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Calciworms are back IN STOCK!
Posted on17. Oct, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
After a tricky 6 months of getting the breeding strategy right, our breeders have finally cracked it and calciworms are now back in stock. Calciworms are the larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). As larvae they store high levels of calcium for future pupation as they change into adult flies. As well as being high [...]
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Have you tried our frozen mice delivery service yet?
Posted on05. Aug, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
It’s true, we can now get frozen mice delivered to your door, and it guaranteed to arrive frozen! How convenient is that if you can’t get to your local reptile centre? In fact, it’s not just mice, we can also deliver to you frozen rats, frozen guinea pigs, frozen hamsters, frozen gerbils, frozen chicks, frozen [...]
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Arcadia T5 Reptile Lamps now available!
Posted on26. Jul, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
We’ve been using T8 fluorescent UVB tubes in are vivariums for several years now, they’re the ones that are 1″ (2.5cm) in diameter. No problem, they have served us well. But now Arcadia have brought out a range of T5 (5/8″) reptile UVB tubes. I can remember when T5 bulbs were introduced to the marine [...]
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Beware of the Bearded Dragon! Reptile warning signs available now
Posted on25. Jul, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
Ever put your hand into a wooden box only to find it contains an unexpected reptile? Do you squeal when you see a snake or spider? You’re not really my sort of person, but unfortunately we all have to suffer annoying people like you near our pets from time to time. Luckily, there are now [...]
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Changing ALL of our Zoo Med UVB tubes is a big job! [video]
Posted on02. Jun, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
As a reptile keeper you’re already aware of the importance of giving your pet the right ultra violet lighting. But did you know that the light emitted from fluorescent tubes changes over time. That’s why you change your UVB tubes over your reptiles every six months, after that time the tubes are no longer effective. [...]
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Have your lizards tried fruit beetle grubs? Tasty eh?
Posted on27. Apr, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
We all deserve a treat from time to time. But how do you treat your pet reptiles? What in the world is there to make your lizard feel loved? If your bearded dragon is like any of hours, the way to their heart is always through their stomach! A lot of our smaller lizards have [...]
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Reptile Sale Now On – Discounted Vivariums, Cabinets, Incubators & Powersuns!
Posted on23. Mar, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
If you haven’t checked our special offers page in the last week or so you may have already missed some of the very special deals on there. But, do not fear! There are still lots of discounted reptile products on there waiting to be snapped up! These are good quality, modern items. Not ‘end of [...]
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Lucky Reptile Tropical Fruit Jam, a great Crested Gecko diet, available NOW!
Posted on07. Jan, 2011 by Gary Rolfe.
Whilst the variety of food for Crested Geckos has improved recently, I’ve been eagerly waiting the arrival of Lucky Reptile’s Tropical Fruit Jam for a few months now. This is a food that is truely different to any of the others. Well, the good news is, it’s finally here! This ‘jam’ is not just a blend [...]
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Like a deal? New products now on Special Offer
Posted on24. Nov, 2010 by Gary Rolfe.
You may or may not have noticed the bright red button on our website’s homepage that says ‘Offers’? No? Check out the picture to see where it is. By clicking offers you’ll see our current best deals on the website. It changes regularly so make sure you check from time to time so you don’t [...]
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Have your reptiles tried Calci-Worms yet?
Posted on12. Oct, 2010 by Gary Rolfe.
Calci-Worms are very new to us in the UK. We’ve heard a lot of good things about them from America where they have been used for a long time. Over there they are branded as Phoenix Worms or Soldier Grubs, you may have heard of them. But what are Calci-Worms? Calci-Worms are the larvae of [...]
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Looking for new foods for your Crested Geckos?
Posted on29. Sep, 2010 by Gary Rolfe.
Ever since the popular T-Rex Repashy Crested Gecko Diet has stopped being imported into the country, Crested Gecko keepers have been scratching their heads as to what to give their lizards for dinner. There used to be little else. Cresties in the wild eat a lot of fruit so their diet is very different to [...]
