Archive for the 'Reptile Blog' Category

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> [...]

Snake News – Function of Tentacled Snake’s Unique Appendages Revealed

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Looks like a root in Southeast Asia flooded tentacled snake (tentaculatum Erpeton) one of the few holders of fully aquatic snakes available PET. This fascinating creature is unique among snakes have a pair of scales tentacles sprouting from his head …, whose role is unclear herpetologists over more> Post: The Serpent [...]

Reptile and Amphibian Shelters – Choosing the Best Location

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. While the importance of a shelter for amphibians and reptiles Company is aware, the question of where in the area of housing is often not given due attention. In both exhibitions and zoos terrarium at home I’ve found that sometimes the animals refuse, perfect shelter in place. The studies, conducted at [...]

Egg Retention (Dystocia) in Turtles – the Problem and Some Solutions – Part 2

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part 1 of this article for general information about the syndrome and preserved egg, and the provision of suitable nesting sites in captivity. Creating an acceptable nesting turtles can pregnant unbearable demanding when it comes to the selection of nesting sites – although it seems perfectly “natural” mail More> [...]

Amphibian News – Bacteria Offers Immunity against Deadly Chytrid Fungus

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. A bacterium, which was naturally in the skin of certain frogs and salamanders demonstrated that these animals to protect against infection by a deadly infection Chytrid fungi. chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis is known, has much in the news since its discovery in 1999. It is believed that more> Post have done: [...]

The Natural History and Captive Care of the Mudpuppy – Part 1

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. A Mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) was the first large aquatic salamander, I kept in captivity, and I was so fascinated by them, as I in childhood today. Increasingly rare in nature, or water dogs Mudpuppies make prisoners largely by attention to their individual needs. Today we take a message>: The Reptile blogd [...]

The Painted Turtle – Notes on Captive Care and Natural History

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. This article is part of a series in which I propose a brief introduction to both popular and rarely offer cultivated amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates. I will cover topics such as patterns unique to the concerns wild common of care in captivity, the pros and cons of pet advice, animal husbandry [...]

The Dwarf Chameleons – Notes on Captive Care and Natural History

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. This article is part of a series in which I offer a brief introduction to both popular and rarely will be neat amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates. I will cover topics such as unique patterns in the wild errors, common or care concerns in captivity, the pros and cons of pet breeding [...]

Introducing the Nosy Be Gecko (or Spearpoint Leaf-Tailed Gecko) – Part 2

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part 1 of this article for information about an interesting newcomer to the pet trade, the Nosy Be Gecko (Uroplatus ebenaui). Today we take a look at some related species and the Gecko family in general. Other geckos of the genus Uroplatus The 12 species that have been assigned [...]

Reputation Redeemed – Asp Cleared of Responsibility for Cleopatra’s Death

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. A legend of 2,000 years old, said that the famous Cleopatra Last Queen of Egypt, committed suicide by biting a snake or the Egyptian cobra (Naja Haje), they. A recent study by the German University of Trier, but now as the story in question. Plant poison or toxin? Through the analysis [...]


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