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....
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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.
caseyjeanleone
- Mar 5
- 1 min
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...
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caseyjeanleone
- Jan 22
- 1 min
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...
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caseyjeanleone
- Jan 16
- 1 min
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...
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caseyjeanleone
- Jan 8
- 1 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Feb 4, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Nov 26, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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caseyjeanleone
- Aug 22, 2021
- 3 min
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,...
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caseyjeanleone
- Jul 3, 2021
- 7 min
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...
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caseyjeanleone
- May 23, 2021
- 9 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Mar 28, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Mar 7, 2021
- 10 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Feb 21, 2021
- 6 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Feb 7, 2021
- 7 min
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....
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ChrisLeone
- Jan 31, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Jan 23, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Jan 17, 2021
- 10 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Jan 10, 2021
- 8 min
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...
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ChrisLeone
- Dec 29, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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