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[…]other nutritional problems. A powerful UVB-emitting bulb is essential. If possible, arrange the basking site to be within 6-12 inches of the bulb. Males are intensely territorial…even in huge terrariums, it is usually impossible to keep 2 males together. One male may be housed with 2-3 females. The Nest Site […]
[…]article to learn about the CUC Phoung Center’s efforts to rescue this and other Southeast Asian turtles. Keeled Box Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Torsten […]
[…]Snakes (Opheodrys aestivus and O. vernalis). Heat An ambient temperature of 70-76 F is ideal. A basking site of 80-85F should be available as well. Light There is some evidence that, in contrast to most snakes, Green Snakes benefit from exposure to UVB light. A moderate-output bulb, such as the […]
[…]on the waters surface, waiting to launch an attack on low flying Dragonflies and other insects. Turtle Docks make fine land areas. Light and Heat Green Frogs spend a good deal of time in sunny locations, so I provide a Low Output UVB Bulb. Average room temperatures suit them well…normal […]
[…]soak in shallow pools but rarely enters deep water. Status in the Wild As is true for many Asian turtles, the Keeled Box Turtle is declining throughout its range due to habitat loss and collection for the food trade. It is designated as “Endangered” by the IUCN and listed on […]
[…]turtles are still regularly offered for sale in certain areas, creating confusion for aspiring turtle owners. History of the Law Under the law, turtles less than 4 inches in length may not be sold, regardless of the species. The sale of larger turtles is regulated by state law (the 4 […]
[…]Spring is prime hiking time, and also when snakes are most likely to be encountered while basking, seeking mates, or searching for meals after the long winter’s fast. The recent experience of one of our readers, whose Arizona property was frequented by Mojave Rattlesnakes, spurred me to look into the […]
[…]from desert fringes and dry savannahs, Dabb Lizards require ambient temperatures of 86-95F, and basking sites of 100-120F; a sharp dip in temperature at night is beneficial, and a “winter” is necessary to induce breeding behavior in many species. As would be expected, they fare poorly if not provided with […]
[…]of the female and to food availability. The incubation period is among the longest know for any turtle, and can exceed 18 months during drought years. Further Reading Tortoise farming, while a god idea in theory, does not always work out very well. Please see this report on […]
[…]Softshell Turtles to suffer fatal wounds from concrete-bottomed exhibits, and even hard-shelled turtles may abrade their plastrons while climbing onto rough basking sites. Ability to be Swallowed: the potential for injury from ingested substrate is becoming well known. However, the problem is not an easy one to address. Especially confusing […]
[…]great success – Freeze Dried Bloodworms, Shrimp Pellets, Hikari First Bites Fish Food and Hikari Turtle Sticks ground into a fine powder. Kyle has observed the tadpoles taking in sizable (relatively speaking!) pieces of food, and reports no losses since formulating this diet. Thanks, Kyle – no more expensive Nettle […]
[…]are more easily accommodated than most related species. Temperatures of 78-85F, with a warmer basking spot and, if possible, a nighttime dip to 70-72F, suit them well. Breeding is most likely if the pair is maintained at 52-54 F for 6-8 weeks, but normal changes in home temperatures may be […]
[…]overnight in a few inches of warm water and assisted with a Reptile Shedding Aid. Light and Heat A basking site of 95F or so should be provided, with an ambient temperature of 82-85 F. A nighttime dip to 68-72 F is beneficial. Blue Tongue Skinks can utilize dietary Vitamin […]
Turtles have been much in the news as potential carriers of Salmonella, but many people do not realize that nearly any creature, including dogs and cats, can transmit the bacteria. Less well-known are the potential health problems posed by Micobacteria, many species of which thrive in aquariums housing fishes, amphibians, […]
[…]Tortoise Pellets into the salad as well. A Unique Defense Chuckwallas spend a good deal of time basking on rocks to achieve their preferred body temperature of 100 F. They rarely forage far from a rock pile, into which they retreat when threatened. Once secure within a crevice, the Chuckwalla […]
[…]aquarium for adults can contain fairly deep water with floating cork bark or a plastic basking platform as a land area. They do not wander extensively on land or require land-based shelters, being content to float around on cork bark while they rest. They show to their best advantage in tanks […]
[…]its husbandry is well-understood, and captive bred animals are readily available. Food and hot basking sites are the focal points of the Chuckwalla’s life – provide it with each in proper form and you’ll find yourself with a most responsive and interesting pet. Most take quickly to hand feeding, and […]
[…]interacting with tank-mates. Floating plants (i.e. water hyacinth) serve well as resting areas…Turtle Docks and cork bark should be provided for this purpose as well. Diet Reptomin Select-A-Food can form the basis of the diet…I’ve used the original Reptomin Food Sticks for many years with great results. This should be […]
[…]Florida. This has important conservation implications – someone who picks up an Eastern Box Turtle in North Carolina and releases in NY may be consigning it to an early demise. Fishes on Tropical Fish Farms, native fishes and crayfishes have also expired in record numbers this year. Please check out […]
[…]include little if any vegetation in their diets. Chief among these are most of the Musk and Mud Turtles, Spotted Turtles, Diamondbacks and the various Softshells. Surprisingly, the Common Snapping Turtle, a voracious predator of animals ranging from tadpoles to ducks, also has distinct vegetarian leanings. Their preferences seem to […]
[…]care of confiscated animals – creatures which they might otherwise see in zoos only, if at all. Turtle Rehabilitation Turtles are the reptiles most commonly brought to rehabilitators, and because even “non-herpers” like turtles, it is with these creatures that we have developed our greatest expertise. In my work as […]
[…]semi-aquatic (or “basking”) pet turtles, such as Red-Eared and Yellow-Bellied Sliders, Map Turtles, Cooters and Chicken Turtles, eagerly accept fish and other animal-based foods – so eagerly, in fact, that it is easy to forget that most are omnivorous, and not carnivorous, by nature. Natural Dietary Shifts In the wild, […]
[…]the cool period, temperatures should gradually (over a 10 day period) be raised to 78-85 F, with a basking site of 92 F. Females give birth 6-8 months after copulation, and produce an average of 10 young per litter (the range is 1 to 25). Newborn Rainbow Boas are large […]
[…]aquarium, which enables the filter to more easily pick up solid waste, is preferable for most turtles (Soft-shelled Turtles, however, are best kept with a fine sand substrate under which they can hide). Further Reading For more tips on keeping your turtle tank water in top shape, please see Feeding […]
[…]or unfiltered sunlight (UVB does not penetrate regular-grade glass or plastic). Highly aquatic turtles (i.e. softshell turtles), nocturnal lizards (leopard geckos), amphibians and other non-basking species require a diet that supplies adequate D3, either naturally or with the help of a supplement. Further Reading Please see Part I of this […]
As a boy, my favorite exotic animal collecting site was, of all places, the loading dock of the local A&P Supermarket. Raymond Ditmars and other famous city-born naturalists had taken this route, and so I followed. The store was not far from the Bronx’s Hunts Point Market, where trucks from […]
[…]the “cold-blooded” rule when digesting their meals. While most snakes must seek out a hot basking spot in order to maximize digestion, Burmese Pythons can actually raise their internal temperatures without an external heat source! Further Reading Please see Big Snake Meals for some examples of how large (and unusual) snake […]
[…]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 […]
[…]garter, ribbon and water snakes do best at an ambient temperature of 72-82 F, with a warmer basking site (90-95 F) and a drop to 68 F or so at night. Northern species should ideally be subjected to a winter cooling-off period, even if breeding is not contemplated. UVA Light […]
[…]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 […]
[…]in the wild most shelter within brush and under leaves, and not in “caves” per se. Softshell Turtles Softshell Turtles of all species are specialists, and do best when provided with fine sand in which to burrow. Although excellent swimmers, they prefer to shelter below sand in shallow water, so […]
[…]F, and moving about daily, they lost almost no weight over their 3 month fasting period. Keeping Turtles in Winter Sliders, Snapping Turtles and others that refuse to feed as fall approaches can be kept in water that is at average room temperature (65-68F) or a bit higher over the […]
[…]cannot lodge themselves inside too tightly, and provide larger shelters as they grow). The Zoo Med Turtle Dock can be set up to serve both as a basking platform and hideaway for aquatic turtles. When used in shallow water, the sloping side, top of the platform and tank’s wall form […]
[…]should be modified to provide a large water area. Resting sites such as cork bark slabs or basking platforms should be provided. Due to their unique egg-laying behavior (females fold a plant leaf around each egg), crested newts slated for breeding are best housed in well-lit aquariums stocked with live […]
[…]tree stumps to the shallows. On return visits to the river, the children were happy to see both turtles and water snakes utilizing the new basking spots. Water Snakes in NYC Another surprisingly effective project that I enjoyed was the reintroduction of northern water snakes to the banks of the […]
[…]well-hydrated via frequent spraying or the use of a mister. An ambient temperature of 76F with a basking site of 85F and a nighttime dip to 69-70F suits them well. Breeding If you are lucky enough to obtain a breeding pair, you’ll have your hands full…healthy females may lay 20-70 […]
[…]Indiviglio. Further Reading An interesting field report on how habitat development affect wood turtles is posted at http://www.woodturtle.com/Saumure%20and%20Bider%201998.pdf. To read more about reptile intelligence, please see my article Learning: Observations of Zoo Animals […]
[…]snakes and reptile eggs. In one study, they were found to be a major predator on Pacific pond turtle nests. Those I’ve kept have done very well on small mice and quail eggs. Other Interesting Facts This snake’s upturned snout (modified rostral scale) assists in digging for fossorial prey such […]
[…]species of turtle and tortoise described at the time of publication. A “must read” for serious turtle enthusiasts. Turtle Homes Operated by volunteers throughout the USA, the UK and Canada, and with connections to similar organizations in Asia and elsewhere, Turtle Homes members seek to place un-releasable turtles and tortoises […]
[…]Bulbs are water-resistant, and so can stand up to the splashing that is so common around aquatic turtle basking areas without breaking. They have an average life of 2,500 hours. Other high quality UVA bulbs include the Hagen Sun Glo Daylight Halogen and R-Zilla’s Spot Day White Bulbs and Incandescent […]
[…]in Captivity The provision of UVA light encourages natural behavior, better appetites, basking and breeding in a great many species. UVA reflective areas on animals and plants (which we cannot see) help a variety of creatures to identify mates, food and predators. A lack of UVA may be responsible for […]
[…]Proves no Match for African Spurred Tortoise How Reptiles Adjust to Novel Situations Legendary turtle biologist Peter Prichard gives a wonderful account of living and extinct giant tortoises in the classic Encyclopedia of Turtles (TFH, 1979). Please write in with your questions and comments. Thanks, until next time, Frank […]
[…]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 […]
[…]that I have kept on such diets have reproduced and even set or approached longevity records (musk turtle, still alive at age 40; marine toads, 20+ years; African clawed frog, 19 years; weather loach, 19 years). My experience is echoed by many of the prominent hobbyists and herpetologists with whom […]
[…]and calcium, decided to use this food as a major part of the diet of a group of Blanding’s turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) that had hatched in his collection. The diet he used, simple by current standards, was comprised of 50% freeze-dried krill and 50% Reptomin Food Sticks. The turtles matured into […]
[…]your turtle with ample UVB radiation (the Zoo Med 10.0 bulb positioned within 12 inches of the basking site, is ideal), a balanced diet, and an appropriately warm basking site, so that its immune system will be functioning at full capacity. As is true for all reptiles, proper husbandry is […]
[…]a Reptisun 2.0 bulb (please see Part I of this article). The plants, and a gently sloping reptile basking platform will provide the metamorphs with easy egress from the water. The Young Frogs (Metamorphs) Rearing a large number of froglets can be quite a challenge. Overcrowding, especially in situations of […]
[…]not be able to properly metabolize calcium or digest other nutrients unless provided with a warm basking site and high levels of UVB (I suggest either the Zoo Med 10.0 or a mercury vapor bulb). Further Reading For more information on tortoise care, toxic plants and growing food for reptiles, […]
[…]three elements to provide our reptiles with healthy environments. Ultraviolet B Light (UVB) By basking under UVB light rays with a wavelength of 290-315 nanometers, many lizards, turtles and crocodilians synthesize Vitamin D3 in their skin. Vitamin D3 allows these animals to utilize dietary calcium. Without D3, dietary calcium is […]
[…]water and provisioned with live floating plants (i.e. water hyacinth, water lettuce, pothos) and basking platforms. Use an aquarium heater to warm the water to 82-85F, and add a florescent bulb to encourage plant and algae growth. I recommend the Reptisun 2.0 bulb, as its UVB output is ideal for […]
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