[PDF][PDF] Using deep-water crawfish nets to capture aquatic turtles
The most primitive method used to capture turtles is by hand, and a variety of hand capture
methods appear in the literature (Cagle 1950; Carpenter 1955; Marchand 1945). Non-baited …
methods appear in the literature (Cagle 1950; Carpenter 1955; Marchand 1945). Non-baited …
A new underwater trap for catching turtles
G Kuchling - Herpetological Review, 2003 - search.proquest.com
Cylindrical, collapsible, baited hoop nets have been used to catch freshwater turtle for
decades (Legler 1960; Plummer 1979). The basic design has been modified because of the …
decades (Legler 1960; Plummer 1979). The basic design has been modified because of the …
An easy, cheap, and versatile method to trap turtles, with calibrated sampling effort
A novel method (hookless trot line) to trap freshwater turtles in aquatic environments from
the Pampas region on southern South America is presented. Cost, functioning …
the Pampas region on southern South America is presented. Cost, functioning …
[PDF][PDF] A novel method of collecting spotted turtles (Clemmys guttata)
Effective sampling methods are vitally important for accurate population size estimates and
assessing long-term viability of threatened or endangered species. Unfortunately, most …
assessing long-term viability of threatened or endangered species. Unfortunately, most …
A new trap design for catching freshwater turtles
R Kennet - Wildlife Research, 1992 - CSIRO Publishing
Unlike conventional hoop traps used to catch freshwater turtles, this new design is largely
escape-proof. Attracted by bait, turtles enter via a conventional funnel-shaped entrance and …
escape-proof. Attracted by bait, turtles enter via a conventional funnel-shaped entrance and …
[PDF][PDF] The relative efficiency of basking and hoop traps for painted turtles (Chrysemys picta)
T Gamble - Herpetological Review, 2006 - geckoevolution.org
Trap efficiency, the rate at which a trap catches animals (Novak 1987), is an important factor
when gathering quantitative data such as relative abundance. Different techniques may …
when gathering quantitative data such as relative abundance. Different techniques may …
[PDF][PDF] New wine in old bottles: using modified hoopnets to catch bait-averse basking turtles
PV Lindeman - Herpetological Review, 2014 - researchgate.net
One of the most popular trap designs for capturing freshwater turtles for research is the
baited three-hoop trap, which has a funnel-shaped throat of netting on the front hoop …
baited three-hoop trap, which has a funnel-shaped throat of netting on the front hoop …
[PDF][PDF] Hoop net escapes and influence of traps containing turtles on Texas spiny softshell (Apalone spinifera emoryi) captures
Discussion.—We found a much lower escape percentage for Texas Spiny Softshells in a
river system (7%) than Frazer et al.(1990) reported for Painted Turtles and Snapping Turtles …
river system (7%) than Frazer et al.(1990) reported for Painted Turtles and Snapping Turtles …
[PDF][PDF] Does method of bait presentation within funnel traps influence capture rates of semi-aquatic turtles
IM Nall, RB Thomas - Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 2009 - herpconbio.org
Semi-aquatic turtle population sampling commonly uses baited aquatic funnel traps.
However, researchers may use different methods of bait presentation within these traps. Two …
However, researchers may use different methods of bait presentation within these traps. Two …
[PDF][PDF] Escape rates of semi-aquatic turtles from basking and funnel traps
JM Singleton, J Hearlson, RB Thomas - Herpetological Review, 2013 - researchgate.net
Results.—Overall, 74% of all turtles escaped from basking traps or funnel traps within 24 h.
Chrysemys picta escaped from basking traps in 56% of trials (55% of males, 86% of females …
Chrysemys picta escaped from basking traps in 56% of trials (55% of males, 86% of females …