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   Jun 09

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

This Black-backed Coral Snake in our photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user RDBartlettkills that whole rhyme we were taught! It doesn’t always work kids! 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 to help dispel the fears surrounding our beloved venomous creatures.

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   Jun 08

Herp Photo of the Day: Boa

Welcome to the world little one! That magical moment when a baby takes it’s first breath is captured here with this boa in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user dpiscopo69 ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Jun 07

Herp Photo of the Day: Anole

A shout out to the little guys! Loving this Vinales Anole in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user macraei ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Jun 06

Herp Photo of the Day: Colubrid

This Wagler’s sipo (Chironius scurrulus) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Herpetologia was found in the field in Brazil! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Jun 06

Box Turtles & North American Box Turtles

By Turtle Times

Box Turtles North American Box Turtles

North American Box Turtles

Common name: Box Turtle
Scientific name: T. ornata, Terrapene carolina
Distribution: Eastern & Central United States
Size: 4-7”
Life expectancy: > 40 years

Box turtles are one of America’s favorite turtles. The box turtle is one of America’s most popular turtle pets.

Common / Eastern Box Turtle

Common Box Turtle This is the most common and well-known type of box turtle. 

Common Box Turtle Subspecies:

  • Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina, Linnaeus 1768)
    The name is derived from its location in Eastern United States. It is one of the best-known subspecies and has an official status of vulnerable.
  • Florida Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina bauri, Taylor 1895)
    The name comes from the fact that this species is found almost exclusively in Florida. Although it is not a serious threat, it has occasionally been found in Southern Georgia.
  • Gulf Coast Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina major, Agassiz 1857)
    The subspecies can be found in the Gulf of Mexico, between the American states of Louisiana and Florida.
  • Three Toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis, Agassiz 1857)
    This turtle is named after the three toes on its back legs. They are more resistant to new environments and can be kept in a home.
  • Mexican box turtle
    This subspecies is only found in Mexico. There are export laws in place that protect these animals and they are rarely kept as pets.
  • Yucatan Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina yucatana, Boulenger 1895)
    Only the Mexican state Yucatan is home to this subspecies. Although it does not have an official endangered status, locals say they’ve seen fewer of these animals in recent years.

The aquatic box turtle is also called the box turtle

Coahuilan/Aquatic box turtle – this is the only known Water Box Turtle of North America. It is listed as endangered.

Northern and Southern spotted box turtles are subspecies. There is little information about this species. Its name comes from the tiny spots that cover its shell.

Female Northen Spotted Box Turtle. Robert A Villa captured the image from a video. Click here to view the video .

Spotted Box Turtle Subspecies:

  • Northern Spotted Box Turtle (Terrapene nelsoni klauberi, Bogert 1943)
  • Southern Spotted Box Turtle (Terrapene nelsoni nelsoni, Stejneger 1925)

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   Jun 06

Map Turtles

By Turtle Times

Pascagoula map turtle Grover Brown

Northern Map Turtles are the most common and widespread species of map turtles. Females’ carapaces can reach a length of up to 27 cm (10,5 in). Males are typically shorter than 16 cm (6.25 in). The females are larger and have a larger jaw, but the difference isn’t as great as in other turtle species. The carapace of the olive-green turtle is covered with a complex system of yellow lines, which resembles a topographical chart. The patterning can be hidden by the dark pigmentation of females, or algae. The skin of the northern map turtle is olive-brown to dark brown with yellow or greenish markings. The midline of the carapace is a distinct keel that is shallow, but not pronounced. It lacks spines or knobs. The postorbital blotch of these turtles is always a triangle-shaped blotch. The turtles also have a yellow j-shaped line that is curved upwards as it approaches the head.

Habitat and Distribution: Map turtles are a widely distributed species that can be found as far north as Quebec, and as far south Alabama and Arkansas. They live in the drainages of the northeast that drain into Atlantic Ocean. They are also found in several drainages in the southeast that empty into Gulf of Mexico. However, they do not inhabit much of the Mississippi River and adjacent waterways. This species prefers large bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and large streams to creeks and ponds. Although they are cautious baskers, they require a lot of basking areas. Northern map turtles prefer clear, flowing water habitats with gravel substrates.

Reproduction & Development: Breeding takes place in the spring as well as fall. The majority of nesting is likely to take place between late May and mid-July. Hatchlings often delay their emergence until winter. The eggs hatch late in the summer. Nests are usually built on sandy beaches, sandbars or open areas rather than in wooded areas. The nests are always near the water. Laying eggs can take several hours. It usually begins at night and continues until morning. The average clutch size is 10-12 eggs, with females producing two or three clutches per year. As with other turtle species, the incubation period, which lasts 75 days, determines the sexe. The warmer temperatures result in females, while the cooler temperatures produce males. Males reach sexual maturity in 4-6 years while females can take up to 10 years.

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   Jun 05

Herp Photo of the Day: Colubrids

Native Colubrids in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user xtranch are like a box of chocolates! So much good to choose from! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Jun 02

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Awesome field shot of a Mojave (Crotalus scutulatus salvini) taken in Mexico in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user OXYUMAURUS! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Jun 01

Herp Photo of the Day: Kingsnake

Back to our roots with this alterna found in Sanderson in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user StuTennyson! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 31

Herp Photo of the Day: Rainbow Boa

The natural sunlight makes this Rainbow Boa glitter in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user curaniel! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 30

Herp Photo of the Day: Hognose

Hoggies are SUCH drama queens, like this one in our Herp Photo of the Day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user JoeTaffis! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!


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   May 26

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! A stunning Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus) in our photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user erindonalsonwas found in Portal, AZ! 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 to help dispel the fears surrounding our beloved venomous creatures.

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   May 25

Herp Photo of the Day: Indigo

It’s big, it’s black and it is beautiful! This Indigo seen in Williston, FL while herping earns it spot in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user ACO3124 !! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 24

Herp Photo of the Day: Turtle

What a lovely pair of Vietnamese Leaf Turtles in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user schroderal ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 23

Herp Photo of the Day: Pine Snake

Here is to hoping this Northern Pine in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user orchidspider can cure any case of the Mondays!! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 22

Herp Photo of the Day: Axolotl

If this axolotl in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user tadpoleo doesn’t make you smile, I am not sure what will! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 19

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! This copperhead in our photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user AlexNevgloski wants to remind you when in the field, pack your trash and leave only footprints! 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 to help dispel the fears surrounding our beloved venomous creatures.

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   May 18

Herp Photo of the Day: Indigo

Blackjack, the Eastern Indigo, is absolutely breathtaking in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user CtrsOfNightshade! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 17

Herp Photo of the Day: Newt

Found in Spain, this yellow phase Marbled Newt (Triturus marmoratus) in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Ruben_martinez steals the show! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 16

Herp Photo of the Day: Gecko

It’s two for Tuesday with this cute pair of geckos in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user jamesmatthews brightens up your Monday! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 15

Herp Photo of the Day: Lizard

Hope this baby Minor Lizard (Sceloporus minor) in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Eve brightens up your Monday! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 12

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! Love this Harry Greene Approved field shot of a juvenile Timber in our photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user jameswv ! 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 to help dispel the fears surrounding our beloved venomous creatures.

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   May 11

Herp Photo of the Day: Toad

What an awesome shot of this pair of Common Toads in our herp photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user Krallenfrosch ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 10

Herp Photo of the Day: Sulcatta

This African spur thigh tortoise in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user dinahmoe is just munching away without a care in the world. We are so jealous! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 09

Herp Photo of the Day: Kingsnake

Fantastic shot of a Scarlet Kingsnake climbing a tree in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user westernNC! Be sure to tell them you liked it here.

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   May 08

Herp Photo of the Day: Mangrove Snake

Black Mangrove, uploaded by kingsnake.com user ptahtoo

Poised and watching, what a stunning Mangrove in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user ptahtoo! Be sure to tell them you liked it here.

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   May 05

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

We give all venomous species some love on Rattlesnake Friday, especially these baby Cobras in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user SouthernHerp !? Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 04

Herp Photo of the Day: Tegu

The infamous “stink eye” is glaring here with this Tegu in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user MrSickle ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 03

Herp Photo of the Day: Kingsnake

“You’re kingsnake.com, where are all the kingsnakes?” Right here in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user trevid ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 02

Herp Photo of the Day: Lizard

Alert and always keeping his eye on you, this Basiliscus plumifrons shines in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user kus! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   May 01

Herp Photo of the Day: Tortoise

This is a Radiated Tortoise coming out for its first look at the world (Astrochelys radiata) in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user radiata137 ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Apr 28

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! Check out this gorgeous pair of Sidewinders in our herp photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user dvenom05 . Remember that on Rattlesnake Friday, we celebrate all our venomous creatures! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Apr 27

Herp Photo of the Day: Salamander

This Tiger Salamander shows it is a good herping day in our herp photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user TJ.! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Apr 26

Herp Photo of the Day: Water Snake

This sassy lil watersnake had to stop and eat a toad in the yard before the photographer captured it for our herp photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user dinahmoe ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Apr 25

Herp Photo of the Day: Python

This Savu is coming in for it’s close up in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user chefdev is all amphibian! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Apr 24

Herp Photo of the Day: Caecilian

Although often called incorrectly a rubber eel, this Rio Cauca Caecilian (Typhlonectes natans) in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user chrish is all amphibian! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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   Apr 24

Blotched Blue-tongued Skinks

Not brightly colored, but IMO the finest of the Blue Tongues, Tiliqua nigrolutea.
Having well over 300 skink species, Australia could also be known as the “Great Land of Skinks.” These range in size from 4” long Garden Skinks and Pygmy Blue-Tongued Skinks to the remaining 5 species, all bulky blue-tongued species of the genus Tiliqua (one (possibly 2) additional species are extralimital). The Australian species are the Blotched, Common, Centralian, and Western Blue-tongues, and the Stump-tailed Skink, this latter now being considered one of the Blue-tongued skinks. These 5 vary individually within species from 16 to 23 inches in overall adult length.

Although we have kept several species, it is the Blotched Blue-tongue, Tiliqua nigrolutea, that is my favorite. Additionally, I favor the black (ground color) and buff (dorsal blotches and lateral reticulations) of the montane form over the paler colors of the lowland forms. Both forms are heavy-bodied, short-legged, diurnal, terrestrial, adult at 16-20”, live-bearing, long-lived (~20 years), placid, and hardy.

This skink adapts well to varying temperatures as well as eagerly accepting a wide variety of food items. Ours ate fruits, vegetables, canned dogfood, softened kibbled dog food, and they loved snails, slugs, and nightcrawlers. They often fold the hindlegs back towards the tail when moving about.

Females produced a single clutch annually, neonates numbering 3 to 8.

If you like responsive, hardy, captives, and if they are ever again legally available and affordable, consider a Blotched Blue-tongue. I don’t think you will be unhappy with the choice.
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   Apr 21

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! To end the week, this Jackson’s Tree Snake (Thrasops jacksonii) comes in to represent rear-fangs for our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Claus ! 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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   Apr 20

Herp Photo of the Day: Frog

The Northern Leopard frog (Lithobates pipiens) is an fairly widespread US Native species that get a spotlight in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Terry_Cox!

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   Apr 19

Herp Photo of the Day: Chameleon

Everyone feels just like this little chameleon does here in our herp photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user 1Sun every once in a while! Be sure to tell them you liked it here!

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