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Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus

It has been rather rainy as of late and the ground is soggy, the air is heavy with humidity – these days are good days to look for fungi. This decaying tree branch had fallen to the forest floor in … Continue reading →

Western Mosquitofish

This a little gray fish with a short body, upturned mouth, and a flattened head. This species is not native to Ohio, but was stocked in western Lucas County in 1947. Mosquitofish are small in comparison to many other freshwater … Continue reading →

Virgin’s Bower

Walking along the Cuyahoga River, I frequently see this flowering vine, which belongs to the same genus of a popular garden plant, Climatis, though this wildflower’s petals are much smaller. Its flowers are in delicate round clusters and quite intricate. … 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. $60 each Click here to see the Nelson's Milksnake page
	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. $40-$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 male breeder Click here to see my female breeder Click here to see a baby black king photo $60 each
	Pine & Bull 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! $75-$100 each Click here to see the Pine 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-$100 each Click here to see the Rat Snake page
	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-$150 each Click here to see the California Garter Snake page