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[…]staple for most newts and salamanders; it would be wise to locate a source and perhaps set up a colony before purchasing your pet (please see the article linked below). I’ve done well by relying upon wild-caught invertebrates during the warmer months. Moths, beetles, tree crickets, harvestmen, “smooth” caterpillars and […]
[…]captive frog nutrition that should be of interest to all amphibian and reptile keepers. A colony of Strawberry Poison Frogs (Oophaga pumilio) was maintained on a diet comprised of fruit flies. When carotenoids were added to the fruit fly diet, the frogs produced significantly more eggs, and a greater number […]
[…]ducks and other birds, and mammals such as rice rats, muskrats and voles. I once housed a colony of Green Anoles with a pair of Cottonmouths at the Bronx Zoo. Whenever I tossed roaches or crickets in for the lizards, the Cottonmouths would move about in an apparent search […]
[…](please see photo). Pets do fine on a diet of earthworms, waxworms, calci-worms and butterworms; mealworm pupae, housefly larvae, and canned silkworms are accepted by some individuals. I also collect and offer cutworms and other smooth caterpillars, beetle grubs and slugs (please see articles linked below). While vertebrate prey […]
[…]observe among our pets. Hanging Mealworm Feeder The perforated bottom of Zoo Med’s Hanging Mealworm Feeder allows grubs to find their own way into the terrarium. Mealworms that escape detection will encourage natural hunting behaviors. Animals of all kinds quickly learn to recognize the feeder…if you remove it when […]
[…]Two have been extirpated by the snake, and the Marianas Fruit Bat is now limited to a single small colony. Birds The birds with which I worked years ago, the Micronesian Kingfisher and the Guam Rail, are now well-established in zoos. However, as Guam is their sole habitat, they […]
[…]UVB exposure has generally been considered critical to their welfare in captivity. Yet a colony of both, living at semi-liberty in a large zoo aviary, seems to be doing very well without access to UVB light. Please see the article linked below for further details. Providing UVB to Lizards […]
Although many salamanders will eagerly gobble-up crickets and mealworms, a diet restricted to these food items usually leads to nutritional disorders and reduced life-spans. This holds true even if supplements are used. A varied diet is essential if you are to have success in keeping salamanders long-term (my 32 […]
[…]as anoles of all species are among the most interesting of all lizards. In fact, the antics of a colony of Green Anoles that I exhibited at the Bronx Zoo regularly stole attention from the more “dramatic” but sedentary Water Moccasins that shared their quarters. What’s more, we still have […]
From minute House Geckos to massive Water Monitors and endangered Rhinoceros Iguanas, an amazing array of fascinating lizards is now available in the pet trade. Fortunately, many are being bred in captivity, and new discoveries concerning their needs occur regularly. But the range of choices of pet lizards can be […]
[…]birds, rodents, frogs, snakes and lizards. A highly-varied diet is essential – Crickets and mealworms alone, even if powdered with supplements, are not an adequate diet for any species. Please see the linked articles and post below for specific information on diets for various geckos. Further Reading Feeding […]
[…]is the rule. Feeding Too many pet Leopard Geckos are fed diets comprised solely of crickets and mealworms, and as a result rarely live as long as they otherwise might. The overuse of pink mice is another common mistake. Please see this article for information on providing a proper diet, […]
[…]gravid). Housing the Female and Her Young Although wild Emperor Scorpions continue to live with colony members after giving birth, captive mothers often become aggressive towards tank-mates. Therefore, it is best to remove all other scorpions from the terrarium once the youngsters appear.This can be troublesome if you are keeping […]
[…]years at the Bronx Zoo, nuptial flights of breeding males and females would erupt regularly from a colony beneath the Reptile House. I’d gather as many as possible, and delighted in seeing the enthusiastic responses of creatures ranging from Spring Peepers to Pangolins. “Meadow Plankton” This is a term used […]
[…]I would, however, recommend that keepers test and medicate feeder lizards, and set up a breeding colony, just to be safe. There have been occasional reports from zookeepers that Snake Lizards will take invertebrates that have been “scented” (rubbed with) a gecko or skink. I had no success the few […]
[…]may set up a call for more eggs! Boric Acid Toxins that are taken to the nest and shared among the colony can be effective against Pharaoh Ants (Monomorium pharaonis, the most common indoor ant in many locales) and other species. You can create your own ant poison by mixing […]
[…]eat their fill, then simply back up, turn around, and head off to distribute the treat among their colony-mates! I’m sure that someone more imaginative than I can tweak the technique and render it effective against ants…please write in if you have any thoughts on this and I’ll be sure […]
[…]of their body-parts are indigestible; use the smallest acceptable size (please see article below). Mealworms and Super (King) Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor, Zophobus morio) Mealworms grow quickly at 76-80 F, but normal room temperatures also suffice. They should be kept in wheat bran, powdered baby food and tropical fish food flakes, […]
[…]ventilation, crowded conditions and high humidity are the most common reasons for cricket colony failures. These three factors are related to one another, and will be discussed below. Natural History Domestic Crickets are native to southwestern Asia. Escapees have established populations throughout the world, usually in close association with people. […]
[…]grew within reach. Northern River Terrapin, Batagur baska baska The matriarch of my River Terrapin colony was a 70 pound female, estimated to be in her 60’s. Christened Miss Cunningham (long story!), she became one of the few of her kind to reproduce in captivity, and yearly rewarded us with fertile […]
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