Animal Scene’s friendly neighborhood herpetologist Pitlair is back once again with a dazzling dozen of his reptilian friends. This month, Pitlair shares with us twelve specimens with one thing in common — yellow coloring that they all share.
In my February 2020 article titled Ferrari: The Tranquil Indian Star Tortoise, I wrote about my unexpected animal companion Ferrari, a seven-year-old female Indian Star tortoise whom I have been taking care of since 2014.
Caramel coloration among pythons is a form of albinism. In true albinos or T– animals, there is a total lack of black pigment. With caramels or T+ animals, some dark pigment can be produced, and they change drastically in color from hatchlings to adults.
Hybrids are defined as the offspring of two different species, resulting in a mix of characteristics from each parent. These hybrid animals are rarely seen in nature.
Modern reptile equipment makes taking care of reptiles easier than before, from automated misters to all-in-one UV and basking bulbs.
Reptiles aren’t exactly the cuddliest of creatures on the planet – their cold bodies, pointy scales, and unusual body shapes have always struck fear in the hearts of humans for thousands of years.
A sanctuary. That is what I think a garden is – or should be. And not just for myself, but also for the animals who use it as a place to hunt, hide, or simply pass through
For some people, snakes seem like fearsome creatures. The image of a venomous snake’s fangs haunts many nightmares. But did…
Standing out from the reptile crowd with their distinctive, red-pattered coloration at the ends of their tails, the Red- Tailed Boa is a popular snake in the country and all over the world.
The Blue-Tongued Skink is one of the most unique looking animal companions out there. At first glance, you might not…