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[post_content] => The Critter Forum is a place where new and experienced pet owners can post pictures, habitat guides, questions, and tips about all things related to pets. We all want the same thing: good health and happiness for our pets. So let's keep this place friendly, constructive, and supportive by following some basic rules:
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[post_content] => The main thing every bearded dragon owner should know about beardies is that they need a lot of dietary variety to stay healthy. Veggies can make up 85% of an adult beardy's diet, and the cost of leafy greens can add up. The best veggies to grow around your house to cut those costs are dandelion greens, collards, mustard greens, hibiscus, and carrot tops. Check out our full article for tips on how to landscape with your bearded dragon in mind.
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[post_content] => Normal composting makes use of microscopic decomposers (bacteria and fungi) to slowly churn up your waste. Vermicomposting makes use of invertebrates, which are much more efficient at decomposing on a large scale. Normally, people either use red worms (earthworms) or black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) for vermicomposting. But which worm you choose depends on what you want to compost and what kind of scale you're working on. For all the details, check out our full article.
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[post_content] => In a nutshell, brumation is the reptile equivalent of hibernation. Brumation is a very unpredictable process - some beardies never brumate, others brumate every year. During brumation, a bearded dragon will drop its body temperature and metabolism and enter a deep sleep. When you see the signs, you’ll know it’s time for a trip to the vet. After the vet confirms your beardy is not sick, you'll need to help them clear their digestive tract and start limiting their UV light. Check out our full article to find out how to prepare your beardy for brumation.
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[post_content] => Brumation is basically hibernation, but for reptiles. In leopard geckos, this normally presents itself when your leopard gecko becomes lethargic and has less appetite. If you’re not looking closely, it might seem like your leopard gecko is sick. Either way, if your leopard gecko starts slowing down and stops eating, it’s time for a trip to the vet. Then, you need to start weaning your gecko off of food and preparing a hibernation room. Check out all the details in our full article.
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[post_content] => Impaction is one of the most serious issues that all reptiles might face, and can be deadly if left untreated. But it is fully avoidable, if you pick the right substrate. The biggest no-nos to avoid are woodchips, calcium sand, and reptile carpets, which are all bad for different reasons. You should also be careful not to use any unwashed substrate in your pet's vivarium. For all our substrate tips, check out our full write-up.
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