Other Animals

Nubert and Kirby star as the two parakeets in the YouTube series by Greg Capin. In the world of animation and print, many cartoons bring humor to our existence to help alleviate the doldrums and stress of a full day. No matter what kind of day you may be involved in, humor is an essential

Let’s face it, day geckos (Phelsuma spp.) are some of the most beautiful and personable reptiles on the planet, and the giant day gecko (Phelsuma grandis) is their king. While there is so much to love about these glorious, adorable little lizards, they do have a few terrible surprises about which you should be aware

So you think you want a snake? Well you better be ready to feed it. Clint gives you the basics of live and frozen/thawed rodent feeders so you can decide if a snake is right for you. ==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to

African house snakes, like the black African house snake, are not that well known to many reptile keepers, and yet they agree one of the best pet snakes that you can get. Is the black African house snake the best pet snake for you? #clintsreptiles #africanhousesnake #snake ==== Enclosure: https://visionproducts.us/snake-cages.html Heat Tape: https://amzn.to/3mEcBsI Heat Pad:

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Movies like Snakes on a Plane, Anaconda, Indiana Jones, and even Harry Potter often depict snakes as frightening, deadly monsters. So how accurate is that portrayal? Are snakes really monsters, or does Hollywood get these slithery reptiles all wrong? #clintsreptiles #snakes #movies ==== Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark: https://amzn.to/3JfyZCE Anaconda: https://amzn.to/3sv2Wrw

A pair of blue-and-gold macaws enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city. Photo Courtesy of PORCIMADECG In conservation, the story is almost always the same – loss of habitat and food sources, poaching, climate change, and a need for community support. These significant challenges affect many parrot species across all continents. We’re headed back

Golf is a popular worldwide pastime that has millions of fans heading to exotic and challenging courses. Golf has even spawned a secondary pleasure popularly known as Mini-Golf, itself a challenging but leisurely stroll around imaginative courses found in play-areas and on cruise ships. These are experiences that are sought after by humans to unwind

Alligator snapping turtles are probably the most hardcore of all turtles. They are absolute MONSTERS. But, as monsters go, they are not wholly unreasonable to keep. So is the alligator snapping turtle the best pet monster for you? To figure this out we went to New England Reptile Distributors (https://www.youtube.com/user/nerdreptilesinc) to check out these absolutely

Let’s quarantine together! ==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or a hater of reptiles, you can’t help but get excited with Clint! We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned!

Webinar: The Grey Way: Greys & Hormones – Does My Grey Love Me Too Much?– with Lisa Bono, CPBC Date: Friday, March 18, 2022 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

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Parrots & Hormones – Is it Time for “The Talk”? Date: Friday, March 4, 2022 Special Time: 11:00 am PST (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.

Webinar: Avian Bornavirus? Avian Ganglioneuritis?: Your Questions Answered! Date: Friday, March 11, 2022 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for this very important FREE, live webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guests, Susan Orosz Ph.D.,

The common boa (Boa constrictor imperator) might just be the best pet snake on planet earth. Clint looks at the these incredible snakes to help you determine if the common boa is the right pet snake for you. ==== Snake Rack: http://www.reptilebasics.com/reptile-rack-systems Boaphiles: http://www.boaphileplastics.com/cages.html Rodents: https://secure.rodentpro.com/ Hide: https://amzn.to/2t9GSo0 Water Bowl: https://amzn.to/2JyrdJC Substrate: http://amzn.to/2w22IxV Thermostats: http://amzn.to/2jiLLJr

Athena quickly tapes the correct cup on her trial. I’m sometimes asked if my parrots enjoy their tasks in the lab, or if they find their testing and training stressful—and whether they have enough time just to “be parrots.” I think the answer to the first question is not too different from what it would

==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or a hater of reptiles, you can’t help but get excited with Clint! We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned! Be sure to

==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or a hater of reptiles, you can’t help but get excited with Clint! We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned! Be sure to

People always ask me why I love reptiles so much. This is my story. I would love to hear yours!

Bearded dragons, ball pythons, leopard geckos, corn snakes, and crested geckos all make great pets! They are great options for beginner reptile keepers. But what else is out there? Are there some rare pet reptiles that are a good choice for beginners too? Are some of these rare pet reptiles even BETTER that the Top

The Solomon Island prehensile-tailed skink or monkey-tailed skink (Corucia zebrata) is one of the coolest lizards on the planet. They are big, adorable, and interesting, but is it the right pet reptile for you? ==== Enclosure: https://amzn.to/2GGSczM Water Misting System: https://amzn.to/2o7TA4o Substrate: https://amzn.to/2TEPr6n Pathos: https://amzn.to/2KFq68a Vitamin Supplements: http://amzn.to/2yt4ipW Calcium Supplements: http://amzn.to/2ytwp8D Basking Lamp Fixture: https://amzn.to/2wrzHZE

image courtesy of Robyn Chappell Nature employs its own immutable rules as to how it moves forward. It does as it wants with little regard to the inhabitants of the world. As living and breathing elements that live within the sphere, all things must adapt if they are able. Even living entities create their own

Cobras, anacondas, rattlesnakes, coral snakes and reticulated pythons are all deadly snakes. They kill, and sometimes even eat people. And yet, people keep them as pets. So how dangerous are these snakes? And what are some alternatives that are as awesome as these snakes, but not so dangerous? #clintsreptiles #cobra #anaconda ==== Common Boa (BCI),

Lord Vader is a beautiful black pine snake. He is an absolute dream–except for one little problem: he bites incessantly. Is there anything that can be done? Can you train a snake not to bite? Yes! I’ll show you how. Spoiler, this works on a lot more than snakes! #clintsreptiles #snaketraining #snakebite ==== NERD: https://www.youtube.com/user/nerdreptilesinc

Spotting blue-footed boobie help bring Kersten’s bird count up to 700 species. Birdwatching and active “get out there and spot ‘em” birding has risen in popularity over the past few decades. Annual Birdwatch events serve multiple purposes, the best being that they help tabulating organizations to keep an eye on species, their locations, and their

The bearded anole (Anolis barbatus), also known as the Cuban false chameleon, is one of the best pet lizards you could possibly get. They are very suitable for even beginner reptile keepers. On top of being relatively easy, they are also easy to handle and they are very unusual and interesting. One of the most

The Children’s python (Antaresia childreni) is one of the smallest pythons on the planet. Their small size makes them very reasonable pets indeed. Despite being little, they have all the personality of much larger snakes. They are like the ackie monitors of the snake world. They are definitely one of the best and most underrated

Ball pythons (Python regius) and common boas (Boa constrictor imperator) are fantastic pet snakes. But which of the two is the best pet snake? To figure that out, we will have to put them head to head! ==== COMMON BOA / BCI LINKS Snake Rack: http://www.reptilebasics.com/reptile-rack-systems Boaphiles: http://www.boaphileplastics.com/cages.html Rodents: https://rodentpro.com/ Hide: https://amzn.to/2t9GSo0 Water Bowl: https://amzn.to/2JyrdJC

Amazon parrot. Photo by Jon Leclainche on Unsplash Many people who are considering welcoming a feathered companion into their family do some research to get a sense of typical behaviors, vocalization levels, care, feeding and housing requirements, and so forth. Sometimes the name comes before the bird; for others, one look at the bird, and

Venomous snakes, such as the king cobra, mamba, rattlesnake, Gaboon viper, monocled cobra, false water cobra, mangrove snake, coral snake, boomslang and even the hognose snake use venom to kill their prey. But what is venom? How does it work? What does it do to you? How is venom different from poison? #clintsreptiles #snakevenom #clintexplains

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, giving us the perfect excuse to celebrate our loved ones. 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 Network