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.
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Anthony updates the recent hatching of two baby Striped Mud Turtles (Kinosternon baurii). The new baby weighed 2.7 grams when it was born!
Kinosternon baurii Hatchling Updates Read More »
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.
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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
Collecting Rare Eggs (Geoemyda spengleri) Read More »
Anthony displays a long term tTR project that is just coming under his care, as a joint project between Steve and himself.
tTR’s Geoemyda spengleri Project Changes Hands Read More »
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 5 – Southeast Asia. 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
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Anthony details the upgrades of a familiar tortoise enclosure and the various types of plants within.
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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
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Anthony gives an glimpse of what life is like for his Spider Tortoises now that the active season has arrived.
Pyxis arachnoides arachnoides (Spider Tortoise) Update Read More »
