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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 […]
At some point, lizard keepers usually think about breeding their favorite species. The ever-popular Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius, is an excellent choice for both novice and advanced hobbyists. It is a reliable breeder, yet the conditions that must be established if one is to succeed are similar to those required […]
[…]may become aggressive…please write in for further information. If given enough space, a scorpion colony will establish a complicated maze of burrows. Feeding Most scorpions will thrive on a diet comprised of crickets, mealworms and earthworms, but they should also be offered roaches, waxworms, and other invertebrates. Pink mice are […]
[…]to reading more about their lifestyles, especially their diet. Some years ago, I cared for a colony of tiny Kihansi Spray Toads (please see article below) at the Bronx Zoo. They gave birth to live froglets, which were the smallest amphibians I’d ever seen. Some could not even handle a […]
[…]excellent alternatives. Other nutritious additions to the diet include pre-killed pink mice, super mealworms, sow bugs, waxworms, grasshoppers, mealworm pupae, grubs and crickets. Commercially-reared insects should themselves be fed a nutritious diet before being used as food for your turtles. Cicadas may be an impotent food item during the fall; […]
[…]and their relatives in zoos and my own collection. From carnivorous Katydids to huge, colony-dwelling Cave Crickets, they have never failed to surprise me with interesting behaviors. Please write in if you’d like to more information on this fascinating hobby. Further Reading Video: Billions of Locusts swarming (Congo) […]
[…]but whole, small earthworms offer more complete nutrition. Establishing an earthworm colony will assure a steady supply of tiny worms (please see article below). Freeze-Dried Shrimp provide a large dose of Calcium and are relished by all newts. I prefer using freshwater shrimps, but marine krill has worked well for […]
[…]and tomato hornworms are available via internet dealers, and should be offered regularly. I use mealworms and super mealworms sparingly, and select only newly-molted (white) individuals. Mealworm pupae may be accepted when offered on tongs. I powder most store-bought insects with supplements, alternating among Reptivite with D3, ReptiCalcium and Reptocal. I […]
The Leopard Gecko, Eublepharis macularius, is one of the most popular of all reptilian pets, and much has been written on its care and breeding. But this lizard’s other side – how and where it lives in the wild – is less familiar. Classification First a bit on where the […]
[…]often living into their 70’s. Due to the Olm’s rarity, researchers have maintained a breeding colony in a cave at St. Girons, France, since the 1952. A search of its records revealed that individual Olms have survived for over 100 years…double the lifespan of the previous record-holders, the Japanese Giant […]
[…]your “guests” do not seek shelter elsewhere. Further Reading An indoor earthworm colony is a worthwhile undertaking for those with large collections. Please see Rearing Earthworms for more info. Mimicking Moles to Collect Earthworms (please give this article a try – very unique!) Earthworm image referenced from […]
[…]Please see the articles referenced below to learn about the proper care of crickets and mealworms and the use of commercially available cricket foods. I powder most store-bought insects with supplements, alternating among Reptivite with D3, ReptiCalcium and Reptocal. I do not use supplements when feeding wild-caught invertebrates. Further […]
[…]behavior has indeed evolved in many spider families. There is even a degree of recognition – colony members accidentally attacked are immediately released. The webs of Social Spiders such as Stegodyphus spp. (South Asia, Africa) may cover distances of over 1 mile! Prgyrodes feeds upon trapped insects too small to […]
[…]by smaller amphibians and fishes are nearly impossible to obtain unless one sets up a breeding colony. While this is feasible if you have access to a cool basement or similar area (please see article below), not everyone is able to indulge their pets in this manner. Using Earthworm Flake […]
[…]and tomato hornworms, available via internet dealers, should be offered from time to time. I use mealworms and super mealworms sparingly, and usually select only newly-molted (white) individuals. I have found crayfishes to be an important food item for a wide variety of frogs. I remove their claws, just to […]
[…]in 1-3 days. This lifestyle renders it difficult to rear Bloodworms in captivity. I did have a colony established for a time in a large zoo exhibit, but collecting the larvae is difficult as they create small tubes in which to hide by day. Fortunately, Bloodworms live quite well under […]
[…]upon earthworms in both winter and summer, buying or collecting them, and usually try to keep a colony going in my basement as well. A Zoo Med Bug Napper simplifies the collecting of moths and other flying insects. Canned Insect are readily accepted from feeding tongs, and are an important […]
[…]their attempts to shelter within bottle caps and pen tops! One Empty Shell Benefits a Colony Writing in the May-June edition of Behavioral Ecology, biologists describe a Hermit Crab social behavior that has been coined the “Synchronous Vacancy Chain”. When a crab finds an overly large shell, it waits nearby […]
Please see Part I of this article for Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) feeding basics. Today we’ll cover 2 of the “finer points” you should keep in mind when feeding your pet. Mice Perhaps the biggest mistake pet keepers make regarding Leopard Geckos is to use pink mice as a regular […]
[…]portion of their diet should not be crickets, but rather a well-balanced mix of roaches, crickets, mealworm beetles, sow bugs, butter worms, waxworms, wild-caught insects, silkworms and tomato hornworms (these last 2 available via internet dealers). I use super mealworms sparingly, and then only newly-molted (white) grubs. Insects offered to […]
[…]They usually appear as tiny white “dots” jumping about below fallen leaves. You can start a colony by scooping them up in the leaf litter or by purchasing any of the several species available through commercial suppliers. Most breed well in captivity and can build up enormous populations under favorable […]
[…]terrarium’s screening with an extra layer of mosquito netting, lest the hatchlings escape – a colony established in the home is not to everyone’s liking! Further Reading Huntsman and other spiders produce a range of sounds. An interesting article on this topic, which includes photos of males in breeding condition, […]
[…]pet’s early demise. The main portion of their diet should be comprised of roaches, crickets, mealworm beetles, super mealworms, butterworms, waxworms, silkworms and tomato hornworms (these last two now available via internet dealers). Canned Insects Veiled chameleons also readily accept canned insects from plastic feeding tongs. Grasshoppers, silkworms and others […]
[…]are scarce. I also use canned silkworms, live earthworms (50% of the diet), blackworms, crickets, mealworm beetles, waxworms, sow bugs and wild-caught insects (i.e. moths gathered with the aid of a Zoo Med Bug Napper). Further Reading You can learn more about this salamander’s natural history and the threats […]
[…]artificial caves at different levels within the substrate of a 55 gallon aquarium. The resident colony of emperor scorpions dug pathways between the various cave entrances and established a complicated maze of “avenues” – more reminiscent of rodent runways than anything one might associate with an invertebrate. I highly recommend […]
[…]cold climates, ranging as far north as Canada and southern Illinois in North America. A feral colony of a small African species, introduced in produce shipments, is established in southern England. In the USA, scorpions reach their greatest diversity in the southwest, where 60+ species may be found. Diet All […]
[…]Food Items The easiest way to supplement canned food without using mice is to establish a breeding colony of Madagascar hissing roaches (even the well-armored adults are readily accepted) and nightcrawlers. Crayfish, if available to you, are a great monitor food. Other useful food items are land snails (available in […]
[…]location: http://tenebrionidae.net/forum/. Please also see my article on the proper use of mealworms as a pet food: Making the Most of the Mealworm: some tips on enhancing the nutritional value of this pet trade staple Image referenced from Wikipedia and originally posted by […]
[…]effective size of your enclosure. The Value of Smaller Pets and Zoo Animals Observing anoles in colony-type situations will provide you with insights not possible in single-animal terrariums. I have always preferred to keep smaller animals that could be well-provided for in captivity, as it is from these that we […]
[…]females (see below), and will be privy to other interesting behaviors not easily seen in a crowded colony situation. Be sure to remove nymphs from time to time, as territoriality seems to break down under crowded conditions, and there will consequently then be less for you to observe. Treated in […]
[…]Insectarium….visitors looked through a cutaway cabinet at a “kitchen” stocked with a colony American roaches. The huge insects were fed from cereal boxes, sandwiches left on a table and so forth…years later I tried to replicate this at the Bronx Zoo, for Norway rats, but the idea failed to impress […]
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