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Turtle Food: Pellets, Shrimp and other Prepared Diets

[…]Sliders, Sidenecks, and Asian Box, Spotted and Painted Turtles, but is also useful for African Mud Turtles, Spotted Pond Turtles and others. I especially like the fact that it is available in both hatchling and adult formulas, with the levels of protein and other nutrients adjusted for each.   ReptiSticks […]
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Turtles as Pets: New Species to Try in 2014

[…]Yellow-Spotted Sideneck is best kept by those with room for a 100+ gallon aquarium or a commercial turtle tub or pond. Dry basking areas and ample UVB exposure are essential. Youngsters are largely carnivorous, adding plants to the menu as they mature. Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food,specifically formulated for Sidenecks […]

The Best Small Snake Pet? Suprise! The Brown Snake

[…]bulbs or ceramic heaters should be used to maintain an ambient temperature of 72-78 F and a basking temperature of 83-85 F.   Both humid and dry areas should be provided. A cave stocked with moist sphagnum moss makes an ideal moist retreat.   Although UVB light is not essential, […]
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Leopard Gecko or Bearded Dragon? Choosing the Best Pet Lizard

[…]gallon (larger is preferable) Bearded Dragon: 30 gallon Temperature Leopard Gecko: 72-85 F, with a basking site of 88 F Bearded Dragon: 75-88 F, with a basking site of 95-110 F Lizard Diet Leopard Geckos are carnivorous. Young Bearded Dragons feed largely upon insects, adding plants to the diet as […]
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The World’s Most Colorful Snake: 100 Flower Rat Snake Care

[…]early morning and evenings. An ambient temperature of 70-77 F should be established, along with a basking temperature of 78 F; a dip to 68 F at night may be beneficial.   Some keepers indicate that their snakes show a decided preference for subdued lighting.   Shedding difficulties often occur […]
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Reptile, Amphibian, Scorpion and Tarantula Feeding Tools

[…]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 […]
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Giant Day Gecko Care and Natural History

[…]these should be arranged both horizontally and vertically.   Be sure to establish plenty of basking sites near heat and UVB bulbs, as dominant individuals may exclude others from these important areas.   Substrate A mix of potting soil, cypress mulch and sphagnum moss is ideal.   Light Giant Day […]

Tortoise Rescue: Finding a Home for a Turtle or Tortoise

[…]both knowledgeable and dedicated, and over the society’s long history have helped thousands of turtles and turtle-owners and supported many young turtle biologists and conservation projects.  Their monthly talks and annual day-long seminars draw some of the world’s best known herpetologists as speakers.  I was proud to have been asked […]
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My Leopard Gecko Is Not Eating: What To Do

[…]for you to establish a thermal gradient (small terrariums tend to remain at the temperature of the basking site).   And, no matter how well-adjusted or bold your pet may be, it’s important to provide a dark, secure cave or other shelter.  Geckos forced to remain exposed often cease feeding. […]

Cold Weather Tips for Reptile, Amphibian & Invertebrate Owners

[…]A simple terrarium re-location may save time, effort and money.   Terrarium ambient and basking temperatures should be carefully monitored, day and night; a huge array of herp-specific thermometers greatly simplifies this task.  Zoo Med’s Hygrotherm Humidity and Temperature Controller and other light and heater timers can help create healthful […]
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