Medically, this condition is called dysecdysis, but in simple terms, improper shedding will suffice. In almost every case this condition is a symptom of a problem, not a primary problem. In other words, nearly all cases are the result of improper husbandry or handling issues. It is found in both snakes and lizards. If all of the requirements of handling, heat, humidity, food and furniture are taken care of then problems with improper shedding in pet reptiles should be [...]
There, crawling slowly across the gravel of our driveway was a beautiful 14 inch long Arizona Coral Snake. I quickly brought into my head the old adage “Red to yellow kills a fellow. Red to black venom lack.” I did this because, in addition to having the highly venomous neurotoxic Coral Snake locally we also have the Sonoran Mountain Kingsnake in the area and the New Mexico Milk Snake is native to the next mountain range to the east of us. Both are harmless Coral Snake “look a likes.” The above adage helps to sort out the venomous from the harmless. [...]
Every once in a while there is a bird that I just can not identify. This was seen in a dogwood tree. It has not come into my bird feeder yet.
Who can identify this for me?
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