If you are a hardcore fan of tree snakes, then I would suggest you put herping India on your to-do list. India is the place where you can find 50-60 species of tree snakes. Most of the tree snakes are from the family of Pit Vipers, Bronzeback Tree snakes, Vine snakes and Cat snakes. In […]
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May 22
May 22
Herp Video of the Week: Crocodile dental care
You think getting your kids to brush their teeth is hard, imagine doing it with a croc! Check out the dental care given to Jaws over at Madras Croc Bank in India in our Herp Video of the Week. Submit your own reptile & amphibian videos at http://www.kingsnake.com/video/ and you could see them featured here […]
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Consumer choice: Shade-grown coffee and cocoa good for the birds, farmers, ecosystems
By Herp News The next time you order that “wake up” cup of Joe or reach for a sweet treat, you may want to consider whether those coffee or cocoa beans were grown in the shade or open sun. Choosing the shade grown variety can offer huge benefits to tropical birds, their ecosystems and farmers […]
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