The Bio Dude's Blog
How to safely introduce your kids to reptiles
Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them, and especially about animals. To help them develop respect and appreciation for animals (rather than fear) as they grow up, it’s important to facilitate as many positive experiences as possible.- Josh Halter
Care and Maintenence of the Northern Blue Tongue Skink
Northern blue tongue skinks are diurnal, terrestrial lizards found in the dry forests, grasslands, and shrublands of northern Australia. They generally measure between 18-24” long at adulthood, and have an average lifespan of 15-20 years, although with good care, they can live past the age of 30.- Josh Halter
How to keep your arid/desert plants happy and healthy! A beginners guide.
Desert plants such as Cacti, Aloe, Sempervium and more can sometimes be challenging to newer keepers. Let the Dude turn that black thumb into Green with this helpful article.- Josh Halter
Eastern Blue Tongue Skink Caresheet and Bioactive Maintenance
Everyone loves Blue Tongue Skinks. There are so many varieties and localities of this amazing lizard with different care for each. Let this helpful article guide you with providing the proper husbandry for your Eastern Blue!- Josh Halter
Care and Maintenance of the Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus)
Musk turtles, aka Stinkpots are a smaller aquatic turtle that is very common in the pet trade. This intermediate turtle requires very specialized care and maintenance. Let the Dude guide you on the care of this species!- Josh Halter
Reptile-Safe Plants for Every Level of Light!
Whether you have a green thumb, black thumb or somewhere in between let this helpful article guide you with choosing the easier to grow and healthy/safe plants for your pets!- Josh Halter
10 Weird and Whacky Reptile Adaptations
Niches, adaptations and survival. All part of a reptiles' repertoire to maintain health and to thrive in their environments. Learn some of the neat adaptations these critters have!- Josh Halter
Bearded Dragon Bioactive care and maintenance
Love Bearded Dragons and do not know where to start? This article will help provide you all the needed info for a first time or experienced keeper. These laid back lizards are great for kids but require lots of space, expensive heating and a varied diet.- Josh Halter
All Water Is Not Equal — The Art of Watering Your Pet Reptile and Water Features
Water is a big part of keeping reptiles and amphibians as pets, especially when you’re running a bioactive setup. The type of water that you choose to use can potentially make a big difference in your animal husbandry. So today we’re going to investigate: What type of water is best to use with reptiles and amphibians?- Josh Halter
Care and bioactive maintenance of the Pacman Frog
This care sheet covers the care and bioactive maintenance of the pacman frog (Ceratophrys ornata). This beginner species of frog is a sedentary fossorial amphibian that are brilliantly colored. Learn how to care for this amazing frog.- Josh Halter
The Pros & Cons of Commercial vs DIY Bioactive Substrates
Here at Bio Dude we take great pride in our formulas. As one of the very first business to bring this husbandry technique commercially available we are happy to allow you to see the pros and cons of purchasing from us vs trying to make your own substrate. Thank you for your support!- Josh Halter
Red Eye Crocodile Skink Care and Bioactive Maintenance
These amazing terrestrial skinks are great beginner pets that are rather secretive but thrive in beautiful, tropical bioactive terrariums.- Josh Halter
The Differences Between Caring for Diurnal vs. Nocturnal Reptiles
Learn how to properly maintain a photoperiod for your nocturnal or diurnal pet reptile, amphibian or arachnid.- Josh Halter
Argentine Tegu care sheet and bioactive maintenance
Tegu or not Tegu, that is the question! Let the Dude educate you on this remarkable species. For experienced and financially successful keepers only, this reptile is an amazing pet and requires extensive space, care and upkeep.- Josh Halter
