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Keeping and Breeding Blue Tongue/Blue-tongued Skinks – Part 1

findiviglio — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:04:46 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. We are fortunate indeed that 2 species of huge, interesting Blue Tongue Skinks (Tiliqua gigas and T. scincoides) are well established in the trade and relatively hardy (captive longevity approaches 30 years) in captivity. Inquisitive, handle-able and with easily met dietary requirements (live insects not needed!), Blue Tongues are becoming ever More >

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Keeping and Breeding Blue Tongue/Blue-tongued Skinks – Part 1

Feeding Leopard Geckos – Beyond the Cricket and Mealworm Diet – Part 2

findiviglio — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:32:21 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part I of this article for Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) feeding basics. Today we’ll cover 2 of the “finer points” you should keep in mind when feeding your pet. Mice Perhaps the biggest mistake pet keepers make regarding Leopard Geckos is to use pink mice as a regular food source. This More >

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Feeding Leopard Geckos – Beyond the Cricket and Mealworm Diet – Part 2

Houseflies and Maggots as Food for Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates

findiviglio — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:26:06 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The world’s 250,000+ fly species figure importantly in the diets of a wide range of smaller creatures…this makes sense, as approximately 1 in every 10 animal species is a fly! My first attempt at culturing Houseflies began with a fish-baited jar and ended with a house full of buzzing flies and More >

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Houseflies and Maggots as Food for Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates

Breeding the Green Iguana – Indoor and Outdoor Nest Sites – Part 2

findiviglio — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:20:39 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part I of this article for notes on constructing a practical outdoor nesting area for Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana). Nests with Underground Access Some breeders (and commercial farms) prefer to provide an underground entranceway into the garbage can nest site (Please see Part I), which is more in keeping with the More >

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Breeding the Green Iguana – Indoor and Outdoor Nest Sites – Part 2

Feeding Leopard Geckos – Beyond the “Cricket and Mealworm” Diet – Part 1

findiviglio — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:46:07 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius), a pet trade staple, is sometimes promoted as an easy-to-keep “starter-lizard” that requires little more than heat and some vitamin-powdered crickets. Those who follow this advice may keep their pet alive for a few years, and may even feel satisfied that they have provided it with More >

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Feeding Leopard Geckos – Beyond the “Cricket and Mealworm” Diet – Part 1

Aqua Gloves – an Important Tool in the Fight against Salmonella and Mycobacteria

findiviglio — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:27:11 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Turtles have been much in the news as potential carriers of Salmonella, but many people do not realize that nearly any creature, including dogs and cats, can transmit the bacteria. Less well-known are the potential health problems posed by Micobacteria, many species of which thrive in aquariums housing fishes, amphibians, reptiles More >

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Aqua Gloves – an Important Tool in the Fight against Salmonella and Mycobacteria

The Chuckwalla – a Hardy, Personable Candidate for the Desert Terrarium – Part 2

findiviglio — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:48:14 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part I of this article for more on the natural history of North America’s second largest lizard, the Chuckwalla (Sauromalus obesus). Status in the Wild Population levels appear stable as their preferred habitat is largely unsuitable for development. The species S. varius, however, is limited in distribution to 3 islands in More >

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The Chuckwalla – a Hardy, Personable Candidate for the Desert Terrarium – Part 2

The Natural History and Care of Newts – Japanese and Chinese Fire-bellied Newts

findiviglio — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:18:39 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see The Natural History and Captive Care of Newts, Part I for general information. Today we’ll take a look at newt that has long been popular with amphibian enthusiasts, the Japanese Fire-Bellied Newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster). This species is often confused with the Chinese Fire-Bellied Newt, C. orientalis. Chinese Fire Bellied More >

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The Natural History and Care of Newts – Japanese and Chinese Fire-bellied Newts

Wild Caught Invertebrates as Reptile and Amphibian Food – Some Concerns

findiviglio — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:05:46 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Today I’d like to highlight a question that was recently posed on this blog concerning the use of wild-caught invertebrates as pet food. The writer expressed the well-founded concern that fertilizers might render such invertebrates toxic, and also asked about the possibility of parasite transmission. Fertilizers Fertilizers might be a concern for invertebrates More >

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Wild Caught Invertebrates as Reptile and Amphibian Food – Some Concerns

Breeding the Green Iguana – Indoor and Outdoor Nest Sites – Part 1

findiviglio — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:03:20 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Those of you with a mature pair of Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana) may expect to see courtship behavior in February/March (Note: males may become aggressive at this time, please see article below). While these huge lizards can be quite a handful, captive breeding is a worthwhile experience that you’ll not soon More >

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Breeding the Green Iguana – Indoor and Outdoor Nest Sites – Part 1