Snakes
The Maternal Incubation Experience
In order to successfully breed egg laying species of reptiles in human care, aside from all the other specifics, we must know how to care for the eggs should we be so fortunate to...
Snakes
The Wide World of Atheris Vipers
The genus Atheris, currently comprises fifteen species of small, heavily keel scaled, arboreal pit vipers. The vipers are distributed in sub Saharan African and are typically encountered in primary forest, cloud forest and disturbed...
Snakes
Olive Python Care with Dennis McNamara
In 1998 I attended the National Reptile Breeders Expo in Orlando. My friend, Chris, and I walked around the show and entered the back room and found Dave and Tracy Barker’s table. On that...
Snakes
The Journey to 1,000 Hours: A Venomous Apprentice By Paul McIntyre
Keeping hots has always been something I have wanted to do. As my kids have grown and are old enough to understand the difference between a ball python and a gaboon viper I felt...
Herping
Herping Uganda with Daniel Wakefield
I’ve dreamed of Africa ever since I was a small child. The landscapes, the charismatic wildlife, and especially the reptiles loomed large in my imagination. The land of killer crocodiles, incredible venomous snakes, and...
Lizards
Tanks vs Tubs – The Big Debate
It is a Friday night on the football field, on one side Team Tanks and the other Team Tubs. They stare each other down, ready to tackle with a predator-like intensity. Who will win?
The...
Snakes
The Wide World of Banded Water snakes
By Chris Montross
The Banded Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata ssp.) are a fascinatingly variable temperate and sub-tropical Colubrid native the lower coastal plains and river lowlands of the southeastern United States. Ranging from northeastern...
Snakes
Chilabothrus inornatus: An overview of The Puerto Rican Boa
Intro
Chilabothrus inornatus; the Puerto Rican Boa (PRB) is an endemic boa that inhabits the island of Puerto Rico. This snake, known as Culebrón by Puerto Rican natives, is considered threatened in its native habitat....
