Author: Phil
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Stick Insects. The Mystery of the Curled Tail
If you’ve kept stick insects as pets, you may have noticed that they sometimes curl their tail. But why do they do this? Is it a sign that something is wrong, or are they just trying to communicate something to us? So let’s take a closer look at this curious behavior. Five reasons why…
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What to Feed Your Stick Insects in Winter? What To Know
As the temperature outside begins to drop, you may be wondering what you need to do to care for your pet stick insects. Do they need special food? A heated enclosure? Here’s what you need to know about feeding stick insects in winter. What to feed stick insects in winter? As the weather…
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Can Black Beauty Stick Insects Eat Bramble? An Informed Answer
Black beauty stick insects (Phasmatodea) are a species of insect that are often kept as pets. These fascinating creatures are easy to care for and make attractive additions to any home, but one of the most common questions we get asked is, “Can black beauty stick insects eat bramble?” Here’s what you need to know.…
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Do Frogs Really Digest Bones? You Will Be Surprised
You may have heard that frogs can digest bones, and while this is technically true, it’s not something that you should be feeding your pet frog. Frogs eat just about anything they can fit into their mouths in the wild, but that doesn’t mean everything they eat is good for them. So, what happens when…
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Do Frogs Keep Growing? A Helpful Guide
Many frog pet owners ask me whether their frogs will keep growing. Unfortunately, the answer is both yes and no. In this blog post, I’ll explain what determines whether a frog will continue to grow or not. Do frogs keep growing? Most frogs continue to grow throughout their lives. As they age, frogs…
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Can Frogs Eat Bread? A Must Read
A common question I get asked as a frog owner is, “Can frogs eat bread?” The answer is no; frogs cannot eat bread. While frogs can eat some processed foods, such as pellets or flakes, they should not eat bread as it does not provide them with the nutrients they need to stay healthy. Let’s…