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Ruschenberger’s Tree Boa, Corallus ruschenbergerii
Snail-eating snake, Dipsas trinitatis
Linne’s Swamp Snake, Erythrolamprus cobella
Trinidad Threadsnake, Epictia tenella
Tropical Racer, Mastigodryas boddaerti
Three-lined Snake, Atractus trilineatus
Checkeredbelly, Siphlophis cervinus
Yellow Puffing Snake, Spilotes sulphureus
Double-striped Water Snake, Thamnodynastes ramonriveroi ranges from near sea level to at least 1750 m on Mt. Turumiquire on the Sucre-Monagas-Anzoategui border in Venezuela to the Orinoco Delta and southwest Trinidad. Habitat: Semi-aquatic, in secondary forest and agricultural areas in southwest Trinidad. Biology: Nocturnal. Diet includes fish and tadpoles.
Ruschenberger’s Tree Boa, Corallus ruschenbergerii
The Rainbow Boa, Epicrates maurus, is a boid in the family of Boidae. It is terrestrial and arboreal and are known for the attractive iridescent sheen on their scales. Prey is subdued with constriction. Like many boids, they have heat-sensing pits on their face that allow them to detect the body heat of their warm-blooded prey. They are nocturnal and feed on small mammals, birds and lizards using their heat-sensing abilities to hunt in the low light. They are common in urbanized areas where rodents are plentiful.
Trinidad Snail-eating Snake, Dipsas trinitatis (Family Dipsadidae). A forest-edge snake that uses habitats disturbed by humans. Crepuscular, nocturnal; activity is sporadic. Feeds on snails that lack an operculum; the snake uses a ratchet-like motion of its lower jaw to remove the snail from the shell.
Small Coral Snake, Micrurus circinalis
Boa constrictor
Green Anaconda
Boa Constrictor, Boa constrictor. Monas Island
Keeled Treesnake, Chironius sp.
The Rainbow Boa, Epicrates maurus, ijuvenile.
The Rainbow Boa, Epicrates maurus, is a boid in the family of Boidae. It is terrestrial and arboreal and are known for the attractive iridescent sheen on their scales. Prey is subdued with constriction. Like many boids, they have heat-sensing pits on their face that allow them to detect the body heat of their warm-blooded prey. They are nocturnal and feed on small mammals, birds and lizards using their heat-sensing abilities to hunt in the low light. They are common in urbanized areas where rodents are plentiful.
Neotropical Water Snake, Helicops angulatus
Brown Vine Snake, Oxybelis cf aeneus
Cat-eyed Snake, Leptodeira annulata ashmeadi.
Ratonel, Pseudoboa nuewiedii
Ratonel, Pseudoboa nuewiedii
Ruschenberger’s Tree Boa, Corallus ruschenbergerii
Slug-eating Snake, Sibon nebulata
Double-striped Water Snake, Thamnodynastes ramonriveroi ranges from near sea level to at least 1750 m on Mt. Turumiquire on the Sucre-Monagas-Anzoategui border in Venezuela to the Orinoco Delta and southwest Trinidad. Habitat: Semi-aquatic, in secondary forest and agricultural areas in southwest Trinidad. Biology: Nocturnal. Diet includes fish and tadpoles.
Cat-eyed Snake, Leptodeira annulata ashmeadi.
The Rainbow Boa, Epicrates maurus, is a boid in the family of Boidae. It is terrestrial and arboreal and are known for the attractive iridescent sheen on their scales. Prey is subdued with constriction. Like many boids, they have heat-sensing pits on their face that allow them to detect the body heat of their warm-blooded prey. They are nocturnal and feed on small mammals, birds and lizards using their heat-sensing abilities to hunt in the low light. They are common in urbanized areas where rodents are plentiful.
Bird Snake, Phrynonax polylepis
Bird Snake, Phrynonax polylepis
Bird Snake, Phrynonax polylepis
Bird Snake, Phrynonax polylepis
Cat-eyed Snake, Leptodeira annulata ashmeadi.
Cat-eyed Snake, Leptodeira annulata ashmeadi.
Ratonel, Pseudoboa nuewiedii
Blunt-headed Tree Snake, Imantodes cenchoa
Blunt-headed Tree Snake, Imantodes cenchoa
Parrot Snake, Leptophis coeruleodorsus
Shaw’s Black Backed Snake, Erythrolamprus melanotus
Shaw’s Black Backed Snake, Erythrolamprus melanotus
Tropical Rat Snake, Spilotes pullatus
Flat Snake, Siphlophis compressus

World Snake Day

World Snake Day is July 16. The day is important to the conservation of snakes. Snakes live on every continent except Antarctica and can vary from the longest species, the reticulated python, to the smallest Barbados Threadsnake. Snakes try to avoid human contact. They consider humans predators. Venomous snakes (and many) use their venom to obtain food and only use it for defense when forced to. World Snake Day can help remove people's fears and illusions about snakes, and help them gain recognition as a marvelous adaptable apex species. World Snake Day can be used to educate and inform people about how to deal with snakes. Let's not mis this opportunity.

World Lizard Day

August 14th is World Lizard Day. It's the perfect time to show some love for these remarkable creatures that have been sharing our planet since the time of the dinosaurs. With over 6,000 known species, lizards come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, and you can find them on every continent except Antarctica. But why should we celebrate lizards, you ask? Well, they're not just cool to observe in their natural habitats but also essential players in many ecosystems. Lizards help keep insect populations in check, which is vital to our ecosystems. So, let's give these amazing creatures the recognition they deserve on this special day! tems worldwide.

World Turtle Day

Turtles and tortoises have secured their enduring places as enduring symbols in folklore, fables, and popular culture, enchanting our imaginations with their representations of wisdom and resilience. Annually, on May 23, we gather with delight to observe World Turtle Day, a dedicated day that pays homage to these unwavering creatures. Turtles and tortoises, both esteemed members of the reptile family, inhabit an array of diverse environments worldwide, where they play pivotal roles within their ecosystems.

These extraordinary beings don’t merely excavate burrows that become abodes for various other species; they also provide a valuable service by assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of our beaches. Their diet includes the remains of deceased fish that wash ashore, making a substantial contribution to ecological equilibrium. This underscores the profound significance of safeguarding these gentle creatures.

World Turtle Day stands as an occasion specially designated to celebrate and protect both of these remarkable creatures. Its origins can be traced back to 2002 when American Tortoise Rescue introduced this meaningful event. It casts a spotlight on the myriad challenges that turtles and tortoises confront due to human intervention and environmental hazards. On this special day, educational institutions, rescue centers, and nature enthusiasts unite to deepen their understanding of these creatures and pledge unwavering commitments to their preservation.

Here are some impactful ways in which you can actively participate in the endeavor to safeguard these exceptional animals: Adopt a Turtle or Tortoise: Contemplate adopting a turtle or tortoise from a rescue shelter. These low-maintenance creatures make ideal companions, especially for families with young children.

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California Kingsnake, banded morph sitting on a rock

invasive species Islands Lampropeltis californae

The California Kingsnake: An Invasive Threat in the Canary Islands

JCMNov 26, 202311 min read

Information on the biology and ecology of invasive predators can be crucial to developing control strategies and action plans. Still, particularly home range, activity patterns, or habitat use can facilitate more effective trapping. This strategic information becomes even more relevant…

A forest frog from the island of Borneo.

Amphibians on the Edge: Climate Change and Other Threats to Survival

JCMOct 5, 20233 min read

In the world of biodiversity, Earth’s amphibians play a crucial role. From the magnificent Wallace’s Flying Frog to the Trinidad’s Bromeliad dwelling tree frog and the huge Chinese Giant Salamander…

Four photos of Sceloporus from the sky islands. Labels on eachi photo identify it.

Diets and Niches for Four Sceloporus Species in the Chiricahua Sky Islands

JCMSep 27, 20239 min read

Niche partitioning is a concept at the heart of understanding biodiversity. The concept refers to the process by which natural selection drives competing species into different patterns of resource use…

Natural History collections are more important now than they were 10 years ago.

Natural History collections are more important now than they were 10 years ago.

JCMSep 19, 20235 min read

Our knowledge of the biodiversity of Asia and Australasia continues to expand with more focused studies on the systematics of various groups and their biogeography. Historically, fluctuating sea levels and…

Riama, a light bulb lizard from Ecuador

Discovering the lightbulb lizards of Ecuador

JCMSep 19, 20232 min read

Alejandro Arteaga, a herpetologist in Ecuador sent out out the following email. If you have the resources for helping Alejandro I encourage you to do so. Today, I want to…