Search results for "basking dock turtle"

Results 11 - 20 of 311 Page 2 of 32
Sorted by: Date | Sort by: Relevance Results per-page: 10 | 20 | 50 | All

Vampire Crab Care: 2 New Land Crab Species Found Among Pet Trade Animals

[…]freeze dried shrimp, frozen and flake foods marketed for tropical fishes, moist algae tablets and turtle chow, small live and dead crickets, black worms and other invertebrates, and some fruits and vegetables. Calcium blocks will be used by some species, and powdered calcium should be mixed into their food as […]
Read more » Vampire Crab Care: 2 New Land Crab Species Found Among Pet Trade Animals

Western Hognose Snake: Care, Color Morphs and Natural History

[…]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 nest predator […]
Read more » Western Hognose Snake: Care, Color Morphs and Natural History

The USA’s Only Native Rear-Fanged Vine Snake: Care and Natural History

[…]be located in a quiet area of the home. An ambient temperature range of 75- 80 F is ideal, with a basking site set at 88 F. Some keepers believe that low levels of UVB light and UVA exposure are beneficial to this and related species. Diet The natural diet […]
Read more » The USA’s Only Native Rear-Fanged Vine Snake: Care and Natural History

Asian Leaf Turtle Care and Conservation: A Zookeeper’s Thoughts

[…]China and forwarded to Florida (please see article linked below). Included among the Spotted Pond Turtles, Painted Terrapins, Spiny Turtles were a great many Asian Leaf Turtles (Cyclemys dentata). This impressive turtle had been a great favorite of mine ever since we first crossed paths decades earlier, during my time […]
Read more » Asian Leaf Turtle Care and Conservation: A Zookeeper’s Thoughts

Keeping the World’s Largest Tarantula: a Zoo Keeper’s Experiences

[…]logs, tree stumps and other cover. Several of the burrowing species I’ve cared for have used turtle huts and similar structures as starting points for their burrows. These and other caves should also be available for use until the spider constructs its own retreat.   Some keepers bury cork bark […]
Read more » Keeping the World’s Largest Tarantula: a Zoo Keeper’s Experiences

Rosy Boa or Colombian Red-Tailed Boa? Choosing the Best Snake Pet

[…]cage   Rosy Boa: 20-30 gallon terrarium   Temperature Colombian Boa: 75-85 F, with a basking site of 90 -95 F; basking bulb and sub-tank pad recommended.   Rosy Boa: 75-85 F, with a basking site of 90-95 F   Diet Food intake will vary among individuals and with temperature, […]
Read more » Rosy Boa or Colombian Red-Tailed Boa? Choosing the Best Snake Pet

Eastern Painted Turtle Care: Keeping the USA’s Most Beautiful Turtle

[…]than aquariums. Koi ponds sometimes contain shelves meant to hold plants; these work well as turtle basking areas. Outdoor housing is ideal, assuming that raccoons and other predators can be excluded.   Although highly aquatic, Painted Turtles need a dry surface on which to bask. Commercial turtle docks will suffice […]
Read more » Eastern Painted Turtle Care: Keeping the USA’s Most Beautiful Turtle

Monitor Lizards as Pets: Dumeril Monitor Care and Natural History

[…]hot and cooler areas. In small or poorly ventilated enclosures, the entire area soon takes on the basking site temperature.   Humidity Humidity should average 70-85%, but dry areas must be available. A commercial reptile mister will be helpful if your home is especially dry.   Light While there is […]
Read more » Monitor Lizards as Pets: Dumeril Monitor Care and Natural History

Rat Snake Care: the Russian Ratsnake – Large, Bold and Beautiful

[…]be provided.   Ambient temperatures should be maintained in the range of 70-76 F, with a basking site of 82 F.   Breeding Captive breeding, although far from regular in the past, is becoming more common. A 3-4 month cooling off period at 50-52 F will stimulate reproduction.   Clutches […]
Read more » Rat Snake Care: the Russian Ratsnake – Large, Bold and Beautiful
Scroll To Top