[…]I have observed this to occur among both chameleons and monitor lizards. Further Reading Turtles need shelters other than their shells! Please see my article on Turtle Shelters. Please see this Herpetologica article abstract for information on other factors that influence shelter choice. Thanks, until next time, Frank Indiviglio […]
[…]in their diets. Please see my article on Reptisun UVB lamps for further information. Wood Turtles Wood turtles can be fed as described above; although some individuals can be picky feeders, they tend to accept a wider range of foods than do most box turtles. Further Reading Please see my […]
[…]species. Where safe to do so, dispensing with the screen cover is another option. Using a Separate Basking Enclosure If a 6-inch basking site or uncovered top are not feasible in your pet’s terrarium, consider the possibility of utilizing a separate basking enclosure for a few hours each day. When […]
[…]– definitely worth considering if you are serious about breeding aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles. Veterinary Options – Oxytosin and Surgery If your turtle appears to be gravid but cannot seem to deposit her eggs, prompt veterinary attention is necessary. As mentioned in Part 1 of this article, retained eggs invariably lead […]
[…]for some ideas as to the sizes that are available. Further Reading Large species such as snapping turtles and alligator snapping turtles are interesting, but pose serious husbandry difficulties for most hobbyists. For some ideas and tips, please see my article The Captive Care of Snapping Turtles and Alligator Snapping […]
[…]is taken as well. Often caught on fishing lines. Notes concerning nesting snapping turtles (as well as general observations on other turtles) are posted […]
[…]organizations, often spend summers on site, assisting in research and returning home to further turtle rescue efforts in their homelands. I count my time working with these groups as one of my most enjoyable and productive turtle research experiences. In New York City’s Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Hofstra University based […]
[…]and subspecies) Feeding Cicadas to Turtles and other Pets Rearing Earthworms Threats to Wild Box Turtles Florida Box Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Jonathan Zander Eastern Box Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Matt Reinbold Three-toed Box Turtle image referenced from wikipedia and originally […]
[…]Wall Lizards (Podarcis siculus) and Eastern Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula). Common Snapping Turtle, Jaw Injury An adult Snapping Turtle which lacked a lower jaw was found to be in excellent health and weight. The injury was long healed, so the animal had obviously learned to compensate despite an almost total inability […]
[…]project. Further Reading Please check out the following article for another experienced turtle keeper’s view on goldfishes as a food item, and for a description of the mata mata turtle’s unique strategy of “herding” fishes and other […]
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