The Bathtub Jungle (and why we don't say "Collection") 🛁🌿

 

On Wednesdays We Wear Scales  A midweek check-in from your favorite pink-haired reptile nurse. Hey! If you walked into my bathroom this morning, you’d have two options: Assume I’ve finally lost it and am attempting to bathe in a swamp. Recognize the sacred ritual of The Bathtub Soak. I was looking at this photo of my plants huddled together in the tub and it hit me, people often use the word "collection" to describe what we do. But "collection" feels so... static. It sounds like something gathering dust on a shelf. What we have is more like a living, breathing mosaic. We aren't just collecting animals; we're curated by them. We manage humidity cycles, light spectrums, and soil biomes. We’re essentially just interior designers for things that have scales and leaves. It’s not a collection; it’s a commitment to the "grit" of life (and yes, sometimes that grit is literally in my bathtub). Featured Creature: The Unsung Heroes While the plants are soaking and the reptiles are basking, there is a whole world happening beneath the surface. I’m talking about the feeders. We spend so much time obsessing over the "main characters" (looking at you, Fettuccine), that we forget the supporting cast. But as a CVT, I’m legally obligated to remind you: Your reptile is only as healthy as the bug it just ate. If you're still just throwing "whatever is in the bag" into the enclosure, we need to talk. The Master Bug Guide: Beyond the Basics Most of you found your way to Sweet Ave Zoo through my free guide, which is a great "handshake" into the world of feeders. But if you're ready to move past the "Big Three" and really optimize your animal's nutrition, I’ve put together something much more in-depth. In this guide, we dive deep into: Silkworms: The "superfood" of the reptile world. Earthworms: Why they're the underrated GOATs of calcium. Advanced Gut-Loading: Turning your feeders into tiny, walking multivitamins. It’s everything I’ve learned about the science of "Bug-as-Medicine" in one spot. [Grab the Master Bug Guide Here] MY WEBSITE Visit Our Socials

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