Zoo Med Labs, which developed the first UVB lighting solution for reptiles in the early 1990s has pushed the envelope once again with the introduction of a UVB LED solution for reptiles. LED lighting solutions have been very popular with…
An 11-year-old Sulcata tortoise who has been suffering from metabolic bone disease since birth was outfitted with a custom wheelchair to help him move about more easily. George’s bones in his hind legs never fully developed, making it nearly impossible…
As a proud tortoise owner, you know your reptile needs good nutrition to stay healthy and well but what does a balanced, complete tortoise diet include? “Tortoises need foods that are appropriate for their species, age and lifestyle,” said Dr.…
As a proud tortoise owner, you know your reptile needs good nutrition to stay healthy and well but what does a balanced, complete tortoise diet include? “Tortoises need foods that are appropriate for their species, age and lifestyle,” said Dr.…
The Japanese government thought so highly of the unique and beautiful Ryukyu black-breasted leaf turtle (Geoemyda japonica) that the turtle was designated as a National Natural Monument on June 26, 1975 (who knew that a turtle could be classified as…
My Sonoran desert tortoises don't eat much.
From turtles and tortoises to iguanas and lizards, a complete and balanced diet is critical for the health and longevity of reptiles. Complete means all nutrients required for the species’ age and lifestyle are included, and balanced means all nutrients…
Helix is now moving about thanks to Techdeck toy skateboard wheels.
Teddy is now up for adoption at the San Diego Humane Society.
Reptile Anatomy and Physiology is an important part of Herpetology and captive care!
Students at Weston High School in Massachusetts captive breed and then release Blanding's turtles.
Meet “Rooipens skilpad,” otherwise known as the angulate tortoise, also known as the bowsprit tortoise.
These snapping turtle eggs were rescued from a dead turtle that had been hit by a car.
The Hermann’s tortoise has remained a heavyweight champion in the reptile community for decades.
Injured sea turtles need to time before they are released back into the ocean and sea turtle rehabilitation center at Australia's Charles Darwin University provides that time.
Judith Patience has kept Tommy for 35 years and was worried about his welfare when she passes.
The razorback musk turtle can be kept in a tropical fish aquarium of an appropriate size, but be prepared to lose fish.
George the gopher tortoise and Jeanna Smith have been together more than 50 years.
Awesome beauty, a calm demeanor and a hefty size— what’s not to love about the leopard tortoise?
Find out what ails your tortoise and potential remedies.
Spike was ran over by a car in June 2016. He has since healed and can walk more than three hours a day.
Though not a common species in tortoise collections, more and more herpetoculturists are discovering the elongated tortoise and inviting them into their lives.
These highly aquatic turtles are found in both slow-flowing sections of stream and river habitats, as well as lakes and ponds. They move clumsily on land.
The Kwangtung turtle is critically endangered and in need of conservation efforts.
