Accordingly to the Associate Press, an alligator-like reptile has been found in the Patapsco River, just south of Baltimore. The 2.5-foot to 3-foot caiman was found near Glen Burnie. The Anne Arundel County Animal Control is contacting area zoos in hopes of finding a home for it. [...]
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Why do corn snakes make great pets?
Cornsnakes (Pantherophis guttatus) are enjoyed around the world by numerous peoples of all ages. Once you are introduced to your first corn snake, any misconceptions and fears about snakes will vanish. Corn snakes make wonderful pets. I should know since I have had one. By their very nature, the[...]
June 30th, 2010 - 3:04 pm § in Information, New species
Incredible New Species Discovered in Ecuador
Here is the latest amazing new species discovered in Ecuador. One look at a newly discovered species of Gecko, small enough at its full-grown size to rest comfortably on the eraser of a pencil, and it’s difficult not to be mesmerized by the seemingly boundless forms of biological diversity. [...]
June 29th, 2010 - 3:19 pm § in Information, Snake
Types of Pet Snakes – Best For Pet
Highly recommend pet snakes for the home. Here is our list: Pet Snake #1 – The Corn Snake This snake shows up on a lot of people’s lists of best pet snakes and for good reason. Corn snakes meet all of the criteria I’ve outlined above: (A) they rarely grow to over six feet long, [...]
June 29th, 2010 - 1:02 pm § in Information, New species
New Species
Brand new species discovered including ‘Pinocchio’ frogs and gargoyle geckos New species including Pinocchio-nosed frogs and gargoyle-faced geckos were discovered in Indonesia’s Foja Mountains. [...]
June 28th, 2010 - 10:48 pm § in Information, Turtle
Turtle Eggs
Due to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, sea turtle eggs are being relocated to protect the future of these sea turtles. [...]
June 28th, 2010 - 5:10 pm § in Information, New species
Giant Spider Species Discovered in Middle Eastern Sand Dunes
Scientists have unearthed a completely new species of spider hiding in sand dunes on the Israel-Jordan border. 34diggsdigg With a legspan that stretches 5.5 inches, the spider, called Cerbalus aravensis, is the biggest of its type in the Middle East. “It is rare to find a new species of spider â[...]
May 22nd, 2010 - 8:41 pm § in Information
New Species
A new species was recently discovered. According to the Conservation INternational researchers on the scout for unusual creatures were lunching at their Indonesian campsite when a frog perched on a bag of rice inside their tent. A quick-handed herpetologist snagged the visitor for a look. Th[...]
March 10th, 2010 - 11:13 pm § in Information, Turtle
Loggerhead Turtles
The Loggerhead Turtle, a turtle which can be found in the waters of the United States has been recommended for the endangered species, by the federal government. The Loggerhead Turtle was already on the threathened list since 1978, but that is a step below the endangered list. Researchers said pri[...]