herpetoculture


Whining Pacelle

The establishment of the Burmese python approximately 2 decades ago within the Everglades National Park has been a major ongoing battle between animal rights groups and the herpetological community. The fact that these magnificent animals have made a strong foothold within the ENP has some people concerned for safety of their families and pets. Others, […]


Always Read the Small Print…A Reptile Story

This is a special guest post from Dave L. Johnson. Way back when I first started keeping reptiles I became instantly hooked on the hobby and in the space of a few months I soon had the start of a collection amassing. I had a few snakes but my real passion was lizards as interacting […]


Venom in the Vivarium | Mangrove Snake Captive Care

Mangrove Snake Mangrove snakes (Boiga dendrophila) have long-held a special place in my herpetoculture heart as an interesting species. Not simply because they are in fact venomous but just the Mangrove snake (Boiga dendrophila) in its behaviors and movements through a properly set up enclosure (affiliate link) is something that for me is enticing. Something that […]

Boiga dendrophila dendrophila