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Hunter Briggs

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Hunter Briggs is an experienced reptile breeder who has been keeping and raising various species over the past seven years. What initially started as curiosity quickly turned into a deep passion for herpetology, and a connection with the reptile community as a whole.
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An angry bearded dragon with a black beard
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11 Reasons Why Bearded Dragons Turn Their Beards Black

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 5, 2020
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The dreaded bearded dragon black beard is something that many owners don’t actually understand. It’s a sign that…
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An owner handling their Hog Island Boa
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Hog Island Boa 101: Care, Size, Temperament, Facts…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 4, 2020
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Hog Island Boas make wonderful pets, and are one of the snakes we recommend most often! These reptiles…
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A bearded dragon between shedding
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The Complete Guide To Bearded Dragon Shedding

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 3, 2020
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The bearded dragon shedding process is something that all owners need to understand. Over the years, we’ve heard…
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Frilled Dragon showing its frill
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Frilled Dragon Care: Diet, Enclosure, Size & More!

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 1, 2020
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Frilled dragons are an incredibly interesting reptile that has grown in popularity over the last handful of years.…
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A bearded dragon beginning brumation
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Bearded Dragon Brumation: The Complete Guide

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 28, 2020
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Bearded dragon brumation is something that all owners need to be familiar with. It’s a natural process that…
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A Chinese Cave Gecko in a large enclosure
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Chinese Cave Gecko 101: Care, Size, Habitat Setup & More

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 27, 2020
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Chinese cave geckos are an amazing lizard that we recommend all the time. The combination of their looks…
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A red Amazon Tree Boa in a large tree
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Amazon Tree Boa Care: Size, Temperament, Habitat Setup…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 24, 2020
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Amazon Tree Boas are a gorgeous snake species that we’re big fans of. They have an interesting and…
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An Ackie monitor standing in an enclosure
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Ackies Monitor Care: Size, Enclosure, Lifespan, Diet…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 21, 2020
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Ackies monitors are definitely one of our favorite lizards, and many other owners agree. They have a unique…
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An angry bearded dragon prepared to bite
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Bearded Dragon Bites: Why It Happens & Do They Hurt

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 21, 2020
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A bearded dragon bite is something that many new and prospective owners wonder about. And we totally understand…
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A Pueblan Milk Snake exploring the enclosure
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Pueblan Milk Snake 101: Care, Size, Diet & More!

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 19, 2020
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Pueblan Milk Snakes are a beautiful species that we’re a big fan of. They came onto our radar…
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A bearded dragon not eating the food being offered to it
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Bearded Dragon Not Eating? Here’s What You Need To Do…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 18, 2020
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It can be really scary if your bearded dragon isn’t eating. The poor creatures won’t tell you what’s…
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One False Water Cobra slithering on the ground
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False Water Cobra 101: The Complete Care Guide

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 16, 2020
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False Water Cobras are a very misunderstood snake that actually make great pets! We’ve gotten so many questions…
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A Ball Python inside a dark habitat
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Ball Python Care: Enclosure, Size, Lifespan, Diet & More

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 14, 2020
  • 87.0K views
Ball pythons are a great pet snake for just about anyone. Even though they’re often looked at as…
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A Chinese Water Dragon cooling its tail
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Chinese Water Dragon Care: Diet, Enclosure, Habitat…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 12, 2020
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The Chinese water dragon is one of our favorite reptiles, hands down. These creatures are beautiful, friendly, and…
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A Blue Tongue Skink showing its tongue while being handled
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Blue Tongue Skink Care: Diet, Size, Enclosure Setup…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 10, 2020
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Blue tongue skinks are a fascinating reptile that has become quite a popular pet in recent years. And…
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A bearded dragon with a healthy poop schedule
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Bearded Dragon Poop: What’s Normal And What Isn’t

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 9, 2020
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Understanding bearded dragon poop is actually a very important skill all owners should have. The state of their…
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A turtle after successful shell rot treatment
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Turtle Shell Rot: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 7, 2020
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Having to deal with turtle shell rot can be very scary and distressing (for both you and your…
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A Rankin's Dragon standing on a branch
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Rankin’s Dragon 101: Care, Diet, Size, Lifespan & More!

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 7, 2020
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The Rankin’s dragon is one of our favorite pet reptile species. These creatures are cute, low-maintenance, and very…
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A full-grown Sulcata Tortoise walking in an enclosure
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Sulcata Tortoise Care: Enclosure, Food, Size, Lifespan…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 6, 2020
  • 74.4K views
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The sulcata tortoise is an interesting reptile that’s getting kept as a pet more and more. The combination…
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A bearded dragon that has mild tail rot
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Bearded Dragon Tail Rot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 4, 2020
  • 81.9K views
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Bearded dragon tail rot is something that all owners need to be familiar with. It’s a very common…
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A Leachianus Gecko resting on a branch in it's enclosure
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Leachianus Gecko 101: Care, Setup, Lifespan, Size & More

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 3, 2020
  • 75.0K views
Leachianus Geckos are a fascinating reptile that we recommend to anyone. With their unique appearance and ease of…
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A Pacman frog facing the camera
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Pacman Frog Care: Tank Setup, Diet, Lifespan, Size…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 2, 2020
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Pacman frogs are easily one of our favorite species. These chinky little creatures are adorable, unique, and easy…
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Mississippi Map Turtle resting on a small log
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Mississippi Map Turtle Care: Tank Setup, Diet, Lifespan…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 1, 2020
  • 80.3K views
The Mississippi map turtle is a popular and entertaining species that many herp-lovers are interested in. With their…
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A Kenyan Sand Boa moving around looking for food
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Kenyan Sand Boa Care: Tank, Diet, Size, Lifespan…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • May 30, 2020
  • 71.6K views
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The Kenyan Sand Boa is a tremendous pet snake option that’s rather popular these days. There are two…
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A Crested Gecko standing on a stick
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Crested Gecko Care Sheet: Habitat, Food, Lifespan & More

  • byHunter Briggs
  • May 28, 2020
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The crested gecko is one of the most popular pet reptiles on the planet. These critters are unique,…
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A Veiled Chameleon on a branch
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Veiled Chameleon Care: Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, Size…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • May 26, 2020
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The veiled chameleon is one of the most popular pet reptiles out there. These iconic creatures are recognizable…
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A black rat snake up close
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Why The Right Terrarium Cover Makes All The Difference

  • byHunter Briggs
  • May 24, 2020
  • 21.6K views
One of the most overlooked parts of a reptile enclosure is the cover. While everyone usually spends time…
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A happy bearded dragon after having some calcium powder
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Bearded Dragon Calcium 101: Powder & Best Practices

  • byHunter Briggs
  • May 23, 2020
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If you own a bearded dragon you probably know that calcium is extremely important for their health. A…

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