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"Monsters from the Golden Coast"
Back to the Doncaster Breeder's Meeting to collect a whopping pair of Ivory Coast Mud Turtles (Pelusios cupulatta)! With monstrous heads and a surprisingly gentle nature, this newly described African species is the latest addition to my turtle room.
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JOURNAL ENTRIES
FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017
Lessons learned from incubation"
Most of the time with my animals I get to talk about all the positives. In the interests of transparency, and rather painfully, I have to share how I came to lose 5 clutches of turtle eggs, and the steps I took to save what I could.
THURSDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2017
Getting GibbaNot only did my 26th birthday completely sneak up on me, but several baby turtles which I've been meaning to write about have outgrown their 'baby' status.
TUESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2017
Snapped for cashBetween the prehistoric appearance and the bad temper, there's something that can interrupt a harmless trip to Ikea for furniture...
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ARTICLE
Keeping snakes in plastic boxes -a scientific review
Evaluating the use of plastic storage boxes as captive snake habitats, based on scientific literature.
ARTICLE
How to treat shell damageA guide to treating turtle shell injuries with iodine or salt treatments, for situations such as bites, and shell rot.
BOOK REVIEW
Life in a Shell - a physiologist's view of a turtleHow the turtle's unique shell has aided and sculpted the turtle's biology for millions of years.
NEW SHOP ITEMS
Cuban Burrowing Cockroach
A tropical forest cockroach, ideal for livefood culture and bioactive substrates.
Alder Cones
A natural antibacterial and antifungal additive for aquatic setups and bioactive substrates, ideal for lowering pH.
Indian Almond Leaves (Catappa)
Catappa leaves are packed with antimicrobial compounds and tannic acids, ideal as a preventative for shellrot and fungal infections.
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