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[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]have, however, manifested themselves in recent months. Record numbers of dead and dying sea turtles were found last winter. Only a small percentage of the recovered turtles were carrying a coating of oil on their skin, but this does not rule oil out as the culprit. From clogged bile ducts to weakened […]
[…]to present your own turtle with some feeding challenges? Check out Zoo Med’s Floating Turtle Feeder. (please see photo below). Wood Turtle owners are always impressed by their pets’ responsiveness – please see the article linked below, and post your own observations. Lizards that Plan and Remember Monitor lizards never […]
[…]see the article below and look out for future notes. Further Reading Videos: Turtle markets,China Malaysian Giant Turtle hatches Florida Softshell feeding upon heron Working with Leatherbacks Turtle Survival Alliance Alligator and Common Snappers Painted Batagur image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Open Cage Orlitia borneensis […]
[…]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 […]
[…]of the Chihuahuan Desert, this 500 square mile oasis is also home to another very rare and unusual turtle – Coahuilan box turtle, Terrapene coahuila. Long isolated from related species, the 75+ animal species endemic to Cuatro Cienegas have developed a host of unusual survival strategies. The Coahuilan box turtle, […]
[…]marine fishes and other natural food items, they make active, long-lived pets. Other Salt Marsh Turtles Snapping turtles often enter brackish environments…indeed some populations are specifically adapted to such. I have had good success in raising snapper hatchlings on diets composed of approximately 50% marine-based organisms. The eastern mud turtle […]
[…]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 […]
[…]habitats, and which seems to be evolving unique adaptations to survive there – the Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina. A Turtle Banquet The Long Island (NY) tidal creeks (please see photo) that I frequent seem “paved” with crabs, marine worms, snails, bottom fishes, mussels, clams, shrimp and other foods that could […]
[…]most captive reptiles, maximum UVB exposure is best assured by placing the UVB bulb near a basking (heat producing) bulb. As the animal seeks warmth under the basking bulb, it is also positioning itself near the UVB source. It occurred to me that the small size of compact bulbs may […]
[…]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 […]
[…]below. The Scope of the Problem When I began looking into the mercury content of food trade turtles some years ago (very high, by the way!), Florida Softshell Turtles (Apalone ferox) dominated the NYC markets. Today, one more commonly sees the Chinese Softshell (Pelodiscus sinensis). Although rare within its […]
[…]if you wish to help). Further Reading Keeping Snapping and Alligator Snapping Turtles Snapping Turtles in Brackish Water […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]often centered on the carapace, adds to the difficulties involved in keeping these unusual turtles. Nile Softshell Turtle (Trionx triunguis) Although certain populations are in decline, this huge aquatic turtle has a large range, and seems to be doing well in some areas. Youngsters occasionally appear in the trade, […]
[…]herps “become bored” with crickets, mealworms and other staples. A Link between Diet and Basking Behavior The researchers conducting the 1990 prey-choice study theorized that reptiles may be able to track their nutrient intake, and then select prey accordingly…in essence balancing their diet. Fast forward to 2011, when some very […]
[…]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 […]
[…]equipment, and their care can be quite time consuming. One possible exception is the Common Musk Turtle and such relatives as the North American Mud Turtle. While not exactly “simple” to care for, they make excellent choices for someone set on turtle ownership. Maxing out at 5 inches or so, […]
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