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Learn how to care for cool climate Chameleons, recommended diet & habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on November 13th, 2025

A few ideas to use to get your pet safely through a power outage, regardless of the time of year.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to take care of your Hermann's Tortoise, tank size, diet & habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to care for terrestrial turtles, recommended diet & habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Read these guidelines about handling reptiles to provide a safe and fun environment for your pet, friends and family.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
The enclosure should be at least as wide as 3 times the length of her legs and twice as tall as the length of her legs. Most will do well in a 10 gallon tank, but if have the space and want to "splurge" a 20 gallon tank would be quite spacious. If you don't have the space or budget, then clean and sanitize her current enclosure. Add enough substrate (about half way up) to allow for burrowing. Confirm proper temperature and humidity as either may result in stress if incorrect. You can review care instructions here: http://www.tarantulapets.com/mexican-red-knee-tarantula-b-smithi/
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Use a background to block his view. This may prevent glass surfing or nose rubbing as well as provide more privacy/security. Again, check the temps in his enclosure to make sure it is species appropriate. Offer a variety of crickets, mealworms, dubia roaches, silkworms and wax worms. Gut load prey for 24 hours prior to offering. Dust appropriately with vitamins and minerals regularly. He may also benefit from a soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. If his appetite does not return after adjustments to environment and diet, have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Spider Balls are known to have a head wobble. Typically, it is mild and does not affect overall health or quality of life. This may be contributing to his behavior. IBD can be tricky to diagnose and you'll need an experienced herp veterinarian to confirm it. Monitor for persistent or worsening symptoms and then have him examined or have him examined sooner for peace of mind.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
A silicone adhesive/sealant specifically for aquaria would be best. These are strong, durable and fish/reptile safe. You can find it in most home improvement stores. GE SCS1200 silicone is also reptile safe once cured/dried. It can also be found in home improvement stores and hardware stores.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Soak Razor in warm water for 15-20 minutes. Gently rub off any loose shed but do not pull or tear at it. If he is wiggly, you can place him in a small container with paper towels moistened with warm water for 15-20 minutes. The moist heat and humidity should help with the shed. Make sure he can breathe in the container. You can put this moist hide in his enclosure so he has a place to go when he is shedding. Monitor his stool and submit a sample to your vet to diagnose intestinal parasites if you see more "green liquid".
Updated on August 12th, 2025