Your betta looks like someone dragged him through a fight he didn’t ask for. Fins ragged, maybe some white fuzz creeping in, and he’s swimming like he just doesn’t care anymore. You panic. Internet rabbit hole time. And suddenly everyone’s screaming about two things: aquarium salt and Indian almond leaves (also called catappa leaves, because…
Look, I get it – you walk into a pet store and suddenly that plastic rock costs $40, and you’re wondering if they’re selling you the actual moon or just some molded foam. Your bearded dragon needs stuff to climb on, hide under, and lounge around like the tiny prehistoric boss they are, but you…
Look, I get it. Nobody wakes up excited about talking poop. But if you’re a bearded dragon owner, checking out your scaly buddy’s bathroom habits is about as important as checking your bank balance before a big purchase. Here’s the thing: your beardie’s poop tells a story. A gross story, sure, but one that could…
Your betta’s doing the underwater version of a drunk walk. Floating sideways. Sinking like a stone. Maybe doing the full upside-down fish float that makes you think he’s dead until he suddenly moves and scares you half to death. Welcome to swim bladder disorder, the most stressful thing to watch since you accidentally started a…
Your bearded dragon is pawing at the glass like it’s trying to escape the Matrix. You’re watching this happen and thinking, “Am I the worst dragon parent ever, or is my beardie just weird?” Plot twist: your dragon is probably just bored out of its scaly mind, and it’s trying to tell you something. That…
You wake up excited to feed your bearded dragon, but they’re still in their hide. Again. It’s been three days since they’ve eaten, and they’re sleeping like they just ran a marathon. Your mind races: Is this normal? Are they dying? Did you mess up? Take a breath. Your dragon is probably fine, but let’s…
You know that moment when you walk up to your betta’s tank and something just feels off? Maybe your usually vibrant red buddy looks a little washed out today, or they’re hanging at the bottom instead of greeting you with their usual sass. Here’s the thing: bettas are basically the drama queens of the fish…
You walk up to your betta’s tank expecting to see that little diva doing its usual thing, and instead, you find them just lying there at the bottom like they’ve given up on life. Your heart drops. Is my fish dying? Here’s the thing: bettas lying at the bottom doesn’t always mean disaster. Sometimes they’re…
Look, I get it. You brought home your bearded dragon thinking you’d nailed the perfect setup, and now your little buddy’s sporting dark marks like some kind of reptilian mood ring. Before you panic-Google at 2 AM (again), let’s talk about what’s actually going on with your stressed-out dragon. The Belly Never Lies: Stress Marks…
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