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Lizard Breeding Made Easy – the Live-Bearing Swifts or Spiny Lizards – Part 2

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Current Field Research – Reptile Natural History

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Many of the most interesting reptiles field reports published research in journals such as Copeia, Herpetologica and Herpetological Review, and are not available online. Occasionally I have summaries of some of the most fascinating items is met. Today’s report covers the spring of 2010 Publications: More mail> to: The Reptile BlogAktuelle [...]

The Natural History and Captive Care of the Fire Skink

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. In my opinion, the aptly named Fire skink, Mochlus (before Riopan) Fernandi is one of the most striking color and interesting of all individuals. It is not very popular because of a more timid, and therefore the prices are very reasonable, especially for a magnificent animal. The challenge of creating a [...]

The Green Anaconda – Natural History of the World’s Largest Snake – Part 2

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. In Part 1 of this article we examine the natural history of this most difficult and perhaps the longest of all snakes. The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) has generated a lot of stories – through field research, I have several options, which did ferrets, some interesting details behind them (see article [...]

Phorid or Scuttle Flies – A Common Pest in Herp and Invertebrate Collections – Part 2

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Phorid flies, and flies pail or bucket, you know that often appear in terrariums housing reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. In general, with fruit flies to feed these little pests are confused processed foods and meat organic waste, and are classified in the 4000 + member family Phoridae insects. The most common [...]

Lizard Breeding Made Easy – The Live Bearing Swifts or Spiny Lizards – Part 1

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. I often recommend viviparous types of people interested in starting in the breeding of reptiles and amphibians. If the proper environment for mothers to care viviparous the hard work of the incubation period, are based on the offspring to enjoy. But certainly not only for beginners viviparous (they are all “easy” [...]

The Green Anaconda – Natural History of the World’s Largest Snake – Part 1

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Working with Green Anacondas (Eunectes murinus) in the Bronx Zoo and participation in a capture or tagging project in Venezuela was a childhood dream come true. Although not recommend, a potentially deadly giant pet, interest in them is always high … Today I will present the natural history of these magnificent [...]

Rare But Unprotected – Red Tape Pushes 12 US Amphibians Towards Extinction

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. At least 200 amphibian species have become extinct in the last 30 years and full third of the other soon followed. Despite the growing concern here in the U.S., and the existence of a long-standing law (Endangered Species Act), protection of endangered animals, 12 native frogs, toads mail More> from: The [...]

The Natural History and Captive Care of the Mudpuppy – Part 2

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part 1 of this article to learn more about the natural course of the Mudpuppy and Waterdog (Necturus maculosus), one of the world’s largest salamander. Habitat to hold captive a primary consideration Mudpuppies is its sensitivity to light – that stood out and difficult to observe in a more [...]

Phorid or Scuttle Flies – A Common Pest in Herp and Invertebrate Collections – Part 1

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Reptiles, amphibians, tarantulas and scorpions owners often ask me how their terrariums and houses of the “fruit flies emerge” hordes released from time to time. This attitude of carnivorous animals are very confusing, because the fruit is never remain on the menu, but the flies. Collections Typically, the offender deviates more> [...]


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