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By Allan's Pet Center 18Jan 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, amphibians, Birds, Fish, Indicator species, Pollution, What is an indicator species

What is an Indicator Species?

Have you ever heard of an indicator species? You might be asking yourself “What is an that?” or “How is an indicator species important?” You might be surprised to find out what an indicator species is and how they are important to the world’s overall health, so let’s take...

By Allan's Pet Center 1Oct 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Bearded dragon, Best lizard, Best lizard pets, Best lizard pets to own, Black and white tegu, Blue-tongued skink, Crested gecko, Fat-tailed gecko, Leopard gecko, Lizard, The 6 best lizard pets to own

The 6 Best Lizard Pets to Own

No matter if you are a skilled lizard owner or someone who wants to try their hand with these scaly friends, owning lizards can be a blast! With thousands of lizard species, each with their own personality, there is no wrong answer. But let’s take a look at the...

The Different Types of Climate in the World

If you have ever had an exotic pet, say a bearded dragon or a hamster, you might have heard that it prefers a specific climate. For example, snakes typically prefer arid climates. What you may not know is there are over a dozen different types of climates scattered all...

By Allan's Pet Center 6Jul 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Aquariums, Freshwater, Freshwater aquariums, Saltwater, Saltwater aquariums, Saltwater versus freshwater, Saltwater versus freshwater aquariums, Saltwater versus freshwater aquariums: which to choose

Saltwater Versus Freshwater Aquarium: Which to Choose

If you are looking to start your first aquarium, congratulations! Owning an aquarium is a rewarding experience; watching your colorful fish interact with their surroundings can be quite joyful to watch. However, before you can begin setting up your aquarium, you must ask yourself what type you want: saltwater...

By Allan's Pet Center 5Jun 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Arachnids, Difference between insect and arachnid, Insects, The difference between an insect and an arachnid

The Difference Between an Insect and an Arachnid

If you love bugs but can’t tell the difference between an insect and arachnid, don’t worry – you’re not the only one. In fact, you may be shocked to know that while all insects are considered bugs, not all bugs are considered insects – they could be arachnids instead....

By Allan's Pet Center 11May 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Bioactive, Bioactive setup, Bioactive setups, What are bioactive setups

What are Bioactive Setups?

Bioactive setups are quickly gaining popularity in the pet industry, but you may be wondering what a bioactive setup is, and why it is beneficial. Let’s take a look at what are bioactive setups. Bioactive Setups Bioactive terrariums and vivariums, or terrariums with live plants, are enclosures for housing...

By Allan's Pet Center 13Apr 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Pet sitter, What to consider when choosing a pet sitter

What to Consider When Choosing a Pet Sitter

Deciding on a pet sitter is a major decision; you are essentially asking someone to come into your home to take care of your pet, be it a dog, a cat, a hamster or some other member of your family. This can include feeding and watering your pet, playing...

By Allan's Pet Center 11Mar 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Fathead minnows, Golden tench, Goldfish, Koi, Mosquito fish, Orfes, Pond fish, Rosette, Sturgeon, Sunfish, The best pond fish

The Best Pond Fish to Own

One way to brighten up your backyard is by building a pond and filling it with pond fish. There are many different types of pond fish that can blend together; they are usually quite colorful and can play a significant part in a pond’s ecosystem. However, be mindful of...

By Allan's Pet Center 27Feb 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, How to identify a venomous snake, How to tell a venomous snake from a non-venomous snake, Non-venomous snake, Venomous snake

How to Identify a Venomous Snake

Snakes, in general, are alarming to many people; venomous snakes are even scarier. However, did you know that venomous snakes are not that easy to find? Less than a third of the entire snake species is venomous, but it is still important to tell them apart. If you ever...

By Allan's Pet Center 1Feb 0 Comment Allan's Pet Center, Difference between turtles and tortoises, Telling the difference between turtles and tortoises, Tortoises, Turtles

Telling the Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises

How Do You Tell the Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises? It’s happened to everyone. Who hasn’t mixed up turtles and tortoises before? They look and act so alike. It’s easy to see how the two can be interchangeable – but the fact is, there are ways to tell the...

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What is an Indicator Species?

The 6 Best Lizard Pets to Own

The Different Types of Climate in the World

Saltwater Versus Freshwater Aquarium: Which to Choose

The Difference Between an Insect and an Arachnid

What are Bioactive Setups?

What to Consider When Choosing a Pet Sitter

The Best Pond Fish to Own

How to Identify a Venomous Snake

Telling the Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises

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