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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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A bearded dragon puffed up
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Why Bearded Dragons Puff Up: All Possible Reasons

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 25, 2020
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Learning why bearded dragons puff up is a skill that you’ll need to develop as an owner. This…
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Bearded dragon after laying eggs
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Caring For Bearded Dragon Eggs: The Complete Guide

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 22, 2020
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There’s a lot to learn when it comes to bearded dragon eggs. As an owner, you should understand…
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Bearded dragon after eating a cricket
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How Many Crickets To Feed A Bearded Dragon (Baby-Adult)

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 20, 2020
  • 95.5K views
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Knowing how many crickets to feed a bearded dragon is incredibly important if you plan on owning one…
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A pet yellow-bellied slider turtle
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Yellow-Bellied Slider 101: Care, Diet, Tank Setup & More

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 17, 2020
  • 96.3K views
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Yellow-bellied sliders are a popular pet turtle that many owners enjoy. Their high activity level and unique habitat…
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A Western Hognose snake waiting for food
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Western Hognose Snake 101: Care, Size, Facts, Habitat…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 13, 2020
  • 88.6K views
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Western Hognose snakes are an incredibly interesting and unique species that many reptile-lovers enjoy. These snakes make great…
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A bearded dragon enjoying proper humidity levels
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Bearded Dragon Humidity: How To Lower Or Increase It

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 13, 2020
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Finding and maintaining the perfect bearded dragon humidity is one of the most important jobs an owner has.…
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Leopard Gecko standing waiting for food
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Leopard Gecko Care: Diet, Tank Setup, Lifespan, Size…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 9, 2020
  • 100.9K views
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Leopard geckos are one of the most popular pet reptiles out there, and it’s not hard to see…
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Woma Python resting inside an enclosure
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Woma Python Care: Setup, Temperament, Size, Lifespan…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 7, 2020
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Woma Pythons are a fantastic (and beautiful) pet reptile that we recommend to beginners quite often. These snakes…
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Two bearded dragons that look difficult to accurately sex
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How To Sex A Bearded Dragon: The Complete Guide

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 5, 2020
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Figuring out how to sex a bearded dragon is crucial for pretty much all owners. Knowing what gender…
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A bearded dragon going through impaction
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Bearded Dragon Impaction: All Signs & Treatment

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 5, 2020
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Bearded dragon impaction is something that many owners are afraid of. And for good reason. If left untreated,…
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A Madagascar Giant Day Gecko climbing on a branch
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Giant Day Gecko 101: Care, Setup, Diet, Size & More!

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 4, 2020
  • 80.8K views
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Giant day geckos are stunning reptiles that make fantastic pets. These lizards are not only great to look…
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A Herman's Tortoise burrowing in an enclosure
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Hermann’s Tortoise 101: Care, Size, Habitat & More!

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 2, 2020
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The Hermann’s tortoise is a great pet reptile that not enough people consider. When you compare them to…
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A bearded dragon enjoying the perfect habitat setup
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The Ideal Bearded Dragon Habitat Setup (7 Steps)

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 1, 2020
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Establishing the right bearded dragon habitat setup is one of the most important things an owner can do…
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An full-size adult bearded dragon
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How Big Do Bearded Dragons Get? Size + Growth Chart

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 31, 2020
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Knowing how big bearded dragons get is an important step to take if you’re considering getting one as…
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African Fat-Tailed Gecko basking on the substrate
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African Fat-Tailed Gecko 101: Care, Setup, Lifespan…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 30, 2020
  • 74.9K views
The African fat-tailed gecko is a reptile we recommend all the time. They’re peaceful, easy to care for,…
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One Uromastyx resting on a rock
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Uromastyx 101: Care, Diet, Enclosure, Lifespan, Size…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 28, 2020
  • 99.7K views
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Uromastyx (aka spiny-tailed lizards) are a fantastic pet reptile that has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few…
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A Russian Tortoise walking through the grass
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Russian Tortoise Care: Diet, Size, Lifespan, Habitat…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 25, 2020
  • 108.4K views
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The Russian tortoise has been one of the most popular pet reptiles for a while. And there are…
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A peninsula cooter on a log
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Peninsula Cooter Care: The Only Guide You Need

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 21, 2020
  • 60.5K views
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Peninsula cooters are a great pet turtle choice for pretty much anyone. They’re very beginner-friendly and a lot…
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Brazilian Rainbow Boa in the enclosure
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Brazilian Rainbow Boa Care: Setup, Diet, Size & More

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 13, 2020
  • 86.9K views
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Brazilian Rainbow Boas are an absolutely stunning snake that we recommend all the time. This species is beautiful,…
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A bearded dragon waving
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5 Reasons Why Your Bearded Dragon Is Waving + What To Do

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 7, 2020
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Bearded dragon waving is one of the most interesting behaviors you’ll see in pet reptiles. And at first,…
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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
  • 90.1K views
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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
  • 65.1K views
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
  • 86.7K views
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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
  • 82.6K views
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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
  • 100.0K views
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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