Angela DeRiso

Contributor

13 articles

Angela DeRiso is passionate about exotic animals, especially reptiles — she has hands-on experience caring for a number of them over the years. Angela works to educate the public on proper care and husbandry of reptiles through local public outreach events and in her writing. Her articles have been published by HealthyPets, Tampa Bay House Rabbit Rescue, Animal Bliss, the Suncoast Herpetological Society and Reptiles magazine. Angela also works as an artist creating colored pencil illustrations featuring reptiles and amphibians in fantasy settings to spread the love for these underrated animals, and she runs a YouTube channel in which she shares her artistic process and her love for her own reptiles.

Other Pets6mo ago

How to Keep a Red Tail Black Shark Happy in Your Tank

Caring for a Red Tail Black Shark is tricky because these fish are aggressive and territorial with tankmates. Here's what you need to know.

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Other Pets6y ago

How to Care for Ramshorn Snails and Malaysian Trumpet Snails

These surprisingly busy little snails became long-term inhabitants of my planted aquarium. Here's what I learned about caring for them.

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Other Pets6y ago

Bioactive Terrarium: Getting Started and Choosing a Cleanup Crew

Here are some tips on setting up a bioactive terrarium for your reptile or amphibian — plus how to choose the appropriate cleanup crew for your new setup.

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Other Pets7y ago

Freshwater Planted Aquarium Setup Tips for Beginners

Building a freshwater planted aquarium is one of the most creative ways to spruce up your tank for your fish or invertebrates. Here's how to set one up.

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Other Pets7y ago

Eastern Box Turtle Care: How to Keep Your Turtle Happy and Healthy

These special turtles love moist environments, so make sure their enclosed habitat holds moisture well. Read this quick guide to Eastern Box Turtle care.

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Other Pets7y ago

Creating a Healthy Habitat for Gold Dust Day Geckos

Gold Dust Day Geckos are fun to watch, so make their terrarium into a home they'll enjoy. Learn all about Gold Dust Day Geckos in this quick guide.

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Other Pets7y ago

Keeping Kuhli Loaches as Pets: The More, the Merrier

These seemingly timid aquatic creatures may show more of their personality when surrounded by friends.

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Other Pets7y ago

How to Care for Painted Turtles

Depending on the quality of their lifetime care, these turtles can live into their 20s or 30s. Here's a quick guide to how to care for Painted Turtles.

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