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While visiting Lake George in New York, I saw several of these birds along the edges of the shoreline. Sanderlings are small, plump sandpipers with a stout bill that is about the same length as their head. These and other … Continue reading
While hiking on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, I often see this plant. It may reach 3 to 7 feet in height and in some instances can grow to 12 feet. It is found along streams, damp prairies and … Continue reading
Unlike many brown, nocturnal and nondescript moths, this one is bright, boldly patterned and looks more like a roll of batik fabric than a moth – and it’s out and about during the daytime. The Ailanthus Webworm Moth only reaches … Continue reading
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Honduran MilksnakesLampropeltis triangulum hondurensisThe 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.
$150 each Click here to see the Honduran Milksnake page |
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Pueblan Milk SnakesLampropeltis triangulum campbelliDescended from stock collected just south the town of Zapotitlan Salinas, Puebla in the late 1970s and early 1980s by Jonathan Campbell and associates. A classic boldly marked tri-color that has been longstanding staple in the hobby.
$100 each Click here to see my Pueblan Milksnake Photo Gallery |
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Corn SnakesPantherophis guttatusOne of 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 |
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Common KingsnakesLampropeltis getulaA favorite among keepers, kingsnakes make excellent pets. Their smooth, shiny scales and bold patterns give them an appealing look.
$100-$150 eachClick here to see the Common Kingsnake page |
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Black African House SnakeBoaedon fuliginosusThis is a small to medium-sized constrictor popular in the reptile hobby for its docile nature, glossy black appearance, and ease of care. It is typically a uniform, jet-black to dark chocolate color with a shiny, often iridescent, finish. It can change colors and appear significantly lighter sometimes. Babies prefer live pinkies, so be sure you have a source of live food before purchasing.
$100 eachClick here to see Black African House Snake Photos
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Pine, Bull & Gopher SnakesPituophis 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 |
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Rat SnakesElaphe 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 |
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Water SnakesNerodia 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
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Garter SnakesThamnophis 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 |