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.

Reptile Super Show!

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Now if you live in San Diego and have somehow managed to avoid seeing the billboards that have been around the county, we are speaking of the Reptile Super Show happening on June 18-19th at the San Diego Concourse Civic Center. Not only is this show larger than the ‘famous’ Daytona Show, but there is a special feature this year: some of the top people in the industry will be sharing their knowledge about reptiles, amphibians, breeding, and a lot more, during the Reptile Talks on June 17th.

Interview with a UK Reptile Vet

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Authored by Tom Williams Interview with a UK Reptile Vet takes a look at Reptile Medicine in the UK. Nathalie Wissink-Argilaga Lic,Vet, GPCert [ExAP] MRCVS, who is the head of exotics at Scotts Veterinary Clinic in Bedford was kind enough to answer a few questions for The Reptile Apartment Group. Nathalie graduated from the Universitat […]

For the Love of Reptiles: Your Reptile Match II

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If you are aiming for an easier pet, land turtles are the best choice. You can keep your pet inside or outside. An indoor tank is more ideal for smaller species like the Box Turtle. If your room is already room temperature then in most cases all you need is a UVB lamp. If you have a warmer climate species then you may need additional lighting to reach ideal temperature.