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East African Black Mud Turtle Care: a Herpetologist’s Thoughts

[…]and other predators can be excluded.   A dry basking surface is necessary. Commercial turtle docks and ramps work for smaller specimens, but large adults may sink anything that is not affixed to the glass with silicone adhesive. Cork bark wedged between the aquarium’s sides is another option.   Filtration […]
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The Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina – Care in Captivity (with notes on the Alligator Snapping Turtle, Macroclemmys temmincki) Part 1

[…]of the world’s turtles. I have observed them moving on the bottoms of ice-covered ponds, and basking at the water’s surface on warm days in February in NYC. Normal room temperatures are fine, and allowing them to cool slightly in winter is a good idea. They will continue to feed […]
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The Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina – Miscellaneous Facts

[…]can sometimes be seen swimming below the ice on sunny days in winter. I have observed individuals basking in late January in NYC. The alligator snapping turtle, Macroclemmys temmincki, a relative, is one of the world’s largest freshwater turtles, topping 200 pounds in weight. Native to the southeastern United States […]
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Slider and other Semi-Aquatic Turtle Diets – Vegetables and Greens – Part 1

Some of the most popular semi-aquatic (or “basking”) pet turtles, such as Red-Eared and Yellow-Bellied Sliders, Map Turtles, Cooters and Chicken Turtles, eagerly accept fish and other animal-based foods – so eagerly, in fact, that it is easy to forget that most are omnivorous, and not carnivorous, by nature. Natural […]
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A Turtle Basking Platform that Doubles as a Frog-Feeding Device

[…]use for the Penn Plax Turtle Pier, a wonderful product that was originally designed as a resting/basking area for turtles, newts and frogs. Problematical Habitats and Habits Many semi-aquatic frogs, often thought of as “typical pond frogs” by people living within their ranges, make interesting and attractive pets. However, due […]
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Hands-On Experiences in Sea Turtle Conservation: Tagging Green, Leatherback and other Marine Turtles with the Caribbean Conservation Corporation in Costa Rica

  Marine turtles (popularly known as “sea turtles”) are well-liked by all, herpers and “other” people alike.  They are, in many ways, creatures of great mystery, yet opportunities to become involved in hands-on research with them abound. My first field research outside of the USA was with green turtles (Chelonia […]
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The Keeled Box Turtle – a Hardy Species in Need of Captive Breeding – Part 2

In Part 1 of this article we looked at the natural history of the interesting but little-studied Keeled Box Turtle (also known as the Jagged-shelled or Indian Thorn Turtle, Pyxidea mouhotii).  Like many other turtles native to South and Southeast Asia, it is severely threatened by habitat loss and collection for […]
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Diamondback Terrapin Care: Keeping the USA’s Most Unique Turtle

[…]commercial turtle tubs or ponds.   A dry basking surface is essential. Commercial turtle docks and ramps suffice for smaller specimens, but adults will likely sink anything that is not affixed to the glass with silicone adhesive. Cork bark wedged between the aquarium’s sides is another option.   Salinity of […]
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The Asian Turtle Crisis – a Sobering Update – Part 1

The term “Asian Turtle Crisis” was coined in 1997, when photos of thousands of rare turtles being slaughtered in a Guangzhou, China food market propelled the tragic plight of Asia’s freshwater turtles into the conservation spotlight.  The private turtle-keeping and zoo communities were quick to take action, and a number […]
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Urban Turtle fest – the New York Turtle and Tortoise Society’s Annual Show

[…]a wonderful time.  I was also gratified to see that many organizations, including ThatFishPlace/ThatPetPlace, supported NYTTS’ efforts – thanks very much!  Well, I could go on and on…please visit NYTTS’ website to read more and see other photos.  Please also consider joining…you can read more about NYTTS’ wonderful work in […]
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