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Breeding Leopard Geckos

findiviglio — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:22:47 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. At some point, lizard keepers usually think about breeding their favorite species. The ever-popular Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius, is an excellent choice for both novice and advanced hobbyists. It is a reliable breeder, yet the conditions that must be established if one is to succeed are similar to those required by More >

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Breeding Leopard Geckos

New Test for Cryptosporidiosis, an Incurable Disease of Snakes and Lizards

findiviglio — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:38:49 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. A decade or so ago, Cryptosporidiosis became recognized as a major concern in captive snake and lizard collections. Caused by a one-celled parasite known as Cryptosporidium varanii, the disease remains incurable to this day. At the Bronx Zoo, where I worked at the time, tests showed that many snakes already in More >

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New Test for Cryptosporidiosis, an Incurable Disease of Snakes and Lizards

Leopard Geckos in the Wild – the Natural History of a Popular Pet

findiviglio — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:55:14 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius, is one of the most popular of all reptilian pets, and much has been written on its care and breeding. But this lizard’s other side – how and where it lives in the wild – is less familiar. Classification First a bit on where the Leopard More >

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Leopard Geckos in the Wild – the Natural History of a Popular Pet

Reptile and Amphibian Shelters – Choosing the Best Location

findiviglio — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:24:20 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. While the importance of providing a shelter for pet herps is well-known, the question of where to place the shelter is often not given adequate consideration. In both zoo exhibits and home terrariums, I have noticed that animals sometimes refuse to enter perfectly suitable shelters. Studies carried out at the University More >

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Reptile and Amphibian Shelters – Choosing the Best Location

Introducing the Nosy Be Gecko (or Spearpoint Leaf-Tailed Gecko) – Part 2

findiviglio — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:39:11 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part 1 of this article for information on an interesting newcomer to the pet trade, the Nosy Be Gecko (Uroplatus ebenaui). Today we’ll take a look at some related species and the gecko family in general. Other Geckos in the Genus Uroplatus All 12 species that have been assigned More >

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Introducing the Nosy Be Gecko (or Spearpoint Leaf-Tailed Gecko) – Part 2

Introducing the Nosy Be Gecko (aka Spearpoint Leaf-tailed Gecko), Part 1

findiviglio — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:48:06 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The Nosy Be Gecko (Uroplatus ebenaui) is one of the most interesting recent newcomers to the pet trade. However, its unique appearance should not prompt you into a quick purchase, as we have a great deal yet to learn about its care. Today I’d like to review its natural history, as More >

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Introducing the Nosy Be Gecko (aka Spearpoint Leaf-tailed Gecko), Part 1