John and Tony, hosts of The Pondcast, invite you on a trip out to catch turtles in their boat. This video gives viewers a chance to listen to their sometimes foolish banter and to observe a beautiful Northern Brown Snake. Also, see what happens when you send a turtle nerd to catch snakes.
John and Tony, hosts of The Pondcast, invite you on a trip out to catch turtles in their boat. This video gives viewers a chance to listen to their sometimes foolish banter and to see beautiful Painted Turtles and an angry female Snapping Turtle.
Please visit our Graptemys oculifera Species Profile for a written version of the species profile
Anthony shares footage of his Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) project, that will be growing in a few weeks. These turtles have a great disposition, and due to their yellow chin and notched upper jaw, appear to always be smiling for the camera. This endangered reptile is often overlooked by hobbyists, and it’s cold hardiness is among the strongest in the chelonian world.
Anthony updates the recent hatching of two baby Striped Mud Turtles (Kinosternon baurii). The new baby weighed 2.7 grams when it was born!
Anthony shows off his homemade predator and child proof pond and nesting box which houses a pair of Caramel Pink RES. The Sliders are kept outside during the summer months, and are brought in side during the cool months. For details on the construction of the nesting box, check out the post Anthony shared last year after it was built.
Joe provides a quick update on his projects and some of his plans for his YouTube channel.
Steve displays his two beautiful female Barbour’s Map Turtles and gives an update on their growth and the project.
Anthony shares an exciting experience shared by himself, Steve, and Ben involving the discovery of two Vietnamese Black Breasted Leaf Turtle (Geoemyda spengleri) eggs that had already banded/chalked in the enclosure. Check out their respective project page for more information this project. Project History for tTR’s Geoemyda spengleri Now belonging to Anthony and Steve — under Anthony’s care — this 1.1 pair of Vietnamese Black …
