Reptiles
Chelonians
Coastal Diamonds: The History & Care of Diamondback Terrapins
Can you remember the first time you saw a Pied Ball Python? How about an IMG BCI or a Black Dragon? Animals like this represent more than just new morphs, colors or patterns within...
Tips
Herp Collection Contingency Plan
In light of the recent passing of my friend Justin Wilbanks. I've created a PDF file that you can print and keep on hand that helps your family and friends know who to contact...
Uncategorized
Baird’s Rat Snakes: The Rat Snake Made of Metal
The current state of the hobby sees a lot of colubrid species becoming a staple or phasing in and out of the hobby. One species in particular has never really had a “heyday” like...
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...
Book Review
Herp Book Review: How Snakes Work by Harvey B. Lillywhite
How Snakes Work is a fantastic addition to any herper’s library. This book covers every topic possible that one could want to know pertaining to snakes. Digestion, Feeding, Shedding, Reproduction, Locomotion, etc. Each topic has...
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...
Product Reviews
Product Review: WYZE Cam Pan
When discussing the security of your reptile room, building, or even just your home, surveillance cameras eventually come up. The idea of setting up cameras and being able to monitor them can seem daunting,...
