Not all lizards are brightly colored! Black tree monitors blend in with shadows cast by dense leaves and branches in the tropical forests where they live. Get to know these intelligent, elusive reptiles in this Q&A with Matt Evans, assistant curator of Reptile Discovery Center. Lizards come in a stunning array of colors and patterns. … Read more
Yellow spiders are a surprisingly common sight in many parts of the world. These brightly colored arachnids stand out against vegetation, flowers, trees, and even human homes. While some yellow spiders appear threatening or even venomous, very few species pose any real danger to humans. Learning to identify different types of yellow spiders can help … Read more
Exo Terra Forest Moss is an all-natural terrarium substrate made from compressed moss collected from forest floors in Asia. As someone who loves creating naturalistic vivariums for my reptiles and amphibians, I was eager to try out this product and see how it performs. In this review, I’ll share my experience using Exo Terra’s Forest … Read more
In North America and other parts of the world, you may encounter a red and black snake along your hike and wonder if youre dealing with a venomous snake species or something like a harmless milk snake. Its a valid point to ponder; many species have evolved similar color patterns in order to denote their … Read more
Ducks come in a stunning array of colors and patterns across the world’s continents While female and juvenile ducks tend to have more subdued brown or grey plumage, male ducks often sport brightly colored feathers to attract mates One of the most striking features on some species of male ducks is a jet black head … Read more
Caterpillars exhibit a wide variety of colors and patterns to help them blend into their environment or warn predators of toxicity A recurring theme among many species is a bright red head, which likely serves as a deterrent to would-be attackers. Here are 18 caterpillars from across North America that sport this flashy warning coloration … Read more
Home lawns in select areas of Pennsylvania often are subject to severe and extensive injury from green June beetle grubs (Figure 1). Green June beetle is also called the fig-eater because of its fondness of ripe figs and other thin-skinned fruit. Researchers have stated that this insect is a native pest with a wide distribution … Read more
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This page contains paid links (details here) as well as links to the official ReptiFiles store. Purchases made from these links help fund my reptile welfare research and educational efforts. Thank you for your support! Because ball pythons are crepuscular, additional light beyond what illuminates the reptile room is not widely considered “necessary.” However, it … Read more
Fireflies are one of those insects that evoke feelings of nostalgia and wonder As children, many of us spent summer evenings chasing their magical lights. But did you know there are actually many different types of fireflies lighting up the night skies across the United States? In this article, we’ll explore 15 of the most … Read more