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Nutrition - Reptiles and Amphibians


Reptiles and amphibians, unlike mammals and birds, are not nurtured or fed by their parents. Upon hatching, they are independent and capable of self-feeding and food recognition. Like all other animals, their captive diets must reflect their wild diets.

 Websites

Melissa Kaplanメs Herp Care Collection

Scope: Reptile and amphibian care and feeding. This site discusses care of non-native species, but some of the information is generally applicable.
Online Volumes:
URL: http://www.anapsid.org/


The Nutrition Support Services, Inc.

Scope: This website offers excellent information on reptile and amphibian nutrition as well as prepared foods for many species. On the left menu, click on the animal of interest and scroll down the page for nutrition information.
Online Volumes:
URL: http://www.herpnutrition.com/


The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians

Scope: This sites offers excellent nutrition articles that can be read online.
Online Volumes:
URL: http://www.arav.org/Journals/Nutrition.htm