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"My new little girl (Phoenix) arrived and is everything that I could have hoped for and more. When I opened the box I was stunned to see how saturated in orange she was at such a young age. I am sure that you will receive requests to repeat the pairing of Pele and Vulcan. As always, thank you." - Chris Gibbs, Canada
As a special Thank You, our customers receive 10% OFF on Set Up and Supplies on your first order at Big Apple Herp (Big Apple Pet Supply). Enter Coupon Code: FireAndIce at final checkout. See link below.
*Sources for Phoenix Worms, UVB lights, crickets and 20 gallon long starter tanks can be found under Links at the bottom of this page.
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Product Review:
Goliath/ Horn Worms
Rating: 5 Stars
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Go for the Green!
Our dragons love Hornworms. In looking at the Teal colored hornworms versus Green hornworms, we wondered if the nutritional quality varies between the two colors.
We contacted Mulberry Farms and asked how the chow that is fed to the two different color groups varies in ingredients. The response was that Teal worms are fed chow without chlorophyll.
The Green worms, however, are fed on chow WITH chlorophyll. Since chlorophyll is the property that gives leaves their green color, hornworms fed on chow with chlorophyll would then seem to be nutritionally superior.
When offered both, our dragons unanimously voted for GREEN. |
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Product Review:
Repti-Calcium with D3
Rating: 5 Stars
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Finally, there is a calcium supplement with useful directions for administering the product. For years, we had read labels with variations of "sprinkle lightly." There was no way to tell exactly how much product was needed to be effective for a juvvie or an adult.
Now, the Repti-Calcium label offers the following: "Feed approximately 12 dusted crickets per week for every 2.5 ounces (71 grams) of body weight." Brilliant!
So if you had a 250 gram beardie, Zoo Med recommends feeding about 6 dusted crickets daily (of this product). For anyone who has been putting off the purchase of a gram scale, now is the time.
In addition, the high surface area of the calcium carbonate particles gives this product incredible "sticking" power, even to superworms.
Kudos to Zoo Med! |
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Dragon Tracks
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Feature articles include Preparing for Breeding Season, What To Do This Time of Year, Tomato Hornworms and information on Coccidia. The Q&A sections cover safe ages for breeding females, lack of appetite and types of heat lamps
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Dragon Tracks Winter
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Read about Brumation, Diet in the Wild, Tips for Assessing Health.
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Dragon Tracks Fall/Winter
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Includes highlights from Dr. Roger Klingenberg's lecture on Bearded Dragon Diseases at the M.A.R.S. show 2002. |
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Dragon Tracks Fall/Winter
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Part 2 of a series. Feature articles include Bearded Dragon Parasites, Crickets: Keeping & Buying, Superworms: Myths & Value, Resources, New Owner Reminders and Beardie Behaviors: Is He Sick?
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Written by reptile veterinarian, Dan Wentz, DMV, this article contains the latest information on this serious health threat. Reprinted with the permission of the International Herpetological Society. |
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