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1. Bull Snakes - Gentle Helpers Many people may be terrified of snakes, but there's really no need to fear these guys. Bull Snakes (also called Gopher snakes) are docile and do our habitats a great service by keeping down vermin populations. They eat mice, rats, rabbits, and prairi...
2. Reptiles & Amphibians Coloring Pages Summer time is the perfect season for amphibian and reptile coloring books and activities. The reptile coloring page printables in this lens offer a good selection of slithery and cool creatures to color: turtle coloring pages, snake coloring pages,...
3. Snakes and Poisonous Snake Identification in the U.S.A. Let's face it, many if not most people have some anxiety about snakes and with good cause. Snakes are wild reptiles that will bite and defend themselves if threatened. For the welfare of both humans and snakes, it is best to leave them alone and to a...
4. Herpetophobia: The Fear of Reptiles Herpetophobia is a common specific phobia which consists of fear or aversion to reptiles, commonly lizards and snakes, and similar vertebrates as amphibians. This condition causes a slight to severe emotional reaction, for example anxiety, panic atta...
5. World's Most Deadly Venomous Snakes Establishing a list of the world's most deadly venomous snakes is more challenging than it may seem. There are a variety of factors to evaluate in making this determination. For the purposes of this report, I looked mainly at the potential lethality...
6. I'm so crazy about pet snakes! Although snakes are not for everyone, as you are about to discover, a snake offers tremendous value and benefit when kept as a pet. If you or your significant other is still not convinced that a snake is the right choice, you might go over this list...
7. Dangerous Snakes of North America The most dangerous North American venomous snakes belong to the pit viper species. They have small heat sensing glands (pits) located above each nostril, which allow them to detect and locate warm blooded animals, such as rodents, even in total darkn...
8. Geeta Seshamani - Savior of India's Animals Founder of Friendicoes, SECA (Society for Eradication of Cruelty to Animals), and Co-founder and Guiding Force of Wildlife S.O.S. Geeta Seshamani, an English literature Professor at Gargi Colege in south Delhiand, is passionate about animals. She...
9. Piney Run Park and Nature Center Are you looking for some fishing and boating fun in Maryland? Located in the southeastern corner of Carroll County  in Sykesville and convenient to Baltimore area residents, Piney Run Park and reservoir has been a destination for fresh water an...
10. Wildlife of the Coconino National Forest If you're ever in my neck of the woods here in Northern Arizona, I encourage you to explore the many wonders of the Coconino National Forest. At 1.8 million acres with an elevation span of 10,000 feet, the Coconino is one of the most diverse Nat...
11. Animal Pal Pictures Just for fun . . . to brighten the day . . . because I love animals . . . no other reason, although you can donate to the Wild Animal Sanctuary (below) if you wish. ENJOY! "For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more comp...
12. Boa Constrictor Imperator (Common Boa) The Common Boa (Boa Constrictor Imperator, or BCI) is one of the most commonly kept species of snake with good reason. Thy are a beautiful species, and have a reputation for being relatively easy to care for and handle. Their docile nature, and toler...
13. Rat Snakes in Louisiana Rat Snakes are attractively marked, non-poisonous constrictors which primarily eat rats and mice and some birds and eggs. They are known for their climbing ability and their great length which can be up to 101 inches. In the south they are called Ch...
14. Yellow-bellied Water Snakes Plain-bellied Water snakes are found in every southeastern state in the U.S. They are stout snakes with dark brown, gray or greenish gray backs and bellies that range in color from yellow to red. In Louisiana, the Yellow-bellied and blotched water s...
15. Mutants, Creatures, and other handmade Animals This is a SquidEtsian lens featuring a few of the members Mutants, Creatures, and Animals creations. Featured are handmade animals that are plushies, sewn materials, crocheted and even wooden animals!
16. Reptile Parties! when it is coming up to someone special's Birthday it can be quite a task working out how you can celebrate in a unique and exciting way. Animal parties / reptile parties are fun when they are a 'hands on experience'. Children and adults alike love s...
17. Predators in the Wild When we think of predators, frightening images come to mind. Our heart rate jumps and we glance around warily. In society predators have thrown off the balance of life and need to be stopped. It's another story in the wild. There is a check and balan...
18. To the River and Back Again in Pictures Each morning, around 9:00 a.m. we (two humans and our two dogs, though sometimes neighbor dogs, Amos and Sadie, join us) make our daily trek down to the Little Tchefuncte River in southeastern Louisiana, filling bird feeders along the way. This is a...
19. Amazing Webventures: Let's Explore Borneo! Borneo is the world's third largest island, after Greenland and New Guinea. It covers some 287,000 square miles--almost twice the size of Germany, and is home to Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. Join me on another Amazing Web...
20. Canoeing the Tchefuncte River Come with us on a virtual canoe ride down the lovely and scenic Little Tchefuncte River. We'll see many of the plants and animals that live in and along the river. Your guides will also tell you about the river and its flora and fauna. So, get your v...