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Hot Weather Herp Tips – Summer’s Effect on Reptiles and Amphibians

[…]Toads are among the champion “summer sleepers”. Turtles and Tortoises Despite a propensity for basking, tropical climes and deserts, Chelonians are not immune to temperature stress.  Some species, such as Big Headed and Bog Turtles, are known to favor rather cool temperatures. While they may not expire in the manner […]
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The Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis carolinensis) in the Wild and Captivity – Care in Captivity Part 2

[…]green anoles. The Zoo Med Reptile Halogen Bulb is ideal for providing UVA, along with heat for the basking site. For larger cages, a Mercury Vapor Bulb will supply UVB over a greater distance than will a florescent bulb. The ambient air temperature should be 84-87 F, with a basking […]
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The 10 Best Ways to Prepare for a Career in Herpetology – Part 1

It is said that people who make careers of their passions never work a day in their lives…those of us who have turned our hobbies into livelihoods are indeed fortunate.  The following ideas have helped me along the way – I hope they are of some use to you. Speak […]
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Amphiuma Care: Keeping one of the World’s Largest Amphibians

Measuring up to 45.6 inches in length and armed with the teeth and attitude of an angry watersnake, the Two-Toed Amphiuma (Amphiuma means) is the largest of North America’s amphibians. Although quite a handful, it is also a fascinating creature, and with proper care may live past the 30 year […]
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The Western Hognose Snake – a Toad Specialist That Can do without Toads

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. It’s hard for snake enthusiasts not to be taken in by the Eastern hognose snake, Heterodon platyrhinos. It puts on an incredible defensive display, it’s stout, viper-like body is variably patterned in many hues and its natural history is quite unique. However, a preferred diet of […]
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Egg-eating Snakes – Natural History and Care in Captivity

The following article is writen by That Reptile Blog Guest Blogger Joseph See and contains information that may be of interest to our readers.   Hello all, I am Joseph See. As a college student working towards a degree in biology, I thought I would write about a very underrated […]
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Halloween Creatures – Orange Crabs, Ghost Frogs, Vampires, Goblins…

Herp and invertebrate enthusiasts are never at a loss for frightening, even “ghoulish” (to “regular” people) stories. With Halloween just around the corner, I’d like to highlight some creatures whose names or habits associate them with this holiday.  Some, such as Thailand’s fanged, bird-eating frog and the skin-feeding Caecilian, are […]
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Calabar Ground and Mexican Dwarf Pythons – Unique Burrowers for Python Fans

[…]Cork bark should be provided as an above-ground hiding spot. Temperatures of 78-80 F, with a basking spot of 90 F, are sufficient.  Night-viewing bulbs can be used to provide heat without disturbing the snakes at night, and should aid in observing their nocturnal activities Those I’ve kept fed well […]
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Paradise and Ornate Flying Snakes – New Research and Notes on Captive Care

[…]security offered by vegetation (please see article below). Temperatures of 78-80F (85-88F at the basking site) suit them well.  Shredded bark makes an ideal substrate.  If sprayed each day it will help maintain the high humidity favored by Flying Snakes…just be sure it dries within an hour or so and […]
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Feeding Large Insectivorous Reptiles and Amphibians: Problems and Solutions

Formulating a balanced diet for medium to large sized insectivorous reptiles and amphibians poses a unique set of problems.  Large insects are difficult to come by in sufficient quantities, and rodents, as we shall see, are often a poor substitute.  Canned insects, especially large grasshoppers, offer a convenient and healthful […]
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