Other Animals

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

Bogey’s surgery required a three-week hospital stay, but the results were worth the long stay—Bogey is a visibly happier bird. Image courtesy of Exotic Avian Sanctuary of Tennessee (EAST) For many hundreds of years, medical science has slowly advanced to its current state of remarkability. Even so, science is consistently working hard to get further

Kiwis, tuataras, and green geckos are just the tip of the iceberg! New Zealand has some of the coolest and most unusual reptiles in the world! In 2019 Clint went to New Zealand and this is what he discovered! #kiwi #tuatara #clintsreptiles ==== “Mullerornis_agilis” by DFoidl under CC BY 3.0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mullerornis_agilis.jpg “Southern Cassowary” by Summerdrought

image courtesy of Echo Bonaire is a small island in the Caribbean, just north of South America’s Venezuela. It is one of the native homes to the yellow-shouldered parrot (Amazona barbadenis). This Amazon is considered vulnerable to the threat of extinction, and their numbers are dwindling in other countries. But in Bonaire, their future is

Webinar: Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian) Date: Friday, February 25, 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 and Birds USA magazine. Our special

Webinar: The Grey Way: The Healthy Grey – Keeping Your Bird Healthy & Happy Date: Friday, February 18, 2022 Special Time: 12:00 pm 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.

Clint gives an introduction to caring for eggs and hatchlings and shows off one of the most diverse clutches he has ever produced, or ever seen! Genetics are amazing, man! ==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets.

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Cardiovascular Disease in Pet Birds Date: Friday, February 11, 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. Our special guest, Dr. Stephanie Lamb,

Blood pythons (Python brongersmai) are beautiful, big snakes in a reasonable package. Though they have a bit of a bad reputation, these snakes can actually make great pets. The big question, as always, is just whether or not the blood python is the best pet snake for you. So, is it? Let’s help you find

The California kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) is probably the most popular kingsnake in the United States. They are a great size, easy to care for, and might try to eat you from time to time. So, is the California kingsnake the best pet snake for you? Let’s find out! #californiakingsnake #kingsnake #clintsreptiles ==== Enclosures: http://visionproducts.us/vp12wp/?page_id=18 http://amzn.to/2Fw1c8n

photo courtesy Farmington High School Aviaries are found in many places including zoos, rehoming and rescue centers, and colleges. The purpose of an aviary is to provide as natural an environment as can be attained for the birds housed within them. For rescue and care facilities, aviaries give a comforting world to a neglected, unwanted,

Tarantulas are incredible pets. They are often easy to keep, beautiful, and terrifyingly interesting. Well of all of the tarantulas, this one, the Mexican redknee, is the one I want the most. But what makes it such a great pet? And is the Mexican redknee tarantula the best pet spider for you? Great Basin Serpentarium: