Third Eye

Bitter Sneezeweed

While hiking in Mingo National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri, I noticed this familiar-looking flower. Though rather than being tall, like the six foot plus Autumn Sneezeweed in my backyard, it was growing low to the ground. This upper-branching native annual … Continue reading →

Grass Pickerel

I caught this very fine fish in a minnow trap while visiting southern Illinois in October. At an average size of about a foot long, it looks like a miniature version of its relative, the Northern Pike. The Grass Pickerel … Continue reading →

Soybean Looper

While visiting a nature center in Missouri, I noticed a few of these moths resting on the outside of the building. This species is attracted to light at night and often sticks around until the following morning. This insect is … Continue reading →


	Honduran Milksnakes Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis The most popular large milksnake in the hobby. Due to a significant amount of color and pattern variability, selective breeding will continue to expand the possibilities of producing currently unseen morphs. These snakes can get up to six feet long. $250 each Click here to see the Honduran Milksnake page
	Pueblan Milk Snakes Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli A classic beautiful and boldly marked tri-color that has been longstanding staple in the hobby. At usually less than three feet long as adults, if you’re looking for a colorful snake that’s easy to care for, this is a great choice. $150 each Click here to see my Pueblan Milksnake Photo Gallery
	Corn Snakes Pantherophis guttatus These are the most popular snakes in herptoculture, and with good reason. Corn snakes are moderately sized, tame and inexpensive. They are also beautiful and hardy pets available in an array of different colors and patterns. $100 each Click here to see the Corn Snake page
	Common Kingsnakes Lampropeltis getula A favorite among keepers, kingsnkes make excellent pets. Their smooth, shiny scales and bold patterns give them an appealing look. Click here to see the Common Kingsnake page $100-$150 each
	Pine, Bull & Gopher Snakes Pituophis sp. These big snakes typically get 6-7 feet in length and are heavily built. Pine snakes and bull snakes are often the "next step" for people who keep corn snakes and kingsnakes. No one can accuse these snakes of not having personality! $150-$350 each Click here to see the Pine, Bull & Gopher Snake page
	Rat Snakes Elaphe sp. Larger in size and with more "attitude" than their relatives the corn snakes, rat snakes are a good choice for individuals who have had some snake keeping experience and want to try something a little different. $75-$300 each Click here to see the Rat Snake page
	Water Snakes Nerodia sp. These heavy-bodied serpents add an interesting element to the hobby. I feed mine a diet of 50% fish and 50% frozen-thawed rodents. They do well when set up like other colubrids like Corn Snakes and King Snakes. $40 each Click here to see the Water Snake page
	Garter Snakes Thamnophis sp These snakes start off eating fish, but eventually can be switched to rodents. They are quite colorful and do great in naturalistic terrariums. I work with a few different species. $100-$2500 each Click here to see the Garter Snake page