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So much happens here at GST and although we share all we can on social media, there's always a little bit more to our everyday. Enjoy these blog posts about life around this crazy little turtle sanctuary.
HOW WE KEEP TORTOISES & TURTLES SAFE OUTDOORS
Many of you have written in asking how it's possible for us to let our tortoises and turtles live a life outdoors, because of predators....
caseyjeanleone
May 28, 20231 min read
HOW TO RAISE BABY TORTOISES!!
As herpetoculture grows across the globe, new methods are surfacing regarding the care and maintenance of reptiles and amphibians. One...
caseyjeanleone
Mar 5, 20231 min read
We got the world's most poisonous animal!
It's not just turtles and tortoises here at GST and by now, if you follow us, you should know we keep lizards, snakes and amphibians as...
caseyjeanleone
Jan 22, 20231 min read
Who is Chief Brody??
After the tragic death and loss of our beloved male alligator snapping turtle "Chum", we've been in no rush to "replace" him but as his...
caseyjeanleone
Jan 16, 20231 min read
INCREDIBLE TORTOISES FROM AROUND THE WORLD!
Planet Earth is home to more than 330 turtle & tortoise species. Each one is unique and special in its own right. While we can't cover...
caseyjeanleone
Jan 8, 20231 min read
Onward!
Welcome to our new look and the future of Garden State Tortoise. Ten years of Garden State Tortoise sure went by fast. Technically it's...
ChrisLeone
Feb 4, 20224 min read
So You Have Rare and Endangered Animals, Huh?
As we continue to grow in this weird social media world, we unfortunately endure some misplaced, nasty comments that come out of left...
ChrisLeone
Nov 26, 20215 min read
Feeding Box Turtles
We have box turtles from all over the globe here at Garden State Tortoise. From North America, we have Eastern, Florida, Gulf Coast,...
caseyjeanleone
Aug 22, 20213 min read
Our own Animal Kingdom...
I like to use the term, "I wear a lot of hats." I have my mom hat, my wife hat, my travel agent hat, my designer hat, but one of the...
caseyjeanleone
Jul 3, 20217 min read
Hermann's Tortoise-World Turtle Day 2021
What better way to shellabrate World Turtle Day 2021 than to cover your all-time favorite species in a blog post? Hermann's tortoises...
caseyjeanleone
May 23, 20219 min read
Plant Life For Your Enclosure
I am often asked about the types of plants I use in my tortoise enclosures. It's important to choose varieties that are not only...
ChrisLeone
Mar 28, 20214 min read
Recognizing the Greek Tortoises
The Subspecies As already mentioned in other articles, there are more than ten recognizable Greek tortoise “types” in nature and in...
ChrisLeone
Mar 7, 202110 min read
Protecting Turtles & Tortoises From Predators
While outdoor housing has its great benefits, it also comes with one major set-back. Predators are a very real issue for turtles and...
ChrisLeone
Feb 21, 20216 min read
Tortoise Diet (Testudo Species)
The subject of tortoise diet is extremely popular but it's rarely taken seriously in herpetoculture, especially in the United States....
ChrisLeone
Feb 7, 20217 min read
Mother Turtle Appreciation
I often see comments from people who are completely shocked on my posts and videos that feature a turtle or tortoise laying eggs. It's...
ChrisLeone
Jan 31, 20215 min read
A Message For Herpers
I've been taking photos and video of wildlife ever since I learned how to use a camera. Needless to say, it's been a while. I also enjoy...
ChrisLeone
Jan 23, 20214 min read
Grandma and Juliet- A Tribute
I've never even attempted to write something like this before, but here it goes. I became "grandparent-less" this past week as we said...
ChrisLeone
Jan 17, 202110 min read
Why Moisture Is Important!
Sometimes I feel like a bit of a broken record but hey, in the end it shouldn't matter how many times you have to say or write something...
ChrisLeone
Jan 10, 20218 min read
Pancake Tortoises Find a Home at GST
The peculiar pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) has been in and out of my life for much of my professional career and even before...
ChrisLeone
Dec 29, 20204 min read
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