Happy Rattlesnake Friday! All venomous snakes need our support, and this stunning Olmec Pit Viper (Atropoides olmec) in our herp photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user PeteSnakeCharmer is no exception! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! We celebrate #RattlesnakeFriday to celebrate the wonderful venomous species that contribute to making our […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Nile Crocodile
Nile Crocodiles may be cool like this one in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cdieter, but take note of that enclosure around this animal! Don’t even think of buying a baby if you can not handle this enclosure set up NOW! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! […]
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Latest ever Sea Turtle nest recorded in North Carolina
Sea turtle tracks coming up the beach and zig-zagging through the sand. Photo by CHNS. A Green Sea Turtle nest found December 3 on Hatteras Island, NC is a record for the latest nest ever laid! The previous record was October 31! This year also marked the return of the Leatherbacks for the first time […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Gecko
So precious! We love hatchling photos, like this awakening Gecko in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user SA! 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 […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Bearded Dragon
Looks like St. Beardie Nick is getting ready to work hard tonight in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user ginag! Be sure to tell cochran 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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Herp Photo of the Day: Tortoise
Our Herp Photo of the Day shows and amazing look inside the egg of a Russian Tortoise to be, uploaded by kingsnake.com user tortusjack! 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: […]
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Saba and Its Anole
An adult male Saba Isle Anole. Anolis sabanus Saba! What is Saba? Saba, it turns out, is a tiny upthrusting in the northeastern Caribbean. Only about 5 miles across, this tiny island has sandy beaches (expensive hotels), 4 main villages having descriptive names such as The Bottom (Saba’s capital), Windwardside, St. John’s and Zion’s Hill […]
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Emma Stone Hates On Tortoises
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Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!
Happy Rattlesnake Friday! We hopped into the wayback machine to visit this C.ruber in the field in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user joecarroll ! 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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Wetlands Preserved to Save Rattlesnakes
Presque Isle Co, MI, July 4, 2007, photo by kingsnake user ratsnakeheaven The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is closing on 457 acres of property known as the La Grange Valley wetlands that is known as a “biodiversity hot spot” that houses a pair of nesting bald eagles and two endangered species, including the eastern massasauga […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Blood Python
Throwback Thursday to the early days of Blood pythons with this stunning Python brongersmai in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Rich_Crowley ! 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 […]
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"Jawlene" thriving at Gatorland
Do you remember “Jawlene”, the alligator that was found without an upper jaw in Florida? Gatorland recently shared an update! It has been such a blessing and a wild ride since this little angel showed up at Gatorland! Jawlene is an incredible testament to the strength and resilience of the great American Alligator. From learning […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Gecko
How adorable is this Giant Ground Gecko in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user leighroomes ! 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. […]
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Adoption May Save Axolotls in Mexico
Photo courtesy of NPR article With their new found popularity from Minecraft, almost everyone now knows the Axolotl with it’s goofy grin. The National Autonomous University is hoping that people love them enough to adopt one, well virtually at least! It might seem amazing with their popularity as a pet, but their wild numbers are […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Corn Snake
This little cornsnake must have been racing to get out of the egg ahead of his siblings in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cochran ! 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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Herp Photo of the Day: Timor Python
This Timor Python in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user carlovandunsure has her eye on you! 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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Inyo Mountain Salamander,
This adult Inyo Mountain was about 4″ in total length. I think I can move that boulder, Gary said. It’s the only thing I can see that’s blocking access. I agreed with the 2nd of Gary’s statement, but the initial comment concerned me. It was a BIG boulder and neither Gary nor I were of […]
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Only 2 weeks left for Georgians to register their reptiles
By Dec. 4, the following reptiles and amphibians must be registered by their owners: Nile monitors African helmeted turtles Chinese softshell turtles Argentine black and white tegus Indian rock and Burmese pythons For more information https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/georgia-law-changes-regulations-for-reptiles-heres-how-long-owners-have-to-register-for-their-pets-in-macon/93-dbedf900-7a4b-43ad-8b58-d2b5917a5164 …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Only 2 weeks left for Georgians to register their reptiles
Black & White Tegu photo by user RamblinRose Herp hobbyists in Georgia are running out of time to register their non-native reptiles with the Georgia Wildlife Resources Commission. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources board voted in 2022 that Burmese pythons can’t be bred in the state. The DNR says the rules are set in […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!
It wouldn’t be Black Friday without a Black Tailed Rattlesnake in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user erindonalson! 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! As always, on Fridays, we highlight our […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Rat Snake
This pair of Mocquard’s Beauty Rat Snakes in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user RandyWhittington are feeling the love! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile 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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Herp Photo of the Day: Ball Python
What an awesome shot of a shedding in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user tylerwork! Bet this Ball Python loves it’s new outfit! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Ball Python
What an awesome shot of a shedding in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user tylerwork! Bet this Ball Python loves it’s new outfit! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Ball Python
What an awesome shot of a shedding in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user tylerwork! Bet this Ball Python loves it’s new outfit! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Ball Python
What an awesome shot of a shedding in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user tylerwork! Bet this Ball Python loves it’s new outfit! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Uromastx
What amazing colors Uros come in, like this ornate in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user plietz! 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 […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Uromastx
What amazing colors Uros come in, like this ornate in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user plietz! 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 […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!
This Horned Desert Viper (Cerastes cerastes) in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Gaboonviper1388is just peeking from its hiding spot! 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! As always, on Fridays, we […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!
This Horned Desert Viper (Cerastes cerastes) in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Gaboonviper1388is just peeking from its hiding spot! 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! As always, on Fridays, we […]
Read the rest of this entry »Nov 16
Herp Photo of the Day: Lizard
The Curly tailed lizard is a common sight in the southern US, but not so common as pets. They are totes adorbs as you can see in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Upscale! Be sure to tell emvee you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Lizard
The Curly tailed lizard is a common sight in the southern US, but not so common as pets. They are totes adorbs as you can see in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Upscale! Be sure to tell emvee you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Crocodile
This awesome headshot of an American Crocodile in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user reptiletubsgets us in the mood to feel a little like Steve! One of two crocodilian species we can find here in the US! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Crocodile
This awesome headshot of an American Crocodile in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user reptiletubsgets us in the mood to feel a little like Steve! One of two crocodilian species we can find here in the US! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Emerald Tree Boa
This Emerald Tree Boa in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user snakedawg81should leave you feeling green with envy! 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 […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Emerald Tree Boa
This Emerald Tree Boa in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user snakedawg81should leave you feeling green with envy! 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 […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Cat Snake
Snakes and Cats living together, it will be anarchy! Wait what? Nah it is just a nice shot of a Cat Snake (Boiga cyanea) in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user ptahtoo! Be sure to tell ptahtoo you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Cat Snake
Snakes and Cats living together, it will be anarchy! Wait what? Nah it is just a nice shot of a Cat Snake (Boiga cyanea) in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user ptahtoo! Be sure to tell ptahtoo you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!
Happy Rattlesnake Friday! What a cool field shot of a Timber in shed in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user seto2112! 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 and to raise awareness […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!
Happy Rattlesnake Friday! What a cool field shot of a Timber in shed in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user seto2112! 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 and to raise awareness […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Water Dragon
Two for Thursday with this cute pair of Australian water dragons in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cochran! 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 […]
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