Florida Kingsnake Care Sheet
  14. Mexican Black Kingsnake Care Sheet
  15. Texas Rat Snake Care Sheet 
  16. Honduran Milksnake Care Sheet
  17. Children's Python Care Sheet
  18. Pueblan Milksnake Care Sheet

Geckos:

  1. Leopard Gecko Care Sheet 
  2. Crested Gecko Care Sheet
  3. Gargoyle Gecko Care Sheet
  4. African Fat Tail Gecko Care Sheet
  5. Rhacodactylus Leachianus Care sheet
  6. Tokay Gecko Care Sheet 
  7. Western Banded Gecko Care Sheet
  8. Giant Day Gecko Care Sheet 
  9. Viper Gecko Care Sheet 
  10. Chameleon Gecko Care Sheet
  11. Mourning Gecko Care Sheet
  12. Malaysian Cat Gecko Care Sheet

Lizards: 

  1. Bearded Dragon Care Sheet 
  2. Emerald Tree Skink Care Sheet
  3. Blue Tongue Skink Care Sheet
  4. Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink Care Sheet
  5. Halmahera Blue Tongue Skink (Tiliqua gigas gigas) Care Sheet
  6. Northern Blue Tongue Skink Care Sheet 
  7. Eastern Blue Tongue Skink Care Sheet 
  8. Merauke Blue Tongue Skink Care Sheet
  9. Fire Skink Care Sheet 
  10. Peters Banded Skink Care Sheet
  11. Argentine Tegu Care Sheet 
  12. Ackie Monitor Care Sheet
  13. Green Iguana Care Sheet
  14. Red Eye Crocodile Skink Care Sheet
  15. Ocellated Skink Care Sheet
  16. Cuban false chameleon Care Sheet

Chameleons:

Thank you Chameleon Academy for the following wonderful care sheets. 

  1. Veiled Chameleon Care Sheet 
  2. Panther Chameleon Care Sheet

Amphibians:

  1. Red Eye Tree Frog Care Sheet 
  2. Poison Dart Frog Care Sheet
  3. White's Tree Frog Care Sheet 
  4. Pacman Frog Care Sheet 
  5. Tomato Frog Care Sheet

Turtles and Tortoises: 

  1. Aquatic Turtle Filters 101
  2. Red Ear Slider Turtle Care Sheet
  3. Sulcata Tortoise Care Sheet
  4. Greek Tortoise Care Sheet 
  5. Russian Tortoise Care Sheet
  6. Musk Turtle Care Sheet

Arachnids and Invertebrates:

  1. Curly Hair Tarantula Care Sheet
  2. Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula Care Sheet
  3. Asian Forest Scorpion Care Sheet
  4. Mexican Fireleg Tarantula Care Sheet
  5. Brazilian Black Tarantula Care Sheet
  6. Green Bottle Blue Tarantula Care Sheet
  7. Goliath Birdeater Tarantula Care Sheet
  8. Giant Vinegaroon Care Sheet
  9. Arizona Blonde Tarantula Care Sheet
  10. Desert Hairy Scorpion
  11. Regal Jumping Spider Care Sheet

Bioactive habitats in specific species:

  1. Bioactive and Crested Geckos
  2. Bioactivity and White's Tree Frogs
  3. Bioactive and Ball Pythons
  4. Bioactivity and Bearded Dragons

Bioactive Terraria FAQS and Tricks

  1. Introduction to Bioactive Terrarium
  2. Commercial VS DIY bioactive substrates 
  3. Why is Coco Fiber not a good long-term substrate?
  4. A guide to clean up crew and bioactive terrariums
  5. Biosecurity and Bioactive. What does it mean?
  6. Understanding Fungal Growth in Bioactive Terrariums and How to Address It
  7. What to expect as your bioactive terrarium progresses
  8. Drainage layers and bioactive terrariums
  9. How do I drain my drainage layer? 
  10. Yes you CAN have an arid bioactive terrarium!
  11. Mixing vs Layering Your Biodegradables — Which Works Better?
  12. Keeping your desert plants alive. Turn that black thumb into a GREEN thumb! 
  13. The quick guide to live plant care
  14. Help! There are ants in my enclosure!
  15. Why tannins are important for paludariums and aquariums
  16. How to remove snails from your bioactive habitat
  17. Why is Leaf Litter and other forms of biodegradables very important in your bioactive vivarium?
  18. Eliminating Fungus Gnats from your bioactive terrarium.
  19. How to build a waterfall for you vivarium 
  20. Can You Keep a Wild Reptile as a Pet

Basic Reptile & Husbandry Information 

  1. Wild Caught vs Farm Raised vs Captive Bred
  2. Questions to better help identify underlying issues.
  3. Introduction to UVB and why it is important 1/2
  4. Introduction to UVB and why it is important 2/2
  5. Does substrate cause impaction with reptiles?
  6. What do I need to know before getting my first reptile?
  7. 24 Common signs and illnesses in Herps & what to do about it.
  8. Why you SHOULDN'T be using a Heat Mat for your reptile.  
  9. Reptile enrichment. Why it is just as important as proper husbandry 
  10. Best type of decor for arboreal species
  11. Best type of decor for arboreal reptile and amphibians
  12. Reptiles Rock! And so do minerals. Why rocks are great for desert dwellers and bioactive terrarium 
  13. Is my terrarium large enough? What is the best rule of thumb for figuring out tank sizes for my herps? 
  14. How can I tell if my reptile is shedding? How do I help them have a complete shed?
  15. How to create feeding stations. Neonatal and immune-compromised animal feeding tricks. 
  16. 7 Easy ways to keep your herp healthy and happy
  17. 10 Common myths about reptiles and their care
  18. Dehydration and reptiles. How to tell if your herp is dehydrated and how to prevent it.
  19. What is a photoperiod and why is a photoperiod so imperative to husbandry?
  20. How do I care for a nocturnal vs diurnal reptile?
  21. Reptile Vision. How different is it from ours and why is your lighting so important?
  22. Red Bulbs and Reptiles. A big NO NO!
  23. Best healthy edibles that you can plant in your bioactive enclosure
  24. 36 Edible flowers for herbivore reptiles! 
  25. Crickets, Roaches & Worms: Oh My! Why a Varied Diet is Essential for Reptiles
  26. Why reptiles need proper enclosure decor  
  27. Don't know where to place your Thermometer/Hygrometer?
  28. 6 Methods for Creating Beautiful Enclosure Backgrounds

Other helpful resources

  1. Healthy treat ideas for your carnivorous Reptile.
  2. How to properly utilize your supplements and gutloading
  3. 3 Treats your herbivore will go nuts for!
  4. Natural disasters and reptiles. How to be prepared for the worst. 
  5. Terrarium to gallon converter. How many gallons is my terrarium?
  6. Tips and tricks for reptile handling and positive association with keeper
  7. Paludarium Trips and Tricks 101
  8. Not all water is created equal. What type of water do I use for my aquatic reptiles?
  9. 10 Weird and Wacky reptile adaptations and niches
  10. Easy plants to grow with all levels of light that are animal safe!
  11. How to introduce your children to Reptiles
  12. How to trim your Bearded Dragons Nails
  13. 5 Signs That Your Omnivore's Diet Isn't as Balanced as You Think it Is
  14. How to Properly Utilize Supplements for Your Reptiles, Arachnids, and Amphibians

 

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