October 27, 2026

Irfan Hyder

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Irfan Hyder is the editor of PetStory.org, an independent publication covering pet care, adoption, nutrition and behaviour. He has spent around 8 years caring for pets at home, including his Golden Retriever, Max, his Persian cat, Luna, and pet birds, and writes alongside veterinary and reputable sources.
A high-quality, professional photograph of a healthy bearded dragon basking inside a meticulously designed 4x2x2-foot exotic pet habitat. The spacious, naturalistic glass enclosure features an arid, soil-based substrate cluttered with dry leaves, natural stones, and desert-style plants. Large, sprawling natural wood branches stretch across the habitat, providing climbing opportunities. On the right, a layered, natural rock formation serves as a basking platform and hide, where the bearded dragon sits comfortably under the warm glow of a dome heat lamp. A tubular UV light fixture is mounted along the mesh ceiling, illuminating the entire setup. A textured, rock-like background covers the rear of the enclosure, completed by sliding glass front doors and a shallow bowl on the left, creating a clean, thriving environment.
Exotic Pet Care Guides

How to Create the Right Habitat for Exotic Pets at Home

How to Create the Right Habitat for Exotic Pets at Home Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Exotic Pet Care Guides Quick Takeaway:

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A realistic indoor photograph of a tall glass terrarium set up as a natural frog habitat for a White’s tree frog, featuring a plump green frog resting on sturdy climbing branches, lush live pothos plants, a suspended cork bark hide, moist coconut-fiber substrate with leaf litter, and a shallow water dish, resting on a wooden table.
Frogs & Amphibians

How to Set Up the Perfect Frog Habitat: Tank Size, Substrate, and Plants

How to Set Up the Perfect Frog Habitat: Tank Size, Substrate, and Plants Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Frogs & Amphibians |

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A healthy central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) resting on a natural basking branch inside a spacious, well-designed 4x2x2 foot terrarium setup with a rock hide, desert backdrop, and overhead heating and UVB lighting.
Lizards

Bearded Dragon Care Guide for Beginners: Diet, Habitat, and Lighting

Bearded Dragon Care Guide for Beginners: Diet, Habitat, and Lighting Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Lizards | Last updated: October 2026 Excellent

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An educational visual comparison helping owners understand what do pet snakes eat, showing a Corn Snake next to a small feeder mouse and a Ball Python next to a larger feeder mouse on a table.
Snakes

What Do Pet Snakes Eat? A Complete Feeding Guide

What Do Pet Snakes Eat? A Complete Feeding Guide Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Snakes | Last updated: October 2026 What do

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A split image comparison of a tiny hatchling in a hand and a large adult, showing owners how long do pet turtles live and grow over time.
Turtles & Tortoises

How Long Do Pet Turtles Live? Lifespan Guide by Species

How Long Do Pet Turtles Live? Lifespan Guide by Species Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Turtles & Tortoises | Last updated: September

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Why Won't My Bird Stop Biting: A close-up of a white parrot with red facial markings aggressively biting its cage bars.
Training & Talking Tips

Why Won’t My Bird Stop Biting? Causes and Training Fixes

Why Won’t My Bird Stop Biting? Causes and Training Fixes Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Training & Talking Tips | Last updated:

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A light blue budgie and a grey cockatiel perched on a branch between a bowl of mixed bird seeds and a bowl of formulated bird pellets, illustrating a bird diet comparison.
Bird Care & Diet

Bird Food Showdown: Pellets vs. Seed Mix for Pet Birds

Bird Food Showdown: Pellets vs. Seed Mix for Pet Birds Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Bird Care & Diet | Last updated:

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Bright yellow canary perched on a wooden branch, illustrating "Why Is My Canary Not Singing."
Canaries

Why Is My Canary Not Singing? Common Causes and Fixes

Why Is My Canary Not Singing? Common Causes and Fixes Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Canaries Quick answer: If you’re wondering why

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Close-up of a green-and-yellow budgie perched on a wooden bar.
Budgies

What Do Budgies Eat? A Complete Diet Guide

What Do Budgies Eat? A Complete Diet Guide Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Budgies Quick answer: If you’re wondering what do budgies

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A detailed close-up of a beautifully aquascaped planted freshwater fish tank in a home setting, demonstrating how to set up a healthy fish tank with various community fish like neon tetras and angelfish, live aquatic plants, and essential equipment like a filter and heater.
Fish & Aquatic Pets

How to Set Up a Healthy Fish Tank: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Owners

How to Set Up a Healthy Fish Tank: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Owners Written by Irfan Hyder | Category: Fish & Aquatic

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