The Industry Report · Every week
Decision of the Week
One real keeping-or-breeding call a week, walked through end to end — the options, the trade-offs, and what Cali would actually do. The reasoning you can reuse the next time it's your call to make.
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She Couldn't Get the Eggs Out. Here's Why I Asked My Vet to Aspirate Them.
July 12, 2026
I wasn't trying to save a clutch anymore, I was trying to save my snake. This is the story of recognizing when waiting had become the bigger risk, and why knowing your species can be just as important as knowing when to ask for veterinary help.
Preview & unlockI Almost Put My First Baby Hognose in a 40-Gallon Tank
July 12, 2026
When I decided to buy my first baby female Western Hognose, I thought I already had everything figured out. I'd bought a beautiful 40-gallon enclosure, set it up, and was excited for her to arrive. As far as I knew, that's exactly what female hognoses were supposed to live in. Every care guide I found talked about females needing a 40-gallon enclosure, so I never questioned it. One casual conversation with the breeder changed everything.
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