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[…]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 […]
[…]in their diets. Please see my article on Reptisun UVB lamps for further information. Wood Turtles Wood turtles can be fed as described above; although some individuals can be picky feeders, they tend to accept a wider range of foods than do most box turtles. Further Reading Please see my […]
[…]species. Where safe to do so, dispensing with the screen cover is another option. Using a Separate Basking Enclosure If a 6-inch basking site or uncovered top are not feasible in your pet’s terrarium, consider the possibility of utilizing a separate basking enclosure for a few hours each day. When […]
[…]– 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 some ideas as to the sizes that are available. Further Reading Large species such as snapping turtles and alligator snapping turtles are interesting, but pose serious husbandry difficulties for most hobbyists. For some ideas and tips, please see my article The Captive Care of Snapping Turtles and Alligator Snapping […]
[…]is taken as well. Often caught on fishing lines. Notes concerning nesting snapping turtles (as well as general observations on other turtles) are posted […]
[…]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 […]
[…]and subspecies) Feeding Cicadas to Turtles and other Pets Rearing Earthworms Threats to Wild Box Turtles Florida Box Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Jonathan Zander Eastern Box Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Matt Reinbold Three-toed Box Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally […]
[…]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 […]
[…]project. Further Reading Please check out the following article for another experienced turtle keeper’s view on goldfishes as a food item, and for a description of the mata mata turtle’s unique strategy of “herding” fishes and other […]
[…]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 […]
[…]can be maintained. Of course, there were some problems early on. I was working with green sea turtle head-start programs in Costa Rica when TDSD first came to light. The organization I was with had been gathering sea turtle eggs for 30 years, incubating them, and then releasing the young […]
[…]during the winter months, despite being kept warm. However, the captive born offspring of such a turtle will generally feed throughout the year. Wild-caught reptiles and amphibians hailing from temperate climates, such as the wood frog, fire salamander and snapping turtle viewed here, may become lethargic and go off feed […]
[…]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 […]
[…]but details are lacking and most do poorly if denied UVB exposure. Snakes, Common Snapping Turtles and other aquatic turtles, and nocturnal lizards (i.e. Leopard Geckos) are able to obtain D3 from their food. Captives generally do fine without UVB light, provided that sufficient D3 is present in the diet. […]
Red-Eared Sliders, Snapping Turtles, Red-Bellied Turtles, Soft-shelled Turtles, Reeve’s Turtles and the various Side-necks and Snake-necks are among the world’s most popular reptilian pets. While we know much about their care, the importance of calcium in the diet is, judging from the questions I receive on this blog, still not […]
[…]to manufacture D3 in the skin. Stripefoot Anoles, on the other hand, did not decrease their basking time when fed high levels on D3, and they did not increase basking behavior when fed diets low in D3. The researchers therefore concluded that Brown Anoles are able to use […]
[…]be kept in semi-aquatic terrariums that allow for swimming, but they must have access to warm, dry basking sites (branches over water work well). Shy specimens that will not bask should be moved into terrestrial situations with just a bowl of water available. Curing Blister Disease A Northern Water Snake […]
[…]product on the market. Amazingly simple in design and easy to use, it will keep sliders, musk turtles, map turtles and similar species well-occupied…and their owners very amused! Exo-Terra’s Automatic Turtle Feeder, similar in design to automatic fish-feeders, is a much-needed addition to the turtle-keeper’s supply kit. You […]
[…]UVB and UVA Lamps (Bulbs) A Zoo Med 10.0 UVB bulb positioned within 6 to 8 inches of the basking site, is ideal. Mercury vapor bulbs can be used in situations where the basking site cannot be positioned within 12 inches of the bulb. A source of UVA light, while […]
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