Training & Behavior · Cold-Blooded Crew
The Cold-Blooded Roommate
Practical exotic pet care, plus Paola's personal field-tested tips from years of living with reptiles, fish, hermit crabs, and exotic pets alongside dogs, cats, and birds.
Practical exotic pet care for multi-pet homes, plus Paola’s personal field-tested tips from years of hands-on experience.
What you'll learn
- What tortoises, geckos, Bettas, and hermit crabs actually eat — and why pet-store advice is often deadly
- How to build a proper thermal gradient and why UVB bulbs expire invisibly every 6 months
- How to read exotic body language — tail drops, dark beards, and tarantula hair kicks
- The calcium sand trap that kills more reptiles than almost anything else
- How to build an escape-proof enclosure and why amphibians absorb chemicals through their skin
- How to handle exotics safely — the scoop method, target training, and display-only pets
- The Pasteurella bacteria that dog and cat claws carry and why it is rapidly fatal to reptiles
- Why community tanks are a disaster and why most reptiles need to live alone
- Salmonella hygiene rules, the no-tapping-on-glass rule, and keeping kids safe
- Paola's daily checklist and her unorthodox socialization tips — including shared outings with the pack
Who this is for
This course is for anyone sharing their home with a reptile, amphibian, fish, hermit crab, tarantula, or other exotic pet alongside dogs, cats, birds, or small mammals. It's especially for people who want the science plus the real-life perspective of someone who has actually done this for decades. No prior training experience required. Questions? Check the FAQ below or send a note through the contact page.
Course outline (10 modules)
Quiz & Certificate
Knowledge quiz
After completing all lessons, take a short quiz to test your understanding.
Go to quiz →Completion certificate
Pass the quiz and earn a shareable certificate of completion.
View certificate →Frequently asked questions
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$9.99 · Lifetime access · 10 lessons