Snakes are beautiful, fascinating, yet often misunderstood animals who fill an important place in the web of life. Native Americans revered the Snake as a keen-eyed creature who possessed visionary powers. In Chinese mythology, Snakes are also held in high regard, unlike in Western cultures where they are treated as villains.
Bringing a Reptile into your home is an exciting time; however, it can quickly become a stressful situation, not just for them but for all the other animals living in the house.
Animal Scene is back once again with another dazzling array of serpent stars, with Jepoy of Lucky 6 Reptile Farm sharing with us his prized new Ball Python mutations. “Some of them we’ve produced for the first time this year,” says Jepoy, “while most of them are holdbacks.”
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
