Videos Archives – Page 15 of 19

Recovering Pacific Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)

Pacific Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata) Recovery Update

September 17, 2013 / Project Updates, Health & Medical, Videos / Leave a Comment

In this video, Anthony shares the sad, yet uplifting story of survival and recovery that is his Pacific Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata) project. The turtles have been battling an epic case of shell rot, which was discovered days after their acquisition, and has seemed insurmountable at times. However, in recent months, the turtles have recovered, and their progress and story is detailed here. For more […]

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How to Build a Land Turtle Habitat – DIY Habitat

September 6, 2013 / Habitats, Indoor Habitats, Videos / 3 Comments

Anthony shows you how to build a land turtle habitat as he discusses the recent construction of a small terrestrial habitat. This design can be used for many Tortoises, Box Turtles, and other terrestrial turtle species. This particular design was used for Geoemyda spengleri (Vietnamese Black-Breasted Leaf Turtle). We get many of our habitat supplies from NE Herp. To see each new video as it

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DIY Indoor Turtle Ponds

September 4, 2013 / Habitats, Indoor Habitats, Videos / Leave a Comment

As part of his ongoing redesign process, Joe designed and built some new indoor ponds. These ponds are relatively simple in construction and the materials used are easy to find. Primarily fabricated from 2″ x 4″s, these ponds hold a good deal of weight and are sturdy. Follow along as he walks you through the process

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Hatchling Emydura macquarii macquarii, australis Variant (Kimberly Red-Faced Turtle)

New Project – Emydura australis

August 30, 2013 / Project Updates, Videos / Leave a Comment

Joe unboxes three hatchling Emydura macquarii macquarii, Australis Variant, often known in the hobby as Emydura australis. He hopes to have at least 1 of each sex out of this group. Check out their Project Page for more details!

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Snapping Turtle Hatchling Release

August 29, 2013 / In the Field, Videos / Leave a Comment

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

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Hatchling Pyxis arachnoides arachnoides (Common Spider Tortoise)

More Spider Tortoises Come to tTR

August 23, 2013 / Project Updates, Videos / Leave a Comment

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.

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28 Snapping Turtles Hatch

August 19, 2013 / In the Field, Videos / Leave a Comment

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.

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Adult Male Kinosternon flavescens (Yellow Mud)

Yellow Mud Project Addition and Unboxing

August 16, 2013 / Project Updates, Videos / Leave a Comment

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.

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Adult Kinosternon subrubrum subrubrum (Eastern Mud Turtle)

Eastern Mud Turtle Arrival and Unboxing

August 14, 2013 / Project Updates, Videos / Leave a Comment

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.

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