Other Animals

March 9 “National Get Over It Day” Umbrella cockatooPhoto by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash This not-so-official National Designation Day can sure come in handy for those of us who live with feathered companions. Are you still holding a grudge against your bird for destroying your table leg or chair … or chewing up your [insert item

What if I told you that your favorite dinosaur isn’t a dinosaur at all? I have had this conversation with many people. There are many ancient reptiles that are huge and famous and aren’t dinosaurs at all. Today we’ll look at the top 5 most popular dinosaurs, that aren’t dinosaurs at all (as well as

Whales are some of the best known and largest animals to have ever existed, and yet somehow this giant whale completely escaped me! How could this be? Well, I’m just going to have to go through all of the whales to see if there are any more that have managed to swim under my sonar.

Every day, women all over the globe exemplify the leadership, collaborative spirit, and dedication needed to make the world a better place by ensuring the health and well-being of wildlife and humankind. This International Women’s Day, as we celebrate the countless contributions of women in every field of work, we wanted to showcase the extraordinary

The green keel-bellied lizard (Gastropholis prasina) has got to be one of the most unique and beautiful lizards on the planet. Not only do they look incredible, but they can also make very personable and great pets for the right keeper. So, is the green keel-bellied lizard the best pet lizard for you? #keelbelliedlizard #clintsreptiles

An avid, photographer Spence Hitchen poses with aglossy black cockatooimage by Spencer Hitchen The world is constantly in a state of flux, both for good and for bad. The bad seems to almost always be the most visible of both because we’re often shocked by changes that hinder and hurt. But good is not always

Kingsnakes and milk snakes are generally beautiful, but sometimes bitey snakes. What if I told you that there is a tricolored snake that isn’t inclined to bite? Would that be the perfect pet snake for you? Let’s take a look at the mountain kingsnake to determine if the mountain kingsnake is a good pet, and

Crickets and dubia roaches are great feeder insects for sure, but there are a lot more options than that. This is the ultimate guide to reptile feeder insects, with all of the pros and cons to help you decide which feeders are right for your animals. And we present them in a phylogenetic context (because

If you follow this channel at all, you probably know how much I love these lizards. Well, we finally hatched our first baby! How excited do you think I am about this? #clintsreptiles #emeraldtreeskink #babylizard

On our recent trip to Peru we discovered one of the most terrifying looking little arthropods (an armored harvestman)! It was simultaneously horrifying and wonderful. Well it turns out that they have a North American cousin, and our friend Russ from Aquarimax pets keeps them as pets (of course he does). But is the armored

Have you ever seen insects, spiders, snails, or other invertebrates like these before? The Peruvian Amazon is full of some of the biggest, weirdest, and most terrifying arthropods I have ever seen, and this snail is colossal. Which ones were new to you? #clintsreptiles #amazonrainforest #invertebrates ==== “Coelidia olitoria” by Katja Schulz under CC BY

Did you know that it is easier to say that you are a fish than that a hagfish is a fish? But are you a reptile? Bad news, you’re basically the hagfish of reptiles. Do I need to say more? Let’s talk phylogenetics! #clintsreptiles #phyllogenetics #reptiles ==== “Eptatretus hexatrema 15727711” by Peter Southwood under CC

A Eurasian eagle-owl, nicknamed Fraco, escaped his long-time enclosure at Central Park Zoo in New York City and took up residence in Central Park. Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons There is a simply named Central Park Zoo located in the heart of Central Park in Manhattan (NYC). It is home to many creatures

Black pine snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus) are easily mistaken for Mexican black kingsnakes. Both are beautiful, jet black, reasonably sized black snakes, but I would argue that black pine snakes make BETTER pets. They are a dream snake for me! But is the black pine snake the best pet snake for you? #clintsreptiles #pinesnake #pituophis ====

The Peruvian Amazon is full of amazing animals, and is home to some of the most amazing snakes in the world! Coral snakes, anacondas, bushmasters, rainbow boas and Fer-de-lances just to name a few. Have you EVER seen these snakes before? #clintsreptiles #snakes #amazonrainforest ==== “Indian Spectacled Cobra” by Kamalnv under CC BY 3.0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Indiancobra.jpg

Florida is like a reptile paradise! This means they have some incredible native reptiles, but also many invasive exotic reptiles as well. Needless to say, there is a lot to learn about the incredible wildlife in Florida! Clint shows you some of the most exciting species of all in collaboration with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental

Ants are some of the most interesting animals on the planet. Entire colonies function as though they were a single individual. And there may not be a species of ants more fascinating than the leaf cutter ants. During my recent trip to Peru, I was able to observe these amazing insects for the first time.

Webinar: The Grey Way—African Grey Hormones Top 10 Date: Friday, March 31, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Lisa Bono, CPBC, owner

Assassin bugs (family Reduviidae) are some of the coolest insects on the planet. And wouldn’t you know, the largest of them all, the horrid king assassin bug (Psytalla horrida), is unbelievably hardcore. They are not only huge, but they are covered in spikes! So cool! But are they good pets? Is the horrid king assassin

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Pet Bird Hormones Top 10 Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Dr. Stephanie Lamb,

Geckos are one of the most diverse groups of all lizards. There are 7 families of geckos, and while all are unusual in their own ways, one really stands out as being the absolute craziest gecko family of all! #clintsreptiles #gecko #lizard ==== ucb = “under CC BY” “Anelytropsis” by Ted M. Townsend ucb 2.5

An intriguing paper was just published on tool use in Goffin’s cockatoos (Osuna-Mascaró et al., 2023). The paper builds on previous studies (cited therein) demonstrating that, in the wild, these birds use a tool-kit…multiple objects successively; the human equivalents of crowbars, ice picks, and spoons…to open a particular type of fruit. In her latest blog,

Did we find some incredible lizards during two weeks in the Amazon rainforest? Um, yes, yes we did. And here they are! Have you ever seen a smaller gecko than this? #clintsreptiles #lizard #amazonrainforest ==== “Pelagosaurus” by Nobu Tamura under CC BY 3.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pelagosaurus_BW.jpg “Anatosuchus” by Todd Marshall under CC BY 3.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anatosuchus.jpg “Uracentron azureum”

Let’s start this article out with a question: How many of you recognize the voice of a loved one? A friend that you’ve known for some time; the sound of your parents’ voices, your children. Each one of them has developed individual vocal patterns and sounds that we know as unique to them. These “signature”

Valentine’s Day is here, and while you’re preparing to show that special someone how much you care, there are other people who could always use a bit of love—the conservationists all around the world who work tirelessly to protect endangered wildlife. If you’ve got a lot in your heart to give this year, consider donating

Bettas, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are one of the most common pets in the world. This isn’t hard to figure out. They are extremely beautiful and can live in a cup. We have been keeping them for centuries. But is the betta a good pet? Is the betta the best pet fist for

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, an opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care. Whether it’s a family member, a significant other, a friend, or a neighbor, there are so many reasons to share love with those around us—and what better way than with a gift that supports wildlife conservation?  Wildlife Conservation

Adult yellow-headed Amazon Image courtesy Anouk Langerak A subspecies of the Yellow-Headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix belizensis) is found only in Belize. There are a couple of other yellow-headed subspecies in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras; but overall the Amazona oratrix is considered highly endangered by IUCN and is listed as Appendix I on CITIES. In 1994 it

February 6, 2023 By Neal Sharma, CWP Senior Manager California has the highest biodiversity and largest human population in the United States. These factors, along with patterns of land use throughout the state, contribute to complex pressures and opportunities regarding ecosystem integrity and human health. Habitat loss and fragmentation are key drivers of biodiversity loss,

Not long ago we gave you a chance to be on Clint’s Reptiles (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=700JNQ9cWvA&t=1s). Well the first of you are on today! You had some great questions, and we’ve got answers! ==== Rubbermaid All-Access Storage Tote: https://amzn.to/2CdLq2L Hemostats: https://amzn.to/2RMVmWn Chicken Brooder Lamp Bulb: https://amzn.to/2RHfhWu ==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all,