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Breeding the Green and Gold Bell Frog and Welcoming its Extinct Relative – Part 2

[…]Part I of this article for the exciting story behind the “re-discovery” of Australia’s Gold-Spotted Bell Frog (Litoria castanea), which was assumed by herpetologists to have been  extinct since the 1970’s.  Today I’d like to discuss my experiences breeding a close relative that sometimes appears in the pet trade, the […]
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Leopard Geckos in the Wild – the Natural History of a Popular Pet

[…]movable eyelids.  The genus name means “true eyelid” while the species name translates as “spotted”.  In all other geckos, the eyelids are fused into an immobile, transparent cap known as the spectacle.  As in snakes, the eyes thus remain permanently open. Also unique is the Leopard Gecko’s lack of adhesive […]
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The Best Diet for Captive Newts and Mexican Axolotls

[…]all those that one might encounter.  The following feeding recommendations can applied to Eastern Spotted, Ribbed, Japanese Fire-Bellied, Alpine, Paddle-Tailed, Crested and Marbled Newts, as well as to Mexican Axolotls.  With a bit of fine-tuning, other species can be accommodated as well…please write in if you need further information. Basic […]
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Tarantulas: Are They The Right Pet for You?

[…]species, but the best long term results will be achieved by providing a varied menu which includes roaches, waxworms, silkworms, grasshoppers, earthworms and other invertebrates.   The “It Doesn’t Do Anything” Factor Ideally, the new tarantula owner will be interested in her or his pet for its own sake. But […]

My Frog’s Color is Fading! Diet Changes can Brighten Frog Colors

[…]Color: Why are Red Frogs Red? Pigments known as carotenoids are responsible for most of the orange, red and yellow coloration exhibited by frogs. Color is important not just from an aesthetic point of view (or a monetary one, for those who breed “designer frogs”!) but may also affect breeding […]
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The Black Ratsnake – Notes and Recent Classification Changes

[…]Keys vary greatly in appearance from northern populations, being various shades of yellow and orange in color instead of black. Formerly classified as distinct subspecies, known as Everglades ratsnakes and yellow ratsnakes – both also quite popular in the pet trade – they are now considered to be merely local […]
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The Best Small Turtle Pets for Reptile Enthusiasts with Limited Space

[…]a smaller, more attractive and personable turtle pet! At an adult size of 3.5 – 4.5 inches, Spotted Turtles rank among the world’s smallest Chelonians.  They become as tame and confiding as any Slider, and will do fine on the Musk Turtle diet described earlier.  Some individuals will also take […]
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Hibernation/Brumation in Captive Bearded Dragons and other Reptiles and Amphibians: Request for Information

[…]reptiles and amphibians seems subject to a great many factors.  For example, I have noticed that spotted and Eastern box turtles, and other temperate North American species, vary greatly in this regard.  In captivity, wild-caught individuals usually slow down (activity and feeding) during the winter, even if kept warm and […]
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Breeding the Great Crested Newt, Triturus cristatus – Part 1

[…]History The Crested Newt, which may reach 6.4 inches in length, is grayish to black above and orange with round black spots below.    Living a largely terrestrial existence for most of the year, both sexes enter breeding ponds in late winter or early spring.  At this point, the males’ […]
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Inexpensive Homes for American Toads and Their Relatives

[…]Great Plains and Green Toads.  With a bit of modification, your set-up will also accommodate Red-Spotted, Colorado River and Marine Toads, and others with slightly different needs.  I’ll also mention money-saving alternatives to certain products, along with non-essential “extras” that can be added if you wish. Enclosure Toads spend their […]
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