Snapping Turtle Hatchling Release
Anthony shares the release of a clutch of rescued Common Snapping Turtles (Chelydra serpentina). This is the final video in a 3-part series. Part 1 – Saving a Snapping Turtle Nest Part 2 – 28 Snapping Turtles Hatch
Research and Conservation
More Spider Tortoises Come to tTR
Joe brings another group of 3 Pyxis arachnoides arachnoides under the care of theTurtleRoom. This small tortoise species from Madagascar is considered threatened due to deforestation and are rapidly losing habitat. Joe’s new group consists of three 2013 hatchlings from a different blood line than Anthony’s. He and Joe plan to mix lines once the animals are of age.
28 Snapping Turtles Hatch
Anthony videos the hatching of a rescued Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) nest. He walks you through the acclimation of the turtles and provides details of the entire process they have been through over the past couple days.
Yellow Mud Project Addition and Unboxing
Joe unboxes the newest part of his new 3.5 breeding group of Yellow Mud Turtles (Kinosternon flavescens). To see more of this project, head to their project page.
Eastern Mud Turtle Arrival and Unboxing
Joe has added a 3.6 proven group of Eastern Muds to his group of projects. They have come from one of our friends. These are a smaller, shy species of mud that he hopes to get eggs from soon. To see more of this project, head to their project page.
Spotted Turtle Unboxing
Joe has added a 1.1 pair of spotted turtles to his existing group, bringing his total to 2.6. These are long term breeders and he hope to see as much success with them as their last owner did. To see more of this project, head to their project page.
Red-Headed Amazon River Turtle Unboxing
Joe has added a probable male and female ’13 hatchling group to his existing female Podocnemis erythrocephala. The male has a small dot of nail polish to allow us to recognize him. To see more of this project, head to their project page.
Spengleri Date Night
The breeding pair of Geoemyda spengleri get to spend some quality time together. Watch as Anthony catches on video the exact moment the turtles meet for the first time in months and what ensues afterwards.
8′ Spotted Turtle Pond
Joe constructed a new pond for his group of Spotted Turtles (Clemmys guttata). It measures 8′ Long x 30″ Wide x 12″ Deep and holds around 70-80 gallons of water. It is filtered by a skippy/wendy filter.