Question:  I think my tortoise is constipated.   What would cause this and how do I prevent it in the future?

Answer:  The first thing we need to discuss is your tortoise’s appetite.  Your tortoise will have a greatly diminished appetite if it is constipated. 

Question: I have heard that rattlesnakes give live birth, but I heard Tom talking about a rattlesnake having up to 25 eggs. Can you please explain this discrepancy?

We love talking about birds and helping others enjoy birds and birdwatching.  This is a question we are often asked by new wild bird enthusiasts.

Question:  Where should I hang my hummingbird feeders? 

 A youngster or inexperienced turtle person may drop the turtle possibly resulting in injury to the turtle. Therefore, I would like to offer these steps to handling your turtle safely.  First, be prepared for the turtle’s reaction.  

 I asked her why she had decided to start feeding birds.  She replied "guilt".  Now I have to admit that guilt was a new reason for feeding birds.

Now that you know about the seeds finches enjoy, I would like to offer you the opportunity to do more bird watching. Many of us spend needless time...

Question:  I have a male box turtle that is not opening his eyes.  When I look at him closely I can see a white discharge coming from the eyes.  Do you have any ideas what could be wrong?

It’s a Robin!  Everyone has smiled when a robin has landed on a branch next to you and started singing.  This simple reaction can be the start of a lifelong hobby. Birdwatching or birding as it is often referred to can be as involved or as simple as you want it to be.

 Well, it seems that a Big Brown Bat had figured out how to turn on the light by flying across the sensor.  Once the light was turned on it attracted insects and dinner was served for this very clever bat. This got me interested in looking up more about bats.  One of the most interesting facts...