Diatomaceous earth is a desiccant, in that it kills insects by drawing moisture from their bodies. I believe it also clogs the spiracles, and so may interfere with respiration. Read more….
The fact that chameleons have evolved a finely-tuned means of evaluating nutrient levels indicates that we must pay close attention to the diets of those under our care. Read more….
House Crickets, roaches and other escaped “feeder insects” can be problematic in private collections. Read more….
Their aquatic lifestyle and tendency to inhabit sparsely-populated areas renders it difficult to discern fact from fiction. Today I’d like to provide some personal observations drawn from my time working with Anacondas in the field. Read more….
Water Dragons forage on the ground but are otherwise arboreal. They will be stressed if kept in enclosures that do not allow climbing opportunities. Read more….
In the eye of the general public, lizards do not suffer the “image problem” that besets snakes, yet they lack the appeal of turtles and frogs. And so their conservation needs are, with few exceptions, not well-known. Read more….
Many people associate Salmonella with reptiles, but nearly any animal, including dogs, cats and birds, may harbor this troublesome micro-organism. Read more….
Although most often associated with his work in India, Mr. Whitaker actually grew up in NYC; I had long been in awe of the accomplishments of my fellow New Yorker. Read more….
A number of less-commonly kept food animals are covered in this care guide, along with pet trade staples. Please consider as many as you can, as dietary variety is critical to the health of most pets. Read more….
Turtles that split their time between land and water are among the world’s most popular reptilian pets. Cooters, Red-Bellied Turtles, Yellow-Bellied Sliders, Reeve’s Turtles, Red-Headed Sidenecks and many other species can also be kept. Read more….
Many conservation-minded people would be surprised to learn that over 12 million turtles were exported from the USA in the last 5 years. Read more….
e. Wood Frogs occur within the Arctic Circle, and I’ve found Gray Tree Frogs hibernating beneath a mere 2” of leaf litter in NYC. Read more….
