That Reptile Blog » habitats

Ant Control for Reptile and Amphibian Owners – Diatomaceous Earth

findiviglio — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:46:17 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Drawn by uneaten food, shed skins and other organic material, ants sometimes become pests around reptile, amphibian and invertebrate collections. As pesticides are harmful to humans and other creatures alike, eliminating ants in areas used by pets and people takes some care. Today I’d like to highlight a substance that I used More >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

Ant Control for Reptile and Amphibian Owners – Diatomaceous Earth

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 >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

Tortoise Care – Keeping Desert, Forest and Grassland Tortoises

Lizard Conservation in the USA – 2012 Declared “Year of the Lizard”

findiviglio — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:08:36 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The Partnership for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC), a group comprised of private citizens, herpetologists, environmental organizations and others, has made great progress in the 10 years since its inception. 2011’s “Year of the Turtle” effort was especially effective in raising support for tortoise and turtle conservation. This year, the group has turned More >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

Lizard Conservation in the USA – 2012 Declared “Year of the Lizard”

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 >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

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 >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

Dart Poison Frog Care and Natural History – An Overview

Spotted Salamanders Adapt to Salt and other Roadside Toxins

findiviglio — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:23:12 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Early spring is a favorite time for amphibian enthusiasts. Here in the northeastern USA, a spectacular event is unfolding, as Wood Frogs, Tiger and Spotted Salamanders, Spring Peepers and others head en masse for their breeding ponds. I’ve been visiting one pond, first shown to me by herpetologist John Behler, for More >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

Spotted Salamanders Adapt to Salt and other Roadside Toxins

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 >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

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 >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

Newts as Pets – an Introduction to their Care and Feeding

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 >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

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 >

Post from: That Reptile Blog

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