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The Pondcast, Episode 1

The Pilot

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Anthony and John bring you the first episode of The Pondcast. 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 hands on experience with turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes, and amphibians. Conservation, field herping, legislature, literature, captive husbandry, expos, websites, and other topics will be discussed. […]

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Juvenile Female Actinemys marmorata (Pacific Pond Turtle)

Arrival of Pacific Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata)

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Anthony walks you through the exciting arrival of a breeding pair of Pacific Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata). This species is currently protected and Endangered throughout it’s range, and is listed by the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable, which surely needs to be updated. Check out the rest of our site for more information on this and many other exciting chelonian species.

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Updates coming!

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We wanted to give you all a warning: we will be switching hosting providers this weekend. We hope the downtime is a little as possible, but it is possible we’ll be down for a little bit. So, if you notice the site isn’t working, do not fear; we will return quickly! Additionally, our 2013 updates are currently being developed. While we may not roll these

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Tour of the Bronx Zoo

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Anthony provides a tour of his family’s October, 2012 trip through the Bronx Zoo in Bronx, New York. On October 14th, 2012, a beautiful day in the Northeast, my family and I travelled to New York City to visit the Bronx Zoo. The weather that day could not have been better, despite this time of year being relatively frigid at times. The turtles and tortoises

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The Complete Balanced Filtration System

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Pete, a special guest of theTurtleRoom, shares his experience and knowledge in filter engineering to help you build a quality filtration system. One of the most important parts of keeping your turtle healthy and happy is a good filtration system. I like to take the balanced approach. In a balanced filtration system, we must look at every part. Filtration systems consist of a filter, different type

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Breeders and Dealers: Green Lights and Red Flags

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Steve and Anthony talk about how to check out a turtle breeders and dealers you’ve never done business with before. Picking the right turtle breeder or dealer to buy from can be tricky, especially when you’re looking for hard-to-find animals. Here, you will find a list of things to look for to help you on your way. Many good sellers write thorough ads, giving you

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A Photo Tour of Tennessee Aquarium

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Steve provides a photo tour of their April, 2011 trip to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Update July 17, 2013 – For a behind-the-scenes look out, check out this post from a more recent trip Steve and his wife took to Tennessee Aquarium. Last April, my wife and I stopped in Chattanooga for our first visit to the Tennessee Aquarium. We came away very

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Building A Nest Box For Above-Ground Ponds

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Anthony walks you through the construction of the nest box for his above-ground ponds. Before deciding to move your animals outside, you must first answer some basic questions before constructing an enclosure: “Will my turtle escape?” “Will predators be able to gain access to my turtles?” “How will I protect them from the elements?” To answer these questions, some planning is necessary and the result will depend on

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