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The Best Small Snake Pet? Suprise! The Brown Snake

[…]bulbs or ceramic heaters should be used to maintain an ambient temperature of 72-78 F and a basking temperature of 83-85 F.   Both humid and dry areas should be provided. A cave stocked with moist sphagnum moss makes an ideal moist retreat.   Although UVB light is not essential, […]
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The Natural History and Captive Care of the Green and Black Poison Frog

I’ve always favored the boldly-marked Green and Black Poison (or “Dart”) Frog, Dendrobates auratus, over most of its relatives.  This was a turn of good fortune for me, as this gorgeous creature is one of the largest and easiest of the poison frogs to maintain.  It is also not at […]
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Rosy Boa and Sand Boa Captive Care and Natural History

[…] The ambient temperature of 78-85 F is ideal.  An incandescent bulb should be used to create a basking spot of 90-95 F.  Heat pads placed below the aquarium work well for Sand Boas, which rarely if ever emerge to bask.  Heat pads do not effectively warm the air, and […]
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Important Supplies for Pet Tarantulas – a Zoo Keeper’s Notes

Among the world’s 900+ tarantula species (Family Theraphosidae) we find spiders of every conceivable size, description and lifestyle, some of which make interesting, long-lived pets.  I had the chance to work with many during my zoo career, and most of the supplies that I relied upon are now readily available […]
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Why Do We Need Insects? – Some Amazing Facts and Figures

Some might answer “as food for our reptiles, amphibians and arachnids”, while others would perhaps offer the standard “pollination” reply. Legendary entomologist E.O. Wilson, however, simply states: “If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos”. He adds: “If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate […]
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The Two Toed Amphiuma: a Giant Salamander that Bites Like a Watersnake!

Although salamanders are not defenseless, herp enthusiasts tend not to give their jaws the respect we accord snakes and other reptiles. Until, that is, they tangle with an angry Two Toed Amphiuma (Amphiuma means)! At a record length of 45.6 inches, this third longest of the world’s salamanders is a […]
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2012’s New Species – Spiders, Roaches, Millipedes, Wasps – Which is your Favorite?

Invertebrate enthusiasts have learned to expect the discovery of fantastic new species on a regular basis.  But even old timers such as I were shocked by some that came to light this past year. Large, claw-bearing Cave Robber Spiders, giant bio-luminescent roaches, brilliant arboreal tarantulas, neon-colored freshwater crabs, dive-bombing wasps…the […]
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Best Tadpole Foods (Based on my Experiences) – Seeking Additional Suggestions

Breeding frogs and rearing tadpoles is one of the most enjoyable aspects of our hobby, and becoming ever more important to the survival of many species.  In the course of working with numerous species at home and in zoos, I’ve compiled a list of commercial foods that have proven especially […]
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Amphibian Care during Power Outages – Bacteria, Disease and Oxygen

Hurricane Sandy, which hit the Northeastern USA in October of 2012, caused losses to both private herp keepers and zoos.  My own collection, home to a 32+ year-old Red Salamander and several others aged 20+, thankfully fared very well.  The zoos and aquariums for which I consult are working to […]
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Asian or Chinese Water Dragon – Captive Care and Common Health Concerns

[…]provide UVA radiation as well. Heat The ambient air temperature should range from 82-88 F, with a basking spot of 95-100 F.  Incandescent bulbs should be used to maintain these temperatures.  At night, temperatures can dip to 75 F.  A ceramic heater or red/black reptile night bulb can be used […]
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