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Giant Turtles – Working with the World’s Largest Freshwater Species

findiviglio — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:44:49 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Turtle enthusiasts seem always to remain interested in even the commonest species. I’ve worked with world-renowned herpetologists who keep Sliders and private breeders who care for 2,000+ turtles (not a misprint!) yet find a place for Common Snappers. I’m the same way…as I write, I’m watched by a Stinkpot that I More >

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Giant Turtles – Working with the World’s Largest Freshwater Species

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

The Corn Snake and its Relatives – Natural History and Captive Care

findiviglio — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:13:25 +0000

Also known as the Red Rat Snake, the Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttata), is one of North America’s most beautifully-patterned reptiles, and the world’s most popular serpent pet. Corn Snakes figured prominently in the development of American snake-keeping, and their history is tied up with the legendary Carl Kauffeld and his famous collecting site, Okeetee, South More >

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The Corn Snake and its Relatives – Natural History and Captive Care

A Sub-Surface Basking Site and Shelter for Semi-Aquatic for Turtles, Newts and Frogs

findiviglio — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:48:55 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. I’ve found the Penn Plax Turtle Pier to be one of the most useful of all basking platforms. In addition to providing a haul-out site that does not take away from the swimming area, it can be used by reptiles and amphibians in a variety of other ways. Today I’d like More >

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A Sub-Surface Basking Site and Shelter for Semi-Aquatic for Turtles, Newts and Frogs

Chameleons as Pets – an Overview of their Natural History and Captive Care

findiviglio — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:43:39 +0000

Chameleons, the most unique of all lizards, are truly marvelous creatures to know and care for. In the past, I’ve written about Veiled, Dwarf and Senegal Chameleons, and related topics (please see articles below). Today I’d like to discuss some general principals of chameleon care. The following information can be applied to most available Chameleons; More >

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Chameleons as Pets – an Overview of their Natural History and Captive Care

Amphibian Abuse – Neon Dyed Frogs Wildly Popular in Chinese Pet Stores

findiviglio — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:04:37 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Many turtle keepers here in the USA can recall seeing hatchling Red-Eared Sliders with gaily-painted shells being offered for sale at pet stores and carnivals. Thankfully, through education and the passage of legislation, that practice, which killed thousands if not millions of turtles, is no longer with us. Unfortunately, an equally-horrific More >

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Amphibian Abuse – Neon Dyed Frogs Wildly Popular in Chinese Pet Stores

Hatching Praying Mantid Egg Cases to Feed Tiny Amphibians and Invertebrates

findiviglio — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:17:58 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Dietary variety is the key to success in rearing many herps and invertebrates. Unfortunately, options for newly-transformed frogs and salamanders, Poison Frogs and other small species and hatchling spiders are limited. A diet of fruit flies, springtails and pinhead crickets sometimes suffices, but as I learned when rearing the endangered Kihansi Spray More >

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Hatching Praying Mantid Egg Cases to Feed Tiny Amphibians and Invertebrates

The Natural History and Captive Care of the Green and Black Poison Frog

findiviglio — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:45:39 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. I’ve always favored the boldly-marked Green and Black Poison (or “Dart”) Frog, Dendrobates auratus, over most of its relatives. This was a turn of good fortune for me, as this gorgeous creature is one of the largest and easiest of the poison frogs to maintain. It is also not at all More >

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The Natural History and Captive Care of the Green and Black Poison Frog

Gulf Oil Spill Update – Sea Turtles and Other Wildlife Still Face Threats

findiviglio — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:13:13 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Five species of sea turtle, all threatened or endangered, inhabit waters affected by the April, 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. In the 20 months that have passed since, many have been rescued, but problems still linger. Unfortunately, we cannot yet determine how this ecological nightmare has affected their survival prospects. It More >

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Gulf Oil Spill Update – Sea Turtles and Other Wildlife Still Face Threats

Captive Care of the World’s Largest Snake – Keeping the Green Anaconda

findiviglio — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:08:11 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. For a snake enthusiast such as I, not much can top the thrill of working with Green Anacondas (Eunectes murinus), in the wild and breeding them in captivity. I consider myself very fortunate, and realize that the childhood dream I was able to live is not available to most people. So More >

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Captive Care of the World’s Largest Snake – Keeping the Green Anaconda