Snakes

Profile: Corn Snake (Pantherophis Guttata)

Profile: Corn Snake (Pantherophis Guttata)

Tweet Corn snake, also known as red rat snake, is a species of rat snake that is a native of North America. Its name is derived from its belly that resembles a corn with its maize-like pattern. These snakes are widespread throughout central and south-eastern United States. Growing up to lengths of 1.2 to...
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Profile: Western Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon nasicus)

Profile: Western Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon nasicus)

Tweet Origin Western hognose snakes are mainly found in the regions of southern Canada ad extending into northern Mexico. It is found in the area bordered to the east by Illinois and to the west by Wyoming and Colorado. This snake is found in areas elevated at 90 to 2400m. It prefers areas that...
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Profile: Ball / Royal Pythons (Python Regius)

Profile: Ball / Royal Pythons (Python Regius)

Tweet Ball or Royal pythons are one of the longest-lived snakes in the world and it is not uncommon for them to live between 20 and 30 years. They are so-named after their defensive actions of rolling themselves into a ball with their head poking through the middle, when cornered or on the defensive....
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Invertebrates