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.

10 Questions to a New Reptile Pet!

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All pets have requirements which must be met to remain healthy in a captive environment. The time dedication to these animals can be anywhere from an hour a day to a few hours a day.

Lighting

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When it comes to lighting reptiles I don’t think there has ever been a bigger debate. Everyone says their product is the best. Ultraviolet light is something that is naturally emitted by the suns rays which strike the earth. Almost all reptile species; especially those that eat only insects and or greens in my experience obtain some benefit from absorbing Ultraviolet light if they are a daytime active reptile.

Herpetoculture Defined

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The term of herpetoculture was one that is associated with someone that we (the writers) have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is to say the least a very well known and respected man that has been responsible for many of the introductions of new reptile pet species to the United States and abroad.