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[…]be checked for signs that they are carrying eggs. While Red-Eared Sliders, Painted and Snapping Turtles and other largely aquatic turtles are among the hardiest reptilian pets, providing for gravid (egg-bearing) females can be very difficult…failure to do so, however, can result in the turtle’s death. I’ve written about the […]
[…]keepers. The Asian Turtle Crisis A lack of funds and space in zoos led the establishment of the Turtle Survival Alliance, the largest turtle rescue effort ever launched. The Alliance was organized in response to unprecedented declines in freshwater turtle populations throughout Asia – a phenomenon that has come to […]
[…]a surprising amount of vegetation in its diet. Further Reading Collecting Insects Chameleon Basking Behavior Veiled Chameleon Care Dwarf Chameleon Care Chameleon in Madagascar image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Bernard Gagnon Tanzanian Chameleon image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Ales.Kocourek Ground Chameleon image referenced […]
[…]Cork bark should be provided as an above-ground hiding spot. Temperatures of 78-80 F, with a basking spot of 90 F, are sufficient. Night-viewing bulbs can be used to provide heat without disturbing the snakes at night, and should aid in observing their nocturnal activities Those I’ve kept fed well […]
[…]determined color change. Please see this article for details. Chameleons will also modify their basking behavior in response to the Vitamin D levels in their diet (and I thought we had UVB needs all figured out!); please see this article to read more. Chameleons as Pets Chameleons are much desired […]
[…]Snake meals mentioned above are the largest I know of. Aquatic Surprises Most semi-aquatic turtles are able to swallow food only while in water, so I was most interested to read of a Chacoan River Turtle, Rhinoclemmys nasuta, that consumed carrion (the body of a Water Opossum) while on land. […]
[…](Committee on International Trade in Endangered Species) protection for the USA’s freshwater turtles. US Turtle Diversity and Conservation It comes as a surprise to many people that the USA is home to more species of freshwater turtles than any other country. Unfortunately, several of the states that support the greatest […]
[…]sex they will be? Active in the Egg Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that basking behavior may be as important to turtle embryos as it is to fully-formed animals. In laboratory experiments, embryos of the Chinese Soft-shelled Turtle, Pelodiscus sinensis, were able to sense slight temperature differences […]
[…]outside a Komodo Dragon exhibit and then eating (without washing, of course….). The Frog-Turtle Connection That Red-Eared Sliders and Dwarf Clawed Frogs are often associated with Salmonella outbreaks is not surprising…both are bred commercially, often under the crowded, unsanitary conditions that favor bacterial growth and transmission. In the situation most […]
[…]Reading The NYTTS 2011 Turtle and Tortoise Show Learn more about the work of the New York Turtle and Tortoise Society and other turtle interest groups here. Subscribe to Herp Digest […]
[…]habitat for most semi-aquatic and aquatic turtles, including Red-Eared Sliders, Painted and Map Turtles, Cooters, Reeve’s Turtles and others. I’ll also mention money-saving alternatives to certain products, along with non-essential “extras” that can be added if you wish. Please see Part 1 for information on enclosures, basking sites and shelters. Ultra-violet […]
[…]are not exposed to temperature extremes. Provide a thermal gradient ranging from 74-85 F, with a basking site of 90 F. As these snakes are largely nocturnal, night-viewing bulbs can be used to both observe and warm them after dark; ceramic heaters and heat cables are also useful at night. […]
[…]especially if the site is slightly below water level. Recommended A wide variety of unique turtle basking sites, including floating and stationary models, are available. Penn Plax Turtle Piers (please see photo) and Zoo Med Turtle Docks are my favorites. You can also wedge Cork Bark between two sides of […]
[…]of Driftwood. Further Reading Mud and Musk Turtle Care and Natural History Notes on Snapping Turtle Basking Behavior, in and out of […]
[…]a dry site is needed. Further Reading Interesting article: Effects of Human Disturbance on Turtle Basking Behavior (turtles in urban areas tend to choose partially submerged sites). Musk and Mud Turtle Care and Natural […]
[…]invertebrates, with earthworms used most frequently. Those I housed with Parker’s Snake-Necked Turtles (in a zoo exhibit) even stole turtle chow from the water’s surface! I did not use supplements, as a large portion of the diet was whole, high-calcium animals such as fishes, pink mice and crayfishes. Young monitors […]
[…]They rarely stray far from water’s edge, but will forage on banks and in low brush. Basking occurs on floating plants, logs or the shore. Status They are common in suitable habitat, but threatened by the introduced Marine Toad, Bufo marinus, which is expected to colonize up to 80% of […]
[…]security offered by vegetation (please see article below). Temperatures of 78-80F (85-88F at the basking site) suit them well. Shredded bark makes an ideal substrate. If sprayed each day it will help maintain the high humidity favored by Flying Snakes…just be sure it dries within an hour or so and […]
[…]few species (shrimp are packaged along with food sticks in ReptoMin Select-a-Food. Other pelleted turtle foods should also be included in the diets of aquatic turtles, newts, tadpoles and frogs, as each contains different ingredients that may supply important micro-nutrients. Products Formulated for Aquarium and Table Fishes A great deal […]
[…]“instructions” printed on the box directed budding herpetologists to feed their charges “turtle food” (dried ant pupae, at the time) and “sugar water”. We now know that Green Anoles do lap at nectar, but a bowl of sugar water and dried pupae were, to say the least, not welcomed by […]
[…]into, but well, well, worth the effort. Further Reading Herp Volunteer Opportunities. New York Turtle & Tortoise Society’s Turtle Rescues in Brooklyn: a fine example of a herp society in action. Careers in Herpetology (Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists); includes a list of colleges and universities known for strong herpetology […]
[…]remain healthy, tortoises need a thermal gradient – that is, they must be able to move from hot basking sites to cooler areas, and most benefit from a dip in temperature at night. Other concerns include difficulties in providing a stimulating environment and in maintaining cleanliness. Outdoor Enclosures Outdoor maintenance […]
[…]1960’s, when a number apparently “walked” away from fish dealers there. While visiting a turtle breeder in the state several years ago, I was astonished to see scores of Walking Catfishes surface for the trout chow he tossed into his outdoor turtle ponds. They are most interesting, but have played […]
[…]write in with your questions and comments. Thanks, until next time, Frank Indiviglio Basking Muggars image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Kminoj Marsh Crocodile image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by […]
[…]markets in China – READ THIS! NY Times article providing background information on the SE Asian turtle trade. ThatReptileBlog Turtle Care and Conservation Articles Chinemys reevesii image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Σ64 Callagur borneoensis image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Open […]
It is said that people who make careers of their passions never work a day in their lives…those of us who have turned our hobbies into livelihoods are indeed fortunate. The following ideas have helped me along the way – I hope they are of some use to you. Speak […]
[…]during droughts). Further Reading The Eastern Mud Turtle in NYS Video of a Mexican Giant Musk Turtle. Loggerhead Musk Turtle Hatchling image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Nichole Buchmann Eastern Mud Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by LA […]
[…]in captivity. Video of a wild Marsh Crocodile, Sloth Bears and other creatures. Marsh Crocodile Basking image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Karunakar […]
[…]New York Turtle and Tortoise Society and other herp-oriented organizations, internationally-known turtle biologists, private turtle fanciers and zoo colleagues. The marathon effort was a grand success, with more turtles saved and placed in good homes than anyone would have dared hope upon first seeing their wretched condition. Given the passion, […]
[…]societies since childhood, and continue to be involved with several today. A few, such as the NY Turtle and Tortoise Society, nicely serve both professional herpetologists and lay people…but whatever their leanings, all are of immense value. Today I’d like to highlight some professional groups and journals that are open […]
[…]Reading Video of a “droll” young Musk Turtle hunting. Natural History of Musk and Mud Turtles. Loggerhead Musk Turtle Hatchling image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Nichole Buchmann Eastern Mud Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by LA Dawson Staurotypus triporcatus image referenced from wikipedia and […]
[…]remains elusive, although I recall that acidifying the water proved helpful on several occasions. Turtles Turtles seem more frequently afflicted by mycotic disease (fungal infection) than are snakes and lizards. I’ve found shell fungus to be most common in Softshell Turtles (especially Narrow-Headed and Chinese Softshells), perhaps because their leathery […]
[…]world’s 24 species of Softshell Turtles (Family Trionychidae) depart radically from the typical turtle body plan, and their behavior holds many surprises for those familiar with “normal” turtles. In Part 1 of this article we looked at their natural history and diet, and discussed the basics of captive care. I also […]
[…]Narrow-Headed and Bibron’s Giant Softshells. Today I’d like to introduce this most unique turtle family. Natural History Twenty four species of Softshell Turtles, all classified within the family Trionychidae, are found in Africa, North America (where 3 species occur) and Asia (they range to New Guinea, but have not reached […]
[…]animals I’ve observed closely in this regard (i.e. Eastern Painted Turtles, Indian Gharials, Box Turtles) lose little if any weight even when temperatures remain high and the animals maintain near-normal activity. Please see the article below (Bearded Dragon Brumation) for details. Fall is an ideal time to expose animals to […]
[…]natural history. To the casual observer, it would seem that, in a “tadpole’s eyes”, a “turtle is a turtle”. After all, Sliders, European Pond Turtles and Spanish Terrapins are similar in appearance and habits. But, we now know, this is not the case…. I urge you to read, observe and […]
[…]use for the Penn Plax Turtle Pier, a wonderful product that was originally designed as a resting/basking area for turtles, newts and frogs. Problematical Habitats and Habits Many semi-aquatic frogs, often thought of as “typical pond frogs” by people living within their ranges, make interesting and attractive pets. However, due […]
[…]feet, and both sexes are slender in build. Captive Breeding An ambient temperature of 78 F with a basking site of 85-90 F suits individuals from most populations. While some breed more reliably when chilled to 60 F for 4 weeks or so, others reproduce when maintained at a stable […]
[…]Wall Lizards (Podarcis siculus) and Eastern Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula). Common Snapping Turtle, Jaw Injury An adult Snapping Turtle which lacked a lower jaw was found to be in excellent health and weight. The injury was long healed, so the animal had obviously learned to compensate despite an almost total inability […]
[…]including a 60 pound white-tailed deer, a 5-foot-long spectacled caiman and a large side-necked turtle. An (happily unsuccessful!) attack on a co-worker was almost certainly a feeding response and not defense-oriented. Dangers from Predators and Prey Young Anacondas are eaten by wading birds, tegus, caimans, turtles, other Anacondas and similarly-sized […]
[…]provide adequate ventilation for certain reptiles and amphibians. Further Reading Phorid Flies as Turtle Egg […]
[…]captives if kept properly. Captive essentials for most include a larger than average enclosure, basking sites of 95-100 F, abundant UVA and UVB, and a diet comprised of a wide variety of invertebrates. Please write in for information on the care of individual species. Courtship and Breeding When in breeding […]
[…]I have observed this to occur among both chameleons and monitor lizards. Further Reading Turtles need shelters other than their shells! Please see my article on Turtle Shelters. Please see this Herpetologica article abstract for information on other factors that influence shelter choice. Thanks, until next time, Frank Indiviglio […]
[…]– definitely worth considering if you are serious about breeding aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles. Veterinary Options – Oxytosin and Surgery If your turtle appears to be gravid but cannot seem to deposit her eggs, prompt veterinary attention is necessary. As mentioned in Part 1 of this article, retained eggs invariably lead […]
[…]for more info on Painted Turtle Care and Natural History: Aquatic Turtle Diets Water Quality in Turtle Tanks Painted Turtle Natural History Painted Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by […]
[…]Snapping Turtle Reproduction for further information on the breeding habits of this most prolific turtle. Video of a Snapping Turtle digging a nest and laying eggs. Snapping turtle laying eggs image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by […]
[…]Reading Video of the experiment described above is posted here. Please see my article on Wood Turtle Intelligence for a look at another remarkably bright Chelonian. Many of the lizards I’ve worked with have shown remarkable learning abilities…please see Learning in Rhino Iguanas and other Lizards. Bottom Red-footed Tortoise image […]
[…]land areas for semi-aquatic reptiles and amphibians, I was very happy when pre-formed Turtle Docks, Turtle Logs and Turtle Banks became available. Today I’d like to review the recently-introduced Penn Plax Turtle Pier, which eliminates certain drawbacks associated with the previously mentioned products. Drawbacks and Advantages of Various Platforms Since […]
[…]organizations, often spend summers on site, assisting in research and returning home to further turtle rescue efforts in their homelands. I count my time working with these groups as one of my most enjoyable and productive turtle research experiences. In New York City’s Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Hofstra University based […]
[…]are also favored. Young Green Basilisks should be maintained at 80 F, and have access to a basking site of 85-90 F. Sexual maturity is usually reached by age 18 months, but males may begin to do battle at the tender age of 6 months, and so should be segregated […]
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