If this is your first time hearing about the tuatara, you are not alone. This rare endangered animal is only found in one small part of the world, and there aren’t many of them left. So, you may be wondering, why are tuatara endangered? How many of them are left in the wild? And what … Read more
You just found out about the tuatara, and now you want to know more! As it turns out, there’s much more to this cute reptile than meets the eye–for example, it’s the only animal in the world that has a third eye on top of its head. A tuatara’s eating habits are also fascinating, and … Read more
Have you ever heard of a tuatara? Perhaps you just saw a picture of the adorable little creature and you want to learn more! Just looking at pictures or videos, you might think that a tuatara is a type of lizard, but you would be wrong–it is actually a member of a completely different class … Read more
You notice your dog beginning to chew on something, so you head over for a closer look. It’s a snake skin! You know there are bull snakes living in your area and suspect the skin was shed by one of them. So now you’re wondering: what happens when a dog eats a bull snake skin? … Read more
You’ve heard about bull snakes, and you’ve heard about gopher snakes. Perhaps you’ve looked at pictures of each, or you’ve seen them both in real life–and you think to yourself, they look exactly the same! So, are they the same type of snake? What are their similarities and differences? And if you’re looking to keep … Read more
You came across a nest of soft eggs in your yard. The eggs were partially buried in a dirt nest, and the adult animal that laid them is nowhere to be found. You’ve seen bull snakes in your yard and you wonder if they are responsible for the nest of eggs. But, what do bull … Read more
Bull snakes are large, scary looking constrictors that may take up residence in your yard if it provides plenty of places to hide and adequate food sources. While bull snakes are generally harmless toward humans, their bite can cause bacterial infections and, especially if you have children or pets, you may not want bull snakes … Read more
Bull snakes. You’ve probably heard of them as being large, aggressive snakes that kill and eat rattlesnakes for sport. While this legend may not be entirely true, bull snakes are relatively large, and they do eat many different kinds of animals. So, what does a bull snake eat, exactly? How often do they eat on … Read more
You’re out hiking in the woods, and you come across a medium-sized snake with a mottled pattern. This snake begins hissing at you and shaking its tail. Naturally, you think, “rattlesnake.” But did you know there’s another type of snake that behaves this way? The bull snake is often mistaken for the rattlesnake because of … Read more
Rattlesnakes are cold-blooded creatures. Since they can’t regulate their own body temperature, they need to have a place of shelter for hibernating through the cold winter months. In this article, we’ll talk about how to find rattlesnake dens, how to get rid of them, and more facts related to these venomous pit vipers. Where are … Read more
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