February 2018 - Albino Turtles

Posted on February 22, 2018 by gerardzs

Buying Albino Turtles

There are a couple things you should do when thinking about buying Albino Turtles for your display. First, you need to figure out what species is right for you. Second, it’s important to have everything you need for your new Albino Turtle before you order it. Finally, you need to find a reputable breeder to get your new Turtle from. Figure everything out before you buy, and you’ll end up with an amazing display.

Which Albino Turtle is right for you?

There are several different morphs to choose from these days, and they’re all very different. You have to figure out how much you can spend on your new Turtle display. It’s not only the cost of the turlte, but all the supplies required to build their home. Also, you want to pick a species that you can provide enough space for, and keep at the temperatures they need to be happy. Buying Albino Turtles requires a lot research, but it’s all worth it when you see them living happy.

DO NOT BUY TURTLES BEFORE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING FOR THEM!

This step is the most important one, and will make the move less stressful for the turltes, and you. Turtles start off as very tiny hatchlings, but do not stat that way for very long. Those tiny hatchlings will turn into large adults, and require a very large enclosure. They do not stay small if you keep them in a small cage. Albino Turtles are only morphs of species, and require the same care as the normal form does. You should do a ton of research about the husbandry needs of the species you have picked for your display. There’s no such thing as reading to much. If you have everything ready before you buy your new Turtle, it will settle in to it’s new home a lot sooner.

Where to get your new Albino Turtle?

After you figure out which one you are going to get, and have everything it needs, it’s time to buy one. Make sure you always get your albino turtle direct from a breeder, and avoid buying from a third party dealers. These dealers are not doing it because they love the turtles, only to make money. Take time and research about the person you are thinking of dealing with so you end up with a healthy and happy turtle. Buying from a breeder also give you the chance to learn from someone who knows everything about the species your are about to be caring for. I don’t breed every Turtle Morph out there, and regularly recommend other people that contact me looking for a morph I don’t work with.

Are you looking for a Albino Turtle?

If you are looking for something that we do not breed we will gladly you refer you to another breeder that does. We know the best breeders in the world and can point you towards the people that work with what you’re looking for.

Whether you’re looking for a large group or a pair, you will always receive the same quality from us.

We do not sell fresh hatchlings!

Instead, we take the time to get them feeding and strong before offering them for sale.

Check out our MORPHS page to see all the different possibilities.

All domestic orders ship Fedex Express, through Shipyourreptiles.com. International export is available.

If you have any questions about purchasing a albino turtle for your display or breeding project just send us a email.

Go to our CONTACT page and send us a message with any questions.

Dont forget to check out our last post: Breeding Albino Turtles.

Posted on February 19, 2018 by gerardzs

Albino Rhinoclemmys Eggs

We got some more Albino Rhinoclemmys Eggs last night! The Albino Furrowed Wood Turtle laid a perfect two egg clutch. They’re being incubated for female, and will hatch in 90 days. Albino Rhinoclemmys eggs are very easy to incubate. The temperature is kept in the upper 80’s. This morph has not been produced in captivity, but we think we are getting close. Due to the rarity of this morph, no hatchlings are available at this time.

Looking for Albino Turtles for your display or breeding project?

We offer next day shipping anywhere in the USA (where legal) through fedex express. We take the safety of our animals very serious, and only use Shipyourreptiles.com for domestic shipments. Turtles are sent in styro lined shipping boxes. Hot or cold packs are used depending on the temperatures. We also offer international shipping and can handle all permits and shipping, so no need for a third party exporter. Visit our CONTACT page for all domestic shipping information, payment methods, and questions about international exports.

WE LOVE OUR TURTLES! Every turtle we produce and sell is very important to us. We want them to live long and happy lives in their new homes, and offer lifetime help with any turtle you get from us. We work hard to make sure that you know everything you need to know about their husbandry, and what makes them happy.

Visit our AVAILABLE page to see all the amazing hatchlings we have available for sale.

Finally, check out our blog post about all of our Albino Wood Turtle projects right HERE.

Posted on February 18, 2018February 18, 2018 by gerardzs

Albino Wood Turtles

Albino Wood Turtles are one of the rarest Turtle Morphs in the world. They are also very easy turtles to keep in captivity, making them a great species for displays. There are three different species of Albino Wood Tutles being kept in captivity. Albinoturtles.com is working with two of them, and we are only a couple years away from producing the first captive produced Albino Wood Turtles.

Albino Rhinoclemmys and Glyptemys insculpta

The Furrowed Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys areolata) and Honduran Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys incisa) are the two we work with. We are very lucky to get to work with these amazing looking morphs. They’re both very easy turtles to keep in captivity, and they’re small size makes them easy to setup. We are working on reproducing these morphs now, and have already produced several heterozygous (normal looking gene carriers) hatchlings from the female Furrowed Wood Turtle. The Honduran Wood Turtle is a young male, and almost up to breeding size. The first captive albinos are still a few years away, and they’re going to be well worth the wait.

There is also a Albino North American Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta). Someone found it in the wild as a new hatchling, and brought it to a museum. It’s currently being kept there and seems to be thriving.

The Future

Our first het Albino Furrowed Wood Turtles have already started breeding behaviors. It’s very possible that we will start getting the first eggs this year. This species only lays 1-2 eggs in a clutch, and with only a 25% chance, per egg, of hatching a albino, it’s going to be exciting to start getting eggs in the incubator.

Interested in getting a Albino Turtle?

Whether you’re looking for a large group or a pair, you will always receive the same quality from us.

We do not sell fresh hatchlings!

Instead, we take the time to get them feeding and strong before offering them for sale.

Check out our MORPHS page to see all the different possibilities.

All domestic orders ship Fedex Express, through Shipyourreptiles.com. International export is available.

If you have any questions about purchasing a albino turtle for your display or breeding project just send us a email.

Go to our CONTACT page and send us a message with any questions

Dont forget to check out our last post: Breeding Albino Turtles

Posted on February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 by gerardzs

Breeding Albino Turtles

There are so many people getting into breeding albino turtles these day, and we think thats awesome!

It is a very rewarding hobby that is really starting to take off all over the world.

The demand for albino turtles has grown so much.

Now, more and more wild caught albinos are ending up in the hands of people that try to breed them.

There are several professional and private breeders working with albinos we could’ve never dreamed of 15 years ago.

The next 10 years are going to be very exciting.

Breeding albino turtles has been going on for 35 years, but is really only just getting started.

My father and I started breeding albino turtles 15 years ago, with a group of only 5 het for Albino Red Ear Sliders.

After a few years of holding back het and albino Red Ear Sliders we ended up with a pretty large breeding group.

We grew our collection over the years, mostly by trading hatchlings we produced.

Now we are working with over 22 different morphs, mostly one of a kind animals.

A large percentage of our projects have never been produced before.

Our turtles are like members of the family!

We spend a lot of time and money to make sure they’re living good and happy lives.

Are you looking to start breeding albino turtles?

Whether you’re looking for a large group or a pair, you will always receive the same quality from us.

We do not sell fresh hatchlings!

Instead, we take the time to get them feeding and strong before offering them for sale.

All domestic orders ship Fedex Express, through Shipyourreptiles.com. International export is available.

If you have any questions about purchasing a albino turtle for your display or breeding project just send us a email.

Go to our CONTACT page and send us a message with any questions

Posted on February 12, 2018February 13, 2018 by gerardzs

Finding Turtle Eggs

Finding Turtle Eggs – Kicking off 2018

Finding Turtle Eggs is always fun, and the first clutch of the year really gets our blood flowing.

These Albino Pink Belly Sideneck eggs were the first clutches of our 2018 season.

This species is always the first one to start laying, and should continue until October.

They always lay their clutches near the surface, making them very easy to find

After finding a clutch of eggs we dig them up and carefully move them to nest box for artificial incubation.

We use moss to incubate this species eggs on because it helps break down the shells a little, which makes it easier for them to hatch.

In about 50 days these eggs will start to hatch, and we will have them for sale on our AVAILABLE page a few months later.

These are only the first of many eggs of this year, so check back often to see all the crazy stuff we produce this year.

Interested in a Albino Turtle?

We do not sell fresh hatchlings! All turtles are head started for a few months to ensure that they’re healthy and happy before going to their new homes.

All domestic orders ship Fedex Express, through Shipyourreptiles.com.

If you have any questions about purchasing a Albino Turtle for your display or breeding project, go to our CONTACT page and send us a message with any questions.