Reptiles & Amphibians

[ad_1] Fungi that do not form fruiting bodies and that we cannot grow in the laboratory cannot be given scientific names. Does it make sense to ignore them? Mention fungi, and most people will probably think of the mushrooms they pick in fall, or maybe the yeast they add when baking or making wine. Others … Read more

[ad_1] Working with the scientific travel agency Taxon Expeditions, citizen scientists studed specimens, and analyse their DNA in a field camp in the heart of the forest. Semislugs, or ‘snugs’ as they are affectionately known among mollusc researchers, are like the squatters of the snail world: they do carry a home on their back but … Read more

[ad_1] With expertise in science communication, dissemination and exploitation, Pensoft is involved in this project set to develop new technologies for monitoring species and their habitats across Europe With expertise in science communication, dissemination and exploitation, Pensoft became part of this project dedicated to new technologies for species and habitat monitoring across Europe Background  The … Read more

[ad_1] Pygmy grasshoppers come in many shapes and colors and are often exciting to see, but their taxonomy is a mess. Guest blog post by Josip Skejo & Niko Kasalo A lovable mess Tetrigidae, commonly known as pygmy grasshoppers, are an ancient and diverse family, currently numbering about 2000 species. As their name suggests, tetrigids … Read more

[ad_1] Whether you are a first-time keeper or have been keeping Leopard Geckos for decades, chances are you have heard of Metabolic Bone Disease, or MBD. MBD in Leopard Geckos is a serious and potentially fatal illness. Luckily, metabolic bone disease is 100% preventable. Leopard Geckos will never develop this illness if cared for correctly. … Read more

[ad_1] Mealworms are a cheap and popular feeder insect for Leopard Geckos. Many owners (myself included) love mealworms because they are cleaner, quieter, and easier to keep than crickets. They are also more common to find and cheaper than dubia cockroaches. Mealworms are a healthy option, but they don’t have the same nutritional value as … Read more

[ad_1] The Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans) was spotted in an area where forestry and silvicultural activities are carried out for the sustainable exploitation of pine logging and timber. The presence of The Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans) was documented in Honduras for the first time after 43 years. The record is from a site of … Read more

[ad_1] Ball Pythons tend to eat once every 7 to 21 days. This is a huge range, so how often should you feed your ball python? A good feeding schedule should factor in growth rate, age, size, and body condition. My feeding routine has changed throughout the years with my Ball Python, Ivy. She started … Read more

[ad_1] The two new species of butterworts were discovered in poorly explored, remote areas in the Amotape-Huancabamba zone, a biodiversity hotspot in southern Ecuador. A team of botanists from Ecuador, Germany, and the United States has described two new species of carnivorous plants with striking appearance. They are part of the butterworts (genus Pinguicula), a … Read more

[ad_1] Healthy Ball Python poop should be soft, around 3-4 inches long and is usually brown to black in color. It should also be well-formed into a log-shape and have white urates. Some keepers say it looks like squeezed chocolate cannoli with vanilla cream! Knowing what normal poop looks like can help you quickly identify … Read more