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Senegal Chameleon Diet Study – Nutrition Influences Prey Choice

findiviglio — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:16:47 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The Senegal Chameleon (Chamaeleo senegalensis) has long been common in the pet trade, yet there remain significant roadblocks to longevity and breeding. I recently re-read a 1990 study on prey choice in this species. I then considered it in light of newer research that established a link between Vitamin D levels and chameleon More >

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Senegal Chameleon Diet Study – Nutrition Influences Prey Choice

Pet-Safe Cricket and Roach Control for Reptile and Amphibian Owners

findiviglio — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:13:37 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Almost every zoo building in which I’ve worked was home to roach (2-3 species) and House Cricket populations. In most, pesticide use was not an option. An older animal keeper whom I befriended let me in on his favorite insect pest control technique – the molasses trap. He was content to More >

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Pet-Safe Cricket and Roach Control for Reptile and Amphibian Owners

Tortoise Care – Keeping Desert, Forest and Grassland Tortoises

findiviglio — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:30:04 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Tortoises are highly prized by reptile fans. They are extremely responsive, quickly recognizing those who feed them, and readily learn from experience. Unfortunately, new owners are often unaware of their very specific care requirements, and many fail to thrive. Given the precarious state of their wild populations, it is unethical to keep these amazing animals More >

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Tortoise Care – Keeping Desert, Forest and Grassland Tortoises

Asian or Chinese Water Dragon – Captive Care and Common Health Concerns

findiviglio — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:28:36 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The Asian or Chinese Water Dragon (Physignathus cocincinus) superficially resembles the Green Iguana and is popular with those iguana fans lacking the space for a 6 foot-long lizard. Alert, beautifully-colored and interesting, they are among the best of all large lizard pets. Water Dragons are subject to several unique health concerns but, More >

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Asian or Chinese Water Dragon – Captive Care and Common Health Concerns

Dart Poison Frog Care and Natural History – An Overview

findiviglio — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:31:52 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Poison Frogs (also known as Dart or Arrow Poison Frogs) exhibit an amazing array of colors and patterns – some so spectacular as to appear unreal. What’s more, they are active by day, exhibit complex social behaviors, and care for their tadpoles in “mammal-like” fashion…and are not at all shy about More >

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Dart Poison Frog Care and Natural History – An Overview

Live Food Care – Reptile, Amphibian, Tarantula and Scorpion Diets

findiviglio — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:11:28 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. I’ve covered a number of less-commonly kept food animals in this care guide, along with pet trade staples. Please consider as many as you can, as dietary variety is critical to the health of most pets. The extra effort on your part will be very worthwhile…novel foods also inspire enthusiastic feeding More >

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Live Food Care – Reptile, Amphibian, Tarantula and Scorpion Diets

Red-Eared Slider, Map and Painted Turtles – Semi-Aquatic Turtle Care

findiviglio — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:13:55 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Turtles that split their time between land and water are among the world’s most popular reptilian pets. Cooters, Red-Bellied Turtles, Yellow-Bellied Sliders, Reeve’s Turtles, Red-Headed Sidenecks and many other species can also be kept as described below. Please write in for specific information on these and other turtles. Natural History The More >

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Red-Eared Slider, Map and Painted Turtles – Semi-Aquatic Turtle Care

Newts as Pets – an Introduction to their Care and Feeding

findiviglio — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:45:23 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Although my interests are wide, newts and salamanders have always held a special fascination for me. Beginning in childhood, I sought to keep and breed as many species as possible, and I focused on their husbandry and conservation when I entered the zoo field. In time, I wrote a book summarizing More >

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Newts as Pets – an Introduction to their Care and Feeding

Cricket Care and Breeding – Keeping Your Live Food Alive

findiviglio — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:53:11 +0000

The Domestic, Brown or House Cricket, Acheta domesticus, is the most widely-used live food for reptiles, amphibians, tarantulas, scorpions and other pets. At once hardy and delicate, it eats just about anything and is easy to breed, yet a colony can be wiped out in hours if conditions are not perfect. Whether you need only More >

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Cricket Care and Breeding – Keeping Your Live Food Alive

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