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[…]As an adaptation to the short summers in their native range, female Russian Ratsnakes retain their eggs for a time, and deposit them in a well-advanced state. At an incubation temperature of 82 F, they typically hatch within 40 days. The hatchlings measure 11-15 inches in length and differ […]
[…]of cork bark might be needed as well. Keep a sponge filter or corner filter handy for use once the eggs are deposited and the adults removed. Other Techniques The Zoo Med Canister Filter comes equipped with a spray bar…I’ve not yet tried, but since the filter can be operated […]
[…]and a filter that does not create strong currents (corner filters are ideal). Females lay 100-200 eggs, usually within 24 hours of entering amplexus; the eggs attach to plants, sticks and airline tubing. At 72 F, the tiny (7 mm) tadpoles hatch in 3-4 days. They remain motionless and attached […]
[…]The most dramatic I’ve seen (many times!) depicts a small dinosaur incubating a clutch of eggs, and is on exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. Further Reading Please see my article on Titanoboa to learn about a 43-foot-long, 2,500 pound Anaconda ancestor. You can see a re-creation of […]
[…]referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Eric Guinther (Marshman) Centipede protecting eggs image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Marshal […]
[…]body of water) and other unsuitable habitats. For several years I collected Snapping Turtle Eggs along the Bronx River and gave them to a friend, who is a monk in a local temple. Temple members incubated the eggs and we held a release ceremony each August back at the Bronx […]
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 […]
[…]that frequent these areas. Diet Bats, mice, rats, squirrels and other mammals, birds and their eggs, treefrogs and lizards. Prey is killed by constriction; the tail is highly prehensile, allowing for long strikes at fast-moving, arboreal prey. There is some evidence that, especially in young animals, the red-tipped tail is […]
[…]and Snapping Turtles. Texas Horned Lizard Nesting A Texas Horned Lizard was observed to leave its eggs uncovered after depositing them in the nest hole, apparently to seek shade and rest. During the resting period, the lizard intently watched the eggs – the first such documentation of this behavior. After […]
[…]longer. REPRODUCTION In my experience, most females in NYC and the immediate environs lay their eggs on rainy nights in early June. I am always rewarded by the sight of nesting females on such nights and during the following mornings. If you have a chance to visit nesting sites during […]
[…]are often surprised to find that males are surprisingly vocal during copulation! Females lay eggs from May-October, often taking over 2 hours to dig the nest hole; 5-7 clutches of 5-30 eggs each may be produced each year. Egg output is related to the size and condition of the female […]
[…]Setup Snapping turtles are entirely aquatic, rarely bask and usually leave the water only to lay eggs. Hatchlings and small turtles are best kept in water of a depth that allows them to breathe by extending their necks to the surface. They mainly walk about the bottom and are not […]
[…]can raise their core temperatures and the temperature of the egg clutch. Females deposit 30-100 eggs after a gestation period of 100-150 days. The eggs hatch in approximately 85 days. The hatchlings are 30-32 inches long-large enough to consume adult mice right away and become sexually mature at a length […]
[…]tended by the male, and sometimes by the female as well. Males soak in water and then lie over the eggs to moisten them, and may tend several clutches at once. The eggs hatch in 14-18 days and the tadpoles are transported to streams on the back of either parent. […]
[…]coccinea, is rarely kept by hobbyists or zoos because of its preferred diet of lizard and snake eggs. A specimen in South Carolina, however, consumed a young, dead Corn Snake with which it had been temporarily confined. The Southern Hognosed Snake, Heterodon simus, is widely “known” to be a confirmed […]
[…]All Assassin Bugs, including the US natives, should be handled only with forceps. Assassin Bug eggs and nymphs are very tiny, and usually go un-noticed – be sure to use fine grade insect screening over their terrariums to prevent escapes. Environment and Breeding Red and White-Spotted Assassins can be […]
[…]on the pond bottom in densely vegetated sites. There is some evidence that females may guard eggs, but we do not as yet know whether fertilization is internal or external (great project for an aspiring keeper!) The eggs hatch in April and May; very little is known of larval period. […]
Harvard biologist David Blachurn knew he was onto something unusual when a benign-looking frog he was examining in Cameroon, West Africa kicked out and left him with a bleeding cut. Unusual indeed – an article (23 August 2008) in Biology Letters describes the hidden claws of Perret’s night frog as […]
[…]the breeding season. Females dig a burrow, which terminates in a leaf-lined chamber, for their eggs. There is evidence that, at least in certain populations, gravid females migrate to small, temporary water bodies before nesting; perhaps this safeguards the young from Salt Water Crocodiles, Crocodylus porosus, and other river-dwelling predators […]
[…]to the Forest Monitor, appears to consume a more traditional monitor diet of birds and their eggs, small mammals, invertebrates and carrion. Further Reading The official announcement of the new species and photographs are posted on the website of the University of California, Santa Barbara. Black Tree Monitor image […]
[…]An increase in water depth may stimulate breeding outside of the normal cycle, but fewer viable eggs will be produced). Upon emergence from hibernation, the newts should be housed in aquarium, or their terrestrial terrarium should be modified to provide a large water area. Resting sites such as cork bark […]
[…]to a fatal infection known as egg peritonitis. It is important to note that females may develop eggs even if un-mated, and that captives may produce several clutches each year. Eggs incubated at 82 F typically hatch in 62-75 days. Males may stress or bite females during mating […]
[…]crabs, crayfish and squid. Pinkies or small mice may be provided once weekly, and hard-boiled eggs can be used on occasion. All meals (other than fishes, crabs and rodents) offered to growing monitors should be powdered with calcium, and a high-quality reptile vitamin/mineral supplement should be used 3x weekly. I […]
[…]protecting them from predators and desiccation. It is not known if incubating females leave the eggs to feed. The 30-200 eggs, which are attached to each other in string-like fashion, are deposited in June/July in the northern part of the range and in Jan. /Feb. in the south. Inundation […]
[…]and green crabs, crayfish and squid. Mice should be provided once weekly, and hard-boiled eggs can be used on occasion. All meals offered to growing monitors should be powdered with calcium, and a high-quality reptile vitamin/mineral supplement should be used 3x weekly. I favor ReptoCal, ReptiVite and ReptiCal. Rodents […]
[…]occupied by the endangered burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), displacing the birds and destroying eggs and chicks in the process. Ever hungry, the 4-6 foot long behemoths also assist the spread of undesirable invasive plants by eating their fruits and dispersing the seeds in their feces. Among one of their most […]
[…]body is marked with black, and the legs are banded, but individuals vary. Maternal Care of Eggs and Young Female Dark Fishing Spiders carry their egg cases, which may contain up to 1,400 eggs, suspended between the chelicerae (fangs), pedipalps, and spinnerets (large wolf spiders, which resemble fishing spiders, […]
[…]male frogs in the wild are being found to have inter-sex characteristics, including immature eggs within the testes. A recent Harvard University study found such characteristics in 21% of the male green frogs, Rana clamitans, in ponds in suburban Connecticut. It seemed that the affected frogs were more common in […]
[…]Music Frog is native to marshy habitats in central and southwestern China. Females deposit their eggs in burrows constructed by the males, and the tadpoles develop there as well. The ability to construct a safe burrow is, therefore, an important consideration when females go “mate shopping”. You can see photos […]
[…]low intakes. As a corner filters outflow is directed upwards, strong currents that might disturb eggs, larvae or weak-swimmers are avoided. Corner filters can be easily hidden with plants. Live Java Moss is ideal for this purpose. Sponge Filters Sponge filters provide mechanical and biological filtration, and are ideal for […]
[…]become involved in all aspects of marine turtle field work – counting and re-locating eggs, monitoring nest success, and, most thrilling of all, tagging the huge females at night as they finish nesting (often carried out while mounted on the turtle as she scrambles for the sea!). Depending upon the […]
[…]Frogs”. Treefrogs that Break the “Frog Breeding Rules” Some treefrogs deposit their eggs on leaves over water, while others breed in tree hollows in the forest canopy. It was recently discovered that the tadpoles of India’s Brown Leaping Frog live on tree limbs and eat bark, while those of […]
[…]usually occurs within a month after the snakes are returned to optimal temperatures, with 6-10 eggs being deposited 40-60 days thereafter. The eggs hatch in 55-62 days when incubated at 80-84 F and 95% humidity. The hatchlings average 12-16 inches long, and shed within their first 2 weeks. In contrast […]
[…]pet food. They are also extremely interesting in their own right, with females caring for their eggs and actually carrying food to the young! Why Earwigs? Earwigs are readily accepted by a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, tarantulas, fishes, and scorpions, and provide nutrients absent from commercially-reared insects. They are […]
[…]by grappling, often rising onto their hind legs during tests of strength. All species lay eggs. Diet All monitors are alert, effective predators, with the various species taking an incredibly huge array of prey – termites and other insects, snails, spiders, crayfish and other invertebrates, birds and their eggs, frogs, […]
[…]expertise. In my work as a rehabilitator, I have been involved in removing and incubating eggs from road-killed Diamondback Terrapins, fashioning a “skateboard” for a 3-legged Ornate Box Turtle and a partial plastic carapace for a Gopher Tortoise, and many other interesting rescue efforts. Marine and freshwater species are also […]
[…]Turtles were exported from the USA between 2009 and 2011 (this excludes processed meat and eggs). Unfortunately, government regulation sometimes raises hackles among pet keepers. Throughout my career as a herpetologist, I’ve worked on numerous cooperative ventures between government agencies and private keepers – all showed promise, but were […]
[…]with enthusiasm! Male African bullfrogs are diligent parents – they defend the eggs and dig channels to bring water to their tadpoles. You can learn more […]
[…]ponds, vernal pools, and marshes as winter ends (December in the south, May in the north). The eggs are attached to submerged vegetation at or near the water’s surface, often in areas that receive a good deal of sunlight. The eggs hatch in 8-24 days. The tadpoles feed upon algae […]
[…]lizards ate just about everything they came across – other lizards, snakes, turtle and bird eggs, small mammals, fish, frogs, crabs, large insects and carrion – and were major predators in this flooded grassland habitat. I managed to catch a few young tegus, but old, battle-scarred individuals were impossible to […]
[…]but cork bark offers, I believe, the best attachment site). The jelly surrounding each clump of eggs is extremely thin, so take care not to jostle the caves when you check them. The eggs hatch in 10-12 days, at which time the tadpoles slide down strands of jelly (which may […]
[…]in tiny, nutrient-poor pools within bromeliads, and would not survive without the unfertilized eggs provided by their mothers as food. Many other Poison Frogs do the same, but Mimic males stay near tadpole pools and call to their mates when the tadpoles need to be fed (how they know when […]
[…]no bounds – ground squirrels, rats and other rodents, possums, rabbits, bats, birds and their eggs, lizards, frogs, and other snakes are all consumed with equal gusto. Chickens and ducks (and cats, I’ll bet!) are taken near farms and villages. Tiger Ratsnakes as Pets It’s difficult for most snake enthusiasts […]
[…]water and in waters containing high fish populations. Large females may lay as many as 36,000 eggs, attached in strings to aquatic vegetation. In contrast to most frogs, both eggs and tadpoles are protected by virulent toxins. The tadpoles take 10 days to 6 months to transform, depending upon temperature […]
[…]they may seriously injure females if not monitored closely. A typical clutch contains 1-5 eggs, which hatch after an incubation period of 97-108 days at a temperature of 82F. The carapace of the hatchlings, attractively marked in dark brown with a bright orange rim, is 1.4-1.6 inches long. Diet Keeled […]
[…]moves against her, stiffens, and vibrates. This stimulates the female to release 1-5 unfertilized eggs, which comprise the tadpole’s sole diet. She visits and feeds each of her offspring, every other day or so, for the 43-52 days that they remain in the tadpole stage…no wonder these tiny moms eat […]
[…]Cuban natives have been transported around the world, hidden among plants and soil. Their eggs are laid on land, and the tadpole stage is passed within the egg, so the frogs readily establish themselves in greenhouses and other warm, humid habitats. It always pays to (discretely) poke around in walk-through […]
[…]consists of coconut husk and top soil. Millipedes need to burrow, especially when laying eggs and molting, so keep at least 4-6 inches of substrate available to them. A layer of gravel at the terrarium’s bottom will assist in drainage. Dietary Variety As we know little about the actual nutritional […]
[…]had it been overcome, eventually escaped. Reproduction Mating occurs from March to May, with 6-30 eggs being laid 27-28 days thereafter. Second clutches, laid in August, have been reported in captive situations but not in the wild. The eggs are secreted in cavities below fallen trees and rocks, or within […]
[…]length and width of the turtle) provisioned with 6-8 inches of slightly moist soil and sand. The eggs may be incubated in moist vermiculite at 82-84 F for 50-85 days. Gravid females that do not nest should be seen by a veterinarian as egg retention invariably leads to a […]
[…]however, the male African bullfrog turns his pugnacious nature towards defending his numerous eggs and tadpoles, and he is fearless in that task. I have seen footage of one leaping at the faces of African lions that had shown interest in his precious charges (the lions were only about 2 […]
[…]and deposit their small clutches of eggs on land. One or both parents may guard and moisten the eggs. Some species transport the tadpoles to pools of water upon their backs. Female Strawberry Poison Frogs and certain others lay unfertilized eggs as food for their tadpoles, awaiting a signal from […]
[…]Snakes produce unusually large clutches, which range in size from 20 to over 50 eggs. As the eggs are deposited below cover or within shallow burrows, a large nesting box should be provided to gravid females. Hatchlings measure 8 ½ – 11 inches in length. Temperament Rainbow Snakes are […]
[…]a well-planted aquarium, a group will provide much of interest to observe – and, perhaps, even eggs (more on breeding next time). Further Reading For more on Dwarf Frog care, please see: Distinguishing the African from the Dwarf African Clawed Frog Live Foods: Worms and Worm Look-alikes […]
[…]raise their own core temperatures and that of the egg clutch. Female Burmese Pythons lay 18-100 eggs after a gestation period of 60-150 days. The eggs hatch in 55-75 days. The hatchlings are 18-24 inches long (large enough to consume adult mice) and become sexually mature at a length of […]
[…]fed very well, and are good at negotiating domestic squabbles!). Female Leopard Geckos produce 2 eggs, which are often visible beneath the skin as they develop. Remove the male once copulation has been observed, or you notice a weight gain; watch also for overly aggressive males. Copulation is accompanied by […]
[…]insect larvae, snails, crabs, algae and other organisms. The newly described frogs deposit their eggs on the surface of the plant above the water, into which the tadpoles drop upon hatching. The tadpoles, at a mere 3 millimeters in length, are also among the world’s smallest. Other Recent Discoveries A […]
[…]to a fatal infection known as egg peritonitis. It is important to note that females may develop eggs even if unmated, and that captives may produce several clutches each year. The eggs may be incubated in moist vermiculite at 82-86 F for 60-85 days. Please post below for further […]
[…]the Rosy Boa can be. They are live bearers, so breeders are spared the trouble of incubating eggs, and the 3-6 young typically produced are large enough to accept pink mice. Garter Snakes, Thamnophis spp. Over 30 species of these attractive, interesting snakes may be found in North America. Garter […]
[…]vernal (temporary) ponds in which to reproduce, as these cannot support fishes, the main enemy of eggs and larvae. In many cases, the “ponds” are mere depressions that fill with rain for a few weeks, and then dry out. One of my favorite sites was just such a pond on […]
[…]not to puncture veins, as their common name suggests! The unique tadpoles seem to hatch from eggs deposited in water-filled tree hollows high above the ground, but beyond that we know nothing of their natural history. Tadpole Teeth Tooth structure is an important means of identifying tadpoles, especially given that […]
[…]I mentioned began calling in response to increased showers, but the females did not respond with eggs. As most green treefrogs in the trade hail from Florida and Louisiana, a dry period followed by frequent misting and a rise in temperature of 5-10 F might do the trick. You can […]
[…]of Grenada report that female Mexican lance-headed rattlesnakes frequently consume infertile eggs and non-living young after giving birth. This is said to be the first documented case of cannibalism among rattlesnakes (please see below for my observations, however). Interestingly, with a sole exception, the females did not consume young that […]
[…]and is listed on CITES Appendix I. Reproduction Mating takes place in May-June, with 5-16 eggs being laid (buried in the sand) in June-August. In the wild, females usually breed every other year, but captives may lay a clutch yearly. Diet, Natural and Captive Chuckwallas are largely herbivorous, consuming the […]
[…]to uncover further surprises. Further Reading Vibrations are also important to this species’ eggs – they hatch spontaneously when attacked by snakes. Read more here. For more info on frog hand signals, please see The Unique Panamanian Golden Frog. Red eyed Tree Frog (second image) image referenced from wikipedia and originally […]
[…]is known of the Fire Skink’s reproductive biology in the wild. Captives produce 4-9 eggs, which are buried in moist substrate and hatch in approximately 50 days. Males are territorial and fight if housed together. Diet Snails, spiders, centipedes, beetles, locusts and other invertebrates; fallen fruit, carrion, frogs, lizards; may […]
[…]suffocation as the cause of death. Reproduction Females guard and incubate clutches of 20-100 eggs, which hatch in approximately 90 days. Hatchlings typically measure 16-24 inches in length. Taxonomy Many herpetologists classify the African Rock Python as Python sebae. Others recognize two subspecies – P. s. sebae, the Northern African […]
[…]well on infrequent feedings (their metabolisms are incredibly slow) of minnows and earthworms, and eggs were produced a few times. One or two clutches hatched, but the tadpoles always expired quickly. Captive breeding was a priority, as they are found only in Lake Titicaca, 12,000 feet above sea level on […]
[…]both produced quite large clutches, as I remeber – perhaps they were in a hurry!). Seven to 15 eggs (average 10), laid at 3-5 minute intervals, will be deposited in the nest hole, which is then carefully re-filled with soil through the use of both front and rear legs. […]
[…]Like most of its relatives, it searches moist leaf litter for snails, slugs, frog and salamander eggs and, perhaps, earthworms. Unfortunately, it is already facing an uncertain future, as iron ore mining may destroy its only habitat. It was named in support of local people who oppose further destruction of […]
[…]find any water scorpions, diving beetles or other common aquatic insects, but many over-winter as eggs, and so are difficult to locate prior to maturity. Happily, the red-winged blackbirds were out in force, and calling all day. I’ve observed these early harbingers of spring to return to NY as […]
[…]miles) area in Dade County. Among the captured snakes was an 15.5 foot-long adult female with eggs forming in the oviduct, reproductively active males, and several young-of-the-year. The ages and sexes of these snakes, and their proximity to one another, suggests a breeding population. Also notable is the fact that […]
[…]enough to obtain a breeding pair, you’ll have your hands full…healthy females may lay 20-70 eggs at a time, twice each year! Incubation time averages 6 months at 77 F, and sexual maturity may be reached by 5 months of age. The Smooth Chameleon The range of East Africa’s Smooth […]
[…]and other plants, where they mature. Females of several species return to deposit unfertilized eggs as food…some even wait for a signal from the tadpole before laying (please see article below). Artificial Tadpole-Rearing Pools Keeping these little gems in a terrarium furnished with live plants is ideal, but not everyone […]
[…]its diet to toads, the Madagascar Giant Hognose takes toads, frogs, lizards, small mammals and the eggs of tortoises, lizards and birds with equal gusto. Captive adults readily accept mice and rats, but hatchlings often prefer lizard or toad-scented rodents at first. In time, they can be weaned-over to un-scented […]
[…]female roaches are, in essence, “trading” flight for the ability to produce additional eggs. Males of some species are though to retain the power of flight so as to be able to cover more ground when searching for mates. A description of the journal Cockroach Studies, along with photos of […]
[…]as its east coast cousin, the Western Hognose takes toads, lizards, other snakes, rodents and the eggs of turtles, lizards, and birds with equal gusto.; locusts and other large invertebrates have also been reported as food items. I recall one study in which this species was identified as the major […]
[…]experienced lizard-keepers and zoos. Egg-Laying Swifts Several of the more popular Swifts produce eggs. Included among these are the Eastern Fence Lizard (S. undulatus), the Western Fence Lizard (S. occidentalis) and the Desert Spiny Lizard (S. magister). Please write in if you would like information on these and other oviparous […]
[…]fish food), can serve as the basis of their diet. Fire-Bellies often surprise their owners with eggs, offering an excellent introduction to amphibian breeding. Note: all newts produce skin toxins that can be harmful, and for certain species fatal, if swallowed; children must be supervised. Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius […]
[…]Breast Spot Frog: one of the world’s smallest frogs. Macaya Burrowing Frog: unique in laying eggs below ground; there is no tadpole stage. Hispaniolan Crowned Frog: sporting a head ringed by bumps, this arboreal frog breeds in Bromeliads. Further Reading Conservation Update: the Lake Titicaca Frog Haiti’s Lost Frogs; includes […]
[…]Crickets breed readily, with the best results being had at 82-90 F. Females will deposit their eggs in bowls stocked with 2 inches of moist sand or earth. These should be removed often, as adults love snacking on their own eggs. Hatching occurs in 1-2 weeks at 85-90 F, and […]
[…]miles) area in Dade County. Among the captured snakes was an 15.5 foot-long adult female with eggs forming in the oviduct, reproductively active males, and several young-of-the-year. The ages and sexes of these snakes, and their proximity to one another, suggests a breeding population. Also notable is the fact that […]
[…]time to look and learn. Frogs that dye human skin yellow, snakes that specialize in eating only eggs or snails, iridescent skinks sporting tails twice their body length…the list is simply astounding. Today I’ll highlight a few that have especially captivated me; please post your own favorites (whether covered here […]
[…]territorial disputes. Mating coincides with the start of the rainy season. Females bury 8-14 eggs in the ground, and may produce 2 clutches each year if food is plentiful. The eggs hatch in approximately 69 days and the young average 2 inches in length. Hatchlings stay in close proximity to […]
[…]of these have evolved a primitive placenta. Many oviparous (egg-laying) skinks guard their eggs, and there is evidence that females may move the egg clutch in response to disturbances. A Few That Break the Mold Quite a few skink species depart from the group’s typical body plan and lifestyle. New […]
[…]prey, which includes a surprisingly-wide array of creatures. Rodents, rabbits, birds and their eggs, lizards, frogs and even small turtles are taken. Snakes, including rattlesnakes and other venomous species, feature heavily in the diets of some populations. I have first-hand experience with impressive biting power packed by most rodents, and […]
[…]tend to transform at the same time, and often form huge swarms. Most species mate and lay eggs without feeding, and expire in 1-3 days. This lifestyle renders it difficult to rear Bloodworms in captivity. I did have a colony established for a time in a large zoo exhibit, but […]
[…] Females scrape together a mound of dead vegetation in which to deposit their 20-30 large eggs, but appear not to guard the nest or young. Eggs are likely lost to wild pigs, Water Monitors and other predators. Conservation The False Gharial is extinct in several countries and is threatened […]
[…]and as a breeding site, Vampire Crabs have cut all ties with the ocean. Females carry their 20-50+ eggs about until they hatch or are ready to hatch, whereupon they are deposited in shallow pools of fresh water. Crab enthusiasts will be especially happy to learn that Vampires have […]
[…]were a daily occurrence – how they managed to breed I’ll never know (literally, since the eggs incubated unseen within the exhibit!). A susceptibility to fungal and bacterial infections, often centered on the carapace, adds to the difficulties involved in keeping these unusual turtles. Nile Softshell Turtle (Trionx triunguis) […]
[…]be more widespread than is generally believed. Reproduction Mating occurs in the spring and 2-9 eggs are laid in the summer. The young, 12-15 inches in length, hatch after an incubation period of 2-3 ½ months. Hatchlings feed mainly upon small lizards. Diet Lizards are said to be favored, especially […]
[…]many tadpoles will not survive even under the best of circumstances. Some turtles lay infertile eggs, apparently to satiate predators and take attention away from viable ones – I have no hard evidence, but I would not be surprised to learn that weaker tadpoles serve a similar function. Feeding Tadpoles […]
[…]a single beetle may consume 7-10 caterpillars each day, and each female produces 800-1,000 eggs. Captive Husbandry Caterpillar hunters make fascinating terrarium subjects. Clad in beautiful iridescent colors, most are not at all shy about revealing a range of interesting behaviors. They do well at normal room temperatures and can […]
Surinam toads are well known for their bizarre reproductive strategy (please see article below), unusual appearance, large size and unique habitats. They make very interesting pets but, as most in the trade are wild-caught, present a few problems when first introduced into the aquarium. Last time we took a […]
[…]season, the plastron becomes somewhat flexible to allow for the passage of the 2-4 unusually-large eggs. Females sometimes have difficulty passing their eggs, especially if the diet lacks sufficient calcium. Gravid females usually become restless and may refuse food. They should be removed to a large container (i.e. 5x […]
[…]snake breeders start off with live-bearing species, so as to avoid the necessity of incubating eggs. In the Family Boidae we find a wide range of possibilities, one of the most popular of which is the beautiful Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria). Although not as widely kept as its much larger […]
[…]ago – they have bred several times and show no signs of slowing down. They do not lay eggs, but rather give birth to live larvae. Some populations, particularly those living at high elevations, give birth to fully formed little salamanders, skipping the larval stage completely. How I Keep and […]
[…]upon the latitude, with mating concentrated in the spring. The average clutch contains 2-5 eggs (range 1-9); 4 clutches per year may be produced in the southern part of the range. The eggs are deposited in a shallow nest (muskrat lodges are favored in some areas), within decaying logs, or […]
[…]herpetologists Mary and George Rabb. An Unusual Degree of Parental Care Females deposit 60-200 eggs in pools of water located in tree hollows above ground. The tadpoles are large, and in time their body mass may exceed the volume of water held in the cavity. Perhaps this is why such […]
[…]minute pools to catch mosquito larvae, crabs that never descend to earth, tadpoles that are fed eggs by their mothers, salamanders observed nowhere else – the list of Bromeliad-dependent creatures is endless, and can provide a lifetime of interest to those who wish to study and keep them. Further Reading […]
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