Growing up in Indiana, I had the unique experience of observing and keeping Painted Turtles as pets. Over the years, I’ve developed an enduring fondness for these beautiful and intriguing creatures. Today, I’m here to share my insights on why painted turtles make excellent pets and what their care involves. If you’re from the US, […]
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As a herpetologist with a particular fascination for garter snakes, I’ve spent countless hours exploring the forests, grasslands, and water bodies of North America, hunting for these fascinating creatures. I’ve been captivated by the spectacular variety of colors and patterns exhibited by garter snakes, and I often get asked one particular question: “Can a garter
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Among the many species I have kept, the Children’s Python (Antaresia childreni) holds a special place. A question I frequently encounter is: Do Children’s Pythons make good pets? To address this query, I’m thrilled to share my first-hand experiences with this fantastic species. Children’s Pythons are a small, hardy, easy-to-keep species. They don’t have any
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Over the years I’ve kept a lot of snakes, but I have to say the Pythonidae is one family that keeps on giving. A species I’ve spent considerable time with is the Children’s Python (Anteresia childreni), which is one of the smallest, most chilled-out constrictors around. Nonetheless, a frequent query from both novices and seasoned
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Hello, fellow reptile lovers! If you’re reading this, it’s safe to say you share my passion for snakes, and pythons in particular. Having kept a variety of reptiles over the years, I’ve gained a wealth of hands-on experience that I’m excited to share with you. Today’s topic is one of the most underrated species in
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As a seasoned reptile keeper with over two decades of experience under my belt, I’ve cared for an extensive array of reptiles, each unique and captivating in their own right. But among the colorful corn snakes, graceful geckos, and tenacious turtles I’ve had the pleasure of nurturing, one creature holds a distinct place in my
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As a devoted bearded dragon owner for numerous years, my journey with these amazing reptiles has been filled with discovery and continual learning. I am often asked a multitude of questions about their care, especially when it comes to their diet. One question that comes up repeatedly is, “Can a bearded dragon eat spinach?” It
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For more than 20 years, I’ve been captivated by turtles. As a herpetologist and a devoted turtle keeper, I’ve been on a journey of continual discovery, seeking answers to the various mysteries these fascinating creatures present. One question that often arises, from fellow enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike, is: “Are turtles social animals?” This seemingly
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Hognose Snakes are a unique group of burrowing Colubrids that can be found across most of North America. Perhaps the two most well-known species are the Eastern and Western Hognoses. Though they look similar in appearance, they vary in diet, habitat, distribution, and behavior. In this article, I help you take a close look at
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Garter Snakes are often associated with mesic (wet) environments, from river edges to ponds and lakes. In some areas, they are in fact only found in this type of habitat. As you’d imagine, they can swim extremely well, but do have slightly different habits to fully aquatic snakes such as Water Snakes. In this article,
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