Archive for the 'Reptiles' Category

Sea Turtle Kill

I’m never quite sure whether I want to post the latest “hundreds of [insert animal] are being found dead.
But in this case I will…Rare Turtles Found Dead in Bangladesh:
Hundreds of endangered sea turtles have been found dead along Bangladesh’s coast in the past two weeks, triggering concerns about pollution and local fishing practices, an official [...]

Snakes as Earthquake Detectors

Several news sites are reporting that observations of snakes are being used to predict earthquakes in southern China. From CHINAdaily:
Experts at the bureau monitor nests of snakes at local snake farms via video cameras linked to a broadband Internet connection. The video feed runs 24 hours per day.
“Of all the creatures on the earth, [...]

When Snakes Shed

As a California King Snake grows, it needs to shed its skin. The time between sheddings depends on how fast the snake is growing.
During the week before they shed, the snakes become cranky and irritable. They don’t like to be handled during this time, and they are more likely to bite than at [...]