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I have long stressed the importance of dietary variety to the health of captive reptiles and amphibians. Most consume anywhere from dozens to hundreds of prey species in the wild, yet are typically fed only crickets, mealworms and a few others in captivity. Collecting insects (Zoo Med’s Bug Napper is […]
While pet-keeping suffices for many herp enthusiasts, some with particularly deep interests can only be happy when working with reptiles and amphibians full time. My own path to career in herpetology, while twisted (even “tortuous” at times!), was well worth the struggle…as you can see by the attached photos, I’m […]
So as not to alienate the many hardcore, dedicated turtle keepers among my readers, I’ll start off by qualifying the title. I know people who do quite well with 4 of the 5 species discussed in this article. But in addition to being very well-experienced, these folks have both the […]
Also known as the Royal Python (Python regius), this smallest of Africa’s pythons is also the one best suited for captivity…one Ball Python lived at the Philadelphia Zoo for a record 47.6 years. However, even long-term captives often exhibit the disturbing habit of refusing food for long periods. This tendency […]
[…]mail to a 10 year old!) by suggesting I replace the water section with a bowl and provide a warmer basking site. The blisters cleared up within 2 weeks of the change. The aquatic Elephant Trunk and Tentacled Snakes are all-too-often plagued by stubborn fungal infections. Treatment remains elusive, although […]
[…]in accordance with the Vitamin D3 content of their diets (please see article linked below). If a basking site cannot be arranged near the bulb, a shallow “basking enclosure” may be necessary…please post below for further information. Florescent bulbs stop emitting UVB after a time, but will continue to give […]
[…]infancy, and especially favors spiders. After locating the spider, we swam out from beneath the dock to plan our capture strategy. Noting my sidekick’s smaller size, and the fact that he has handled snakes longer than himself, I suggested that he go back and collect it, as the area was […]
[…]in a northern watersnake. Despite being highly aquatic, my pet needed air circulation and a dry basking site in order to remain healthy. Screen Cages and Terrarium Top Enclosures Screen cages provide an ideal way to address each of the aforementioned concerns. While glass and plastic filter out beneficial UV […]
Today I’d like to highlight some interesting feeding tools, automatic feeders, live food dispensers and other products designed for herp and invertebrate keepers. Included are items that can lighten our work load, ensure safety when feeding aggressive creatures, and automatically provide meals in our absence. I especially favor products that […]
[…]door) wrought by three frustrated 50 pound tortoises soon “taught” my friend to leave their basking path unimpeded! You can get some idea of the rewards and difficulties of life with a giant tortoise […]
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