Anthony shows the uncovering of a turtle nest which was laid in harm’s way. He details the incubation techniques and eventual release of these 32 potential hatchlings. Please keep in mind that this nest would have never been touched if not for being laid in such a dangerous location where ATVs and dirt bikes constantly tear up the soil. Eggs are almost always best left …
Shortly after his turtle lays a nest, Joe shares a quick video of the excavation of a Spotted Turtle nest.
Anthony gives an glimpse of what life is like for his Spider Tortoises now that the active season has arrived.
Anthony shares a video that highlights a special group of small turtles and the reward keepers so often work towards, their eggs. To learn more about this project, visit Anthony’s Striped Mud Turtle project page. Basic Natural History of the Striped Mud Turtle The Striped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon baurii) is a small turtle, with males reaching 10.4 cm and females usually reaching 11.8 cm, with …
To promote life experience and a connection to the natural world, Anthony merges his hobby and career, taking 8 Young Adults out on a turtle catching adventure. Invasive species were discussed, in addition to the identification of species and other topics.
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 4 – What Might the Future Hold? This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, …
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 3 – Influencing Captive Behavior in Herps. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, …
Anthony and John bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 2: Our Projects. This show was created to tackle topics related to herpetoculture, for hobbyists who are looking for some discussion related to their unique interests. John and Tony have decades of combined hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and other topics will …
