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

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

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

First Completely Monogamous Amphibian Identified – the Mimic Poison Frog

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Genetic research has revealed that a fairly well-studied frog has been hiding an astonishing secret – pairs form lifelong pair bonds and remain faithful to one another. Equally surprising is the fact that pool size alone (and not morality!) seems responsible for the fidelity shown by Mimic Poison Frog (Ranitomeya imitator) More >

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First Completely Monogamous Amphibian Identified – the Mimic Poison Frog

Houseflies and Maggots as Food for Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates

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

Terrestrial (Land) Hermit Crab Care – The Importance of Salt Water

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The Terrestrial, Purple-Pincher or Caribbean Hermit Crab (Coenobita clypeatus) makes an endearing pet. However, it may in a sense be “too hardy” for its own good. For example, crabs may live for years even when denied salt (marine) water and other basic needs, giving owners the false impression that all is More >

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Terrestrial (Land) Hermit Crab Care – The Importance of Salt Water

Habits and Husbandry of the New Caledonia Giant Gecko

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Herp enthusiasts are not the only folks in awe of Rhacodactylus leachianus, largest of the world’s geckos. Local people refer to it as the “Devil in the Forest” because, uniquely among its relatives, it can produce loud, growling sounds. Today we’ll review what little is known about its life in the More >

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Habits and Husbandry of the New Caledonia Giant Gecko

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

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

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

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

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