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Live Animal Program Resources and Links
We are always learning new tips and techniques for improving the lives of our Live Animals.
Below you will soon find just a few of our PDF care sheets to start you on your research. Also, please further your research at as many reputable sources as you can.
Here are just a few sources that we consider to have good information on the care of your animals as well as the natural history of our Live Animals.
"Herp" (reptile and amphibian) care, rescue, and breeding information from Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection
http://www.anapsid.org
Chelonian (turtle and tortoise) care, rescue, and breeding information from the California Turtle and Tortoise Club
http://www.tortoise.org
Adoption, resource, and club information from the California Herpetological Association
http://www.calherps.org
Adoption, resource, and club information from the Southwestern Herpetological Society
http://www.swhs.org
Natural history information about wild "herp" populations in California
www.californiaherps.com
Natural history and conservation information about chelonians (turtles and tortoises)
http://emys.geo.orst.edu/default.html
Regulations and laws applicable to "herps" in California
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/
http://www.laanimalservices.com/