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An accident that caused the deaths of 299 endangered Green Turtles at the Cayman Turtle Farm has raised concerns about the facility’s operation. The incident brought other issues to my mind as well. I was first inspired by the legendary herpetologist Archie Carr, and have since been involved in several […]
On May 7th of this year a fisherman in North Carolina caught a snapping turtle that is reputed to be 85 pounds in weight. If the weight proves accurate, this animal would be the largest of the species yet captured. There is an 86 pound animal on record, but this […]
Although Slider hatchlings (Trachemys scripta elegans) have been banned from the US pet trade by the Food and Drug Administration since 1975, the tiny green turtles are still regularly offered for sale in certain areas, creating confusion for aspiring turtle owners. History of the Law Under the law, turtles less […]
Please see Part I of this article for information on our prepared box turtle diets. Natural Food Animals Live mealworms, waxworms or earthworms mixed into canned or pelleted food should encourage your turtle to take a bite. Earthworms are a box turtle favorite and a highly nutritious food in their […]
[…]sex they will be? Active in the Egg Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that basking behavior may be as important to turtle embryos as it is to fully-formed animals. In laboratory experiments, embryos of the Chinese Soft-shelled Turtle, Pelodiscus sinensis, were able to sense slight temperature differences […]
Please see Part 1 of this article for general information on retained-egg syndrome and the provision of suitable nest sites for captive turtles. Creating an Acceptable Nest Site Gravid turtles can be maddeningly choosy when it comes to nest site selection – even when presented with what appears to be perfectly […]
[…]is at average room temperature (65-68F) or a bit higher over the winter. Leave their UVB and basking lights on during the day, as they will continue to bask and move about. You can offer food 1-2x per week, but they will likely not eat much. Sick or stressed animals […]
[…]substrates; a water bowl large enough for soaking should be available. If not provided with a dry basking site, they quickly develop fungal skin diseases. Their diet can be comprised of a variety of whole fresh-water fishes. Watersnake Care Box and Wood Turtles, Terrapene spp., Glyptemys insculpta These mild-mannered, […]
[…]cage should be large enough to provide your lizards with a temperature gradient (75- 84 F), and a basking spot of 95-100 F should be available. Despite their aquatic lifestyle, Mertens’ Monitors must dry off completely if they are to remain in good health and avoid fungal infections of the […]
[…]American species are sizable, active turtles that require spacious aquariums equipped with sturdy basking sites, heaters and powerful filtration. While a 55 gallon aquarium might suit the smallest Snake Necks, larger species need tanks of several hundred gallon capacity, or commercial turtle tubs and ponds. Temperatures should range from 72-80 […]
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