By Turtle Meet the Aggressive Yet Fascinating Creature! Prepare to encounter the captivating world of the snapping turtle – a creature that embodies both aggression and fascination. With its powerful jaws and tenacious nature, the snapping turtle has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable reptiles in the animal kingdom. Meet Chelydra serpentina, […]

By Turtle Times Ok, this one gets talked to death, but we still don’t have a consensus. So let’s discuss it here under its heading. Here is some factual information about the light spectrum. Light is generally considered an electromagnetic wave. Wavelength is measured in Nanometers (1/1000000000 meter) IR is 700nm – 1500nm Visible light […]

By Turtle Marvelous Mud Turtles: Exploring the Life of Aquatic Wonders Diving into muddy waters, a small and enigmatic creature reigns supreme – the Mud Turtle. Hailing from wetland wonderlands, these diminutive turtles hold the key to a captivating world hidden beneath the surface. With their rugged shells and unassuming demeanor, Mud Turtles might seem […]

By Turtle Spotted Turtle The Spotted Turtle, scientifically termed Clemmys guttata, holds the distinction of being one of the tiniest semi-aquatic turtles favored by enthusiasts to keep as pets. Spanning from the Eastern and Midwestern stretches of the United States to the southern tips of Canada, these turtles have carved a niche for themselves in […]

By Turtle Box turtles, often called box tortoises, are special turtles mainly found in the US and Mexico. They’re an important part of North America’s wildlife and have been known and loved for a long time. Primary Species Going into the world of box turtles, we find that there are primarily four species that have […]

By Turtle A Closer Look at Musk Turtles: Small Wonders of Aquatic Realms Beneath the gentle ripples of aquatic realms, a tiny wonder roams – the Musk Turtle. Musk Turtles are nature’s aquatic artisans with a shell that tells tales of ancient waters and a demeanor as peaceful as a tranquil pond. Their mystique beckons […]

By Turtle Getting to Know Cooter Turtles: A Beginner’s Guide Cooter turtles, scientifically known as Pseudemys, are popular among beginner turtle enthusiasts. These aquatic reptiles are native to North America and are commonly found in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. Cooter turtles are well-loved for their friendly and docile nature, making […]

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! This Crotalus tigris, found and photographed in AZ, is keeping her eye on you in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user kevinjudd ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured […]

May this wild Alligator on the Peace River in Florida in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user JonathanH bring you a peaceful monday. Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read […]

How cute is this pair of baby Chuckwallas in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user dvl?! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products […]

As you can see from our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user TomDickinson, garter snakes come in an amazing variety of colors! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more […]

The cutest of our angry creatures, this great field shot of a Snapping Turtle takes the spotlight our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user anuraanman ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! […]

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! This beautiful pair of Copperheads are just things of beauty in our photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user ShadowChaser ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! As always on Friday, we celebrate all of our venomous reptiles for their contribution to the world. It is our goal […]

This curious little wild Rat snake is checking out the camera in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cmac107 ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own and photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No […]

By Turtle Times Best 3 Gallon Fish Tanks – Equipment, Stocking and Setups It can be difficult to choose the right fish tank from the many options available. The first thing you need to ask yourself is What size tank do I require. The 3-gallon tank has the advantage of being one of the smaller tanks available. […]

This Helmeted Iguana or Hernandez’s helmeted basilisk (Corytophanes hernandezi) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user chrish is quite the break from our usual. What a regal and stunning animal! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could […]

What a beautiful boa constrictor in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user biophiliacs . Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto […]