Anthony Pierlioni

Anthony is the Assistant Director of theTurtleRoom, overseeing all video and audio media production, co-hosting The Pondcast with John, and providing support to the Director. He also authors a portion of the educational resources for the site and works with other organizations (AZA and TSA) and privately to develop quality, detailed captive breeding programs of carefully selected turtle and tortoise specimens in an effort to meet theTurtleRoom's conservation goals. Anthony is a social worker who helps people by day and turtles every minute he's not at work. He has a B.A. in Art from Rhode Island College and uses art therapy with his clients often. Anthony currently works most with Red Ear Slider Morphs (T.s.elegans), Spider Tortoises (Pyxis arachnoides arachnoides), and 3-Stripe Mud Turtles (Kinosternon baurii), Blanding's Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii), Pacific Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata), Spotted Turtles (Clemmys guttata), European Pond Turtles (Emys orbicularis), as well as a few other species, including a group project with Steve breeding the Black-Breasted Leaf Turtle (Geoemyda spengleri). His group of P. a. arachnoides are listed in the AZA Species Survival Plan for the species, and the combined G. spengleri project with Steve is also AZA SSP listed. Anthony is a member of the Turtle Survival Alliance, Turtle & Tortoise Preservation Group, and New England Herpetological Society as well as TurtleForum.com, TortoiseBoard.com, and TortoiseForum.org where he can be found as Anthony P. You can contact him at [email protected]. For more about Anthony, head to his bio page.

Hatchling Emydoidea blandingii (Blanding's Turtle)

Blanding’s Turtles Hunting

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.

Caramel Red-Eared Slider Pond

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.

Adult Male Geoemyda spengleri (Black-Breasted Leaf Turtle)

Collecting Rare Eggs (Geoemyda spengleri)

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 …

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The Pondcast, Episode 5

Southeast Asia

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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Eggs from Chelydra serpentina (Common Snapping Turtle)

Saving a Snapping Turtle Nest

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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