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Day Gecko Care – Terrarium Set Up and the Best Supplies

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: April 10, 2013
• Terms: feeding and diet, Geckos, habitats, Product Reviews, Reptile and Amphibian Health | caring for day geckos, day gecko care, day gecko enclosure, day gecko habitat, day gecko terrarium, day gecko vivarium, Day Geckos, day geckos as pets, housing day geckos, keeping day geckos

[…]daytime period of 12-14 hours should be established. Heat Ambient temperatures of 82-88 F, with a basking spot of 90-95 F, will suit most (please post below for information on individual species). Incandescent spotlights may be used by day; ceramic heaters or red/black reptile “night bulbs” are useful after dark. […]

How to Care for American Wood Turtles (with Notes on Natural History)

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: April 4, 2013
• Terms: Field studies and notes, Turtles & Tortoises | american wood turtles, caring for wood turtles, wood turtle care, wood turtles as pets

[…]They seem to exhibit a degree of curiosity and problem-solving abilities not evident in other turtles.  Wood Turtles consistently score higher than others on maze and reward-association tests. At the Bronx Zoo, I housed a group of adults in a large, tilted cattle trough.  As soon as they saw that […]

Supplies for Red Eared Sliders and Similar Turtles

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• Post author: thatpetblog
• Published date: March 28, 2013
• Terms: Field studies and notes, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, habitats, Reptile and Amphibian Health, Terrariums and Vivariums, Turtles & Tortoises | keeping red-eared sliders, red eared slider care, red eared sliders, red eared sliders supplies, supplies for red eared sliders

[…]suspended at the water’s surface, as these do not take up valuable swimming space.  Zoo Med’s Turtle Dock features a sloping ramp and is available in several sizes. Larger individuals may partially submerge platforms that attach to aquarium glass, and hence will not be able to completely dry-off while basking.  […]

St. Lucia Racer, World’s Rarest Snake (Population 11) is Rediscovered

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: March 7, 2013
• Terms: Conservation, Non-venomous Snakes, Snakes | endangered snakes, rare snakes, snakes on islands, st. lucia racer, threatened amphibians, threatened reptiles, threatened snakes

[…]and endeavored to become familiar with as many as possible.  In time, I tagged Leatherback Sea Turtles on St. Croix, collected Bahaman Brown Racers, Alsophis vudii, on several islands, and vowed to find again a large, flying Mole Cricket that once stopped me in my tracks on St. Lucia.  Unfortunately, […]

Snake Conservation in 2013 – The “Year of the Snake” Begins

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: February 12, 2013
• Terms: Conservation, Field studies and notes, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, Non-venomous Snakes, Recent Research, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News, Snakes, Venomous Snakes | endangered snakes, saving snakes, snake conservation, threatened snakes, threats to snakes, year of the snake

[…]is spearheaded by Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, and was preceded the Year of the Turtle and the Year of the Lizard.  PARC will be joined by the Center for Conservation Biology, the Orianne Society and other notables (please click here for a complete list).  In addition to field […]

Collared Lizard Captive Care and Natural History

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: February 8, 2013
• Terms: feeding and diet, habitats, Lizards, Reptile and Amphibian Health | caring for collared lizards, collared lizard care, collared lizard history, collared lizards as pets, keeping collared lizards

[…]choose one designed for desert-dwelling lizards (i.e. the Zoo Med 10.0 Bulb) and position the basking site within 6-12 inches of it. Mercury vapor and halogen bulbs broadcast UVB over greater distances, and also emit beneficial UVA radiation.  Be sure to provide shaded areas as well. Collared Lizards require a […]

The World’s Largest Frog – Working with the Massive Goliath Frog

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: January 31, 2013
• Terms: Amphibians, Conservation, Frogs, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, Reptile and Amphibian Health, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News | goliath frog, goliath frog behavior, goliath frog care, goliath frog natural history, keeping goliath frogs, world's largest frog

[…]not even the enormous African Bullfrogs and Marine Toads (or, for that matter, Leatherback Turtles!) that I had already handled prepared me for the sight of that amazing animal. The Goliath Frog Exhibit I first started working with Goliath Frogs in 1983, at which time we knew little about their […]

Monitor Lizard Care, Natural History and Behavior – An Overview

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: January 24, 2013
• Terms: feeding and diet, Field studies and notes, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, habitats, Lizards, Monitors, Reptile and Amphibian Health | caring for monitor lizards, keeping monitors, monitor lizard care, Monitor Lizards, monitors

[…]maintained at a range of 79-85 F for most species.  Incandescent bulbs should be used to create a basking site.  While some do well with basking sites set at the more-or-less “standard” lizard temperatures of of 90-95 F, many monitors need to warm themselves to 120 F or even higher; […]

The Best Filters for Axolotls, Clawed Frogs, Newts and Other Amphibians

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: January 17, 2013
• Terms: Amphibians, Frank's Creatures, Frogs, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, habitats, Newts, Reptile and Amphibian Health, Salamanders | amphibian care, amphibian filtration, Amphibian Health, amphibian tanks, caring for amphibians, filters for amphibians, keeping amphibians

[…]is designed with turtle-keepers in mind (please see this article for information on filtering turtle tanks).  In common with fish canister filters, the Turtle Clean has ample chambers for carbon, filter pads and aerobic bacteria colonies, and is simple to clean.  It is placed next to (not below) the tank, […]

2012’s New Reptile and Amphibian Species – Snakes, Frogs and Lizards, Which is Your Favorite?

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: January 10, 2013
• Terms: Amphibians, Field studies and notes, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, Herpetology, Lizards, Recent Research, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News, Snakes | new amphibian species, new reptile species discovered, new reptiles and amphibians 2012, new species discovered

[…]tadpoles that eat bark, a fanged frog that ambushes birds, large, colorful monitors, and a new Map Turtle from the USA.     Further Reading New Leopard Frog Discovered in NYC Cambodian Kukri Chacoan Blunt-Headed Snake New Australian Skinks Yellow Dyer Rain Frog     Sibon nebulatus image referenced from […]

Reptile and Amphibian Abuse – Examples, Laws and How You Can Help

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: December 6, 2012
• Terms: Amphibians, Breeding, Conservation, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, Recent Research, Reptile and Amphibian Health, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News | amphibian abuse, animal abuse, reptile abuse

[…]disposable items than live animals, and very little effort is expended on their care. Food market turtles and frogs: The USDA classifies live food market turtles and frogs as “seafood”, and permits them to be displayed on ice and held in abominable conditions.  During my years with the Bronx Zoo, […]

Reptiles, Amphibians, Tarantulas among “World’s 100 Rarest Species”

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: November 28, 2012
• Terms: Amphibians, Arachnids, Conservation, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, Recent Research, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News, Turtles & Tortoises | Amphibians, conservation news, rare species, reptiles

[…]illegal collection may doom the remaining free-living individuals. Red River Giant Soft-shelled Turtle, Rafetus swinhoei This species may be down to four individuals, two of which reside in China’s Suzhou Zoo. Legendary herpetologist Peter Pritchard has long been involved in Giant Softshell conservation, and I’ve had the good fortune of […]

World’s Largest Snake – Finding and Keeping a Giant Reticulated Python

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: November 21, 2012
• Terms: Field studies and notes, Frank's Creatures, Non-venomous Snakes, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News, Snakes | giant constrictors, giant pythons, Giant Snakes, Large Snakes, world record snakes, world's largest snakes

[…]being well-seasoned, I automatically deducted 25-50% from the size of any “biggest snake-turtle-croc” stories that came my way.  But then grainy photos arrived by mail, and the snake depicted was, if not the largest I’d seen, impressive.  Whether by design or bad luck, the photos did not allow us to accurately […]

Boa Constrictors and their Relatives – Natural History and Captive Care

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: October 16, 2012
• Terms: Field studies and notes, Frank's Creatures, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, Non-venomous Snakes, Snakes | boa behaviors, boa natural history, boas, boas and their relatives, boas as pets, constrictors

[…]to observe your pet’s nocturnal activities.  Under-tank heaters should be used to create a warm basking surface for Sand and Rubber Boas (these heaters do little to warm air, however). Provide your snake with the largest home possible, so that a thermal gradient (areas of different temperatures) can be established.  […]

American Box Turtles as Pets – Care and Natural History

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: October 2, 2012
• Terms: Conservation, feeding and diet, Frank's Creatures, habitats, Reptile and Amphibian Health, Turtles & Tortoises | american box turtles, box turtle husbandry, box turtles, box turtles as pets, captive care of box turtles, caring for box turtles, keeping box turtles

[…]is my favorite.     Further Reading Eastern Box Turtle Natural History Feeding American Box Turtles Box Turtle Conservation at Davidson College Information on all Box Turtle Species Coahuilan Box Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by […]

Green Sea Turtles Die on Farm – Do Meat-Trade Turtles Aid Conservation?

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: September 24, 2012
• Terms: Breeding, Conservation, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, Product Reviews, Recent Research, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News, Turtles & Tortoises | aquatic turtles, captive bred turtles, endangered turtles, sea turtles, turtle conservation, turtle farms, turtles bred for food, turtles bred for meat, turtles in danger, turtles in markets

[…]Farm On July 16, 2012, a leaking underground pipe led to the deaths of 299 3-5 year-old Green Turtles.  As marine turtles can survive for quite some time without water, concerns were raised as to why the problem was not discovered sooner.  Other questions arose as to the propriety of […]

Reptile & Amphibian Conservation – Protection Sought for 53 US Natives

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: August 7, 2012
• Terms: Amphibians, Conservation, Field studies and notes, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, Herpetology, Lizards, Recent Research, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News, Snakes, Turtles & Tortoises | endangered amphibians, endangered reptiles and amphibians, endangered species, endangered turtles, endangered US reptiles and amphibians, herp conservation, reptile and amphibian conservation, saving reptiles and amphibians

[…]state protection.     Further Reading Fringe-Toed Lizard Natural History   Millions of Turtles Exported Yearly from the USA Alligator Snapping Turtle videos & photos Center for Biological Diversity (sign up for conservation news alerts)   San Bernardino Ringneck Snake image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Mark […]

Snake Lizards – Legless Lizard-eaters in the Wild and Captivity

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: August 1, 2012
• Terms: Field studies and notes, Frank's Creatures, Lizards | caring for snake lizards, keeping snake lizards, legless lizards, snake lizard behavior, snake lizard care, snake lizards

[…]The New Guinea Snake Lizards under my care thrived at an ambient temperature of 82-85 F, with a basking site of 96 F and exposure to UVB. The diet was comprised of Brown Anoles (Anolis sagrei) and House Geckos (Hemidactylus spp.) that had been collected inFlorida (where both are introduced).  […]

Reptile and Amphibian Conservation in the USA – 2012 Update

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: July 18, 2012
• Terms: Amphibians, Conservation, Crocodilians, Field studies and notes, General Reptile & Amphibian Articles, Lizards, Recent Research, Reptile and Amphibian Health, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News, Snakes, Turtles & Tortoises | Amphibian Conservation, endangered US reptiles and amphibians, herp conservation, native amphibians, native reptiles, North American reptiles and amphibians, Reptile Conservation, saving reptiles and amphibians

[…]are the Ozark Hellbender, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Boreal Toad and 20 freshwater turtle species. The CBD has also filed a 300 page report seeking some form of protection for 8 snakes, 24 salamanders, 3 toads, 4 frogs, 6 turtles and 10 lizards. Other Herp Success Stories Habitat Protection A review […]

“Salt Water” Snapping Turtles – Snappers and other Turtles in Estuaries

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• Post author: Frank Indiviglio
• Published date: July 4, 2012
• Terms: Field studies and notes, habitats, Recent Research, Reptile and Amphibian Health, Reptiles and Amphibians in the News, Turtles & Tortoises | brackish water turtles, saltwater snapping turtles, turtles in estuaries, turtles on the coast

[…]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 […]