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Venomous Snakes: Care and Habits of the Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin

[…]would move about in an apparent search for food. I’m wondering if youngsters consume insects as well; the closely-related Copperhead has been observed feeding upon cicadas and grasshoppers.   Cottonmouths under my care were fed minnows, shiners, trout, goldfish, mice and rats; I’ve always meant to try crayfish, but unfortunately […]
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Pet Lizards: Large, Small, and Colorful Insectivores

[…]roaches, crickets, butterworms, waxworms, calciworms, silkworms, hornworms and wild caught insects is critical for their long-term health. Like most related lizards, Emerald Swifts are high-strung and should be viewed as pets to observe rather than handle.   Long Tailed Grass Lizard, Takydromus sexlineatus This active, attractive lizard is also sold […]
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Red Eared Slider Turtles: Finding the Best Calcium Sources

[…]and golden shiners. Both are usually raised in outdoor ponds, and have therefore consumed insects and other invertebrates in addition to prepared diets. This may give them a superior nutrition profile. Depending upon the turtle species in question, I offer fish at least once weekly.   I also use minnow […]
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My Bearded Dragon is Not Eating: What to Do

[…]the articles linked below to read more about adding silkworms, house flies, sow bugs, wild-caught insects and other important foods to your pet’s diet. Studies have shown that some lizards will alter their diet in accordance with changing nutritional needs…your pet’s poor appetite may indicate that more variety is needed. […]

Pet Turtles: Ornate Wood Turtle Care and Breeding

[…]should be offered a diet comprised of whole animals such as earthworms, snails, crickets and other insects, crayfish, prawn, minnows, an occasional pre-killed pink mouse and a variety of fruits, greens and vegetables. Canned invertebrates, especially snails, can be used to increase dietary variety. A high quality commercial turtle chow […]
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Emperor Scorpion Care: The Best Supplies and Terrariums

[…]thrive on a diet comprised of crickets, mealworms and earthworms. I’ve also offer wild-caught insects, roaches, waxworms, and other invertebrates as well, and believe this is key to the long-term health and breeding success of some species.   Canned grasshoppers and silkworms moved about with a long-handled forceps are an […]
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Fishing Spider: Habitat and Care

[…]legs to a dock, plant or rock and keep the front legs on the water’s surface. Fish, tadpoles or insects that disturb the surface are instantly attacked, with the spiders moving out over the water for several inches if necessary. Flying insects that fall onto the water likely comprise the […]

Chameleons as Pets: Breeding Senegal Chameleons

[…]or related problems. I favor ZooMed calcium supplements, and always nutrient load feeder insects unless they are wild-caught; please see the article linked below for more on calcium supplementation and diet.   Females fed a high calcium diet may nevertheless retain eggs if they are dehydrated. Senegal Chameleons rarely drink […]
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Pet Frogs and Toads: Five Points to Consider Before Buying

[…]far more enthusiastically than are crickets!. Please see these articles for tips on collecting insects.   Useful invertebrates that you can buy include earthworms, roaches, butterworms, calciworms, silkworms, hornworms and sow bugs.  Feeders should be provided a healthful diet before use.  Canned grasshoppers, snails, and silkworms may be offered via […]
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My Frog’s Color is Fading! Diet Changes can Brighten Frog Colors

[…]and other vertebrates must obtain them from their diet. Improving the Carotenoid Content of Feeder Insects Researchers at the University of Manchester and the Chester Zoo investigated carotenoid levels in three species of crickets and three different cricket diets (Zooquaria, No. 5, p.6). One of those studied, the Domestic or […]
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