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link to How Long Do Trinidad Dwarf Tarantulas (Cyriocosmus elegans) Live?

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...

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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...

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Are Axolotls Warm Or Cold Blooded?

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...

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Tips for Keeping Your Axolotl Cool

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...

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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...

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Tea Baths for Axolotls: Why & How to Give 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...

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Spending Valentine's Day, as you do, moving some o Spending Valentine's Day, as you do, moving some of my #neocaridinashrimp into their new setup 💙
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Aurora (Sept.20th, 2008 - April 30th,2025) After Aurora (Sept.20th, 2008 - April 30th,2025)

After battling organ failure and gout, just due to old age as far as anyone could tell, we had to say a very sad farewell to the matriarch of our little animal family, Aurora.  We kept her comfortable and happy as long as we could, and she passed very peacefully.

This is the last photo I have of her - always the beautiful lady even when she was old and sick!

For many years Aurora was my "go-to" reptile when anyone wanted to hold one of my exotic pets.  She was beautiful inside and out and was always the sweetest, most laid back out of all my critters.

I know in her lifetime Aurora helped me to change many minds about reptiles by showing people how awesome they can be!  Her legacy will live on through the hearts she touched, as well as through her spitfire of a daughter, Miyuki, who is still with us and doing well.

Rest in peace, sweet Aurora.  You are missed.
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