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   Apr 04

Herp Photo of the Day: Softshell Turtle

This Florida Softshell is just posing perfectly in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Amazoa! 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 […]

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   Apr 03

Herp Photo of the Day: Corn Snake

This is a gorgeous corn snake in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user dallashawks ! 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 […]

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   Apr 02

Herp Photo of the Day: Salamander

Here’s to hoping this fire salamander in our herp photo of the day brightens up your morning! It’s uploaded by kingsnake.com user jungleemporium. 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 […]

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   Apr 01

Herp Photo of the Day: Thorny Devil

This field found Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user frilly looks regal in his pose! 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 […]

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   Apr 01

Spotted Red Trope

Once seen, our attention immediately turned from birds to snakes. We looked long and hard for this little Trope, Tropidophis maculatus, and when they were found is was entirely by accident. Accident or not, we were elated. Our tour leader, Dr. Luis Diaz, had taken us to a Conservation Area where he and we were […]

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   Mar 29

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! This big momma Timber rattlesnake shot in the field in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user throatoyster is a thing of beauty! 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. […]

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   Mar 28

Herp Photo of the Day: False Coral Snake

This False Coral or Coral Pipe Snake (Anilius scytale)found in Abaetetuba Pará Brazil in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Herpetologia is a perfect example of nature’s mimics! 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 […]

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   Mar 27

Herp Photo of the Day: Bearded Dragon

This Beardie is chillin like a villain in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user TazziesMommy! They truly are such fun lil guys! 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 […]

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   Mar 26

Herp Photo of the Day: Anole

This Vinales Anole (Anolis vermiculatus) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user macraei must be looking for snacks! 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 […]

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   Mar 25

What’s Green, Slender, and Has Keeled Belly Scales?

All 3 photos are of this beautiful East African taxon. Why, a lizard of course. In fact, the lizard taxon of which I’m thinking has derived its common name from these features. Now identified scientifically as Gastropholis prasina, it is commonly referred to as the Green Keel-bellied Lizard. The genus name, Gastropholis, refers to the […]

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   Mar 25

Racerlets and the Lesser Racer of Cuba

Arrhyton tanyplectum, Guaniguanico Racerlet Small, slender, speedy, and quite secretive describes the appearance and habits of all members of this grouping. All, like the much larger Cuban Racer, Cubophis cantherigerus, are rear-fanged members of the family Dipsadidae. Those pictured here are of the genera Arrhyton, the Racerlets, and Caraiba, the Lesser Racer.. All are usually […]

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   Mar 25

Herp Photo of the Day: Water Snake

So small and precious, this baby Broad Banded Water Snake in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cochran gets up close and person with the mighty herper! 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 […]

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   Mar 22

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Baby pics make #RattlesnakeFriday so much better! Loving this baby timber rattlesnake in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user jameswv! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! No round-ups this week, just a look at a new life. Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and […]

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   Mar 21

Tinley Reflections: An open letter from Mom

This is me, in all my Tinley Glory. If you need me, just grab me. I will always be there for you. The best part about reptile shows is we can be ourselves. We are with our tribe. People who love the same things we do and it should be a fun and safe environment […]

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   Mar 21

Herp Photo of the Day: Collared Lizard

We bring you this beautiful Collared lizard in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user the4thmonkey to brighten your day! 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 […]

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   Mar 20

Autopsy report for Gila Monster bite released

Photo of female reticulated Gila from our photo gallery by user Kevin_Hunt and not animal in question The autopsy report for the man who died after being bitten by his pet Gila Monster has been released and it lists three factors that resulted in his death. The report lists complications from envenomation of the Gila […]

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   Mar 20

Herp Photo of the Day: Milk Snake

This Milk snake is just hanging out our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user gerryg . 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 […]

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   Mar 19

Herp Photo of the Day: Rat Snake

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 […]

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   Mar 18

Herp Photo of the Day: Gecko

This Cat Gecko in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user PGossis not amused with your shenanigans! 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 […]

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   Mar 15

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! How cool is this melanistic (C. atrox) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Shane Mader ! ! 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. Upload your own reptile […]

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   Mar 14

Herp Photo of the Day: Boelen's Python

Now that is a snake in the grass! Check out the stunning Boelen’s python in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user JonathanH? One is normal is one appears to be leucistic! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and […]

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   Mar 13

Herp Photo of the Day: Tadpoles

How cool is this pair of Leopard frog Tadpoles in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user retnaburner? One is normal is one appears to be leucistic! 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 […]

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   Mar 12

Got Milk? Caecilians might!

Caecilians are amphibians that look superficially like very large earthworms. New research suggests that at least one species of caecilian also produces “milk” for its hatchlings.Photo by Carlos Jared Most people look at caecilians and think EWW. They are worm-like amphibians and although they have very adorable faces they are a more secretive animal and […]

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   Mar 12

Herp Photo of the Day: Ackie

I think this Ackie our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user BryanD , as his tinder profile pic!! What a cool shot in black and white! 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! […]

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   Mar 11

Herp Photo of the Day: Scarlet Snake

A beautiful in situ Scarlet Snake (Cemophora coccinea)seen in the Ouachitas graces our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user AndrewBrinker! 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 […]

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   Mar 11

Skinklike Forest Lizards

An adult male D. delasagra In Cuba, the family Diploglossidae is represented by 3 species of secretive, fossorial, forest dwelling lizards of the genus Diploglossus, that look overall, very much like skinks. In fact, with their polished scales and narrow head, they were at one time classified as skinks. This species is known to hybridize […]

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   Mar 11

Woman finds rattlesnake in car

Some people have all the luck, really they do! It took me 3 trips to Texas to see my first rattlesnake. When Milan Watt came out of work and met her boyfriend at her car and they went to get in, he saw a tongue and that’s when they saw it. That was also when […]

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   Mar 08

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! To celebrate International Woman’s Day we grabbed this gorgeous shot of a Western Diamonback for our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user juzior! You might wonder how this Atrox helps celebrate International Woman’s Day, right? Did you know the first recorded captive breeding of Crotalus atrox was by Grace […]

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   Mar 07

Herp Photo of the Day: Crocodile

Absolutely beautiful female Morelet’s Crocodile graces our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Paul Bodnar as she basks in the sun. 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 […]

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   Mar 06

Herp Photo of the Day: Monitor

I’m a little green with envy of this Green Tree Monitor in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user roadspawn and her plans for a lazy day. 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! […]

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   Mar 05

Herp Photo of the Day: Chameleon

This is one gorgeous panther chameleon uploaded by ToucanJungle and it is guaranteed to brighten your day. 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 found. Amazon Auto […]

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   Mar 04

Herp Photo of the Day: Frog

Hopefully the gorgeous blues of this Dendrobates auratus uploaded by kingsnake.com user amazonreptile will brighten your day. 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 found. Amazon Auto […]

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   Mar 01

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! This Black-Tailed Rattlesnake (C. molossus) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user erindonaldson is certainly full of sass! ! 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. Upload your own […]

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   Mar 01

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! This Black-Tailed Rattlesnake (C. molossus) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user erindonaldson is certainly full of sass! ! 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. Upload your own […]

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   Feb 29

Herp Photo of the Day: Angolan Python

Such a lovely contrast against the blue, this Angolan Python takes the spotlight in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user EdCB ! 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 […]

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   Feb 28

Herp Photo of the Day: Vine Snake

It is hard to not see beauty when you look at the Asian Vine Snake (Ahaetulla prasina) our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user 13lackcat! 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 […]

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   Feb 28

Green Anaconda Species split

Botflies perch on the head of a northern green anaconda in Yasuni National Park in Ecuador. A recent study revealed that the green anaconda is two distinct species, more genetically diverse than humans and chimpanzees. (Karine Aigner/Naturepl.com) Thanks to Will Smith, we now have two different Green Anacondas. Researchers used genetic data to determine that […]

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   Feb 27

Herp Photo of the Day: Skink

Today’s herp photo of the day reminds us to always flip that tin! This five-lined skink was found with her eggs under a paving stone, uploaded by kingsnake.com user CDB_reptiles! 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 […]

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   Feb 26

Herp Photo of the Day: Softshell Turtle

The underrated Florida Softshell Turtle takes center stage in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Amazoa ! 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 […]

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   Feb 23

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! Check out this aberrant patterened Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake found in Northern Florida in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user chance37! 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. Upload your […]

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