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Feeding Frozen Mice to Snakes

written by Daniel Sundin on August 25th, 2010 |

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My albino corn snake Sammy has been a fixture in my life for the past 13 years. I received him (or her? not sure which) from my high school girlfriend in 1997. At the time Sammy wasn’t much bigger than a pencil. Now he is 4+ feet [...]

The Week of Sharks

written by Brandon Mendoza on July 27th, 2010 |

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Shark Nose Goby – Actually, we DO carry a Shark Related Marine fish in our stores… This is a small marine fish that gets no larger than 1.5 inches in length. Very similar to the Neon Cleaner Goby, but with a different color scheme.

Hmmm... maybe someone would ruin this too and make freshwater sharks with lasers beams attached to their heads. Ugh. I prefer laughing sharks.

Are You Ready to Rally?

written by Brooke Simon on July 14th, 2010 |

Fourth of July for our Four-Legged Friends

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written by Devon Thompson on June 30th, 2010 |

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Be Vacation Savvy With Pets

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Feeding Frozen Mice to Snakes

The Week of Sharks

Are You Ready to Rally?

Fourth of July for our Four-Legged Friends

Truth or Myth: Sand Impactation

No Payout Limit Means No Worries for You and Your Pet

Be Vacation Savvy With Pets

Summer Fun With Animals

Come 'Meet The Critters' at Your Local PETCO

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