Owen Blake

Bearded Dragon Care: 7 Deadly Mistakes New Owners Make

What if your bearded dragon's setup is quietly making it sick? From UVB placement to salad timing, I share the 7 mistakes I see most often after 10 years of keeping beardies—and exactly how to fix them.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 37 Reads

Reptile Calcium Supplements: Fix MBD Before It Starts

Is your reptile getting the right calcium, or just any powder? Learn how to pick reptile calcium supplements, avoid metabolic bone disease, and dose correctly for beardies, geckos, and tortoises.

Reptile Feeding and Health 2026-11-03 10 Reads

Reptile Feeding Schedule: Avoid Deadly Mistakes

Struggling to figure out the right reptile feeding schedule for your pet? Learn species-specific timing, prey size rules, and the mistakes that cause regurgitation or obesity in captive reptiles.

Reptile Feeding and Health 2026-11-03 8 Reads

Best Substrate for Reptiles: Avoid Dangerous Mistakes

What is the best substrate for reptiles that won't cause impaction or mold? I tested 12 options in my own collection. Here's what actually holds humidity, stays clean, and keeps your animal safe.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 10 Reads

Reptile Humidity Requirements: Avoid Shedding & RI Mistakes

Struggling with bad sheds or respiratory issues? Learn the real reptile humidity requirements by species, how to measure them accurately, and the misting mistakes that cause illness.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 10 Reads

Reptile Heating Guide: Avoid Deadly Mistakes & Setup Right

Struggling to get your reptile's heat right? This reptile heating guide covers thermostat mistakes, heat mat myths, and the exact setup that keeps animals thriving.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 15 Reads

Reptile Shedding Problems: Why Your Gecko or Snake Stuck Shed

Struggling with a reptile shedding problems? Learn why your gecko or snake leaves stuck shed, the exact humidity and vitamin fixes I use, and when dysecdysis needs a vet visit.

Reptile Feeding and Health 2026-11-03 14 Reads

Bioactive Terrarium Setup: CUC, Soil & Mistake Fixes

Why does your bioactive terrarium setup keep collapsing? Learn the exact soil layering, cleanup crew ratios, and ventilation tweaks that prevent mold and tank crashes.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 17 Reads

Amphibian Care for Beginners: Avoid Rookie Mistakes

Wondering why your new frog or salamander keeps hiding or won't eat? Get real amphibian care for beginners tips from someone who's made the mistakes—proper housing, feeding, and handling without the fluff.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 9 Reads

Reptile UVB Lighting: Fix Metabolic Bone Disease Fast

Struggling with your reptile's sluggish behavior or soft bones? Learn how to choose the right UVB bulb, set the correct distance, and avoid the most common lighting mistakes that lead to metabolic bone disease.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 10 Reads

Beginner Reptile Care: 7 Costly Mistakes New Owners Make

Struggling with your first reptile setup? Why do most beginner reptile care mistakes happen in week one? I share hands-on lessons from a decade of keeping snakes and geckos, including the $200 error I still regret.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 12 Reads

Ball Python Care: Setup, Feeding & Handling Done Right

Struggling with a picky eater or a ball python that won't use its hide? This ball python care guide covers the enclosure tweaks, feeding tricks, and handling habits that actually keep these snakes thriving long term.

Reptile Housing and Setup 2026-11-03 16 Reads