Reptiles
Snakes
THE YELLOW RATSNAKE
by Chris Montross of Darkhorse Herpetoculture - Photos by author and Lance Jarzynka
In the extreme southeastern United States there lives a snake of beauty beyond compare, the Yellow Ratsnake.
Originally described by Holbrook in 1836 as...
Articles
Hidden Beauty – The Mangrove Saltmarsh Snake
By Chris Montross - Darkhorse Herpetoculture
A true gem of the Southeast is found hiding deep in the biting fly and mosquito ridden mangrove forests of the coastal waters of south Florida.
The Mangrove Saltmarsh Snake...
Charity Raffles
Slate Reed Raffle
Over the past few months our friend Ryan Reed's son, Slate, has been diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration that can lead to major heart...
Snakes
The Ups & Downs of Breeding Herpetofauna: Carpet Python Edition
By Ryan Dumas
Every year I have a select few pairs of herpetofauna I attempt to reproduce. Planning and executing a synthetic cycle of events that trigger them to do so is not always easy....
Product Reviews
Product Review: Katchy Indoor Insect Trap
By Justin Smith
Ah, spring. The wonderful time of year when breeding season, at least for most of us, is kicking off! For whatever reason, this is also the season where I notice fruit flies...
Product Reviews
Product Review: Zep Antibacterial Disinfectant
By Justin Smith
I’m always on the perpetual search of THE best disinfectant for my herp room and cages. I’ve used F10 in the past and loved it but the inconsistent availability coupled with a...
Chelonians
Homeana at Home: Care and Breeding of Kinixys homeana
By Tyler Brooks
The captive care of the Home’s Hingeback Tortoise, Kinixys homeana, is something that is not discussed enough. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you will be interested in the care and...
Chelonians
Industry Spotlight: Tyler Brooks
Caiman lizards, giant skinks, and tortoises with a hinge in their back. Just a few of the many things that make Tortuga Fantana tick!
Tyler Brooks, or “TorugaFontana” (his Instagram handle) is an avid tortoise...
