Whoo! Just got back from a week-long vacation at Lake Powell. It was perfect—soft sand beach, sleeping under the stars, lots of laughs shared with good friends, and lots of writing time. But let’s talk about REPTILES! That’s right friends: Hubby and I… Continue Reading
USARK (United States Association of Reptile Keepers) is a national organization promoting reptile awareness, responsible care standards, and professionalism in the reptile hobby. And one of their biggest fights is keeping snakes, and especially the large ones, legal as pets.… Continue Reading
Since playing the Pokémon Yellow and Gold versions as a kid, I (like many other aspiring Pokémon trainers) dreamed what it would be like to live in a world with real life Pokémon. Now that we have Pokémon Go, the real world… Continue Reading
Reptiles are not so much a hobby as an inevitable addiction: if you’re not addicted yet, you soon will be. And as with any addiction passion, it grows over time. One of the main engines fueling the expansion of the reptile hobby… Continue Reading
Summer is in full swing, and with summer comes hiking!!! (among other outdoor activities, of course) You know who else loves summer, though? Snakes! Learn how to tell if a snake is poisonous so you can frolic safely. How NOT to tell if… Continue Reading
Let’s be honest: Pet stores are a dangerous place for animal lovers like you and I. All it takes is the right look and we’re lost. But with chain pet stores like Petco and PetSmart coming under fire for animal… Continue Reading
How big can snakes get? A common misconception is that any snake can grow into an anaconda-sized jungle monster. The truth? Of course, snakes can be slightly larger or smaller depending on environmental factors and gender, but it’s all in… Continue Reading
One of the first things people say when they find out I’m a reptile keeper is, “What do you do about salmonella?” No, it’s cool—I get it. Reptiles are known vectors of bacteria, and since salmonellosis isn’t exactly fun, I… Continue Reading