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    Question of Corucia reclassification

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Question of Corucia reclassication Abstract: Questions of Corucia being split into new species level classification based on miscarriages and supposed genetic sequence studies. Introduction: On the subject of genetic compatibility of Czz (Corucia...
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    Question of Corucia reclassification

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Abstract: Questions of Corucia being split into new species level classification based on miscarriages and supposed genetic sequence studies. Introduction: On the subject of genetic compatibility of Czz (Corucia zebrata zebrata-underlined) from...
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    Bert Langerwerf has succumbed in his battle with Cancer

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) I just got word that Mr. Bert Langerwerf has passed away . according to the message, He died prior to Monday afternoon when his son Timo made the announcement Mr Bert was one of those early pioneers who didn't have a degree in biology or herpetology...
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    Corucia Abaxial pattern:Genetic or Scars?

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Long ago in the before time, A Corucia male Czz named Festus came to light that had what appeared to be a very nasty abaxial ( belly area) scar. One would look at this individual and think - This individual went through so serious crap. What could have...
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    World's smallest snake discovered Biometric ratio size analysis

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Method: Ratio comparison total length hatchling/ adult average - large snake vs. total length hatchling/ adult Leptotyphlops carlae -underlined. Discussion: The discovery of the world's smallest snake (Leptotyphlops carlae - underlined) and...
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    common ground post for tegu/skink people - in regards: Burt Langerwerf

    Corucia Research Center (LCRC) As you may already know, Mr. Burt Langerwerf, due to cancer , is in his final days. :rolleyes_ Our best wishes to him and his family during this difficult time ! Our thanks and recognition on what his has contributed to herpetology. Especially, with Tegu...
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    instruments used in Corucia research

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) It has been asked what we used for C/A biometric measurements. We use a 5" (127 mm) General Vernier Caliper. :yesnod: A Wescott Stainless steel ruler is used for SVL, LOA , and for anterior foot length at the junction of the ulna/radius-carpal bones...
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    Instruments used in Corucia Research

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Although not a scientific paper, being research oriented , I thought I would post this here for the benefit of others. It has been asked what we used for C/A biometric measurements. We use a 5" (127 mm) General Vernier Caliper. A Wescott Stainless steel...
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    crocodile skinks -point to remember

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) To Crocodile skink guardians: Always remember that this species has a Circulus structure like Corucia. :thumbsup: "The social bond and parental attention of reptiles appears equal in both egg laying and live bearing reptiles. Another case of egg laying...
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    Streamlining and efficiency

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) I mentioned this topic an the Skink and Tequ forum as well. All points have to be considered, costs, space, # of hits, etc. with a forum such as this. However, If things have to be combined, It seems to make more sense to combine Tegus and Monitors into...
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    streamlining and efficiency

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) All points have to be considered, costs, space, # of hits, etc. with a forum such as this. However, If things have to be combined, It seems to make more sense to combine Tegus and Monitors into one forum as one is a parallel equivalent evolutionwise to the...
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    monitoring respiration rates in Corucia

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) In determining laboured breathing due to respiratory problems or whatever.. Here are some guidelines. Count the number of times the chest cavity or stomach rises for 15 seconds then multiply by 4. This will give one the respiration rate per minute...
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    Paper consumption subheadings , toxin, and impaction issues.

    :icon_bs: Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) (This was a broader based post submitted previously, but it does have value in the reptile world. I am posting it here for any value it may contribute) There are two streams of thought on this issue : In animals eating paper: 1) Accidental...
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    Don't try this at home ! - different live species and Corucia

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Section 5.1 group attitude and socialization in Corucia zebrata - Der Wickelschwanzskink mentions although it is not recommended that Corucia be kept with any other species. A circulus was kept with a Blue tongue (Tilqua gigas - underlined) They two...
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    Geburtskomplikationen - Corucia

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Section 7.3 (Getburtskomplikationen ( Birth complcations) in Corucia zebrata -Der wickelschwanzskink mentions such factors as restriction of the birth canal and shifting causing miscarrages. Hauschild and Gassner also mention how imports were more...
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    Types of trees and altitude in Corucia high canopy environment

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) In Corucia zebrata Der Wickelschwanzskink Hauschild/ Gassner (1999) Section 2.6: The habitat of corucia zebrata: It mentions Parker (1983) stating that Corucia were found on Bougainville living between an altitude of approximately 984 - 2953 feet up in...
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    Females taking the initiative in Corucia

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Hauschild and Gassner in Corucia zebrata - Der wickleschwanzskink 8.4 -Partner choice classically - the manner recruit pp 61-62, mention: "The females do not show special behaviors, in order to signal to a Male -mating readiness. " This not always...
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    The dark side of Corucia

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) As wonderful Corucia can be in nuturing and raising not only their own young, but adopted individuals as well, Sometimes things can take a dark side. Occasionally, one hears reports of attack on babies or even cannibalism. Largely , the cannibalism is...
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    Scleral clarification in Corucia

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Abstract: Since the Publication of the Scientific paper: Subspecies Comparison of the Genus Corucia: There has been a great deal of forum chatter and confusion on Scleral identification in the two subspecies of Corucia. One interesting comment from...
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    Buying right with Corucia

    Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) To Quote Carol Baskin, one of the founders of Big Cat Rescue, a sanctuary for 146 wild cats in Tampa, Florida.: "If you pay for the animals, no matter how good your intentions, you're feeding the market for them," she said. "Also, Interacting with the...
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