Grim Thoughts https://www.grimmthedragon.com/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 06:35:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.grimmthedragon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Black-Site-Icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Grim Thoughts https://www.grimmthedragon.com/ 32 32 161627461 Build A Dubia Roach Habitat https://www.grimmthedragon.com/dubia-roach-habitat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dubia-roach-habitat https://www.grimmthedragon.com/dubia-roach-habitat/#respond Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:20:44 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=2362 Dubia roaches are resilient creatures but that doesn’t mean we can do the bare minimum when it comes to care. A healthy Dubia a day keeps the veterinarian away! MAKING THE SIN BIN MAKE IT BIO-ACTIVE A self-sustainable Dubia roach colony is an incredibly enticing prospect. PREP THE BIN Cut a shape into the lid....

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]]> https://www.grimmthedragon.com/dubia-roach-habitat/feed/ 0 2362 Managing My Bearded Dragon’s Stress https://www.grimmthedragon.com/managing-my-bearded-dragons-stress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=managing-my-bearded-dragons-stress https://www.grimmthedragon.com/managing-my-bearded-dragons-stress/#respond Sat, 25 Nov 2023 05:31:36 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=698 It’s okay for a bearded dragon to feel stress. Any number of things can go wrong in their daily lives—Recently updated their enclosure? Stress. Too hot? Stress. Mating season? Stress. Oh, they caught a glimpse of their own reflection? MAJOR stress. In any case, humans have unlimited resources to manage stress. Our pets are completely...

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]]> https://www.grimmthedragon.com/managing-my-bearded-dragons-stress/feed/ 0 698 Harness Anxiety: Why We Don’t Go Outside Without One https://www.grimmthedragon.com/why-i-dont-take-my-bearded-dragon-anywhere-without-a-harness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-i-dont-take-my-bearded-dragon-anywhere-without-a-harness Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=123 Let’s be real, bearded dragons have no street cred as more people realize they’re just gummy bears that poop on your stuff. Regardless, we have created this collective fantasy that makes taking our dragons out in public feel so bad ass. What’s not so bad ass? A lost, hurt, or even dead dragon. That was...

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]]> 123 Beginners Checklist for Hermit Crab Keeping https://www.grimmthedragon.com/hermit-crab-keepers-checklist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hermit-crab-keepers-checklist https://www.grimmthedragon.com/hermit-crab-keepers-checklist/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=2895 We are nearly twenty-three years into this millennium, so why is it that mainstream hermit crab husbandry is still so poor? This checklist is a standard guide of what is needed to keep hermit crabs thriving in an environment suited for them. THE CRABITAT A hermit crab enclosure can never be too big, but it...

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]]> https://www.grimmthedragon.com/hermit-crab-keepers-checklist/feed/ 1 2895 Sperm Plug In a Bearded Dragon https://www.grimmthedragon.com/what-is-a-sperm-plug/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-sperm-plug https://www.grimmthedragon.com/what-is-a-sperm-plug/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=1262 Norman recently had a sperm plug (seminal plug) and it reminded me of the first time I experienced one. I was shocked because nothing in my reptile research had prepared me for the weird and wonderful world of male bearded dragon sperm plugs. What is a Sperm Plug? Well my innocent friends, it’s quite simple:...

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]]> https://www.grimmthedragon.com/what-is-a-sperm-plug/feed/ 2 1262 Providing an Enriching Environment for Bearded Dragons https://www.grimmthedragon.com/enriching-environment-for-bearded-dragons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enriching-environment-for-bearded-dragons https://www.grimmthedragon.com/enriching-environment-for-bearded-dragons/#comments Sat, 28 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=1923 To combat inactivity in my bearded dragons, I contrive enriching experiences that encourage them to engage with their environment. An outdoor structure is a great way for your bearded dragon to stay safe from predators while getting a healthy dose of natural sunlight. Outdoor time will stimulate their attention as your bearded dragon scans the...

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]]> https://www.grimmthedragon.com/enriching-environment-for-bearded-dragons/feed/ 2 1923 How I Made A Dig Box For My Bearded Dragon https://www.grimmthedragon.com/how-to-make-a-dig-box-for-your-bearded-dragon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-a-dig-box-for-your-bearded-dragon https://www.grimmthedragon.com/how-to-make-a-dig-box-for-your-bearded-dragon/#comments Sat, 21 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=84 A Bearded dragon showing signs of restlessness – scratching, pacing or glass surfing – can be a clue that they have sensory needs that should be addressed. A dig box provides an activity that expels excess energy and prevents self-injurious behavior. First, let’s identify some possible causes for the digging behavior: You have a female...

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]]> https://www.grimmthedragon.com/how-to-make-a-dig-box-for-your-bearded-dragon/feed/ 2 84 Naming Your New Pet https://www.grimmthedragon.com/naming-your-new-pet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=naming-your-new-pet Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=1625 Giving your new pet a name that suits both their look and disposition is possible when you play with these unique names gathered from books, music, television, and film! PET 2-D 3-D A AJA ALDOUS ALITA ARPEGGIO AMOS ARCHIE ARTIE ASA ASUI ASTA ASYLUM ATREYU AUGUSTUS / AUGGIE AZAZEL B BAKU BANKS BANSHEE BARSO BASHIRA...

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]]> 1625 Hermit Crab Pools Made Easy https://www.grimmthedragon.com/hermit-crab-pools-made-easy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hermit-crab-pools-made-easy Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:10:09 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=3096 Hermit crabs need both a freshwater and an ocean salt water pool to survive. Crab pools are non-negotiable. Use this to guide you in making crab pools with moving water. Freshwater What You Need: Water conditioner 1-gallon jug Use a treatment to remove chlorines, chloramines, and heavy metals from tap water.I use the Tetra AquaSafe...

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]]> 3096 In Honor of Grimm https://www.grimmthedragon.com/in-honor-of-grimm-the-dragon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-honor-of-grimm-the-dragon Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.grimmthedragon.com/?p=126 Grimm passed away on June 26th, 2020. To honor his memory, my website and all social media accounts will forever be in his name. The thing I admired most about Grimm is that he could be so still. He would bide his time but I never knew what for. His days were spent lurking through...

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