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Check out this captive-bred juvenile Chuckwalla we just added to our For Sale Animals selection! He's extremely friendly...
10/15/2025

Check out this captive-bred juvenile Chuckwalla we just added to our For Sale Animals selection! He's extremely friendly and inquisitive🦎
The chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) is a robust, herbivorous lizard native to the rocky deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Adapted to extreme arid conditions, chuckwallas thrive among sun-baked outcrops, where they bask, feed on desert vegetation, and use their unique ability to inflate their lungs to wedge tightly into rock crevices when threatened. Adults typically reach about 16 inches long, with males developing darker, more vibrant coloration and females and juveniles showing gray or yellow banding. In captivity, they require strong UVB lighting, high basking temperatures (around 110–120 °F), and enclosures designed with ample rock structures and elevated decor for climbing and thermoregulation purposes. Their friendly, calm temperament has made them increasingly popular among reptile enthusiasts, especially as more captive-bred juveniles become available. Once considered a niche desert species, the chuckwalla is now beginning to receive its due appreciation in the hobby.
If you're interested in seeing what other critters are available to join loving, bioactive homes, check out our store page on the main website: https://www.thebiodude.com/pages/houston-reptile-store #:~:text=LIVE%20ANIMALS%20AVAILABLE%20FOR%20IN%2DSTORE%20PURCHASE
-THE DUDE ABIDES👍🏻
Location: The Bio Dude Inc Houston
15116 Highway 3 Bldg 4 Webster, TX 77598
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Phone: (717) 305-0684
Email: [email protected]

This bioactive enclosure for a crested gecko submitted by Julia Johnson is the second competitor in the running for Octo...
10/14/2025

This bioactive enclosure for a crested gecko submitted by Julia Johnson is the second competitor in the running for October's prize!
This habitat features a variety of lush plants that provide both climbing opportunities and coverage. These include: arrowhead vine, a silver satin philodendron, a creeping fig, a fern, and varieties of begonia and pellonia towards the front center area. With arboreal geckos, elevated feeding dishes are the best way to facilitate their natural foraging behaviors. These mushroom ones fit perfectly with the aesthetics of the rest of this ecosystem. As you can see, the gecko also appreciates the above-ground hides across from the feeding dishes.
This tank also includes a small, shallow water area and cork background.
To enter October's competition, tag us, DM us, email us, or share large, wide-angle photos of your bioactive tank in our Facebook group, Bioactive Reptile and Amphibian Setups USA. Tell us who lives in it and any other details you’d like to share. You must be located in the U.S. so that you are able to use the $25 BioDude giftcard prize. Your bioactive tank must showcase exemplary husbandry to be considered. Invertebrate, reptile, and amphibian enclosures are all welcome.
-THE DUDE ABIDES👍🏻
Location: The Bio Dude Inc Houston
15116 Highway 3 Bldg 4 Webster, TX 77598
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Phone: (717) 305-0684
Email: [email protected]

Here's hoping your week is phantasticus!Pictured: A Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) perched on a spon...
10/13/2025

Here's hoping your week is phantasticus!
Pictured: A Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) perched on a sponge mushroom.
-THE DUDE ABIDES👍🏻
Location: The Bio Dude Inc Houston
15116 Highway 3 Bldg 4 Webster, TX 77598
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Phone: (717) 305-0684
Email: [email protected]

Caught this cool sight the other day when a viper gecko hatched from an egg, emerging with a yolk sac still attached to ...
10/12/2025

Caught this cool sight the other day when a viper gecko hatched from an egg, emerging with a yolk sac still attached to its belly. This is a normal part of the hatching process. The yolk sac provides essential nutrients that support the hatchling's early development. In many gecko species, the yolk sac is absorbed naturally within the first few days after hatching. During this period, the hatchling is typically inactive and relies on the yolk for nourishment until it can begin feeding on its own. It's important to monitor the hatchling to ensure it remains healthy and that the yolk sac detaches properly. If the yolk sac remains attached or unabsorbed for an extended period and shows discoloration or shows signs of infection, it's advisable to consult a reptile veterinarian for guidance.
Next in the process, this baby will shed its skin and eat it. Then, we will raise it in quarantine, ensuring it's healthy and eating well before joining our other For Sale Animals.
-THE DUDE ABIDES
Location: The Bio Dude Inc Houston
15116 Highway 3 Bldg 4 Webster, TX 77598
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Phone: (717) 305-0684
Email: [email protected]

These Dendrobates tinctorious 'Bakhuis' dart frogs have made the most of the philodendron 'McColley' plant in their tank...
10/11/2025

These Dendrobates tinctorious 'Bakhuis' dart frogs have made the most of the philodendron 'McColley' plant in their tank. Not only do its broad leaves support their body, but the color variation between the green and more yellow-orange leaves provides a nice contrast to the frogs' coloring.
The Bakuis variety of dart frog comes from the Bakhuis Mountains in Suriname, and is known for its black and yellow striped body with blue legs. While primarily terrestrial, they appreciate climbing opportunities. In comparison with other Dendrobates tinctorious, Bakhuis are less aggressive and tend to be skittish as young frogs.
We have a few of these Dude-bred frogs available for someone looking for a new bioactive buddy. They can be found on Morph Market and in store.
-THE DUDE ABIDES
Location: The Bio Dude Inc Houston
15116 Highway 3 Bldg 4 Webster, TX 77598
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Phone: (717) 305-0684
Email: [email protected]

Snake skin has two main layers: the epidermis (outer) and the dermis (inner). The visible scales form from folds in the ...
10/08/2025

Snake skin has two main layers: the epidermis (outer) and the dermis (inner). The visible scales form from folds in the epidermis and overlap like roof shingles, protecting the body from injury and dehydration. Scale size and shape vary across the body, with large shields covering the head, while smaller flexible scales protect the sides and back, and wide belly scales provide grip for movement. Some species, like blind snakes and sea snakes, lack these enlarged ventral scales. Most snakes also have one large scale that covers the cloacal opening near the tail.

When shedding begins, a thin layer of fluid forms between the old and new skin. Enzymes then break down the tissue holding the layers together, allowing the outer skin to peel away in one piece. Cloudy eyes and dull skin are normal signs that shedding is starting, and the eyes clear again shortly before it happens. Shedding allows snakes to grow, heal, and remove parasites or debris.

A smooth, complete shed is a sign of good health and proper habitat conditions. Bioactive enclosures naturally support this process by maintaining humidity gradients and microclimates. Live soil, plants, and leaf litter hold moisture without making the enclosure soggy, while a humid hide filled with damp sphagnum moss adds extra humidity where it’s needed most. Natural materials like bark, branches, and rocks also provide safe surfaces for snakes to rub against and remove old skin.
The shed pictured here belongs to Nagini the cornsnake, who lives in our bioactive showroom. She is between 13 and 15 years old!
-THE DUDE ABIDES👍🏻
Location: The Bio Dude Inc Houston
15116 Highway 3 Bldg 4 Webster, TX 77598
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Phone: (717) 305-0684
Email: [email protected]

Check out this gorgeous bioactive terrarium from , created for a juvenile chameleon gecko. A few elements of the hardsca...
10/07/2025

Check out this gorgeous bioactive terrarium from , created for a juvenile chameleon gecko.
A few elements of the hardscape work together to make this an exemplary enclosure. A cork background is a great way to make practical usage of the wall’s surfaces. Not only does the barrier provide a further sense of security, but it’s a texture that arboreal geckos can climb! Spider wood is also a great choice for small geckos, because it has lots of curved offshoots that fill smaller enclosures perfectly. A bamboo stalk and piece of driftwood were also used to add additional climbing opportunities. Note the elevated feeding dishes on the side of this tank, which promotes the natural foraging behavior of this species eating fruit and insects in the forest canopy.
Now let’s talk about the flora choices. Some standout pieces include the snowflake creeping fig, which provides lots of coverage growing upwards along the branches. The same principle applies to the silver satin pothos, except these have broad and strong leaves that can support lizard bodies. Towards the ground, a soft carpet was created using pilea. To fill in more space, additional clipping of various ferns were used.
To enter October's competition, tag us, DM us, email us, or share large, wide-angle photos of your bioactive tank in our Facebook group, Bioactive Reptile and Amphibian Setups USA. Tell us who lives in it and any other details you’d like to share. You must be located in the U.S. so that you are able to use the giftcard prize. Your bioactive tank must showcase proper husbandry to be considered. Invertebrate, reptile, and amphibian enclosures are all welcome.
-THE DUDE ABIDES
Location: The Bio Dude Inc Houston
15116 Highway 3 Bldg 4 Webster, TX 77598
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Phone: (717) 305-0684
Email: [email protected]

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