The Bio Dude's Blog
The science behind Terra Aranea
This specialty mix created by the Dude is the staple for a living substrate for all spiders, tarantulas, scorpions, and other invertebrates. This one-of-a-kind substrate covers the need of all the biomes. As such, it is suitable for use in a wide range of vivarium types, although it works best in enclosures with a humidity range of 35-75%, kept dry on the surface and moist underneath. Learn more today!- Rebekah Walenta
Amazon Tree Boa (Corallus hortulanus) Care Sheet
Who loves Amazon Tree Boa!? We do! Enjoy this step-by-step care sheet. Everything you will need for a healthy and happy Tree Boa. Learn how to maintain their bioactive habitat terrarium and provide the best care.- Rebekah Walenta
24 Common Signs of Illness in Herps & What to Do About It
Do you know what to look for when your herp isn't feeling well? Today we learn how to identify some common illnesses with our reptiles and what we should do once present.- Rebekah Walenta
Here’s Why You SHOULDN’T Be Using a Heat Mat for Your Reptile
In this, in-depth post, we learn the downside of heating mats and the proper way to give heat to our beloved reptiles. Heat mats can be helpful in some cases, but are not always the best way to provide effective heating for thermo-regulation.- Rebekah Walenta
Care Sheet for a Florida Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula floridana)
Love Florida Kingsnakes!? Enjoy this step-by-step care sheet. Everything you will need for a healthy and happy Kingsnake. Learn how to maintain their bioactive habitat terrarium and provide the best care for Florida Kingsnakes.- Rebekah Walenta
How to Place Thermometer and Hygrometer Probes
In this, in-depth post, we learn how to place our thermometers/hygrometers and probes to benefit our reptiles and their needs!
- Rebekah Walenta
Honduran Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis) Care Sheet
Love Honduran milksnakes!? Enjoy this step by step care sheet. Everything you will need for a healthy and happy milksnake.- Rebekah Walenta
Crickets, Roaches & Worms: Oh My! Why a Varied Diet is Essential for Reptiles
Is your reptile tired of the same ole meal? Read this great article by The Dude to give them a variety of options. Crickets, Roaches, Worms & so much more!- Rebekah Walenta
Halmahera Blue Tongue Skink (Tiliqua gigas gigas) Care Sheet
Learn how to care for your Indonesian Blue Tongue Skink with this helpful care guide by the Dude. Learn how to maintain their bioactive habitat terrarium and to provide the best care for them.- Rebekah Walenta
Merauke Blue Tongue Skink (Tiliqua gigas evanescens) care and bioactive maintenence
Love blue tongue skinks and don't know where to start? Let this helpful guide point you in the right direction- Josh Halter
What You Need to Know About Tannins & Their Role in Paludariums
Tannin's can be an essential part of your paludarium, aquarium or small water area in a living bioactive terrarium.- Josh Halter
Help USARK Fight For Your Rights!
USARK is actively fighting litigation to protect your rights when it comes to keeping exotic animals. USARK attempts to thwart illegitimate laws or clauses that directly ban or prohibit animal transportation across the USA.- Josh Halter
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
