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Broadhead Skink

While visiting Virginia this month, I came across a lizard that I have not seen in a few years. The Broadhead Skink can grow to over a foot long and is the northeast’s largest lizard. This reptile is essentially a … Continue reading →

Trumpeter Swan

While visiting northwest Ohio recently, I observed several of these huge waterfowl. Trumpeter Swans are listed as Threatened in Ohio. In 1996, Ohio became one of a number of states involved in reintroduction plans to restore them to the Midwest. … Continue reading →

Cecropia Moth

Last month a female Cecropia Moth emerged from underneath my neighbor’s deck; it spent Fall and Winter there in a cocoon. The very next night a male stopped by to mate. This is North America’s largest native moth – females … Continue reading →


	Honduran Milksnake 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. $100-$150 each Click here to see the Honduran page
	Nelson's Milksnake Lampropeltis triangulum nelsoni The intensity of colors has to be seen to be believed. This is the easiest of the albino tricolors to get to breeding size in 18 months - and the most likely to double clutch. Increased availability and lower prices insure that this snake will become a staple in colubrid collections. $75 each Click here to see my Nelson's Milksnake Photo Gallery
	Corn Snake 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. $50-$75 each Click here to see the Corn Snake page
	Western Black King Snake Lampropeltis getula nigrita An all-black snake, this is one of my favorites. It is less nervous and more easily handleable than other subspecies of common king snakes. They make excellent pets. Click here to see my Western Black King Snake Photo Gallery $65 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! $65-$175 each Click here to see the Pine, Bull & Gopher Snake page
	Rat Snake 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. $50-$125 each Click here to see the Rat Snake page
	Broad-banded Water Snake Nerodia fasciata confluens A smaller type of water snake, with males averaging 2 feet and females averaging 3 feet in length. The irregular-shaped lighter bands are usually tan or light orange and no two look alike. 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. Mine stock is locality specific to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. $35 each Click here to my Broad-banded Water Snake Photo Gallery
	California 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 three different species. $50-$175 each Click here to see the California Garter Snake page