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

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

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

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