Look close to see the egg tooth on this hatching California Mountain Kingsnake in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user JKruse looks like he is hoping for snacks! Be sure to tell them you liked it here. Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them […]
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Oct 07
Oct 07
How Do Turtles Grow Shells?
By Arman Just like our bones, calcium phosphate is the main mineral in a turtle shell. Its embryos develop shells through the fusion of backbones and rib bones. The carapace is the shell’s upper portion, and the plastron is the lower portion. The plastron and carapace are joined together with a bridge, which is a […]
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How to Identify the Male and Female Slider and Sea Turtles?
By Arman The gender of most amniote reptiles is determined by the ground temperature in which their eggs incubate. Therefore, a breeder can manipulate the incubation temperature of eggs to cause developing embryos to become males or females. The other way of knowing is to wait three to five years before seeing the development of […]
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What Do Turtles Do Throughout the Day?
By Arman Though everything about turtles looks a bit awkward, these animals are fascinating to observe in captivity or the wild. Whichever it is, it is essential to know that some turtles are active during the day (diurnal), while others are at night (nocturnal). By identifying their form and activity patterns, you can already make […]
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How to Clean Your Turtle’s Tank?
By Arman Setting up your turtle’s habitat is key to keeping them healthy. This needs to be right as this is where your pet will spend most of its time. In this post, I will share with you the general guidelines to make your turtle’s home a good and clean one. How to Choose a […]
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