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Houseflies and Maggots as Food for Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. The world 250,000 + figure in all fly species in the diet of a variety of smaller creatures … that makes sense, since approximately 1 in 10 animal species is a fly My first attempt to fly crop started with a glass fish bait and ended with a house full of [...]

Terrestrial (Land) Hermit Crab Care – The Importance of Salt Water

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. The antenna, or the Caribbean Purple Pincher Hermit Crab (clypeatus coenobita) is an adorable animal. You can, however, in a sense “too strong” for her own good. For example, crabs can live for years, even if denied the salt (sea) water and other basic needs for owners of the false impression [...]

Habits and Husbandry of the New Caledonia Giant Gecko

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. Herp enthusiasts are not the only people in the fear of leachianus Rhacodactylus, the largest geckos in the world. The locals call the “Devil in the Forest”, because clearly within their own families, which produce strong noise. Today we will review what little is known about his life in the More> [...]

Breeding the Green Iguana – Indoor and Outdoor Nest Sites – Part 2

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part I of this article for instructions on building a nesting site for outdoor practice green iguanas (Iguana iguana). ZugangEinige breeders underground nests (and commercial establishments prefer) a subterranean entrance to the dustbin of nesting (Please see Part I) to deliver more consistent with the following entry> is: The [...]

Feeding Leopard Geckos – Beyond the “Cricket and Mealworm” Diet – Part 1

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. The Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius), a staple food trade, sometimes it simple like a lizard boot “something warmer, crickets and some vitamin powder should be encouraged. Those councils are themselves pet a long life for a few years to follow, and may even be satisfied that they have made it more [...]

Aqua Gloves – an Important Tool in the Fight against Salmonella and Mycobacteria

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. The turtles have much in the news as a carrier of salmonella, but many people are unaware that almost all creatures, even dogs and cats, the transfer of bacteria. Less known are the possible health problems posed by mycobacteria, many species of which grow in aquariums housing fish, amphibians, reptiles More> [...]

The Chuckwalla – a Hardy, Personable Candidate for the Desert Terrarium – Part 2

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part I of this article for more information about the natural history of the second largest lizard in North America, the Chuckwalla (Thunnus Sauromalus). ‘S Status in-the-wild populations seem aircraft preferred habitat stable largely unsuitable for development. The nature of P. varius, but is made in the distribution of [...]

The Natural History and Care of Newts – Japanese and Chinese Fire-bellied Newts

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. Please refer to the natural history and captive care of newts, Part I, for general information. Today we will look at the salamander, which has always been popular among enthusiasts of amphibians, the Japanese fire-bellied toad newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster). This species is often confused with the Chinese fire-bellied toad Newt orientalis, [...]

Wild Caught Invertebrates as Reptile and Amphibian Food – Some Concerns

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. Today I want to a question asked recently on this blog about the use of invertebrates taken from the wild as a pet food, to highlight it. The author expressed the reasonable concern that fertilizers, poisonous invertebrates, and also about the possibility of transmission of parasites könnte.DüngemittelDüngemittel wondered might be a [...]

Breeding the Green Iguana – Indoor and Outdoor Nest Sites – Part 1

Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. Those of you hope, with a mature couple iguanas (Iguana iguana) may look courtship in February / March (Note: Men can be aggressive at this point, see article below). While these large lizards can be a few that captive breeding is a rewarding experience that you will not soon again Next> [...]


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