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[…]upon earthworms in both winter and summer, buying or collecting them, and usually try to keep a colony going in my basement as well. A Zoo Med Bug Napper simplifies the collecting of moths and other flying insects. Canned Insect are readily accepted from feeding tongs, and are an important […]
[…]females (see below), and will be privy to other interesting behaviors not easily seen in a crowded colony situation. Be sure to remove nymphs from time to time, as territoriality seems to break down under crowded conditions, and there will consequently then be less for you to observe. Treated in […]
At some point, lizard keepers usually think about breeding their favorite species. The ever-popular Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius, is an excellent choice for both novice and advanced hobbyists. It is a reliable breeder, yet the conditions that must be established if one is to succeed are similar to those required […]
[…]is the rule. Feeding Too many pet Leopard Geckos are fed diets comprised solely of crickets and mealworms, and as a result rarely live as long as they otherwise might. The overuse of pink mice is another common mistake. Please see this article for information on providing a proper diet, […]
[…]behavior has indeed evolved in many spider families. There is even a degree of recognition – colony members accidentally attacked are immediately released. The webs of Social Spiders such as Stegodyphus spp. (South Asia, Africa) may cover distances of over 1 mile! Prgyrodes feeds upon trapped insects too small to […]
[…]but whole, small earthworms offer more complete nutrition. Establishing an earthworm colony will assure a steady supply of tiny worms (please see article below). Freeze-Dried Shrimp provide a large dose of Calcium and are relished by all newts. I prefer using freshwater shrimps, but marine krill has worked well for […]
[…]cold climates, ranging as far north as Canada and southern Illinois in North America. A feral colony of a small African species, introduced in produce shipments, is established in southern England. In the USA, scorpions reach their greatest diversity in the southwest, where 60+ species may be found. Diet All […]
[…]eat their fill, then simply back up, turn around, and head off to distribute the treat among their colony-mates! I’m sure that someone more imaginative than I can tweak the technique and render it effective against ants…please write in if you have any thoughts on this and I’ll be sure […]
[…]UVB exposure has generally been considered critical to their welfare in captivity. Yet a colony of both, living at semi-liberty in a large zoo aviary, seems to be doing very well without access to UVB light. Please see the article linked below for further details. Providing UVB to Lizards […]
[…]as active and interesting a lizard exhibit as can be imagined. What’s more, establishing a colony of green anoles in such a situation is well within the financial and space constraints of many pet keepers, which cannot be said of most lizard species. My co-workers at the Bronx Zoo frowned […]
[…]gravid). Housing the Female and Her Young Although wild Emperor Scorpions continue to live with colony members after giving birth, captive mothers often become aggressive towards tank-mates. Therefore, it is best to remove all other scorpions from the terrarium once the youngsters appear.This can be troublesome if you are keeping […]
[…](please see photo). Pets do fine on a diet of earthworms, waxworms, calci-worms and butterworms; mealworm pupae, housefly larvae, and canned silkworms are accepted by some individuals. I also collect and offer cutworms and other smooth caterpillars, beetle grubs and slugs (please see articles linked below). While vertebrate prey […]
From minute House Geckos to massive Water Monitors and endangered Rhinoceros Iguanas, an amazing array of fascinating lizards is now available in the pet trade. Fortunately, many are being bred in captivity, and new discoveries concerning their needs occur regularly. But the range of choices of pet lizards can be […]
[…]diet should be as varied as possible – crickets, roaches, waxworms, super mealworms, mealworm beetles and silk worms can form the basis. A pink mouse can be given once every 4-6 weeks, but such is not necessary. Frilled dragons will not thrive on a diet consisting of crickets and super […]
[…]salamander’s waste products. Another useful tip in maintaining cleanliness is to establish a colony of isopods (sow bugs or pill bugs) in the terrarium. These small crustaceans can easily be collected below rocks and leaf litter. They are excellent salamander food and avidly consume feces, dead insects and decaying […]
[…]I would, however, recommend that keepers test and medicate feeder lizards, and set up a breeding colony, just to be safe. There have been occasional reports from zookeepers that Snake Lizards will take invertebrates that have been “scented” (rubbed with) a gecko or skink. I had no success the few […]
[…]and their relatives in zoos and my own collection. From carnivorous Katydids to huge, colony-dwelling Cave Crickets, they have never failed to surprise me with interesting behaviors. Please write in if you’d like to more information on this fascinating hobby. Further Reading Video: Billions of Locusts swarming (Congo) […]
[…]grew within reach. Northern River Terrapin, Batagur baska baska The matriarch of my River Terrapin colony was a 70 pound female, estimated to be in her 60’s. Christened Miss Cunningham (long story!), she became one of the few of her kind to reproduce in captivity, and yearly rewarded us with fertile […]
Although many salamanders will eagerly gobble-up crickets and mealworms, a diet restricted to these food items usually leads to nutritional disorders and reduced life-spans. This holds true even if supplements are used. A varied diet is essential if you are to have success in keeping salamanders long-term (my 32 […]
[…]staple for most newts and salamanders; it would be wise to locate a source and perhaps set up a colony before purchasing your pet (please see the article linked below). I’ve done well by relying upon wild-caught invertebrates during the warmer months. Moths, beetles, tree crickets, harvestmen, “smooth” caterpillars and […]
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