by Ona Christie | Mar 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered, “Can bearded dragons eat earthworms?” A good bearded dragon diet is pretty simple: veggies and insects, with extra supplements like calcium thrown in. But it’s natural to want to add variety to your pet’s diet! Pet owners often ask what... 
by Ona Christie | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
We all love our beardies, and we want to give them the best! One of the most important things we can do to help our bearded dragons thrive is to offer them an optimal bearded dragon diet. Bearded dragons are omnivores, which means they require a balanced diet of... 
by Ona Christie | Feb 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Reptiles are unique pets with unique needs. One of the most important things to consider when keeping a reptile as a pet is its diet. There are many options for reptile food, including live crickets, mealworms, and superworms. But, have you ever heard of feeding Dubia... 
by Ona Christie | Jan 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Chameleons are unique pets that have captivated people with their ability to change colors and their long, sticky tongues. However, many people are unaware of what these fascinating creatures should eat to stay healthy. Wondering “what do chameleons eat?” Read... 
by Ona Christie | Jan 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Woot woot! One of our founders, Rich, has a birthday this week. So let’s have some fun to celebrate! Bug Shed founder Rich Beasley turns 50-something this week! 🙂 We’ve decided to include a FREE reptile feeder dish with every order of $20 or more this week... 
by Frankie Wilson | Dec 27, 2022 | Uncategorized, Reptile Care
A few weeks ago we talked about bioactive enclosures. A bioactive setup is where you have a tank that is its own self-contained ecosystem. You have soil, plants, and even some little critters to take care of any waste! (Psst! You can read about setting up a bioactive... 
by Ona Christie | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dear Bug Shed customers, It’s hard to believe another year has gone by so quickly! But with the holidays upon us, it’s safe to say that 2022 is nearly a thing of the past. So before we jump headlong into 2023, we thought it might be fun to take a look back... 
by Frankie Wilson | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Leopard geckos and crested geckos are some of the best beginner reptiles. There are cute photos and care blogs posted everywhere. But have you heard of other gecko types? There are quite a few of them, and many of them make for great pets! Today we want to introduce a... 
by Aster Michelsen | Dec 6, 2022 | Reptile Health, Reptile Care, Uncategorized
We talk a lot about reptile health. Previously, we’ve written about gout and how diet contributes to it. This time, we’re diving into a very important topic: metabolic bone disease. What is Metabolic Bone Disease? Metabolic bone disease, or MBD for short, is one of... 
by Aster Michelsen | Nov 29, 2022 | Uncategorized, Dubia Care
Now that it’s near the end of November, the weather is officially cold. We’ve already gotten several inches of snow here in Michigan! Which brings us to the topic of shipping live insects in below freezing temperatures. Last year, we were able to ship throughout the...
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