Chelonian

The Chelonian category covers turtles, tortoises, and terrapins within recent news and captive care articles as well as herpetological pursuits and efforts to save the species which are threatened by varying changes in their habitat and beyond.

Warning over exotic pet sales and killer diseases in the Midlands – Sunday Mercury

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Salmonella and reptiles is a fact but logical and easy sanitation practices will prevent this!

Conservation vs. Herpetoculture

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Conservation and Herpetoculture In a recent article someone asked should new species that are discovered be kept secret. Without reading the actual article personally but recognizing the photo of the Lao newt Laotriton laoensis and knowing the background of the discussion; I would tend to agree that the decision is well founded to keep the […]