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How Long Do Trinidad Dwarf Tarantulas (Cyriocosmus elegans) Live?
Back in July of 2019 it was my pleasure to add four Trinidad dwarf, sometimes referred to as "heart butt" tarantulas (Cyriocosmus elegans) into the Wild Hearts family. I took them in as adults and...
Pros And Cons Of Owning Axolotls: Are Axolotls The Right Pet For You?
I've written quite a few posts about axolotls here so far, everything from a general care sheet to early signs that your axolotl might be sick. But perhaps, before all that, I should have written...
Axolotls have some very specific temperature requirements. In fact, not only do they just prefer cool water temperatures, but living in water that is over around 70*F for an extended period of time...
Awhile back I wrote about what temperature is too cold for axolotls. While some people, in certain times of the year especially, may have issues with their axolotl tank getting too cold, the reverse...
What Is The Ideal Temperature For Marimo Balls? Tips For Dealing With Temperature Extremes
The Marimo balls that I purchased back in March seem to be doing well. My 5 little Marimo balls are still in the midst of their 6 month quarantine process. Call me crazy, but I'm excited for them...
Last week I wrote about signs that your axolotl might be sick. I mentioned that I was planning on writing some more in depth articles about how to identify and treat illness in axolotls. It's hard...