Another fun outing, celebrating the birthday of my good buddy, Alex! This one was a special treat… in addition to our regular slithery crew, we also got to hang out with two amazing red-footed tortoises! Thanks again to Ben MacNeil for the loan of Bell & Cleo! They were absolute…
We had an AMAZING time today in Bedford with a group of incredible kids as we celebrated a twin-birthday! I’m so happy we were able to make their birthday special, and I think we made some new lifelong snake-lovers! Even the most fearful ones stretched their boundaries and had a…
Let’s face it: snakes aren’t the most popular animal on the planet. Ophidiophobia, the fear of snakes, impacts roughly one-third of all adults, and many more share a general aversion towards these misunderstood creatures. As a result, many people seek a miracle-cure that will keep all snakes away. While…
“Dislocation” specifically refers to a bone being out of it’s articulated position. While a snake’s unique skull is incredibly flexible and versatile, no bones actually get dislocated in the process.
Spurred on by a few fictional viral posts, this is one of the most pervasive snake-myths on social media, yet it is one of the least credible.
Typically shy and solitary creatures, substantial mystery surrounds snakes, such that a number of persistent myths have developed over the centuries. Let’s have a little post-series about some of the common Snake Myths! Myth #1: “Snakes can sting you with their sharp, pointy tongues!”
Thanks for Mike Richard of Maritime Geckos for inviting me on his YouTube series “Unboxing The Reptile Community” where he’s currently highlighting some of the Maritime people & businesses in the hobby! You can follow Maritime Geckos on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube!
Misinformation abounds on social-media, and snake-info is no exception… so here’s a post worth sharing because it just might save a life! We’re fortunate to have no venomous snakes in Nova Scotia but elsewhere, caution is required, and these images are no help.
Next up on my list of adorable weirdo snakes is the Madagascar Leaf-Nosed Snake (langaha madagascariensis).
