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The Best Aquatic Plants for a Red-Eared Slider Tank

Red-eared slider turtles are popular pets known for their vibrant red stripes on the sides of their heads. In the wild, these semi-aquatic turtles live in ponds, lakes, rivers, and wetlands surrounded by aquatic vegetation. Recreating their natural habitat in captivity with aquatic plants can provide many benefits. Plants help filter the water, provide security, … Read more

The Striking Beauty of Black and Red Caterpillars

You’ve probably seen one at some point–a black spiky caterpillar with red stripes. Those fuzzy little creatures can be quite intimidating if you don’t know much about them. You have probably stayed away because you were worried about these fuzzy creatures being poisonous. Worry no more–the giant leopard moth caterpillar is just looking for a … Read more

bearded dragon tile

Solid substrates are bedding materials that are solid, meaning they cannot be dug into. If you are creating a habitat for your bearded dragon, we highly recommend setting up your entire enclosure, before your pet arrives in its new home. How To Use Tile As A Substrate For Your Bearded Dragon’s Enclosure Tile has become … Read more

Beautiful Birds With Blue Tails

Blue is an enchanting color in the avian world. While most birds get their vibrant colors from pigments in their feathers blue feathers are unique. The shimmering blue hues come from light scattering and the nanostructure of the feathers. When light hits the keratin and air pockets in the feathers the blue wavelengths are reflected … Read more

Common Wasps and Hornets Found in Florida

Aside from insect geeks like myself, most people searching for information on wasps are looking for ways to get rid of them. Or maybe people want to identify the menacing insect flying near where they and their children are spending some outdoor time. I could be wrong, but I imagine the majority of people aren’t … Read more